5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation (in Nafplio). Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, take a stroll through Monastiraki, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens travel planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, 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.