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Feb 10th, 2005, 10:03 AM

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need to know MUST SEES and give it a miss in Grece

We will be travelling to the maninland and peloponese at march27-april 11 with my family. What must we see, what's over rated and what's wortht the trip and wha'ts not. we have 3 young children so suggestions for good bases would be appreciated.

Feb 10th, 2005, 10:48 AM

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I've never heard of this country Grece before.
Oh maybe you mean Greece?

Feb 10th, 2005, 11:05 AM

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Ooops. Yes of course I mean Greece. Sorry

Feb 10th, 2005, 11:13 AM

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No need to apologize. MMHH, GRECE is the correct French spelling.

Feb 10th, 2005, 11:57 AM

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Strictly my opinion:
in Athens: all ancient ruins(including Parthenon and Agora) and the museum
near Athens: temple of Posidon at Cape Soumion (sp?)
outside of Athens:
Delphae (or Delfi depending on how your spell it)
Meteora - if you go that far north
Peloponese: Mycenae, Nauphlion, theatre at Epidavros

Feb 10th, 2005, 12:23 PM

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Take the boat from Pireus to the island of Aigina (there are several correct spellings) The kids will like the hydrofoil boat ride. On the island, visit the temple. Bus goes there from harbor. It's an easy day or full afternoon trip.

Feb 10th, 2005, 12:27 PM

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Ooohps: Should have mentioned that Pireus is the port for Athens, accessible by subway

Feb 10th, 2005, 12:29 PM

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Ooohps, should have mentioned that Piresu is harbor of Athens, accessible by subway.

Feb 11th, 2005, 05:57 AM

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Thanks for the reponses. Would you recommend Aigina over hydra or Spesis?

Feb 11th, 2005, 06:40 AM

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In my experience, the boat that goes to Aegina also goes to Hydra and Spetsae.

Feb 11th, 2005, 10:35 AM

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of course aigina (egina) has nice architecture, green and an ancient temple in very good condition, but hydra is soooo beautiful...

Feb 11th, 2005, 10:49 AM

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Must-sees: Acropolis and the National Museum in Athens (not sure if that's the right name for the museum...), Delphi, and Mycenae and the beehive tomb nearby. The theater at Epidauros is fantastic and I think it would be very enjoyable for young children as well. They will love testing the acoustics!

Aegina is gorgeous and was a real highlight of my trip to Greece. Haven't been to any other islands, though.

Happy Travels!