15 Things to do in Athens, Greece Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Athens, Greece in this travel covering 15 of the top things to do in the city with a focus on a combinations of attractions, experiences and food. Athens is one of our favorite cities in Europe and having a chance to revisit again was an opportunity we couldn't pass up. Ride the metro to get from place to place, wander around on food and sample lots of Greek food and you'll soon find you feel more like a local than a tourist in Athens, Greece.
15 Things to do in Athens City Tour | Greece Travel Guide:
1) Acropolis of Athens (ακρόπολη)
2) Parthenon (Παρθενώνας)
3) Erechtheion (Ερέχθειο)
4) Greek Lunch in Athens
5) Pláka historic neighborhood in Athens (Πλάκα)
6) Hill of the Muses or Philopappu Monument (Μνημείο Φιλοπάππου)
7) Hadrian’s Arch (Αψίδα του Αδριανού)
8) Temple of Olympian Zeus (Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός)
9) National Garden of Athens (Εθνικός Κήπος)
10) Acropolis Museum (Παλαιό Μουσείο Ακρόπολης)
11) Café at Acropolis Museum
12) Athens Flea Market in Monastiraki (Μοναστηράκι)
13) Greek Street Food
14) Mount Lycabettus (Λυκαβηττός)
15) Piraeus (Πειραιάς)
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Our visit Athens travel guide covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to local Greek food, top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day and by night including visiting the Acropolis, ruins, flea markets, cafes, lookout points and more. We cover activities you won't find in a typical Athens tourism brochure, Athens itinerary or Athens, Greece city tour also known as
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15 Things to do in Athens, Greece Travel Guide Video Transcript: (Αθηνα Ελλάδα):
In today’s video, we’re taking you to Athens!
Home to gods, goddesses and enough temples to house them all, the Greek capital is the place to get a glimpse of Ancient Greece.
This was our second time visiting the city, but with only 3 days, we decided to focus on the highlights. For us, that meant ancient ruins, lots of greek food, and a lookout point or two to catch the city looking her best right around sunset.
Let’s begin with the main attraction and a place that has dominated the city skyline for millennia: the Acropolis.
Contrary to popular belief, the Acropolis is not one single building, but rather, an ancient citadel which holds a few different structures.
The archaeological site is lined with ancient theatres, altars and temples, and once you reach the top, there are two places that will catch your eye.
The first is the Parthenon, an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.
The other, is the Erechtheum, another temple that was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. It’s hard to miss its Porch of the Maidens, with its six draped female figures acting as support columns.
it was just a short walk over to the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Construction of this temple began in the 6th century BC and it wouldn’t be completed until the reign of Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.
It took about 638 years to build this temple, but it would have been the largest temple in Greece and one of the most impressive constructions of the ancient world.
While in Athens, we also climbed Mount Lycabettus.
This is a rather steep hill that rises 300 meters above sea level, and it’s a nice place to catch sunset over Athens.
As a travel tip: there is a funicular to take you up and down the hill if you want to save your legs!
In this video, we’re going to share with you 15 things to do in Athens, Greece, so let’s get started!
That’s a wrap for our guide to Athens!
We hope this video gave you a few ideas of what you can cover on a short visit.
If you have any other suggestions of things to do in Athens that you’d like to share with travellers, feel free to leave your travel tips in the comments below.
We’ll see you in the next video as we continue our travels through Greece.
This is part of our Travel in Greece video series showcasing Greek food, Greek culture and Greek cuisine.
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest natural areas in the East, more than 800 square miles, a grand monument to the diversity of life and the resilience of nature. The park straddles the mountain ridges of two states - Tennessee and North Carolina - and is considered one of best places in Eastern America to enjoy nature through the seasons.
For more information on the park, visit Great Smoky Mountains Association at smokies.org. This video is an excerpt from Finley-Holiday Films America's National Parks DVD and Blu-ray. Available on location and from finleyholiday.com.
