5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Plaka District and Acropolis of Athens. Museum-lovers will appreciate Acropolis Museum and Byzantine & Christian Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Temple of Poseidon in Sounio (about 1h 15 min away). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum, explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Cycladic Art, and admire all the interesting features of Panathenaic Stadium.

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If you are flying in from Lebanon, the closest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in February, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.