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Athens 5 days, Sept 09

A trip from September 28, 2009 to October 02, 2009, travelling to Athens, Paiania
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Mon 09/28/09 (day 1) - Athens

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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
Mon Sep 28 3:00pm - Mon Sep 28 5:00pm
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SC: this museum opens on Monday from 9am to 5pm.
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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 Sep 28 5:00pm - Mon Sep 28 7:00pm
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SC: opens daily from 8am-7pm in summer, 8am-sunset in winter times
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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 Sep 28 5:00pm - Mon Sep 28 7:00pm
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SC: depends on what shows will be on in the theatre
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Parliament Building

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The focal point of Syntagma Square is the parliament building which stands at the highest point of the square. Built …
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2 Vasilissis Sofias
Athens, 135 61
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Mon Sep 28 7:00pm - Mon Sep 28 8:00pm
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SC: (the building) opens always, but no information about 'parliament tour'
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Archaeological Exhibits at the Syntagma Metro Station

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The construction work undertaken on the city's metro system during the 1990s brought an unprecedented number of arch …
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Plateia Syntagmatos
Athens, 105 63
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Mon Sep 28 8:00pm - Mon Sep 28 10:00pm
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SC: it's a metro station, can go there after dinner
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Tue 09/29/09 (day 2) - Athens

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Keramikos Cemetery

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Cemeteries have always been an object of human curiosity. This may explain the mystic charm of Keramikos, the city's …
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148 Hermes Street
Athens, 11854
Greece
+30 1 346 3552
Tue Sep 29 8:00am - Tue Sep 29 9:00am
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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 Sep 29 9:00am - Tue Sep 29 10:30am
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Metropolis Greek Orthodox Cathedral

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The decision to move the capital of the young Greek state to Athens in 1834 made it imperative to build a large new …
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Mitropoleos Square
Athens, 105 56
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Tue Sep 29 10:30am - Tue Sep 29 11:30am
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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 Sep 29 11:30am - Tue Sep 29 1:00pm
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Byzantine Museum

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A former ducal residence (dating back to 1848) houses the Byzantine Museum of Athens. Its collection shows how Greek …
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22 Vasilissis Sofias
Athens, 135 61
Greece
+30 210 721 1027
Tue Sep 29 1:00pm - Tue Sep 29 3:00pm
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SC: Museum opens from 8am-3pm
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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
Tue Sep 29 3:00pm - Tue Sep 29 7:00pm
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SC: the last cable car rides at 11:45pm, take some time to travel to Lykavittos Hill, but may dine here.
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Fri 10/02/09 (day 5) - Athens, Paiania

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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
Fri Oct 2 9:00am - Fri Oct 2 12:00pm
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Koutouki Cave

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Koutouki Cave is located on the eastern slope of Mount Ymittos, outside the town of Peania. It was discovered by acc …
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Mount Ymittos
Paiania, 190 02
Greece
+30 10 664 2910
Fri Oct 2 12:00pm - Fri Oct 2 3:00pm
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SC: on the way to airport, may stop by Koutouki Cave
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