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Greece/Istanbul 2007

A trip from April 25, 2007 to May 10, 2007, travelling to Athens, Los Angeles, Mykonos, Mikonos
First time to Greece and Turkey
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04/25/2007 to 05/10/2007
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Wed 04/25/07 (day 1) - Athens


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Athens
Wed Apr 25 12:00am
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Thu 04/26/07 (day 2) - Athens

Metro is blue line from ATH to Syntagma square (second to last stop).
Transportation
Athens, Greece
Thu Apr 26 6:00pm - Thu Apr 26 7:30pm
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Limousine (Mercedes sedan) at 110 Euro.
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens stands across from Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, and the National …
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
Constitution Square
Athens, 10563
Greece
210-333-0000
Thu Apr 26 7:45pm - Sun Apr 29 9:00am
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http://www.grandebretagne.gr/
Starwood property
›› Classic Rooms 122
›› Deluxe Rooms 140
›› Junior Suites 22

Free with 30,000 spg points

Despina Gabriel (Pre arrival concierge) - She's amazing!!
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The renowned Kioupia is a perfect introduction to the culinary traditions of Greece. This restaurant is an excellent …
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Politia Square, Kifissia
Athens, AL 145 63
Greece
+30 210 620 0005
Thu Apr 26 9:00pm - Thu Apr 26 11:00pm
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Metro Line 1: Kifissia Station

average cost: EUR 40
booking is advisable.

8p-1a Mon-Sat; 1p-5p Sun
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Fri 04/27/07 (day 3) - Athens

Introductory Athens Walking Tour: Syntagma and Plaka This walking tour is a great way to link up the major attract …More  
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Athens, Greece
Fri Apr 27 12:00am
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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
Fri Apr 27 10:00am - Fri Apr 27 12:00pm
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Open HoursSummer: 8am-7pm daily Winter: 8am-sunset

walk down Ermou street (on of the main shopping street - right next to Grande Bretagne) and get to Monastiraki from there ask directions to get to Thiseio (or check your map:)
this is the old city center

walk up the pedestrian street to get to Acropolis - early afternoon would be the best time
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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
Fri Apr 27 12:00pm - Fri Apr 27 1:00pm
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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
Fri Apr 27 3:00pm - Fri Apr 27 4:00pm
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Once choked by traffic and pollution, the streets around athens' historic center have been transformed into …More  
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Athens, Greece
Fri Apr 27 4:00pm - Fri Apr 27 5:00pm
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What would be better than sitting and having a drink and looking out towards the historical Acropolis? The Galaxy ba …
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46 Vasilissis Sofias
Athens, 151 24
Greece
+30 210 728 1000
Fri Apr 27 8:00pm - Fri Apr 27 9:00pm
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46 Vassilissis Sofias Avenue
Galaxy Bar
Friday 07:00 PM - 04:00 AM

Chic and stylish with glass and wooden decking, this Athens bar is popular with local celebrities and guests of the Hilton Athens hotel. Listen to ethnic music on the sofas with a plate of Oriental finger food or enjoy the Acropolis views from the open-air terrace.

Must have a drink in the Hilton bar in the evening - nice view of the Acropolis! have a drink at Galaxy (hilton's terrace bar).
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Filistron (at Thisio): tell your hotel to book for you and specifically ask for a table at the terrace! not to …More  
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Athens, Greece
Fri Apr 27 8:00pm - Fri Apr 27 9:00pm
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http://www.filistron.com/index-en.htm

Light meal, starters/appetizers.
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Sat 04/28/07 (day 4) - Athens

One of Europe's largest market halls can be found near Omonia Square. This impressive building (constructed in …
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42 Athinas Street
Athens, 105 51
Greece
Sat Apr 28 7:00am - Sat Apr 28 9:00am
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6am-4pm Mon-Fri; 6am-3pm Sat
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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
Sat Apr 28 10:00am - Sat Apr 28 11:00am
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Open Hours9am-11.45pm daily (cablecar service)
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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
Sat Apr 28 1:00pm - Sat Apr 28 3:00pm
Notes
8:30a-3p Tu-Su, 10:30a-5p M

