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 Philopappos Hill. Venture out of the city with trips to Asteras Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Dasoktima Tatoiou (in Acharnes). And it doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum, take a stroll through Anafiotika, and visit Plaka.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.