Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Athens

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Athens.

Best Time to Visit Athens

Spring

Mar - May

21°C / 12°C

Warm and sunny, perfect for ruins

Summer

Jun - Aug

33°C / 23°C

Very hot and dry, intense midday sun

Fall

Sep - Nov

24°C / 15°C

Pleasantly warm, thinner crowds

Winter

Dec - Feb

14°C / 7°C

Mild and occasionally rainy

Day 1

Acropolis of Athens

Morning activity: Acropolis of Athens.

Kostas Souvlaki

Lunch nearby: Kostas Souvlaki.

Acropolis Museum

Afternoon sightseeing: Acropolis Museum.

Dionysos Zonar's

Dinner in the area: Dionysos Zonar's.

Plaka District

Evening experience: Plaka District.

Day 2

Delphi Day Tour

Morning activity: Delphi Day Tour.

Arachova

Lunch nearby: Arachova.

Temple of Apollo

Afternoon sightseeing: Temple of Apollo.

Karamanlidika

Dinner in the area: Karamanlidika.

Syntagma Square

Evening experience: Syntagma Square.

Day 3

Temple of Olympian Zeus

Morning activity: Temple of Olympian Zeus.

O Thanasis

Lunch nearby: O Thanasis.

Monastiraki

Afternoon sightseeing: Monastiraki.

Varoulko Seaside

Dinner in the area: Varoulko Seaside.

Cape Sounion Sunset

Evening experience: Cape Sounion Sunset.

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