9 days in Athens & Fira Itinerary

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

Visit Acropolis of Athens and Fortress Palamidi for their historical value. Family-friendly places like Acropolis Museum and Plaka will thrill your kids. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Mycenae (Citadel and Treasury of Atreus & Lion Gate). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Hephaestus, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea, and delve into the distant past at Erechtheion.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Athens online trip builder.

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 October, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can fly to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Popular historic sites such as Akrotiri and Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Megalochori - Traditional Village and La Ponta. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, make a trip to Sunset in Oia, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and explore the historical opulence of Castelli of Pyrgos.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Fira online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In October, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.