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DOWNTOWN - Center of Athens

-Central Hotel: https://www.centralhotel.gr -Electra Athens: https://www.electrahotels.gr/en/athens/electra-metropolis-athens/ -NJV Athens Plaza:https://www.njvathensplaza.gr -Electra Athens:https://www.electrahotels.gr/en/athens/electra-palace-athens -The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotelhttps://thezillersathenshotel.com -Yes Hotel: https://www.yeshotels.gr -Ergon House Athens: https://house.ergonfoods.com -The Artist Athens: https://www.theartistathens.com -Noble Suites: https://www.noblesuites.gr -AthensWas Design Hotel: https://www.athenswas.gr

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ATHENS RIVIERA:

-Four Seasons: https://www.fourseasons.com/athens/ *The most beautiful hotel in Athens! -The Margi: https://www.themargi.gr -Zerteo Somewhere Boutique Hotel: https://somewhere-hotels.com/vouliagmeni/

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Car Rental

-Hertz: https://www.hertz.gr/en/ -Avis: https://www.avis.gr/en/ -Vazeos: https://athens-limousines.com

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BEACHES OF ATHENS:

Athens Riviera is full of big and small beautiful beaches. The best one is: - Vouliagmeni Beach: https://www.greeka.com/attica/athens/beaches/vouliagmeni/

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Restaurants by the beach:

-Ithaki: https://ithakirestaurantbar.gr -Krabo: https://krabo.gr -Blue Fish: https://www.facebook.com/bluefishvouliagmeni/?rf=212336735474754 -Matsuhisa: https://matsuhisaathens.com * Located in 4 Seasons Hotel Athens, which is at the best spot of Athens Riviera -Akti in Vouliagmeni https://aktirestaurant.com/ -Beefbar at 4Seasons hotel in Vouliagmeni: https://beefbar.com/athens/

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Restaurants - Downtown Athens

-Gallina at Koukaki: https://www.gallina.gr/ -Pharao at Exarheia: https://www.instagram.com/pharaohathens -Akra at Pagrati: https://www.instagram.com/akra_ath -Hytra in Athens: https://hytra.gr/

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Drinks - Downtown Athens

-The Clumsies at Psiri: https://www.theclumsies.gr/ -Rumble in the jungle: https://www.greeka.com/attica/athens/eat-drink/clubs/. syntagma/rumble-in-the-jungle/ -Wild poppies (food & drinks) : https://wildpoppies.gr/en/ -Juan Rodriguez: https://www.instagram.com/juanrodriguezbar_athens/?hl=el -Malconis (food & drinks): https://www.malconis.gr/#malconis -Atenee (food & drinks): https://www.atheneeathens.gr/ -Island in Vari: https://www.islandclubrestaurant.gr/

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USEFUL NUMBERS

-European Emergency Number: 112 -Police: 100 Police information: 1033 Touristic Police: 171 Ambulance: 166 -Airport: +30 210 3530000 -Radio Taxi Kosmos (Central Athens): +30 210 4118300 -Radio Taxi Glyfada (for south suburbs): +30 210 3605600

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TIPS ON ATHENS : 1. The Acropolis:

The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens, visible from almost everywhere within the city. Its monuments and sanctuaries of white Pentelic marble gleam in the midday sun and gradually take on a honey hue as the sun sinks, while at night they stand brilliantly illuminated above the city. A glimpse of this magnificent sight cannot fail to exalt your spirit.

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2. The Acropolis Museum: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en

This dazzling museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures. The collection covers the Archaic period to the Roman one, but the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BC, considered the apotheosis of Greece's artistic achievement. The museum reveals layers of history – from ancient ruins beneath the building, to the Acropolis itself, always visible above through floor-to-ceiling windows. The good-value restaurant has superb views.

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3. Ancient Agora:

Admission to the site is included with the Acropolis combo ticket, which permits entry to the Acropolis and six other sites (including this one) within five days.

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4. Odeon of Herodes Atticus:

This large amphitheatre was built in AD 161 by wealthy Roman Herodes Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla. It was excavated in 1857–58 and completely restored in the 1950s. When you're visiting the Acropolis site, the path leads west from the top of the Stoa of Eumenes, and you can peer down into the odeon from above. From this vantage, it looks positively intimate, though it seats 5000 people.

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5. Roman Agora:

This was the city’s market area under Roman rule, and it occupied a much larger area than the current site borders. You can see a lot from outside the fence, but it's worth going in for a closer look at the well-preserved Gate of Athena Archegetis, the propylaeum (entrance gate) to the market, as well as an Ottoman mosque and the i ingenious and beautiful Tower of the Winds, on the east side of the site. Admission to the site is included with the Acropolis combo ticket, which permits entry to the Acropolis and six other sites (including this one) within five days.

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6. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier / Change of the guard:

In front of Parliament, the traditionally costumed evzones (presidential guards) stand by the tomb and change every hour on the hour. On Sunday at 11am, a whole platoon marches down Vasilissis Sofias to the tomb, accompanied by a band. The evzones uniform of the fustanella (white skirt) and pom-pom shoes is based on the attire worn by the klephts, the mountain fighters of the War of Independence.

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7. Plaka and Anafiotika neighbourhoods:

Plaka lies on the northern slopes of the Acropolis and it is the oldest surviving part of the city with monuments both from the ancient and the modern world. Clinging to the north slope of the Acropolis, the tiny Anafiotika district is a beautiful, architecturally distinct subdistrict of Plaka.

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8. Savor the king of Greek street food: the delicious souvlaki!

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Enjoy a Greek wine-tasting experience!

Vasileiou Winery: https://vassilioudomaine.gr or book a wine tour: https://grapeescape.gr/tour/athens-wine-tour/

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10. Drink a cocktail on a rooftop bar, overlooking Acropolis:

A for Athens: https://aforathens.com/bar-restaurant/ Athens360: http://www.three-sixty.gr

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11. Join a private tour in Athens:

https://action-plus.gr/en/ https://www.alternativeathens.com

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12. Buy sandals from the most famous sandal–maker in Athens:

https://www.melissinos-sandals.gr

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13: Join a Greek Cooking Class:

https://www.greekkitchenathens.com

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THINGS TO KNOW

-TIMEZONE Eastern European Standard Time. Greece is 10 hours ahead of California. -LANGUAGE Greek. It may be helpful to learn a few basic phrases. Locals will often switch to English for your ease and comfort, but they appreciate the initial effort. -CURRENCY The Euro. ATMs are readily accessible all over Santorini, but expect fees; There is also a limit of 800 - 1000 euros of withdrawal per day. Credit cards are widely accepted (except in smaller shops, cafes, taxis, and on the bus). -TIPPING Tipping is not obligatory in Greece, however, a 10-15% tip for exceptional service is appreciated. -VOLTAGE/PLUG TYPES You will need a European travel adapter like this one (320V, 50Hz).