VISITS AND VACATIONS ATHENS

Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about

 1. Climb to the Acropolis

Seeing the 5th century Acropolis is the most popular thing to do in Athens. Of course, this means that everyone wants to go there, including visitors from the cruise ships. My advice is to get there early. The site opens at 8 am and the cruise ship passengers arrive around 10 am.

Most people visit the Acropolis to see the Parthenon but there are several other things to see on the hill, including the Erechtheion, the Arrhephorion, and the Temple of Athena Nike. From the Acropolis, you can see much of Athens and can see all the way to the sea. The entrance fee is €20 ($23.25).

2. Visit the Acropolis Museum

This is one of most beautiful museums I have ever been in. It’s filled with natural light, which highlights the artifacts well. Here you can get a close look at the Parthenon frieze replicas on display. The cafe balcony also offers great views of Athens. You can learn more about the Acropolis on my blog.

Either before or after you visit the Acropolis, you must visit the Acropolis Museum. It’s not far from the entrance of the Acropolis and the entrance fee is only €5 ($5.80). Line-ups here can be huge, to skip the line, purchase your ticket ahead of time here, or click the image below. Alternatively, you can buy an all-inclusive ticket for both the museum and the Acropolis here.

3. See Hadrian’s Library

This library is not a library in the sense we know today, it was a place of study, not a place where books were lent. Hadrian’s Library was constructed around 132 AD for housing documents and reading rooms. There’s not much left but you can clearly see the layout of the library and there is excellent signage.

The entrance fee is €4. Hadrian’s Library is located in the Monastiraki neighborhood not far from the Acropolis.

4. Go To Edem Beach

Going to the beach is one of the lesser-known things to do in Athens as most people think you have to go to the islands to enjoy some beach time. Although it’s not one of the best beaches in Greece, it’s still a great place to relax and enjoy the sea.

Take your own towel and umbrella if you want one, as there are none available there. You can get a great meal at the Edem Taverna located on the beach.

To get to Edem Beach, take the Green Line tram at Syntagma Square and take it in the direction of Askllipiio Voulas, and get off at the Edem stop. The 24-hour tram ticket is €4.50 and there is no fee for the beach.

5. See The Decorations at Little KooK

I discovered Little KooK on my most recent trip to Athens. Each holiday season it’s decorated inside and outside the restaurant. When I was there it was decorated for Halloween.

Little KooK is mainly a dessert cafe, but the top attraction is the decorations. This is probably the most Instagrammable place in Athens besides the Acropolis!

And as always have a chilled day from the FAT MAN