Seeing Athens in a day and a half
 

Coming off a cruise, we will have a day and a half to explore Athens. We're staying in the Plaka area. What should be our plan of attack. I was in Athens 38 years ago and my husband has never been, so we basically have a blank slate to work with. How about suggestions for two wonderful and atmospheric dinners?

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Here are what we enjoyed:

o National Archaeological Museum – they just refurbished it, and it’s amazing!

o Syntagma Square Metro Station – they have really interesting archaeological displays from when they were digging up /building the subway system.

o We would have liked to see a performance at the Theater of Herodaticus, but nothing appealing was showing on the days we were there.

o Sounion – try to plan it so you get there at sunset. It’s breathtaking. But don’t go on a Fri or Sun afternoon—too much traffic.

o Obviously: the Acropolis (consider climbing up in the early morning) and walking/shopping thru the Plaka area are not to be missed.

Have fun!

The changing of the guard at the palace

Olympic sites

Is a tour guide needed to see the Acropolis?

No you can do it yourself, and if you want a guide you can buy one there.

That's a printed guide, by the way. ;)