Athens Recommendations
Athens Recommendations
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Where to eat & what to do in Athens, Greece.
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Dining
Diogenis
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We enjoyed dining on the outdoor terrace here overlooking Lisikratous Square. It feels like you're in a little garden in the heart of the Plaka.
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Estia Cafe Restaurant
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One of our favorite places to stop for lunch or dinner in the Plaka. Reasonable prices for the area and friendly staff. I really like the vegetarian moussaka here.
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SENSE Rooftop Restaurant
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Kuzina
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During the warm months, Kuzina's rooftop terrace treats diners with breathtaking views of the Acropolis and Hephaestus temple.
Recommend booking reservations in advance for limited rooftop seating.
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To Kafeneio
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In the heart of Plaka, housed in a 400+ year-old building with al fresco dining. Serving unpretentious traditional Greek cuisine.
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360 Cocktail bar
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Located next to Monastiraki metro station, this bar features a great view of the Acropolis at night and is a popular location to enjoy a cocktail or two.
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Art Lounge Restaurant, NEW Hotel Athens
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Rooftop bar and restaurant with great nighttime views over Athens and Lycabettus Hill.
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Do & See
Plaka
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The best area for walking around in Athens. So many shops and restaurants to choose from, and usually street musicians playing traditional music.
Safe to walk during the day and into the late evening. The stores and restaurants stay open well after dark and there are always tourists wandering through the streets.
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Parthenon
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I recommend going early in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening for sunset.
It's a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. There is also very little shade, so a hat is a good idea and definitely take some water up with you.
The main entrance can be busy, but there is another side entrance (south slope) which is less of a wait if it is open. You can book tickets online in advance to avoid the lines.
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Acropolis Museum
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Well worth the time to visit this museum, it's one of the best I've been to. You can book tickets in advance online.
Must-sees if you're short on time:
- The Karyatids statues, first floor
- Parthenon Gallery, third floor
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Lycabettus Hill Funicular
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Panathenaic Stadium
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Ancient Agora of Athens
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Syntagma Square
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Presidential Palace
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Museum of Cycladic Art
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Tours
Context Travel
This tour company operates several private tour options in Athens, and a few small group options as well.
What sets Context apart: Every tour is led by a scholar or specialist (usually a PhD), limited to 10 participants (in the case of small group tours), and designed to foster meaningful conversation and understanding.
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