8 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Let the collections at National Archaeological Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art capture your imagination. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Plaka, delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, examine the collection at The Jewish Museum of Greece, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.