3 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 Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and Marathon Battlefield & Burial Mound. Get a sense of the local culture at Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof and Mycenaean vaulted tomb - Acharnes. Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio), Mouseio Vorre (in Paiania) and Archaeological Museum of Vravrona (in Vravrona). The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at National Observatory of Athens - Penteli, see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium, and get engrossed in the history at Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 39°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.