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: Akrokorinthos (in Corinth), Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, admire the natural beauty at National Garden, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Athens trip itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in March, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.