6 days in Greece Itinerary

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens, pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion, and take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Athens visit planner.

Istanbul, Turkey to Athens is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Athens. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Istanbul in April; daily highs in Athens reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Nafplio.

Nafplio, a city famed for its narrow lanes and elegant architecture, provides a comfortable base for exploring the many surrounding ancient sites.

On the 14th (Wed), explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site Mycenae, then explore the historical opulence of Fortress Palamidi, then take in the waterfront at Nauplion Promenade, and finally steep yourself in history at Bourtzi.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Nafplio trip planner.

You can drive from Athens to Nafplio in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Athens in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Nafplio, with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Delphi.

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

On the 15th (Thu), explore the ancient world of Temple of Apollo In Delphi, then delve into the distant past at Delphi, and then take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Delphi online vacation builder.

You can drive from Nafplio to Delphi in 3.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Delphi when traveling from Nafplio in April, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kalambaka.

The gateway to one of the largest monastery complexes in Greece, the small town of Kalambaka nestles against a landscape of imposing rock formations rising 400 m (1,300 ft) into the air. Nearly leveled during World War II, the town rebuilt and reinvented itself in the post-war period, quickly becoming one of the region's major travel destinations.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Meteora.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kalambaka travel site.

Traveling by car from Delphi to Kalambaka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Delphi in April: highs in Kalambaka hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.