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: delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Athens online itinerary 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. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel to Fira.

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

Popular historic sites such as Akrotiri and Cathedral Church Of Candlemas Of The Lord are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Megalochori - Traditional Village and Sunset in Oia. Take a break from Fira with a short trip to La Ponta in Akrotiri, about 32 minutes away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, explore the historical opulence of Castelli of Pyrgos, kick back and relax at Red Beach, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Fira attractions planner.

You can fly from Athens to Fira in 3.5 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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.