16 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Acropolis of Athens and Sofokli Art Gallery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Karonis Distillery, &more), Archea Korinthos (in Corinth) and Agioon Theodoron Beach (in Agioi Theodoroi). There's still lots to do: take a stroll around Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, explore the world behind art at Estιa Neas Smyrnis, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, and view the masterpieces at Mosaico Fine Art Studio.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Athens travel 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.