60 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get some historical perspective at Acropolis of Athens and Philopappos Hill. Acropolis Museum and Ancient Agora of Athens are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Nafplio (Bourtzi, Fortress Palamidi, &more), Archeological Museum of Lavrion (in Lavrio) and Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple of Hephaestus, wander the streets of Anafiotika, and delve into the distant past at Citadel and Treasury of Atreus.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Athens travel route site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 50°F.