6 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Lycabettus, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and take a stroll through Monastiraki.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Athens travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In March, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C.