5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Athens is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, don't miss a visit to Erechtheion, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Athens online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Lebanon, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in December, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.