16 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Acropolis Museum and Sofokli Art Gallery. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Agioon Theodoron Beach (in Agioi Theodoroi), Archea Korinthos (in Corinth) and Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Karonis Distillery, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll around Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, explore the galleries of Mosaico Fine Art Studio, wander the streets of Plaka, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In December in Athens, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 9°C at night.