Athens

The Acropolis now uses timed-entry tickets and sells out in peak season. Here’s the 2026 guide to booking, beating the crowds and heat, and Athens’s other great ancient sites.

Three days is ideal for Athens — the ancient sites, the neighborhoods, the food, and a day trip. Here’s a day-by-day 2026 itinerary with tickets, timing, and tips.

Any traveler who appreciates ancient history, similar to Rome, should have Athens on their list. Greece’s capital, on the Attic