5 days in Athens Itinerary

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Theater of Dionysus, Temple of Hephaestus and Parthenon. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Acropolis Museum and Erechtheion are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Plaka, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Athena Nike, and stop by Monastiraki.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. You'll set off for home on the 20th (Fri).