7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Plaka, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum, and explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Athens trip itinerary site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.