7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Lake Vouliagmeni, Parthenon and Glyfada Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at BR Foods, Greece. and Kerannymi. Visit Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Poseidon for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Athens to Vouliagmeni to see Astir Beach about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, wander the streets of Monastiraki, and visit Plaka.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Athens tour itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in April, and nighttime lows around 55°F. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Fri).