11 days in Athens, Naxos Town & Mykonos Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion. Get a sense of the local culture at Acropolis Museum and Philopappos Hill. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, wander the streets of Plaka, take in the exciting artwork at Museum 'Atelier Spyros Vassiliou', and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Kapnikarea.

Before you visit Athens, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Athens is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Traveling from Jakarta to Athens, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In October, Athens is a bit cooler than Jakarta - with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can travel to Naxos Town.

Naxos Town tops the itinerary of most visitors exploring the Aegean islands, drawing their attention with taverns, shops, beaches, and ancient ruins.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): take a stroll through Old Town. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Archeological Museum, delve into the distant past at Portara, then see the interesting displays at Eggares Olive Press Museum, and finally explore the galleries of Fish & Olive.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Naxos Town trip builder site .

Getting from Athens to Naxos Town by combination of subway and flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. October in Naxos Town sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Elia Beach and Church of Saint George. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Little Venice and Agricultural Museum and Boni Windmill. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to The Windmills (Kato Milli), tour the pleasant surroundings at Paradise Beach, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastery of Panayia Tourliani.

To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Mykonos Town online vacation planner .

You can drive from Naxos Town to Mykonos Town in 1.5 hours. In October in Mykonos Town, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 20°C at night. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.