13 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Acropolis Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art capture your imagination. Get a sense of the local culture at Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus. Venture out of the city with trips to Agioon Theodoron Beach (in Agioi Theodoroi), Lion Gate (in Mycenae) and Nafplio (Church of Panaghia, Fortress Palamidi, &more). Spend the 5th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, visit Anafiotika, don't miss a visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and take a stroll around Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Athens trip builder site.

Expect a daytime high around 17°C in December, and nighttime lows around 9°C.