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 Vouliagmeni Beach. You'll explore and learn at Acropolis Museum and Technohoros Art Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Lagonisi), Schinias Beach (in Marathon) and Marathon Beach (in Nea Makri). Make the 16th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Dasoktima Tatoiou. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Plaka, take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Pandora Art Gallery, and get into the urban bustle at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre.

Make your Athens itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In May, daytime highs in Athens are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.