HistoryAcropolis of Athens
Athens
This rocky hill above Athens holds the Parthenon, built in the fifth century BC. Visit early in the morning to avoid the heat and the queues.
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Europe
Where ancient history meets blue water and whitewashed islands.
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
Greece splits neatly into two trips: the mainland, home to the great sites of the ancient world, and more than two hundred inhabited islands. Athens is the natural starting point, with ferries from its port of Piraeus and flights onward to the islands. Early summer and early autumn bring warm seas without the peak crowds.
HistoryAthens
This rocky hill above Athens holds the Parthenon, built in the fifth century BC. Visit early in the morning to avoid the heat and the queues.
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
NatureCyclades
A volcanic island shaped by an ancient eruption, with white villages along the rim of its caldera. Oia is the famous spot for watching the sunset.
Photo: Giles Laurent, CC BY-SA 4.0
CultureThessaly
Monasteries sit on top of towering rock pillars in central Greece, and several are still home to monks and nuns. Modest dress is required to enter.
Photo: Stathis floros, CC BY-SA 4.0
HistoryPhocis
Once home to the famous oracle, this ancient sanctuary lies on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. It is a popular day trip from Athens.
Photo: tamara semina, CC BY-SA 3.0
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