7 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lake Vouliagmeni, Parthenon and Glyfada Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at BR Foods, Greece. and Kerannymi. Visit Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Poseidon for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Athens to Vouliagmeni to see Astir Beach about 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Plaka, visit Monastiraki, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. On the 4th (Fri), you'll travel back home.