Absorb ancient Greek history at the Acropolis, Greece

Set on a rocky outcrop soaring over the Greek capital of Athens, the Acropolis is widely regarded as the birthplace of western civilization, and the crown jewel of Athenian civilization.

From here you can look out over the city and walk in the footsteps of ancient greats like Plato and Socrates while exploring ancient monuments like the iconic Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Propylaia, which date all the way back to the 5th-century BC. Afterward get a more in-depth perspective of the classical era with a visit to the Acropolis Museum.