Acropolis Walk-a-thon

We are going to be in Athens for a little more than a day as the cruise ship we are taking, the Carnival Vista, departs from Athens. As part of my research for visiting the Acropolis, I came across this blog Archaeology-Travel.com which appears to do an awesome job explaining the process of getting tickets. Most importantly, it explains that for only 10 Euros extra there are 6 sites you can use the tickets at. His pictures were also helpful because now I know what I’m looking for.

And while I’m also thrilled to see that Athens finally has a city pass, it looks like we’re going to just pay the 30 euros and try to do the 6 sites. The 2-day pass wouldn’t be worth it cost-wise for us since we’re only going to be in Athens for a day and don’t plan to use much public transportation.

Our Must-See List:

• Kerameikos (Museum of Keramiekos, graveyard)
• Ancient Agora (Temple of Hephaestus, Museum of Ancient Agora)
• Hadrian’s Library (Statue of Nike)
• Roman Agora (Tower of the Winds clock)
• Acropolis (Parthenon, Erechtheion,
• Slopes of the Acropolis (Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Theatre of Dionysus)
• Olympieion (Temple of Zeus)

I think our big game plan is to start at the site the furthest from our hotel and make our way back. Either way, we are going to get a workout, that’s for sure!

Restaurants:

We’ve already decided to have a romantic dinner at the Electra Roof Garden in our hotel so that we can dine with a view of the Acropolis all lit up.

Our biggest question that remains…. where can we stop and get a quick bite of some lovely Greek food for lunch?  The neighborhood of Plaka looks so pretty and cute in pictures, I’d love to find a place somewhere along the streets. Hopefully we will have some recommendations when we get back from our trip!

Thanks for the guide, Thomas!

• L