The archeological museum is very interesting and takes you through all the phases of classical Greek history. If you are interested in an alternative museum, the Byzantine one is more niche. It presents stuff from an era of eastern european history that most people don't know much about. Also the Benaki Museum near it is very good, I'm told - a bit more ethnic though (includes folk costumes stuff) - and has a great rooftop cafe
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This Michelin Star-winning restaurant has a marine theme, which is brought out by the blue and beige hues of its …
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94 Peiraios
Athens, 118 54
Greece
+30 210 522 8400
Sat Apr 28 8:00pm - Sat Apr 28 9:00pm
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8:30p onwards M-Sa
http://www.varoulko.gr/uk/varoulko.html

To eat: Varoulko, also stuff in the Psiri area (old industrial area in city centry currently undergoing serious gentrification and full of small restaurants, pubs and live music. Caters mostly to locals
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there's a cool and very small bar there called Psira ('The Flea'))
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Athens, Greece
Sat Apr 28 8:00pm - Sat Apr 28 9:00pm
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Sun 04/29/07 (day 5) - Athens, Mykonos, Mikonos

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One of the city's major sights is the Panathenaic Stadium at the foot of Ardittos Hill. This huge horseshoe-shaped s …
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Leoforos Vas. Konstantinou
Athens, 116 35
Greece
+30 210 870 7000
Sun Apr 29 7:00am - Sun Apr 29 8:00am
Notes
Freely accessible during the day

Go for a run around the original olympic stadium, through the national gardens

If you like running, you can go for a run round the old olympic stadium, where the first modern olympics took place in 1896. It's all marble and quite nice.
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Welcome to Mykonos Grand, a haven of wonderment, basking in the warm glow of the sun, sand and laughter, kissed …
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Mykonos Grand Hotel And Resort
Ayios Ioannis
Mykonos, 84600
Greece
22890-25555
Sun Apr 29 1:00pm - Tue May 1 8:00am
Notes
http://www.mykonosgrand.gr/intro.html

Small luxury hotels of the world

Arrival Date 29/04/2007
No. of Nights 2
No. of Rooms 1
No. of Adults Per Room 2
No. of Persons Per Room 2
Daily Rate EUR246
Total Cost EUR492
Remarks Queen bed please, upgrade if available.

Superior Rooms:
All with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and balconies, these lavish accommodations offer DVD players and a retreat within a retreat, the “SPA Bathrooms”: equipped with a steam room and a large Jacuzzi. Located on the Executive Wing of the hotel, All room rates include American style buffet breakfast and all local taxes.
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Other restaurants: Kioupia, Sea Satin - greek cuisine
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Mikonos, Greece
Sun Apr 29 7:00pm - Sun Apr 29 9:00pm
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Bars: Galleraki (also nice for breakfast), Caprice Breakfast - also at the Old Port
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Mikonos, Greece
Sun Apr 29 9:00pm - Sun Apr 29 10:00pm
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A classier way to spend sunset is at the Caprice Bar in town. Located in the Venice section of Mykonos, it is right on the water and offers a pastoral setting either inside or on tables outside right over rushing waves. Mykonos' famous windmills are just to the left., adding value to the view.


It's no beach party, but late afternoons at Caprice Bar is it's own paradise.

The cocktailing cost is higher than most other bars in town – 6-7 Euros for a beer – and the lively attitude inspires multiple trips to the bar. The fruit drinks and zesty margaritas for which it is famous are 8-9 Euros

Caprice Bar is clean and has several archways, giving the impression of an open-air cave. The only problem – if you can call it that – is that the place is so cool, you may be tempted to stay there and blow off dinner and the evening nap. It is especially popular among the Greeks visiting the island.
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Mon 04/30/07 (day 6) - Mikonos

Beaches: Kalo Libadi, Psarou, Elia (Mykonos has great beaches but these are the nicest!) - Psarou has a great …More  
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Mikonos, Greece
Mon Apr 30 8:00am - Mon Apr 30 12:00pm
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http://www.greeka.com/cyclades/mykonos/m…

She also suggested eating at Kalo Livadi, I think it's a beach and there is a great restaurant there
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You can take the city bus from the airport to the center of tourist activiy, (Omonia Square) and save money.
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