Athens

Athens was a short hop from Istanbul, and security at the 2 airports csould not have been more different !

We got a great deal on a fabulous 5-star hotel across the road from the Temple of Zeus, and with a view straight up to the Acropolis from the restaurant at the top - sensational.

Climbing up to (eventually) get the Gondola up to the top of Mt Lycabettus in time for sunset was a special time and experience - some great photos resulting.