9 days in Athens Itinerary

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

You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Acropolis of Athens and Benaki Museum. Step out of Athens with an excursion to Attica Zoological Park in Spata--about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Plaka, stop by Monastiraki, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Hephaestus, and get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Athens attractions planning tool.

In January, daytime highs in Athens are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.