20 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Acropolis of Athens and Plaka. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Archaeological Site Mycenae and Ancient Agora of Athens. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: St. Luke Archibishop (in Lefkakia), Nafplio (Karathona Beach, Tiryns, &more) and Lion Gate (in Mycenae). The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, and examine the collection at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Athens holiday app.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C.