5 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Pantopolion and Kerannymi. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Byzantine and Christian Museum and Monastiraki. Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Seaarrow (in Lavrio), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Vouliagmeni (Vouliagmeni Beach & Astir Beach). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Didw Athens, explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus, and see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium.

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If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In March, daytime highs in Athens are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.