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 Philopappos Hill. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of Cycladic Art and Byzantine and Christian Museum. 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, delve into the distant past at Temple of Athena Nike, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea.

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.