Does anyone have any recommendations for touristy stuff in Greece? We're staying in Athens Thursday to Sunday so have Fri and Sat to explore. Delphi looks good if anyone can give any feedback on that?
We will obviously be visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon too.
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22-07-2018 11:41 AM #1@hibs.net private member
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22-07-2018 12:12 PM #2@hibs.net private member
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Did those the last time we played there, and to be honest, they have let it go a bit, its quite run down these days.
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22-07-2018 12:18 PM #3Testimonial Due
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Gie the Acropolis a miss its not even finished yet Originally Posted by Milkinho
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22-07-2018 03:05 PM #4@hibs.net private member
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And the Parthenon is missing a few of its marbles. Originally Posted by WoreTheGreen
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I was there last year, and one of the highlights for me was the ancient Olympic stadium.
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22-07-2018 03:20 PM #5Testimonial Due
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The Acropolis museum has recently been modernised and apparently not to be missed. On the road to Tripolis, Mycenae is sort of on the way (compared to Delphi!) and if you venture further south you can visit Nafplio which is regarded as one of the most beautiful towns in Greece with castles, museums etc.
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22-07-2018 03:41 PM #6First Team Regular
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Was just there last week; the 200ml bottles of ouzo go down a treat in the heat!
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Best lager? How much a pint in Athens? Originally Posted by Saint Hibee
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Mythos is the local lager. It’s very good when served in a frozen tanker. Couple of years since I was last there. Canny mind the damage. Originally Posted by H18 SFR
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22-07-2018 05:19 PM #9First Team Regular
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Surely find a boozer that’ll sell best 😂
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22-07-2018 05:31 PM #10Coaching Staff
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Fix is much better than mythos (imo). Originally Posted by H18 SFR
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22-07-2018 05:34 PM #11Coaching Staff
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Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon is a great spot, especially at sunset.
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Originally Posted by H18 SFR
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A quick google suggests that a pint is around €4 for the local brew. It also says buying a carryout from a mini market is considerably cheaper and a good idea. That'll do me for the bus to Tripolis.
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I'm in Athens right now and my main advice is pack for coolness! It's been 30-35 all the time which is considered the norm. I brought some socks and trainers which were a waste of time - have worn sandals, shorts and t-shirts all the time in an effort to stay cool as possible. Athens is a great city but was hit by a terrible recession which its still recovering from. Little violent crime but keep your hand on your wallet as pickpocketing has become a problem. Great areas to stroll around are Monastiraki and Plaka. Theres loads of cool Tavernas and cafes. The Greeks are VERY proud of their city and their culture - respect it and they will love you for it. Parakalo=please. Efharisto=Thankyou. Learn these words and use them and do Hibs and Scotland proud!
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Ps - useful phrase "Mia megali biera parakalo" 😎
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22-07-2018 07:14 PM #15Coaching Staff
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Plus “yassas” means hello and bye, like ciao in Italian. A yassas and a friendly smile will get you a long way. Originally Posted by basehibby
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Good call - and Yamas means cheers! Originally Posted by JeMeSouviens
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Reminds me of a song I made up when supporting Greece against England....
Yamas ya bas
We're for Hellas
Na na na na
Na na na
Na na
Kinda catchy I thought ....
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Parthenon? You'd be missing your marbles if we let you organise the trip... Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
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Originally Posted by Frazerbob
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yet now owned by Carlsberg , I believe...
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