ATHENS, Greece – What a perfect ending to a perfect cruise. Here I am on my last night in Greece, having dinner almost in the shadow of the Acropolis. Dining at Restaurant Atticos, I’m enjoying Greek salad, tender roast beef and potatoes, eggplant, fresh olives, chunks of cheese, olive oil and crispy bread. Other dishes are being passed around the table but I already know what I like, finished off with sweet baklava. And I am certainly …
The view from our breakfast table on the top floor of the Hotel Grand Bretagne is spectacular – with the acropolis outlined against the morning sky. It is nice to take time and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. While we have enjoyed all of the excursions on our cruise, it was a busy ten days, with something new to see or visit every day. Today we are on our own schedule, though the things we intend to tour …
Parthenon atop the Acropolis There are two pieces of advice I’d give anyone going to Athens. First, start your day as early as possible. The highlight of Athens is the Acropolis and it gets jammed with tourists. But if you get there at the beginning of the day, it is possible to be ahead of the masses. And second, since there is so much to see in a short amount of time, arrange a tour. We decided …
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