3 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Temple of Hephaestus and Temple of Athena Nike. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Cycladic Art and Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology. There's still lots to do: take a stroll around Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, make a trip to Philopappos Hill, and get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Belgium, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in August, and nighttime lows around 29°C.