5 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: Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum, wander the streets of Monastiraki, and see the interesting displays at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Athens trip itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. April in Athens sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night.