8 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Temple of Hephaestus and Temple of Poseidon. Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition (in Spata), Archaeological Museum of Vravrona (in Vravrona) and Vorres Museum (in Paiania). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, take an in-depth tour of Byzantine and Christian Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Athens route planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In January, daytime highs in Athens are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.