Perfect for picnics, strolls and jogs, Athens’ parks and hills offer a serene counterbalance to the energy and bustle of the city centre

Taking a Saronic Gulf islands day trip from Athens lets you add a taste of island hopping to your visit to the Greek capital. So pack your sun cream and hat as you’re about to head to Aegina, Poros and Hydra and still be back in Athens in time for dinner

Presenting some of the most important artefacts ever unearthed in the country, the National Archaeological Museum leaves no stone unturned in revealing the epic story of Greece’s history.