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What to Do in Athens: One Great Day on Lycabettus Hill & Beyond

08/10/202429/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

After we visited Piraeus, we spent the remaining days in the heart of the Greek Capital. And, to take a better look at all the incredible places to visit in Athens, we went up to Lycabettus Hill, the highest point of the city. Therefore, when you’re wondering what to do in Athens, go up here. You’ll soon get some inspiration on what to visit next! Together with the Acropolis and Philopappos Hill, Lycabettus Hill is a great place to view the entire city of Athens. In one gaze, you can see from the center of Athens to the coast, in …

Athens Coastal Tram: Enjoy a Scenic Day on the Athens Riviera

19/12/202428/01/2019 by Doina Văduva

While on a visit to Piraeus, Mathieu and I made plans to sail the Mediterranean while sipping on Sangrias. It was during our family trip to Athens, but my parents went on the Athens coastal tram ride instead. To give you an idea of both ways to go on a visit to Piraeus, I asked my mother to put down in words their side of that day. So below you have my mother’s story of their ride on the Athens coastal tram! Getting to the Athens Coastal Tram The winding roads of Piraeus, in Athens, reveal with each turn the …

Visit to Piraeus: One Amazing Day That Transformed Our Lives

04/10/202425/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

On the first days of our family trip to Athens, we visited the Acropolis and Anafiotika, followed by Monastiraki and the Roman vestiges in Plaka. But this was Greece, and I just couldn’t bear being there without seeing the sea. So I convinced everyone to go on a visit to Piraeus! Once a separate city, Piraeus is now part of Athens. The capital city of Greece is growing more horizontally than vertically, covering 39 km² in 2016. (And Greater Athens covers 583 km²!) I was truly excited about finally getting to one of Europe’s most important harbors throughout history and …

Places to Visit in Athens: Discover Monastiraki & Plaka

17/12/202424/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Welcome to the historic and picturesque neighborhoods of Monastiraki and Plaka in Athens! These two neighborhoods are a must-visit for any traveler who wants to dive into the rich cultural heritage of Greece. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through some of the best places to visit in Athens, focusing on these two areas. Monastiraki, which means “little monastery” in Greek, is named after the Church of the Pantanassa that was once located here. Today it’s a bustling area filled with countless shops selling souvenirs, antiques, and traditional foods such as bougatsa – a flaky pastry stuffed with sweet …

City of Athens: Top 4 Must-Visit Places in the Greek Capital

17/12/202423/01/2019 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Last Spring, Mathieu and I went on a family trip to Athens, with my parents. Our flight to the Greek Capital landed late in the afternoon, so after going to the city of Athens from the airport, we only had time for dinner in the first evening. However, this came as an advantage the next day. After a good night’s sleep, we woke up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to discover the first place everyone must visit in the city of Athens: the Parthenon on the Acropolis. Visiting the Acropolis of Athens The Acropolis of Athens isn’t the only acropolis …