12 days in Athens & Sounio Itinerary

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

Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos Ragkava has been added to your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi & Nauplion Promenade), Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and Corinth (Archea Korinthos, Akrokorinthos, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, take a stroll through Monastiraki, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Sounio.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Galliki Skala, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then explore the ancient world of Brauron Archaeological Site, and finally explore the world behind art at Eleftherios Venizelos Permanent Exhibition. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Sounio Beach and then explore the ancient world of Temple of Poseidon.

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Sounio trip itinerary builder tool.

You can drive from Athens to Sounio in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Athens in November, plan for little chillier nights in Sounio, with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive back home.