7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

The Jewish Museum of Greece has been added to your itinerary. Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Benaki Museum. Visiting Areopagus and Marathon Lake will get you outdoors. Take a break from Athens with a short trip to Temple of Poseidon in Sounio, about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Plaka, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Agios Nikolaos.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. April in Athens sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can travel back home.