Off-the-beaten-track in Athens?
 

I'm visiting Athens in early June,and I'll be mostly on my own during the day. Since I've been a few times before, I'm looking for something new and unusual to do- a cooking class? a tour of places only locals know how to find, a "secret" itinerary tour? Would love to hear ideas! Thanks!

Hi

What about a cemetery? See http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtskerameikos.htm or http://www.athensinfoguide.com/wtscemetery.htm

These might give you ideas:

"Sunday in Athens Walking Tour"
http://www.greecetravel.com/hiking/w...-in-athens.htm

http://home.arcor.de/atheneus/photo00.html


For something really different, bicycle tours, eg:
http://www.bicyclegreece.com/index.htm

An excursion to nearby Mt Hymettus looks very pretty, see pics at NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/200...6HOURS_14.html

Thank you so much for the excellent information! It's very helpful!

You should go visit the Ilias Lalaounis Jewellery Museum, Weadles. It is on the edge of the Plaka, near the entrance to the Acropolis.

Thinny Thin Thin

OOH-Did you say Jewelry?But don't I need Muffy with me?

No, Weadles you don't need Muffy. She is getting married again anyway. We all probably won't see her for a while.

The Museum is fabulous without being overwhelming. There is a shop on the main floor where you can buy things!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinny Thin Thin

Proenza,

My dear husband is trembling in his business shoes. Thank you so much for the info!

Regards, and best wishes to Muffy!

Here is an article from the NY TImes that ran a week or so ago:


http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/05/04...l/04hours.html

Thank you very much, ekscrunchy! I missed The NYT article when it came out.