7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and Benaki Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Plaka, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, steep yourself in history at The Monastery of Daphni, and make a trip to Ancient Agora of Athens.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Athens online travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.