9 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae), Karonis Distillery (in Nafplio) and Nikolou Winery (in Koropi). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens, and explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Athens trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United Arab Emirates, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. February in Athens sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C at night.