5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. The adventure continues: visit Plaka, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, examine the collection at Technopolis City of Athens, and don't miss a visit to Kessarianí Monastery (Moni Kessarianis).

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Athens trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in February, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can travel back home.