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A trip from December 28, 2008 to January 09, 2009, travelling to Athens, Peiraias, Markopoulo, Marathonas
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Sun 12/28/08 (day 1) - Athens, Peiraias

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Athens

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Athens, Greece
Sun Dec 28 12:00am - Sun Jan 4 12:00am
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Archaeological Museum of Piraeus

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Piraeus—the port city of Athens—became a Mediterranean naval powerhouse during the 5th century BC and remained a maj …
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Trikoupi Charilaou
Peiraias, 185 36
Greece
+30 210 452 1598
Sun Dec 28 12:00am
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Helicopter Sightseeing Tour of Athens by Hop In Zinon Tours

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Seeing some of the world's greatest heritage sites from a helicopter can be quite a thrilling experience. Helicopter …
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Zanni
Peiraias, 185 36
Greece
+30 210 428 5500
Sun Dec 28 12:00am
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Mon 12/29/08 (day 2) - Athens

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Acropolis

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A splendid religious complex, the Acropolis consists of several temples, which were built by the world's first democ …
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Athens, 105 58
Greece
+30 210 321 4172
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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National Archaeological Museum

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Dating back to 1889, this majestic building houses one of the world's greatest museums. The Cycladic idols, the tall …
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44 Patission Street (aka 28 October)
Athens, 10682
Greece
+30 210 821 7717
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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Hadrian's Arch

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Hadrian's Arch stands on the corner of Amalias and Vassilissis Olgas avenues, right next to the Temple of Olympian Z …
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Vassilissis Olgas & Amalias Avenue
Athens, 105 57
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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Roman Agora

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One of the most interesting sights of Plaka is the Tower of the Winds. This unusual marble tower (which served as a …
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Pelopida
Athens, 105 55
Greece
+30 210 331 0392
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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National Theatre

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The art of theater was born in Athens more than 2,500 years ago. So it comes as no surprise that present-day Athens …
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22 Agiou Konstantinou
Athens, 104 37
Greece
+30 210 528 8100
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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Odeon of Herod Atticus

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The southern slope of the Acropolis is the site of two ancient theaters. The one dedicated to Dionysos is the world' …
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Dionysiou Areopagitou
Athens, 105 58
Greece
+30 210 323 2771
Mon Dec 29 12:00am
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Tue 12/30/08 (day 3) - Athens, Markopoulo

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Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieion)

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Begun in 515 BC, this huge temple was dedicated to the worship of Zeus. Its perimeter included 104 Corinthian column …
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Vassilissis Olgas Street
Athens, 105 57
Greece
+30 210 922 6330
Tue Dec 30 12:00am
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Ancient Agora

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Socrates strolled through the Agora 2,500 years ago engaging people in long, philosophical discussions. This unique …
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Adrianou
Athens, 105 55
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Tue Dec 30 12:00am
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National History Museum (Old Parliament)

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The former Parliament is one of the city's most beautiful examples of neo-classical architecture. It was built in 18 …
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13 Stadiou
Athens, 105 61
Greece
+30 210 323 7617
Tue Dec 30 12:00am
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Vravron Archaeological Site

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The archaeological site of Vravron is located on the east coast of the Attica Peninsula near the new Athens Airport. …
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Markopoulo
Markopoulo, 99920
Greece
+30 229 902 7020
Tue Dec 30 12:00am
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Wed 12/31/08 (day 4) - Athens

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Lykavittos Hill

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The best vantage point in Athens is Lykavittos Hill, which stands right in the middle of the city and reaches an alt …
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Aristippou
Athens, 106 76
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Wed Dec 31 12:00am
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Athens by Night Tour by CHAT Tours

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Athens by Night Tour by CHAT Tours will take you to the impressive sound and light show on the Pnyx, where you will …
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9 Xenofontos
Athens, 105 57
Greece
+30 210 323 0827
Wed Dec 31 12:00am
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Athens Sightseeing Tour by CHAT Tours

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Those with a limited amount of time should opt for this escorted tour to explore the city's numerous sights. A licen …
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Tour terminal at 9 Xenofontos Street (off Amalias Avenue)
Athens, 10557
Greece
+30 210 323 0827
Wed Dec 31 12:00am
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Thu 01/01/09 (day 5) - Athens, Marathonas

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Benaki Museum

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Eight thousand years of Greek history come alive. Enjoy prehistoric works of art, rare manuscripts, Byzantine icons, …
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1 Koumpari
Athens, 106 74
Greece
+30 367 1000
Thu Jan 1 12:00am
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Schinias Beach at Marathon

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The east coast of the Attica Peninsula can be reached within less than an hour from central Athens. This area is the …
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Schinias Beach at Marathon
Schinias
Marathonas, 190 07
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Thu Jan 1 12:00am
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Athens Classic Marathon

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In 490 BC, when the Athenians defeated a huge army of invading Persians, Greek messenger Phidippidesa was sent to de …
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80 Plataion
Marathonas, 190 07
Greece
+30 800 161 220 30287(Tourist Information)
Thu Jan 1 12:00am
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Ramnous Archaeological Site

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A visit to the Tomb of the Athenian Warriors at Marathon or the pine-studded sand beach of Schinias should be extend …
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Kato Souli
Marathonas, 19007
Greece
+30 294 6 3477
Thu Jan 1 12:00am
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Greek National Opera

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The Greek National Opera, established in 1939, is the country's most important institution as regards opera producti …
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59 Akadimias
Athens, 106 79
Greece
+30 210 364 3725
Thu Jan 1 12:00am
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Fri 01/02/09 (day 6) - Athens

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Guided Tour of Delphi by CHAT Tours

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Delphi is one of the most scenic regions of the Mediterranean. It is the site of the world-famous oracle and sanctua …
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Tour terminal at 9 Xenofontos Street (off Amalias Avenue)
Athens, 10557
Greece
+30 210 323 0827
Fri Jan 2 12:00am
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Sat 01/03/09 (day 7) - Athens

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Guided Tour of Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nauplia by CHAT Tours

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This highly recommended tour will take you to some of mankind's most important heritage sites. You will see the anci …
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Tour terminal at 9 Xenofontos Street (off Amalias Avenue)
Athens, 10557
Greece
+30 210 323 0827
Sat Jan 3 12:00am
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KirstenL (View KirstenL's trips)
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I am planning on visiting Athens first and then spending about 5 days in Santorini. I am a little bit concerned about how to get to Santorini in January as I know the Island does not experience much tourism in January.
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