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. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Plaka and Monastiraki. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Athens tour itinerary builder website .

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. In September, daytime highs in Athens are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. On the 20th (Fri), you're off tohome.