8 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Athens travel route builder site.

If you are flying in from Sri Lanka, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. November in Athens sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.