6 days in Athens Itinerary

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

You've added National Garden, Attica Zoological Park, Areopagus, and other attractions to your itinerary. Get outdoors at Marathon Lake and Mount Lycabettus. Discover out-of-the-way places like Papagiannakos Winery and Didw Athens. Step out of Athens with an excursion to Temple of Poseidon in Sounio--about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: stop by Kerannymi, catch a live event at Panathenaic Stadium, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, and make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Athens trip maker site.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel back home.