Synopses & Reviews
Map your own adventure.
Athens Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city.
Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Athens in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Athens Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find:
- Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps
- Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include Athens with Kids, Exploring the Acropolis, Architectural Athens, side trips to Delphi and Hydra, and more
- Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values
- Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet
- Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info
Synopsis
23 Self-guided Tours. 44 Maps. One Great Trip.At last, a travel guide that tells you how to see the best of everything—in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
The best of Athens in one, two, or three days
Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
Walking tours of the city's best-loved neighborhoods
Hundreds of evocative photos
Bulleted maps that show you how to get from place to place
Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
A tear-resistant foldout map—enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
Find news, deals, apps, and expert advice,plus connect with other travelers at Frommers.com
23 Smart Ways to See the City
About the Author
Stephen Brewer is a writer and editor who has worked in magazines, books, radio, and corporate communications for more than 30 years. He visited Athens 20 years ago, decided he found his place in the world, and has spent part of each year in the city ever since. He is also a co-author of Frommer’s Greece Day by Day.
Table of Contents
15 Favorite Moments 11 The Best Full-Day Tours 7
The Best in One Day 8
The Best in Two Days 12
The Best in Three Days 16
2 The Best Special-Interest Tours 21
The Acropolis 22
Along the Grand Promenade 26
Ancient Athens 30
Top Museums in Athens 36
Small Museums in Athens 40
Architectural Athens 44
Byzantine Athens 48
Athens with Kids 52
3 The Best Neighborhood Walks 55
Syntagma to Gazi 56
The Plaka to Psyrri 60
Kolonaki & Lycabettus 64
Omonia & Exarchia 66
4 The Best Shopping 69
Shopping Best Bets 70
Athens Shopping A to Z 73
5 The Great Outdoors 83
The Best of Green Athens 84
Rambling Around Attica 88
South Coast Beaches 92
Nearby Island Escapes 94
6 The Best Dining 97
Dining Best Bets 98
Athens Dining A to Z 102
7 The Best Nightlife 109
Nightlife Best Bets 110
Athens Nightlife A to Z 114
8 The Best Arts & Entertainment 121
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets 122
Arts & Entertainment A to Z 126
9 The Best Lodging 133
Lodging Best Bets 134
Athens Lodging A to Z 138
10 The Best Day Trips & Excursions 147
Corinth 148
Mycenae 150
Nafplion and Epidaurus 152
Delphi 156
The Savvy Traveler 159
Before You Go 160
Getting There 162
Getting Around 163
Fast Facts 165
Athens: A Brief History 170
Athenian Architecture 171
Useful Phrases & Menu Terms 173
Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Websites 175
Index 178