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 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre and Old Orient Jewelry. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Temple of Hephaestus and Temple of Athena Nike. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Erotospilia beach (in Porto Rafti), Vouliagmeni (Kavouri Beach, Vouliagmeni Beach, &more) and Asteras Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos, kick back and relax at Marathon Beach, and pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Athens journey maker site.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. August in Athens sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.