7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

We've included these beaches for you: Glyfada Beach and Schinias Beach. You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and Pandora Art Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Vouliagmeni Beach (in Vouliagmeni), Marathon Beach (in Nea Makri) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Lagonisi). Make the 16th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Dasoktima Tatoiou. There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Plaka, take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum, identify plant and animal life at Donkeysland, and look for gifts at Amazing Chocolate.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip itinerary app.

If you are flying in from Canada, 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.