Cheapest trips from Athens

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

Crete's capital near Knossos palace — gateway to gorges, mountain villages, and the island's best cuisine.

Fairy-tale spires, Charles Bridge at dawn, excellent beer, and one of Europe's best-preserved old towns.

Birthplace of pizza with Pompeii on the doorstep, Amalfi Coast nearby, and raw Italian energy.

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

Home to Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach — turquoise waters, sea turtle nesting grounds, and Venetian charm.

History, techno, street art, and a creative energy that makes it Europe's most exciting capital.

Baroque Old Town, quirky Užupis Republic, and a surprisingly lively food and bar scene.

Fortified harbour capital with 7,000 years of history, honey-colored limestone, and the best pastizzi in Malta.

Cyprus's gateway with Zenobia wreck diving, Finikoudes promenade, and Lefkara lace villages nearby.