7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Technohoros Art Gallery. Get some historical perspective at Acropolis of Athens and Philopappos Hill. Venture out of the city with trips to Asteras Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Dasoktima Tatoiou (in Acharnes). There's much more to do: wander the streets of Anafiotika, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Hephaestus, visit Plaka, and look for all kinds of wild species at Donkeysland.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens online travel planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.