Athens

Greece

Athens

Cradle of democracy.

01 Overview

About Athens

The Acropolis, the Plaka’s tavernas and some of the oldest streets in Europe.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

4 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Acropolis & Parthenon, Athens 1 Half day
Heritage

Acropolis & Parthenon

Athens

The symbol of classical Greece above the city.

Temple of Poseidon, Sounion, Cape Sounion 3 Evening
Scenic

Temple of Poseidon, Sounion

Cape Sounion

Marble columns over the Aegean at sunset.

Mount Lycabettus, Athens 4 Evening
Scenic

Mount Lycabettus

Athens

The city’s best panorama, from Acropolis to sea.

03 More in Greece

Nearby places

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanQuieter
FebQuieter
MarGood
AprBest
MayBest
JunBest
JulGood
AugGood
SepBest
OctBest
NovGood
DecQuieter

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Athens

All trips

09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

Davema travel documentation

11 Related destinations

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