Cheapest trips from Athens

Where East meets West — Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman mosques, rooftop terraces, and the Grand Bazaar.

Ancient culture, stunning monastery landscapes, legendary hospitality, and one of the world's oldest wine regions.

Danube fortress city with legendary nightlife floating on river barges and a booming food scene.

Compact capital surrounded by mountains, with Ostrog Monastery and the Bay of Kotor a short drive away.

Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and 5,000 years of civilization on the Nile.

Underrated capital with Ottoman mosques, Soviet monuments, and hip cafés at Eastern European prices.

Thermal baths, ruin bars, and grand Habsburg architecture straddling the Danube.

Sulfur-bath district, eclectic architecture from Art Nouveau to Soviet, natural wine, and Caucasus Mountain access.

Danube-side capital with a castle overlooking the old town, UFO Bridge, and a thriving craft-beer scene.

Sprawling capital where Mughal monuments, chaotic bazaars, and world-class street food coexist magnificently.