40 days in Athens 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: Seahorse Dive Center (in Vari), Nafplio (Tiryns, Fortress Palamidi, &more) and Panagia Faneromeni (in Vouliagmeni). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, tour the pleasant surroundings at Corinth Canal, appreciate the extensive heritage of Archea Korinthos, and get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens road trip website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C.