4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Acropolis of Athens and Plaka. Temple of Olympian Zeus and Erechtheion will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens, take a stroll through Ermou Street, and view the masterpieces at Canvas Greece.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Athens trip builder site.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In May, daytime highs in Athens are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.