11 days in Athens & Marathon Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Nafplio (Catholic Church of Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros, Bourtzi, &more) and Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture, examine the collection at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Athens planning site.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In August in Athens, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can go by car to Marathon.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): take in the waterfront activity at Rafina Port, get to know the resident critters at Attica Zoological Park, and then don't miss a visit to St. Ephraim Monastery. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the distant past at Brauron Archaeological Site, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Designer Outlet Athens.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Marathon road trip app.

Getting from Athens to Marathon by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Traveling from Athens in August, plan for little chillier nights in Marathon, with lows around 25°C.