Enjoy the perfect mix of shopping and culture on a break to Athens, Greece says LEAH SIMPSON

THERE'S no reason to sink thousands into a high season cruise, as EMILY BAMBER discovers when she goes in search of the best bargain European itineraries

Why not enjoy a cruise this Easter, says EMILY BAMBER, where every moment is packed with fun, adventure, and, of course, eggs

DAILY life in Athens runs at a frenetic pace and it’s certainly never quiet or dull.

NO FRILLS but lots of thrills – that’s what you get aboard easyCruiseOne sailing around the wonders of ancient (and modern) Greece.

AS A certified cruise virgin, the notion of easyCruise Greece was an enigma.

ATHENS is an extraordinary city, both the capital of an industrialised nation and a major tourist destination with a history dating back more than three millennia.

SINCE the Olympics in 2004, Athens has earned its place as one of Europe’s hottest destinations. Paul Mansfield checks out the coolest places to stay...