4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation (in Nafplio) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens, and get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum.

To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, 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.