7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Technohoros Art Gallery. Get some historical perspective at Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. Venture out of the city with trips to Dasoktima Tatoiou (in Acharnes), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Asteras Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Hephaestus, stop by Anafiotika, wander the streets of Plaka, and see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens online travel planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.