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Athens is not what it used to be. It is better. What they have done to Athens to prepare for the Olympics is turn a city, known for its faults as much as its assets, into one of the most walkable, livable, exciting, art, music and entertainment centers in the world. By unifying all the antiquities with parks and pedestrian streets and avenues and tying them in with the nightlife areas of the Plaka, Psiri and Thission they have created a model that other cities are sure to follow.

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 The sprawling city is bounded on three sides by Mt Ymettos, Mt Parnitha and Mt Pendeli; whilst inside Athens are twelve hills [the seven historical are: Acropolis, Areopagus, Hill of Philopappus, Observatory Hill (Muses Hill), Pnyx, Lycabettus, Tourkovounia (Anchesmus)], the Acropolis and Lykavittos being the most prominent. These hills provide a refuge from the noise and commotion of the crowded city streets, offering amazing views down to Saronic Gulf, Athens' boundary with the Aegean Sea on its southern side. The streets of Athens (clearly signposted in Greek and English) now meld imperceptibly into Piraeus, the city's ancient (and still bustling) port.

Places of interest to travellers can be found within a relatively small area surrounding the city centre at Syntagma Square (Plateia Syntagmatos). This epicentre is surrounded by the districts of the Plaka to the south, Monastiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omonia to the north. Further afield is the port of Athens, the Piraeus.

 

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  • City Sightseeing Athen & Piraeus Combination Tour Sightseeing Tickets, City Sightseeing Tours, Athens

    An approximately 70 minutes bus tour that encompasses central athens, tracing the history and culture of athens from ancient times to the present day and passing a plethora of various shopping opportunities that are along the route. The Juxtaposition of ancient history and modern life is a very rare experience Worldwide and not to be missed. Plus a 90 minutes tour of pira Tour highlights: 1. Acropolis and parthenon, 2. New acropolis museum 3. National archaeological Museum 4. The archaeological museum of piraeus 5. The planetarium 6. The municipal Theatre Inclusions: three interesting walks through history and culture. Duration: athens - 90 minutes piraeus - 70 mins Departs days: daily First tour time (am/pm): 8am Frequency 30 minutes Last tour time (am/pm): during winter (up to last sunday of march) 17:00 & during summer (up to last sunday of october ) 18:00 Departure location: Start point - Akti miaouli Bus stops on route: 1. Akti miaouli, 2. Lion's gate, 3. The archaeological museum of piraeus, 4. Mikrolimano harbour, 5. The planetarium, 6. Marriott & intercontinental, 7. Melina Merkouri / plaka, 8. Syntagma sq, 9. Melina mercouri, 10. New acropolis museum, 11.acropolis & parthenon, 12. Olympian zeus temple, 13. National garden, 14. Benaki Museum, 15. Panathinaic stadium, 16. National gardens, 17. National library, 18. Archeological museum, 19. Omonoia sq., 20. Karaiskaki sq., 21. Thession station, 22.kotzias sq., 23. Syntagma sq,. 24. Melina merkouri / plaka, 25. Intercontinental & Mariott, 26. The planetarium, 27. The municipal theatre, 28. Akti miaouli Conclusion point: akti miaouli

  • City Sightseeing Athens Sightseeing Tickets, City Sightseeing Tours, Athens

    An approximately 90 minutes bus tour that encompasses central athens, tracing the History and culture of athens from ancient times to the present day and passing a Plethora of various shopping opportunities that are along the route. The Juxtaposition of ancient history and modern life is a very rare experience Worldwide and not to be missed. Tour highlights: 1. Acropolis and parthenon, 2. New acropolis museum 3. National archaeological Museum Inclusions: three interesting walks through history and culture. Duration (hours): 90 minutes Departs days: daily First tour time (am/pm): 09.00 Frequency 30 minutes Last tour time (am/pm): during winter (up to last sunday of march) 17:00 & during summer (up to last sunday Of october ) 18:00 Departure location: Start point - Syntagma square Bus stops on route: 1. Syntagma sq, 2. Melina mercouri, 3. New acropolis museum, 4.acropolis, 5. Olympian Zeus temple, 6 & 9. National garden, 7. Benaki museum, 8. Panathinaic stadium, 10. National library, 11. Archeological museum, 12. Omonoia sq., 13. Karaiskaki sq., 14. Thession station, 15.kotzias sq Conclusion point: kotzias sq

 

 


 

 

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