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Among the most unusual forms of art around are the prehistoric idols found on the Cycladic Islands. These strange-lo …
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Unscheduled - Athens
Hermion means homemade cuizine
If you are one of those that have forgotten what pure, fresh and yummy food is …More
Restaurant
15 Pandrosou Street & 7 Mnisikleous Street, Plaka,
Athens, Greece
210-3246725 / 210-3247148
Athens, Greece
210-3246725 / 210-3247148
Notes
Restaurant suggested in the walking tour. Excellent Food. Relaxed atmosphere. Two thumbs up. If you do the walking tour, you should stop here for lunch.
In 160 trips
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The traditional cafes that once graced Syntagma Square have now given way to international fast food chains. However …
Restaurant
3 Mitropoleos Street
Athens, GA 105 57
United States
+30 210 324 6873
Athens, GA 105 57
United States
+30 210 324 6873
Notes
Quick and easy place for lunch. Cafeteria style. Lots of choices.
In 662 trips
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The ideal place to cool down on a hot summer's day is the National Garden next to the Parliament building, created i …
In 335 trips
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The settlement of Anafiotika was created in the 19th century by migrants from the Cycladic island of Anafi. They bui …
Thing to Do
Northeast slope of Acropolis rock
Athens, 99920
Greece
+30 210 331 0392 (Tourist information)
Athens, 99920
Greece
+30 210 331 0392 (Tourist information)
Notes
Saw as part of the walking tour. Very cute part of Athens.
It feels like you're lost, but the walking tour directions are very accurate
It feels like you're lost, but the walking tour directions are very accurate
In 542 trips
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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 …
Thing to Do
Pelopida
Athens, 105 55
Greece
+30 210 331 0392
Athens, 105 55
Greece
+30 210 331 0392
Notes
We did this as part of the walking tour. Not very impressive. Not a must-see
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Begun in 515 BC, this huge temple was dedicated to the worship of Zeus. Its perimeter included 104 Corinthian column …
Thing to Do
Vassilissis Olgas Street
Athens, 105 57
Greece
+30 210 922 6330
Athens, 105 57
Greece
+30 210 922 6330
Notes
Right next to Hadrian's Arch and the National Gardens. Worth going to.
The scale of the temple is surprising - it's huge!!
The scale of the temple is surprising - it's huge!!
(Nicholas P. Goulandri Foundation)
4 Neofilou Dooka St
Bus 3,7,8,13
3-01-72-49-706
Mon-Fri. 10-4 Sat. 10-3 …More
Thing to Do
4 Neophytou Douka Str
Athens, 10674
Greece
01-722-8321
Athens, 10674
Greece
01-722-8321
Notes
A cute little museum with a nice gift shop. Easy to see in a morning. Excellent written descriptions on the wall. No guidebook needed, but I used one anyway.
Unscheduled - Santorini
Come here to see frescoes and other finds from Ancient Akrotiri, along with objects imported from ancient Crete …More
Thing to Do
Across the street from the bus stop in Fira; entrance is behind the Orthodox Cathedral
Santorini, Greece
22860/22-217
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22860/22-217
This exhibition created copies of the Akrotiri wall paintings, using a sophisticated technique of three-dimensional …More
Thing to Do
Petros Nomikos Conference Center, Fira. On the caldera, 5 min. past the cable car on the way to Firo
Santorini, Greece
22860/23-016
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22860/23-016
Unscheduled
The next morning take the local boat to nearby Delos for one of the great classical sites in the Aegean; you& …More
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Add to TripBy Metro - The Airport is accessible via Metro Line 3.
Metro line 3: "Athens International Airport - Monastira …More
Transportation
Notes
Very easy to do. New and clean cars and stations.
The signs and announcments are in Greek and English.
Our hotel was right at one of the stops on the Blue Line. Much cheaper than a cab.
The signs and announcments are in Greek and English.
Our hotel was right at one of the stops on the Blue Line. Much cheaper than a cab.
Unscheduled - Crete
Ancient Lato
The ancient city of Lato is located 10km west of Agios Nikolaos, near the village of Kritsa. Leave …More
Thing to Do
Crete, Greece
Notes
Very cool set of ruins. A little bit of a hike so wear good shoes. You can walk right on the ruins here.
Interesting and fun. If you're nearby, I would make a stop.
Interesting and fun. If you're nearby, I would make a stop.
Small vilalge near Agios Nikolaos in Crete
Thing to Do
Crete, Greece
Notes
Can be missed. The workers in the shops were very pushy, unlike anything else we expierence in Greece. I think they were excited to see any tourists, so they bombard you.
Small town with one street. Doesn't take long to walk through.
I would skip this town
Small town with one street. Doesn't take long to walk through.
I would skip this town
Phaestos
Phaestos is a smaller less visited site that has no reconstructions. This site is …More
The Samaria Gorge -- Everyone with an extra day on Crete -- and steady legs and solid walking shoes -- should consid …More
A Stroll Through The Old Town -- Rethymnon's attractions are best appreciated by walking through the old town …More
Walking Tours
A Stroll Around Iraklion
Start your stroll at Fountain Square (also known as Lions Sq., …More
Thing to Do
Crete, Greece
Notes
This is a very fun walking tour. It's amazing how close everything is. This walking tour is highly recommended.
Walking Tours
A Walk Around Old Chania -- Start at Plateia Santrivani, the large clearing at the far cu …More
We are palnning a honeymoon to Greece for about 7-10 days in Feb 2007.I need some info about the events in and around athens in that timeframe.Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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This is great! Love all the comments and the links to information resources... Planning a trip of my own right now and this is a great jump start on researching things to do. :)