5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Mount Lycabettus and Glyfada Beach. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Change things up with a short trip to ARCHELON Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece in Glyfada (about 36 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, stop by ChiliMenta, and wander the streets of Monastiraki.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Athens trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.