8 Days. 5n RHODES 4* (AI) | 2n ATHENS 4* (BB)

Mengenai destinasi: Rhodes adalah bandar utama dan bekas perbandaran di pulau Rhodes di Dodecanese, Greece. Sejak reformasi kerajaan tempatan pada tahun 2011, ia adalah sebahagian daripada perbandaran Rhodes, di mana ia adalah pusat dan unit perbandaran. Ia mempunyai penduduk kira-kira 50,000 orang (hampir 90,000 di kawasan metropolitan). Rhodes telah terkenal sejak zaman purba sebagai tapak Colossus of Rhodes, salah satu daripada Tujuh Keajaiban Dunia Purba. Benteng Rhodes, yang dibina oleh Hospitalliers, adalah salah satu bandar abad pertengahan yang paling terpelihara di Eropah, yang pada tahun 1988 ditetapkan sebagai Tapak Warisan Dunia UNESCO. Hari ini, bandar Rhodes adalah pusat bandaraya Greece yang penting dan destinasi pelancongan antarabangsa yang popular.

About the destination: Athens is named after the goddess of wisdom, Athena, and her grandeur is celebrated by the stunning Acropolis that towers over the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens has become. As one of the oldest cities in the world, Athens is the cradle of western philosophy, democracy, and theater. Today, the Greek capital continues to be a significant global hub of culture, with its historic center, iconic classical sites, and museums brimming with artifacts from ancient Greece. The Acropolis, topped by the iconic Parthenon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars are prohibited in the historic center, which has transformed into Europe's most impressive pedestrian walkway. In this archaeological park, visitors can experience the city's contrasting nature by visiting the New Acropolis Museum, a modern, high-tech building with bright, spacious exhibition areas, and the National Archaeological Museum, Greece's largest archaeological museum dedicated to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city's highest points, serve as landmarks as they can be seen from most locations in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is located beneath the Acropolis and extends nearly to Syntagma, the location of the Greek Parliament. For a glimpse into the indulgent Athenian lifestyle, visit Monastiraki, a popular spot for locals to eat, drink, and socialize. The nightlife belongs to Psirri, a lively neighborhood known for its bars, live music venues, and thrilling nightclubs. Southeast of the city center, a beautiful stretch of coastline offers breathtaking views of the shimmering blue Aegean Sea. Few European capitals can boast of having sandy beaches and clean swimming waters so easily accessible. Athens thus provides the best of both worlds – an exciting city break and a relaxing beach vacation. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing, and their zest for life's pleasures is so contagious that even the most reserved traveler will find themselves taking time for leisurely coffees and evening walks, dining out late, and enjoying the city's nightlife long after the rest of Europe has retired for the night.