4 days in Athens Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Temple of Hephaestus and Benaki Museum. Get some cultural insight at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. Go for a jaunt from Athens to Sounio to see Temple of Poseidon about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Plaka, get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum, stop by Monastiraki, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In June, daytime highs in Athens are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.