4 days in Athens & Delphi Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum and then admire the landmark architecture of Parthenon. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Plaka, have fun and explore at Hellenic Children's Museum, and then delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens.

To find more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planner.

Budapest, Hungary to Athens is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Budapest to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Budapest in December; daily highs in Athens reach 17°C and lows reach 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Delphi.

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Temple of Apollo In Delphi.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Delphi route website.

Traveling by car from Athens to Delphi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Athens in December, plan for little chillier nights in Delphi, with lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Athens.

On the 4th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Athens trip planner.

Traveling by car from Delphi to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Delphi in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Athens, with lows of 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.