12 days in Western Europe Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Temple of Hephaestus and Anafiotika. Get some cultural insight at Archaeological Site Mycenae and Lion Gate. When in Athens, make a side trip to see Land Gate in Nafplio, approximately Nafplio away. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Philopappos Hill, explore the ancient world of Erechtheion, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, and steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens.

For where to stay and more tourist information, go to the Athens trip itinerary builder site.

Dublin, Ireland to Athens is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Dublin in June, expect Athens to be much hotter, temps between 35°C and 24°C. On the 22nd (Thu), you're off to Aegina.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Temple of Aphaia and Klima Beach. Visit Temple of Apollo and Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos for their historical value.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Aegina journey site.

Traveling by ferry from Athens to Aegina takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of taxi and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Hydra.

On the 25th (Sun), kick back and relax at Avlaki Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Agios Nikolaos Beach, and then kick back and relax at Saint Nicholas Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Vlychos Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mikro Kamini, then explore the world behind art at Historical Archive - Museum of Hydra, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Mandraki Beach.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Hydra tour planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Aegina to Hydra. In June, daytime highs in Hydra are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Kea.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): kick back and relax at Otzias Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Koundouraki Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Spathi Beach. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Folklore Museum of Kea, then kick back and relax at Xyla Beach, then kick back and relax at Pisses Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Koundouros Beach.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kea travel planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hydra to Kea. Traveling from Hydra in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Kea, with lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.