Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World Championship and they have won the European Championship twice, in 1987 and 2005. Greece is typically ranked in the top 10 in the FIBA World Rankings. Basketball has a long tradition in Greece, as the country was one of the eight founding members of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). Current Greek players playing in the NBA include Giannis Antentokoumpo (Milwaukee Bucks) and Kosta Koufos (Memphis Grizzlies). Predrag Stojaković and Andreas Glyniadakis are among some of the Greek nationals who have played in the NBA.

Athens, the capital city of Greece, is an ancient city, steeped in many centuries of history. Home of the Olympics, the original modern-day Olympic Games were held in the city of Athens over 100 years ago. In 2004, the Olympic Games finally returned here and the city underwent an enormous facelift. Within Athens there are eight large hills, including the Acropolis. A trip to the Greek capital's most famous tourist attraction, the impressive Parthenon, built on the Acropolis around 2,500 years ago, will be memorable to say the least.

Some of the top places of interest include the Agora - a grand, ruined Roman building that was funded by Roman emperors; the Temple of Zeus - built around 1,500 years ago for the worship of the Greek God Zeus; Hadrian's Arch - originally the city gate linking the Roman quarters with the original town of Athens; and the stunning Dionysos Theatre - the world's oldest theatre where many great plays have been performed over the years.