11 days in Athens, Fira & Kalambaka Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and then explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens.

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If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In December, daytime highs in Athens are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can fly to Fira.

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

Fira is known for nightlife, wineries, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamari Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach, and make a trip to Sunset in Oia.

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Fly from Athens to Fira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in December, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Athens.

See even more of Athens: visit Plaka, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and catch a live event at Panathenaic Stadium.

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Fly from Fira to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Fira in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Athens, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kalambaka.

The gateway to one of the largest monastery complexes in Greece, the small town of Kalambaka nestles against a landscape of imposing rock formations rising 400 m (1,300 ft) into the air.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Meteora. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastery of the Great Meteoron and then don't miss a visit to Meteora. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Hellenic Culture Museum, see the interesting displays at Digital Projection Centre of Meteora’s History and Culture, then steep yourself in history at Agios Stefanos, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Agios Nikolaos Anapaphsas.

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Getting from Athens to Kalambaka by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Athens in December, things will get a bit cooler in Kalambaka: highs are around 9°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Athens.

On the 30th (Mon), delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, then don't miss a visit to Erechtheion, then delve into the distant past at Theater of Dionysus, and finally admire the natural beauty at National Garden.

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You can drive from Kalambaka to Athens in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Kalambaka in December, with highs in Athens at 17°C and lows at 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.