8 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Temple of Hephaestus and Archaeological Site Mycenae. Let the collections at Acropolis Museum and Archaeological Museum of Nauplion capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Nafplio (Ieros Naos Evaggelistria & Fortress Palamidi), Athens Divers Club (in Anavyssos) and Mycenae (Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Philopappos Hill, explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art, explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike.

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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 July, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 75°F.