Greece
Athens
The Acropolis, lively neighbourhoods and the gateway to the Greek islands.
See the Athens pageAthens or Rome?
Two cradles of Antiquity: the Acropolis on one side, the Colosseum and the Forum on the other. Here is which to choose for your trip.
Italy
Rome
The Eternal City: ancient ruins, lively squares and neighbourhoods full of life.
See the Rome pageOur advice
Rather Athens for: beach and sunshine.
Both feature in our ideas for April.
| Athens | Rome | |
|---|---|---|
| Best months (our ideas) | April, May, September | April, October |
| Atmosphere | Beach and sunshine, Cities and culture | Cities and culture |
| First visit: where to stay | Plaka | Centro Storico (Pantheon, Piazza Navona) |
| Neighbourhoods | Plaka, Koukaki, Monastiraki and Psyri, Kolonaki | Centro Storico (Pantheon, Piazza Navona), Trastevere, Monti, Prati (near the Vatican) |
| Languages | Greek | Italian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Power plugs | C, F | C, F, L |
| Driving | On the right | On the right |
| Time | UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer) | UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) |
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