Athens

Athens travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

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What to see in Athens in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Athens

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • Morning

    Athens Free Tour - Official

    4.9· 11328 reviews

    11/1.829, Turlar, bölge: Atina

    Atina 105 57 Yunanistan

    Mon: 00:00–23:59

    Athens Free Tour - Official — rated 4.9 across 11328 reviews · 11/1.829, Turlar, bölge: Atina · opening hours: Mon: 00:00–23:59 · Atina 105 57 Yunanistan.

  • Afternoon

    Hill Athens

    4.6· 998 reviews

    Atina bölgesindeki 3.694 Yemek Mekanları arasından 31. sırada

    Apostolou Pavlou 27, Atina 118 51 Yunanistan

    Mon: 13:00–01:00

    Hill Athens — rated 4.6 across 998 reviews · Atina bölgesindeki 3.694 Yemek Mekanları arasından 31. sırada · opening hours: Mon: 13:00–01:00 · Apostolou Pavlou 27, Atina 118 51 Yunanistan.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • Morning

    Ella Athens

    4.5· 969 reviews

    Atina bölgesindeki 3.694 Yemek Mekanları arasından 156. sırada

    Mitropóleos 26, Atina 10563 Yunanistan

    Mon: 10:00–00:00

    Ella Athens — rated 4.5 across 969 reviews · Atina bölgesindeki 3.694 Yemek Mekanları arasından 156. sırada · opening hours: Mon: 10:00–00:00 · Mitropóleos 26, Atina 10563 Yunanistan.

  • Afternoon

    Downtown Athens

    4.4· 145 reviews

    7/82, yapılacak şey, bölge: Athens

    250 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601

    Downtown Athens — rated 4.4 across 145 reviews · 7/82, yapılacak şey, bölge: Athens · 250 West Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601.

Up to 34 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

  • Morning

    City Sightseeing Athens

    4.0· 2054 reviews

    301/1.829, Turlar, bölge: Atina

    Atina 11742 Yunanistan

    City Sightseeing Athens — rated 4.0 across 2054 reviews · 301/1.829, Turlar, bölge: Atina · Atina 11742 Yunanistan.

  • Afternoon

    The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons)

    5.0· 196from €108

    The Greek Food Experience (Max 8 persons) — rated 5 from 196 reviews, about 4h.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Aktion

    Aktion is 168 km from Athens, about 2h 58m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Athens
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Araxos

    Araxos is 257 km from Athens, about 2h 56m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Athens
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Route map

Where you can drive from Athens.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Athens

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Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Athens

Source — Tripadvisor

5 ZEUS Essence Wyndham Athens ResidenceFamily

What a great experience all round!

Fantastic stay at this lovely hotel.From check in onwards,a really positive experience. Excellent amenities and of particular note the brilliant staff,all of whom were superb.Thank you!
markeA5430GK2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Divani Caravel HotelBusiness

Recommend a massage at the Divani Caravel with Fredi excellent masseuse!

Had a Wonderful neck and back massage at the Divani Caravel with Fredi. Very relaxing, comfortable and professional massage. Much needed and was exactly what I needed. Thank You!
theav6632026-08-07on Tripadvisor