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A Place Called Cades Cove, A new film from GSMA
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The 5th film in GSMA's Smoky Mountain Explorer Series, A Place Called Cades Cove tells the story of life and community, of the establishment of the National Park, and of a living landscape where nature and history share the spotlight. Is there any other place where you can watch a 19th century grist mill in action, thrill at the sight of a bear, and enjoy the breathtaking vistas that welcome visitors back to Cades Cove year after year? This short YouTube video includes a snippet from the film as well as footage featured in the film. To purchase a copy of A Place Called Cades Cove, visit SmokiesInformation.org/music-videos online or visit a park visitor center on your next trip to the Smokies!
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Golden, BC South, then North on Highway 95
I was looking for something to do, hoping the clouds would break up, so I drove through downtown Golden, British Columbia, then headed down BC Highway 95 for a while, before u-turning and heading back into Golden.
Biggest Tree in the Smoky Mountains
Hike to the biggest tree in Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
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Worlds of Wonder
Worlds of Wonder is one of the biggest amusement park of India. It comprises of four zones: Teen zone, Family Zone, Kids Zone and a Water Park.
Address: The Great India Place, Sector-38A, Noida, U.P
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Hi, folks. If you are looking for some entertainment of international standards, right here in the middle of the town, surrounded by lots of shopping, here is the place. We have around 20 rides, meant for people who are really, really, really young at heart, and physically fit as well. Everything has been judged and declared safe by the DUE, which is the German standards of safety. We have many activities going on right from magic shows, constantly DJ music playing, plus we have a band performing every weekend. Fun, thrill, this Worlds of Wonder amuses you every time you visit. Anybody and everybody is welcome here.
The #1 Reason We Love Maine So Much
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This week you’ll find out the number one reason we love Maine so much, we are only a mile from the beach! We take a drive over, show you some of the homes, the beautiful, rocky coastline of Wells Maine, point out one of our favorite restaurants along the way and end up on Wells Beach, a place that has become one of our favorite places in the world. So much so in fact that last year we bought a small home and now spend a few weeks in the summer here.
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Golden Temple, Amritsar, India in 4K Ultra HD
The Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib - The Abode of God) in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India is the holiest shrine and the most important pilgrimage site for the Sikhs. It is on the Tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Mark Wiens Visits the Majestic Taj Mahal ताज महल (and some FOOD)
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous attractions in all of India, and we visited Agra with the specific intent of going to the famous site. More travel and food adventures
I normally don't go to a destination specifically to see the main attraction, most of the time I'm rather content to just wander around and discover street food and explore instead of chasing the famous sites. But Agra, India, was a little different, and we visited with the main intent of going to see the famous Taj Mahal - one of the most recognized man made structures in the world.
When we arrive to Agra, we checked into Hotel Taj Plaza, which wasn't the overly nicest hotel I've stayed at, but it was the right price and it was just a 5 minute walk from the Taj Mahal. After putting our bags down we headed to the ticket counter which is actually not located at the Taj Mahal, but about 1 kilometer down the street. There you purchase your ticket and then can take a free shuttle to the entrance of the Taj Mahal.
One thing that got me a bit annoyed was that the security wouldn't allow me to bring in my microphone into the Taj Mahal, so unfortunately the sound quality of this video is not very good, sorry about that, and hope you can hear everything.
Some say that the Taj Mahal (ताज महल) is overrated and that they were not overly impressed when they saw it in real life. But I'm here to tell you that it was quite amazing and despite all the crowds of people, the building was majestic.
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum that was built during the Indian Mughal Islamic empire by Shah Jahan in memory of one of his wives. Since it was built for one of his beloved wives, that is the reason why the Taj Mahal (ताज महल) is often considered a symbol of love. Having seen so many photos in my life of the Taj Mahal, it was almost as if I had been there already when I got my first glimpse, but being there in person is much more breathtaking. Walking around the gardens offers numbers chances to see the structure from different angles and to admire the incredible craftsmanship and symmetric architecture. After walking around the gardens we then proceeded on to the main deck where you must put the shoe coverings over your shoes and can then walk on the white marble surface. You can go inside the mausoleum to see the tombs, but they didn't allow any photography inside, so no footage there.
After spending a few hours at the Taj Mahal, I headed out the East Gate and stopped at a rather expensive restaurant known as Relax He Relax. Though the prices were pretty expensive, after visiting the luxurious Taj Mahal, I was ready for something upscale. The Muglai northern Indian food was quite excellent!
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