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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Visitors can experience and listen to authentic rembatika and bouzoukia music. Rembatika is defined as music of the urban poor and dispossessed, and the bouzoukia traditionally is a type of guitar usually played loudly. Guests can get a load of these interesting sounds at Stoa Athanaton, the Taximi or the Frangosyriani.Jazz Jazz clubs and cafes are also frequented by Athens’ guests. The Half Note Jazz Club, Café Asante, the House of Art and Pinakothiki features local jazz performers and offer a jazzy ambiance to welcome its guests.Gay and Lesbian Bars Everyone gets to experience a load of Athens’ nightlife. There are [...]

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$892 Air Transat
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Montreal, QC (YUL) Athens, GR (ATH) 09/03/2025 04:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) Montreal, QC (YUL) 09/27/2025 03:00 pm
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$1084 Air Transat
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) Athens, GR (ATH) 07/08/2025 11:25 am
Athens, GR (ATH) Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) 07/23/2025 11:25 am
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$1097 Air Europa
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New York, NY (JFK) Athens, GR (ATH) 06/27/2025 10:05 pm
Athens, GR (ATH) New York, NY (JFK) 07/14/2025 03:05 am
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From	To	Departure	Time
Montreal, QC (YUL)	Athens, GR (ATH)	09/03/2025	04:00 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	Montreal, QC (YUL)	09/27/2025	03:00 pm

From	To	Departure	Time
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)	Athens, GR (ATH)	07/08/2025	11:25 am
Athens, GR (ATH)	Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)	07/23/2025	11:25 am

From	To	Departure	Time
New York, NY (JFK)	Athens, GR (ATH)	06/27/2025	10:05 pm
Athens, GR (ATH)	New York, NY (JFK)	07/14/2025	03:05 am

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