Athens is a fascinating destination that can keep you busy for many days. That said, it’s equally amazing to plan one or more easy day trips from Athens so as to get an overall taste of Greece by having a glimpse of the countryside, the islands and the way of life in smaller towns.
Nafplio
The first capital of the Greek State, Nafplio is an utterly charming seaside town loaded with history and blessed with beautiful architecture. A stroll around the picturesque Old Town and a visit to the ancient fort of Palamidi are only two of the countless amazing things you can do there. Nafplio can be easily combined with the impressive archaeological site of Mycenae on the same trip from Athens.
Aegina
Aegina is situated just off the coast of Attica and it’s an island of great historical significance. Aegina has played an important part in the Greek War of Independence while the island has been the capital of Modern Greece for a while, too. Nowadays, the sun-kissed island offers the opportunity for an easy yet fantastic day trip from Athens. There you can walk along the beautiful promenade which is lined with neoclassical mansions or head over to one of the island’s beaches to soak in the sea and sun.
