60 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and Benaki Museum. Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Glyfada (Rosina Perfumery Glyfada, ARCHELON Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece, &more), Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio) and Acharnes (Dasoktima Tatoiou & Tatoiou Palace). Rev up your beach day on the 24th (Sun) with Ikarian Cruises. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus, wander the streets of Plaka, get engrossed in the history at Byzantine and Christian Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In November, daytime highs in Athens are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.