9 days in Attica Itinerary

On the 17th (Sat), relax and rejuvenate at Soma Therapy & Spa and then see some colorful creatures with Planet Blue Diving Center. On the 18th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Mineralogical Museum, then delve into the distant past at Temple of Poseidon, and then kick back and relax at Charakas Beach.

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Cairo, Egypt to Sounio is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Cairo in December; daily highs in Sounio reach 16°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel to Hydra.

Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): examine the collection at Historical Archive - Museum of Hydra, explore by horseback at Harriets Hydra Horses, then relax and rejuvenate at Armonia Wellness Center, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Komiseos Theotokou Monastery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Tue): stop by Marialena Maramenou, pause for some photo ops at Andrea Miaoulis Monument, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Agios Konstantinos (Church of St. Constantine), and finally don't miss a visit to Profitis Ilias Monastery Hydra.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sounio to Hydra. December in Hydra sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Athens.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation (in Nafplio). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, take a stroll through Monastiraki, and stop by Plaka.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hydra to Athens. In December, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.