16 days in Athens Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Corinth (Akrokorinthos & Archea Korinthos), Nafplio (Tiryns, Fortress Palamidi, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, meet the residents at Attica Zoological Park, wander the streets of Monastiraki, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Norway, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Athens can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C.