4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Plaka. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Fortress Palamidi (in Nafplio) and Akrokorinthos (in Corinth). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, get lost in a book at National Library of Greece, explore the ancient world of Temple of Olympian Zeus, and contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens.

For reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Athens travel planning site.

If you are flying in from Poland, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.