Athens 101

This is a three-day, four-night tour, which takes in the major sites of Greece’s historic capital. We will visit the Acropolis, the ancient centre, the Plaka district and Athens’s top museums. We will discuss and appreciate the ‘miracle’ of Classical Athens – the foundation of western art and democracy – and why it remains so important to this day. Our tour will also involve a ride along the coast in a private minibus to visit the stunning temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Throughout the tour, we will feast on the best that Athens has to offer, from fish tavernas to local markets to modern Greek fine dining.

Recommended time to visit: October to April. Athens is best in late autumn and early spring.