8 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Temple of Hephaestus and Benaki Museum. Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio), Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition (in Spata) and Archaeological Museum of Vravrona (in Vravrona). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, and see where the action happens at Panathenaic Stadium.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Athens journey maker tool.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In January, daytime highs in Athens are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.