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Topic: Greek adventure!

ducklady
Location: , United States
Posts: 2

Greek adventure!

Hi Everyone, I am new to the site and would really appreciate the help! My friend and I are travelling to Athens in October for the marathon. We were hoping to extend our stay another 5 days to explore some of the area. It's a little daunting with so many islands, so we need a little help. I'm sure we'll see enough of Athens while we are there, we are trying to sort out if we should do a greek cruise (if there's one that time of year anyone can recommend) or visit a few islands on our own. My friend wants to do Santorini.

I am interested in history, but really like poking around in shops for souvenirs, flea markets, shopping without breaking the bank etc. Finding places to experience the beauty of the area and keep busy shopping too would be ideal. Can anyone help???
Thanks so much!

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Posted: Tue,01-26-2010 7:54pm

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Albert_matt
Location: , United States
Posts: 4

Re: Greek adventure!

ducklady wrote:

Hi Everyone, I am new to the site and would really appreciate the help! My friend and I are travelling to Athens in October for the marathon. We were hoping to extend our stay another 5 days to explore some of the area. It's a little daunting with so many islands, so we need a little help. I'm sure we'll see enough of Athens while we are there, we are trying to sort out if we should do a greek cruise (if there's one that time of year anyone can recommend) or visit a few islands on our own. My friend wants to do Santorini.

I am interested in history, but really like poking around in shops for souvenirs, flea markets, shopping without breaking the bank etc. Finding places to experience the beauty of the area and keep busy shopping too would be ideal. Can anyone help???
Thanks so much!

Hi,
There's no end of monuments and attractions in Athens, Greece. The best time is September and the first week of October, or April - May.
It's very hot there. The topographic structures not much of a wind to clean the air, if you are sensitive to air pollution and high humidity then don't go there in the summer time. But if you want to go swimming of course summer is the best time for you.
Mostly people must visit following of these places during Athens tour:
Acropolis
Temple of Zeus
The Agoras - Ancient and Roman
The Panathenaic Stadium
Plaka

You are already coming in the better time. Therefore I’m sure you will enjoy a lot in Athens.
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