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The early Greeks built their cities around hills that could be easily defended.  Later, they served as fortresses and places of worship.  The word acropolis derives from the Greek words meaning upper city. The most famous Acropolis of Athens rises about 200feet/156m  above the...

We have compiled the basic “must-see” list for first-time visitors to Greece. These are the places, for better or worse, that attract visitors by the thousands every year. There’s much, much more to Greece, but if your budget or time is limited, these are the...

Climb Lycabettus hill Legend has it that the hill was created from a rock dropped by the goddess Athena who wanted to build a temple as close as she could to the heavens. The walk will take around 20 minutes, with rewards of panoramic views across to the Acropolis and the sea...

Acropolis If you do nothing else while in Athens, visit the Acropolis, or ‘High City’, a testament to the Golden Age of Greece. Perched atop a rocky outcrop, it dominates the modern city and is Greece’s most famous symbol. Foundations were laid here for a temple honoring...