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In Athens even the air reverberates with the glory of the past.
Atop the Acropolis, the serene Parthenon soars above the noise and commotion of the modern city. At the foot of this great stone outcrop, the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were once performed in the Theatre of Dionysus. On Pnyx Hill, citizens of a fledgling democracy once gathered to cast their votes on Athens’ destiny – and condemn a great philosopher to death.
Then there is the hustle and bustle of the modern city, a metropolis of 4.5 million that sprawls from the foot of Mt. Lycabettus across the plain. Packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colourful counterpoint to the city’s ruins. Still, to stand on the Acropolis and look over the city is to experience echoes of another, greater age – what Byron described as the "glory that was Greece."
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Sightseeing Tours from Athens
TicketTrips.co.uk have some fantastic experiences available for you to pre-book before you depart on your cruise including;
• Athens by Night Sightseeing Tour
• Athens City Tour including the Acropolis
• Day Trip to Delphi
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Acropolis
From the ship look for the large DHL sign, walk along road until you are near sign, cross over and there is a news stand, buy your ticket there for bus and train, seller will tell you what bus for station. At the station take green line to Kifissia, get off at Omonia, then red line to Acropolis.
getting to Athens
From the Port in Pireus it is 25 mins walk along a good pavement (keep the water on your left) till you reach the escalator up to the overhead walkway for the Metro stop. The train takes 10min to 'Monasteraki' stop for the Acropolis and The Plaka. Cost around 1 euro.
Benaki Museum & Plaka District
The Acropolis stands guard over Athens whilst it's crowning glory, the Parthenon, houses the giant statue of Athena. Visit Benaki Museum or the Plaka District.
It offers something for everyone from lively cafes and tavernas.
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