13 days in Greece Itinerary

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, take a stroll through Plaka, stop by Monastiraki, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens journey maker app.

Chennai, India to Athens is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -3.5 hour difference. While traveling from Chennai, expect much colder days and a bit cooler nights in Athens, ranging from highs of 29°C to lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kalambaka.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of the Great Meteoron, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Meteora, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada), and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Iera Moni Agiou Stefanou.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Kalambaka vacation maker website.

You can drive from Athens to Kalambaka in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Athens in May: high temperatures in Kalambaka hover around 26°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Delphi.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Delphi, then get engrossed in the history at Delphi Archaeological Museum, then delve into the distant past at Treasury of the Athenians, and finally delve into the distant past at Temple of Apollo In Delphi.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Delphi trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Kalambaka to Delphi by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Traveling from Kalambaka in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Delphi, with lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Nafplio.

On the 7th (Sun), explore the ancient world of Archea Korinthos and then explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site Mycenae. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Fortress Palamidi, take a leisurely stroll along Nauplion Promenade, look for gifts at TASTE3, then get to know the fascinating history of Tiryns, and finally steep yourself in history at Bourtzi.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Nafplio day trip site.

You can drive from Delphi to Nafplio in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Delphi in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Nafplio, with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Heraklion.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Titus, learn more about the world around you at The Natural History Museum of Crete, then get engrossed in the history at Historical Museum of Crete, and finally get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum. On the 10th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at CRETAquarium, then see the interesting displays at Kazantzakis Museum, and then delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Heraklion trip planning tool.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Nafplio to Heraklion in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Nafplio in May since evenings lows in Heraklion dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Fira.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach, then explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, then do a tasting at Boutari Winery, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Ekklisia Panagia Platsani, trek along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Fira itinerary planner.

You can ride a ferry from Heraklion to Fira in 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Fira are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.