9 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon. Do your shopping at Technohoros Art Gallery and Byzantium Monastiraki. Step out of Athens to go to Vouliagmeni and see Astir Beach, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Athens day trip site.

If you are flying in from Lebanon, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. October in Athens sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.