15 days in Mykonos, Naxos Town & Athens Itinerary

Ano Mera is known for wineries and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elia Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Agrari Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Panayia Tourliani.

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Newark, USA to Ano Mera is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. In July, daily temperatures in Ano Mera can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Kastraki Beach (in Kastraki) and Agiassos Beach (in Agiassos). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Blue Fin Divers Naxos Greece, enjoy the sand and surf at Plaka Beach, visit Kastro, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Abram Beach.

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Getting from Ano Mera to Naxos Town by journey takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Athens.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Fortress Palamidi (in Nafplio), Seahorse Dive Center (in Vari) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, wander the streets of Monastiraki, and don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos.

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You can fly from Naxos Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. While traveling from Naxos Town, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Athens, ranging from highs of 91°F to lows of 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.