Few countries pack what Greece packs in small space: a capital crowned by Western civilization's oldest monuments — and an hour's flight away, a white volcanic island owning the planet's most famous sunset. Athens' 12 (Acropolis and its stunning modern museum, old Plaka and Monastiraki, Cape Sounion where temple meets sea) and Santorini's 8 (Oia's legendary sunset, cliff-hung Fira, red and black beaches, buried Akrotiri). Schengen; only ~3.5h direct from Jeddah — Europe's nearest; famous Greek seafood is the natural halal solution with declared halal growing downtown; May-June and September-October ideal — July-August burns in price and crowds, especially Santorini.