What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece? ( Archived) (22)

Sep 25, 2012 10:55 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month.


See you Greece!!! cheering
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Sep 25, 2012 11:29 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
rizlared
rizlaredrizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!


Do
Try every type of food, its wonderful
Try the local wines, and enjoy the Ouzo, aniseed based liquor, if too strong add seven up till you get used to it
Visit the museums,
Wear sunscreen

Don't
Talk about Turkey, the Drachma or Angela Merkel
Laugh at the men in skirts, they are soldiers and very tough!!!


grin
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Sep 25, 2012 12:54 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
a44dreamer
a44dreamera44dreamerNicosia, Cyprus22 Threads 12 Polls 237 Posts
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!

Look at tripadvisor.com it is full of good info.
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Sep 25, 2012 2:37 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
Archaeological and Acropolis Museums a must when in Athens,if interested for Greece's history.A short, one day trip to a nearby island or a longer one to some well known islands,recommented.-Food is good,and the Greek cousine is well known.The DONT'S!!! Make sure asking for strikes,so you don't miss your flight back,(Ferry boat or transport strikes).Have a good trip,and i hope the weather still worm for a swim.wave
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!
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Sep 25, 2012 3:53 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
Solamente
SolamenteSolamenteAdeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands Spain28 Threads 21 Polls 215 Posts
chris27292729: You must be a greasy stupid fark Brit.-


Whoooops!... did I just run into a greasy Greek geek?
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Sep 26, 2012 1:51 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729: Archaeological and Acropolis Museums a must when in Athens,if interested for Greece's history.A short, one day trip to a nearby island or a longer one to some well known islands,recommented.-Food is good,and the Greek cousine is well known.The DONT'S!!! Make sure asking for strikes,so you don't miss your flight back,(Ferry boat or transport strikes).Have a good trip,and i hope the weather still worm for a swim.


- Thank you Chris, at least this came from one of the person from Greece, I am just worried because today I heard the news about the Riots etc... although I love the travel but then It's only 4 days and I just hope it will be turn out fine. :-))) blues
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Sep 26, 2012 2:49 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
On arriving check with reception on coming strikes or demonstrations,and if your hotel is in the center of Athens is cheaper to take the Metro or the buss from the airport to Athens. Also the Metro connects with the Athens port,if going to take a break in the near or distance islands.-
Vern8880: - Thank you Chris, at least this came from one of the person from Greece, I am just worried because today I heard the news about the Riots etc... although I love the travel but then It's only 4 days and I just hope it will be turn out fine. :-)))
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Sep 26, 2012 3:33 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
Alice_Hooper
Alice_HooperAlice_HooperDublin, Ireland13 Threads 9,818 Posts
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!


Do watch out for these guys



The "Italian" is the only one I saw operating by Hadrian's Arch near the Temple of Zeus.

Other than that there's the Acropolis, the Acropolis museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square where the soldiers do their show, and the Agora. These are all in walking distance of each other.

If you do go on an island trip I would suggest Hydra.

Enjoy your trip

wave
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Sep 27, 2012 1:17 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
It is very naive for everybody to believe that this Greek fellow George you just met under the Acropolis,all of a sudden, is your best friend.The onus is to the tourist individual to assess the situation.cheers
Alice_Hooper: Do watch out for these guys



The "Italian" is the only one I saw operating by Hadrian's Arch near the Temple of Zeus.

Other than that there's the Acropolis, the Acropolis museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square where the soldiers do their show, and the Agora. These are all in walking distance of each other.

If you do go on an island trip I would suggest Hydra.

Enjoy your trip
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Sep 27, 2012 8:40 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
rizlared
rizlaredrizlaredNot in Cebu City, Central Visayas Philippines89 Threads 2 Polls 5,588 Posts
GUZMAN1: You talk about rubbish but what you said is not much different.
In Spain some tourists are stolen by thieves natives or foreigners who are attracted to unsuspecting tourists. It sucks but it's true.
What you did not say is that the same happens in Italy or elsewhere. My parents were robbed in London. One of my cousins was robbed on a Greek island, and when he went to the police to denounce the agent asked if he had more money. When he said "no" then the policeman asked him how much he wanted for his camera ...


I would agree, there is good and bad in every country, it was the tone of the poster that incised me, to label Greeks as he did was totally uncalled for, and in fairness, if you go to areas in Murcia, and Alicanti the British ex pats behaviour is appalling.

As an aside, during my Wedding, my father in law left his camera on a table in a restaurant, three days later it was handed in to his hotel, untouched and with a hand written note apologising for the delay.
I apologise for making a poor remark about your country, it was not directed at you and was made to point out the error of the poster I replied to.cheers
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Sep 29, 2012 7:55 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
CHOLENA
CHOLENACHOLENAStrasbourg, Grand Est France6 Threads 242 Posts
Vern8880: I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!
Go to the Parthenon, the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Poseidon, the archaeological museum, and take a day trip to Delphi. Walk around the Plaka. Go out to dinner at a place where there is traditional Greek dancing and food. Go to the bazaar/ outdoor market.
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Sep 29, 2012 7:58 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
CHOLENA
CHOLENACHOLENAStrasbourg, Grand Est France6 Threads 242 Posts
rizlared: I would agree, there is good and bad in every country, it was the tone of the poster that incised me, to label Greeks as he did was totally uncalled for, and in fairness, if you go to areas in Murcia, and Alicanti the British ex pats behaviour is appalling.

