14 days in Greece Itinerary

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Corinth Canal (in Isthmia) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Agios Eleftherios Church, pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion, and explore the engaging exhibits at Museum of Greek Children's Art.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Athens road trip planner.

Paris, France to Athens is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Athens due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in July, with highs in Athens at 91°F and lows at 75°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Naxos Town.

Naxos Town tops the itinerary of most visitors exploring the Aegean islands, drawing their attention with taverns, shops, beaches, and ancient ruins.

Venture out of the city with trips to Elia Beach (in Elia), Ornos Beach (in Ornos) and Mykonos Town (Little Venice & The Windmills (Kato Milli)). Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with Blue Fin Divers Naxos Greece, see the interesting displays at Theatrical Museum Iakovos Kampanellis, delve into the distant past at The Temple of Apollo – Portara, and take a stroll through Old Town.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Naxos Town travel route planner.

Fly from Athens to Naxos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. While traveling from Athens, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Naxos Town, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, then do a tasting at Boutari Winery, and then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Fira trip planner.

Ride a ferry from Naxos Town to Fira in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. July in Fira sees daily highs of 86°F and lows of 74°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Olympia.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Olympia remains best known as the site of the original Olympic Games, held there for the first time in 776 BCE. Inscribed on the World Heritage List, the remains of Olympia's sanctuary allow visitors to admire the timeless mastery of ancient Greek builders.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Olympia, get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Olympia, and then pause for some photo ops at Hermes by Praxiteles.

To find maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Olympia day trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Fira to Olympia in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Olympia when traveling from Fira in July, with lows around 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Zakynthos Town.

The commercial center of the eponymous island, Zakynthos Town bustles with the energy as excited tourists and residents go about their daily business.

Step out of Zakynthos Town with an excursion to Gerakas Beach in Vasilikos--about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Agios Dionisios Church, don't miss a visit to Dafni Beach, and make a splash at Water Village.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Zakynthos Town trip planner.

Traveling by car from Olympia to Zakynthos Town takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Zakynthos Town are 91°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): explore the ancient world of Delphi, take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum, and then delve into the distant past at Treasury of the Athenians.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Delphi road trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Zakynthos Town to Delphi with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Delphi are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.