6 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: Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nauplion Promenade, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden, see the interesting displays at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, and stop by Monastiraki.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Athens trip site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In May, daytime highs in Athens are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C.