As an aside, during my Wedding, my father in law left his camera on a table in a restaurant, three days later it was handed in to his hotel, untouched and with a hand written note apologising for the delay.
I apologise for making a poor remark about your country, it was not directed at you and was made to point out the error of the poster I replied to.

I have been to Athens several times and have never had any trouble. Once when I was visiting a Greek island, I left my camera cover on a cross island bus that came to the restort once a day. The next day, I went to meet the bus and the driver had kept my camera case for me. You can have trouble anywhere or not; depends mostly on how you conduct yourself. I have found that Greeks are as honest as anyone else. As well as pleasant and helpful.
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Sep 29, 2012 8:10 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
GUZMAN1
GUZMAN1GUZMAN1Barcelona, Catalonia Spain65 Threads 44 Polls 5,101 Posts
rizlared: I would agree, there is good and bad in every country, it was the tone of the poster that incised me, to label Greeks as he did was totally uncalled for, and in fairness, if you go to areas in Murcia, and Alicanti the British ex pats behaviour is appalling.

As an aside, during my Wedding, my father in law left his camera on a table in a restaurant, three days later it was handed in to his hotel, untouched and with a hand written note apologising for the delay.
I apologise for making a poor remark about your country, it was not directed at you and was made to point out the error of the poster I replied to.


cheers It must be said that some tourists are very naive and thieves take advantage of it. I've been to other countries and recommendations for tourists are the same than in my country: never lose sight of your personal belongings, do not carry all your money in your wallet, etc.
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Sep 29, 2012 8:13 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
blink821
blink821blink821Dublin, Ireland1 Threads 3 Posts
DO eat Feta cheese DON'T discuss the whole Cyprus Turkey thing ha
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Oct 1, 2012 2:47 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
Thank you all for sharing your views and information to me as a first time traveller in a foreign land aside from Qatar which I work for 5 years now I can say... one of the Safest place in the world to live in for ex pats.

I am a Filipina and will likely say that Philippines is a fun to hang out with but there is also a lot of flaws and stains when you travel there... If someone would ask me about things to do to travel in my country I have to warn them also not to cover bad impression in my country because it's true terrorists are living there :-))) but on the other hand, not the whole country have this kind of weird attitude of people you can still find good and modest countrymen there and the hospitable character of the Filipinos are the best.

To all of you folks from EUROPE I would like to say thank you for being so generous to share your experiences ;-) Though I read some nasty comments to each and every country they've gone with but still those are their experience and memories that we need to consider and respect

We are still waiting for our Schengen visas to be approve and hopefully I can fully experience the DO'S AND DONT'S you all mentioned here.. :-)

All the best and will get back to all of you when I get there soon :-))

XOXO
eat love & pray,

Veron
heart wings
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Oct 1, 2012 3:42 PM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
benni2
benni2benni2eire, Tipperary Ireland26 Threads 2,399 Posts
ya might get to see a decent riotthumbs up
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Nov 10, 2012 8:25 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
And how was your holiday in Athens????
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Nov 10, 2012 8:31 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
Goddess4u
Goddess4uGoddess4uThe Capital, Greater London, England UK15 Threads 3,131 Posts
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!


............ well I guess its kinda hot, with plenty of old relics, not a million miles from the usual suspects on here, present company excepted, of course laugh

Yes, yes, I know, there are 2 ways to take this..., but being fun lovin I know which way I intended it peace
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Nov 10, 2012 8:51 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
mitsos
mitsosmitsoslarnaca,famagusta, Nicosia Cyprus17 Threads 801 Posts
Vern8880: Dears,

I just need your advice, what are the DO'S and DONT'S to travel in this country? Need some advice coz we are planning to have an EID getaway next month. See you Greece!!!
I believe you have received plenty of guidance , so i wont advice you but while you are there do me a favor.if you stuble upon any politicians there throw them a dozen of rotten eggs from
P.S. Thanx in advance
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Nov 10, 2012 9:02 AM CST What to Expect for a Holiday in Athens Greece?
chris27292729
chris27292729chris27292729IOS island, South Aegean Greece93 Threads 15,811 Posts
Normally i charge for my services (am a tourist guide),but you can have a free touring service,on me,in all the OLD relics.
Goddess4u: ............ well I guess its kinda hot, with plenty of old relics, not a million miles from the usual suspects on here, present company excepted, of course

Yes, yes, I know, there are 2 ways to take this..., but being fun lovin I know which way I intended it
laugh
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