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All You Need To Know Upon Arriving at Venizelos Airport
Posted by greekcypriot
... , ferries, taxis, etc. I had a good look on the sites, and came up with this one, which I believe will help those visiting Athens. It is a full guide on almost everything. Even gives tips to those who will use Taxis here. One thing that I did not like is ...
Preveza to Athens
Posted by shamilton11
... are 200 euro. Is there a cheaper alternative? My tour finishes at Preveza airport so should I get a taxi to Preveza and then a bus to Athens or taxi/ bus to Lafkada and then bus to Athens. I really need help with this one as we are on a budget!! ...
Greek Island Hopping tours and what to expect!!
Posted by greekcypriot
... -hopping tours come in. Offered by many companies and also put together on the spot by almost every travel agency in Greece, these trips avoid some of the bumps of truly independent travel, but retain some of the mostly-unscheduled freedom island-hoppers ...
Climb Filopappou Hill
Posted by greekcypriot
... Hill is the best place in Athens to get a view of the Parthenon, meaning it boasts the best view in the City of Athens. Climb Filopappou Hill located just 15 minutes walk from the gates of the Acropolis. Entrance to the site is free and the climb isn't ...
Christmas Events in Athens
Posted by greekcypriot
Visiting Athens these days? Here you will find all information you need on the Christmas programmes in th different spots in Athens, along with shopping hours, events taking place this month! 5400 photos-videos, 30 countries
Christmas Bazars in Athens, and not only!
Posted by greekcypriot
... shows in detail the name of the street and district the bazar is taking place for the whole month. So, anybody travelling to Athens might find this helpful. Some of the bazars take place in Libraries, schools and squares. Find everything you need here. ...
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Posted by timnonis
Hey guys, im looking to travel by train from Athens to Thessaloniki, then from there to Istanbul. Does anyone have any idea about how long the journey is from Athens to Thessaloniki? and what about prices? I tried the website for the railway but it was ...
Travel Advice For Greece.
Posted by jeremystravels
The Metro line which connects the Airport to central Athens is currently suspended because of major engineering works. Express buses to central Athens and Piraeus leave at regular intervals on a 24 hour basis from outside the Arrivals area. That ...
Travel Advice For Greece.
Posted by starlagurl
The Metro line which connects the Airport to central Athens is currently suspended because of major engineering works. Express buses to central Athens and Piraeus leave at regular intervals on a 24 hour basis from outside the Arrivals area. That's ...
Preveza to Athens
Posted by greekcypriot
Hi shamilton 11, The cheapest way as Louise mentioned above is going to Athens by the suburban buses. Upon reaching Preveza port, take a taxi and go to the KTEL of Preveza. The phone number is 0030(if you are calling from another country) then use 26820 ...
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by greekcypriot
... here, and by the way I want to ask you if you have visited the Acropolis Museum, or climbed up the Acropolis Hill to see Athens from up there. If you did not, don't miss it before leaving back for your country. Have you also visited any Islands? ...
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by tanecnice
Hi, I have been in Athens for two months. I became a fan of there are many helpful things for tourist and you have there every day updates with new events, restaurants, sightseeing and many other things. So check it !!! Recently I joined ...
Help getting around Greese
Posted by greekcypriot
... haven't made up your mind as to how to get to Preveza, another ideas is to get reach the airpot, get the airport coach get to Athens, probably spend a night in Athens so that you have the chance to do some sightseeing - it is a must..... then ask the ...
need nice place to stay athens
Posted by starlagurl
Ash, I've never been to Athens, but browse through these listings and reviews and see what you can find.
Help getting around Greese
Posted by wakingdream
So you're flying in to Athens then from Paris? If it's a 30 minute taxi ride from Athens is it an option to take that route? Or are you looking for a more affordable way to get there?
Eppiphany and Orthodox Christmas Worlwide
Posted by greekcypriot
Epiphany has a special meaning in Greece and it is celebrated on January the 6th. With this celebration the Christmas holidays come to an end. The modern observance at Piraeus, the ancient port of Athens, takes the form of a priest hurling a large ...
Athens and Epidaurus Festivel
Posted by greekcypriot
The annual theater and arts festival of Greece, the Athens Festival, is back. The well-known Epidaurus Festival is part of the annual event, which is also sometimes collectively referred to as the Hellenic Festival.
First time in Greece
Posted by foothills_bears
We were just in Greece last summer with our two teenage kids. There is so much to enjoy outside of Athens, I would give the big city just two days (3 nights including the night you arrive if you arrive late in the day). We got a taste of the city and saw ...
First time in Greece
Posted by cyntiacampos
Next April I'll be in Greece for the first time (10 days). I'm thinking about staying in Athens for 3 full days and then travel by bus to Delphi, Meteora, Nafplion and Monevassia. Any hints about my plans?
Greek Island Hopping...
Posted by where.is.cass
... in Rhodes. For the first week I have some accommodation booked and ideas in mind but would like some guidance. The plan: overnight in Athens on June 14 - this is basically a stop over en route to the islands, however does anyone have any advice for the ...
looking for turkish greek friends
Posted by punjab
i am looking for turkish and greek travellers, i want to celebrate new year in mykonos or athens, please let me know is it possible to travel greece from turkey??
tourist prices in athens
Posted by mmbcross
Athens as an alternative to Mykonos? I can't see there is any comparison at all, except that they are both in Greece. It's saying I like cheese, but can't afford it so I'll eat rice instead. If you want to stay on the mainland and looking ...
tourist prices in athens
Posted by starlagurl
I just moved this to the Greece category. Paroshep, our Greek Local Expert will be able to help you soon. In the meantime, I see some ideas of where to shop in Virtual Tourist's Athens section:
Greece in a week- any suggestions
Posted by mmbcross
Hello Carolina, We spend a week in Greece last year. We visited Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, the Peloponnese, Nauplion and the island of Spetses. Here is my blog with all the details: Hope it helps.
Girl's Trip to Greece...where do we go??
Posted by greekcypriot
... see photos. Iguess since you mostly want to relax and enjoy the sun, you get to just one place. You can spend a day or two in Athens and visit the centre, and another good idea is to leave for Evia. Look it up on the map. It is an Island in reality, and ...
Help getting around Greese
Posted by easitalytours
... , I am not sure what other companies they have to go to Igoumenitza, which is the port I think you will go in Greece... it should be a couple of hours away from Preveza, but from there to Athens, I think it's a pretty long drive, around 6 or 7 hours..
Help getting around Greese
Posted by ash-j
... Greece in late July 2009. I am booked in at the Sunsail club Vounaki on 2nd August 09 and dont know how to get thire from Athens. The sunsail club resort is in Prevaza (30min taxi transfer to the Club i am told). My other option is to get a boat from ...
Volunteering in a horse riding center in Kamatriades, Greece
Posted by klarita
Dear all, I am just back from Evia, a Greek island situated at a 3-hour ride from Athens. I worked there as a volunteer in a horse riding center, and have learned a lot from this beautiful experience. There were 16 horses to be taken care of, and some ...
Greek Island Hopping...
Posted by where.is.cass
... trip next year, where I will visit as many of the other islands as I can and not the ones I have already been to. As for Athens, I am spending a day there on the way home. My travel agent is recommending a hop-on-hop-off trip so I can make the most of ...