7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae), Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Akrokorinthos (in Corinth). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art, and delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. March in Athens sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.