7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Do your shopping at Ermou Street and Technohoros Art Gallery. Relax by the water at Glyfada Beach and Legrena Beach. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, shop like a local with Ioannidou Art Gallery, take a stroll through Plaka, and explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.