7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Acropolis of Athens and Archaeological Site Mycenae. Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Museum 'Atelier Spyros Vassiliou'. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Corinth Canal (in Isthmia), Nafplio (Tribal Kayak, Fortress Palamidi, &more) and Archea Korinthos (in Corinth). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Plaka, explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art, get a taste of the local shopping with Ermou Street, and explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Athens road trip app.

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 April, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C.