A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Athens is Greece's capital and one of the world's oldest cities, with the Acropolis rising above its rooftops. It gets Triptakeo's top score for culture and 9 out of 10 for food, making it an essential stop for history lovers and a natural start to an island-hopping trip.
The best time to visit Athens is April to June or September to October, with warm days that suit exploring the ancient sites. July and August are very hot.
Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon early in the morning, then the Acropolis Museum below. Walk through the Plaka and Anafiotika neighbourhoods, and watch the sunset from Lycabettus Hill. The ancient Agora is nearby. Ferries to the islands leave from the port of Piraeus.
Athens suits history lovers, food lovers and island hoppers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney