Athens Travel Tips, Greece

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The ancient burial place Kerameikos
If you are at Athens, visit the Kerameikos, the ancient burial place of Athens. It is situated north east of the Acropolis. Some findings are also to see in the Kerameikos museum, the bigger part is shown at the national Museum. [...]
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City Park
This is a great park in the center of Athens there is a fun Park that lets you get away from the chaotic city for a while. It's good to know that the park turns into a homosexual's hang out at night, so don't visit the place after 7pm if [...]
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What you can see at the birthplace of democracy
Visit the museums of Athens in the lunch time, because the heat is at it´s maxmium during that time. PLan to visit all the other ancient buildings in the afternoon, but take a look at the opening times. [...]
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Guard change attraction at the Parliament
If you are in Athens and you have a little time, go to the Parliament and watch the guard change. This happens in every hour if I remember well. [...]
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Dont talk to guys standing in front of restaurants
Dont let yourself be torned in a restaurant by these guys, standing in front of restaurants. If you start to talk to them, you wont be able to get rid of them again. Just take yourself a look at the restaurant you want to go to. [...]
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Bring water with you to the Parthenon
Athens is extremely hot, so make sure that you always have enough to drink with you. Especially when you are climbing up to the Parthenon. [...]
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Athens Nightlife

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Bars and clubs are all over the Athens city metropolis. Night owls can go bar hopping along the Monastiraki area, the Psirri, the Thissio, Gazi and Zappeio bash zones. Unique club spots can also be found along the Omonia and Metaxourgeio areas. And there are still unending lines of exciting joints and hippy dance clubs at Exarheia, Kolonaki and Balthazar. Seaside clubs are also a hit with tourists and locals alike. Coastal restaurants, cafes and bar clubs are jam-packed especially during the summer season. The Akrotiri Club Restaurant, the Bo and Mao Summers are just a few of Athens’ bets coastal joints. [...]

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$570 Thy Turkish Airlines
From To Departure Time
Chicago, IL (ORD) Athens, GR (ATH) 10/25/2017 09:40 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Chicago, IL (ORD) 11/07/2017 02:30 pm
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$631 Thy Turkish Airlines
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Washington DC, DC (IAD) Athens, GR (ATH) 09/26/2017 11:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Washington DC, DC (IAD) 10/06/2017 06:00 am
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$648 Emirates Airlines
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Newark, NJ (EWR) Athens, GR (ATH) 09/26/2017 11:55 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Newark, NJ (EWR) 10/06/2017 05:30 pm
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From	To	Departure	Time
Chicago, IL (ORD)	Athens, GR (ATH)	10/25/2017	09:40 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Chicago, IL (ORD)	11/07/2017	02:30 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Washington DC, DC (IAD)	Athens, GR (ATH)	09/26/2017	11:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Washington DC, DC (IAD)	10/06/2017	06:00 am

From	To	Departure	Time
Newark, NJ (EWR)	Athens, GR (ATH)	09/26/2017	11:55 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Newark, NJ (EWR)	10/06/2017	05:30 pm

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