36 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Attica Zoological Park (in Spata), Wine Museum (in Pallini) and Nafplio (Komboloi Museum, Nauplion Promenade, &more). Spend the 20th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In October, daytime highs in Athens are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C.