18 days in Athens & Hydra Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mount Lycabettus and Orea Eleni Natural Thermal Spring. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Corinth (Corinth Canal & Akrokorinthos), Mycenae (Lion Gate, Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, &more) and Nafplio (War Museum Nafplio Branch, Karathona Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, wander the streets of Plaka, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Athena Nike.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Skiathos Island National Airport and Mikonos Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hydra.

Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf. On the 1st (Wed), stroll through Bisti Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Saint Nicholas Beach. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Avlaki Beach, admire the masterpieces at Historical Archive - Museum of Hydra, and then ride a horse along Harriets Hydra Horses.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Athens to Hydra. In December, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.