Cheapest trips from Athens

Colorful, chaotic, and full of surprises — Albania's fast-changing capital with Bunk'Art, great food, and mountain day trips.

Medieval walled Old Town, a UNESCO site, surrounded by Aegean beaches and ancient Kamiros ruins.

Where East meets West in the literal sense — Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian avenues, and ćevapi on every corner.

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

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

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

Turquoise Coast resort city with Kaleiçi old town, Düden waterfalls, and ancient Aspendos theatre.

Venetian old town, turquoise Ionian waters, olive groves, and one of Greece's most beautiful island escapes.

Greece's cultural capital with Byzantine walls, a legendary waterfront, and the best food in the country.

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