Athens, Greece

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Athens

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What better way to enter an experience than by passing through a sacred gate? Thus begins your passage to Acropolis in Athens, a city that houses enough ancient history to keep your curiosity whetted for a lifetime! The Temple of Athena Nike, a 5th century ionic temple, and the Parthenon, a Doric temple built in the Age of

In AThens you can also roam the National Archaeological Museum, one of the richest in the world, displaying works of ancient sculpture, ceramics, and frescoes from Greek archeological sites. While impossible to ignore who would want to? the abundance of history and museums, don't forget to relax at an open air cafe, observe Athenians going about their day, and meander through the narrow streets in search of a treasured souvenir.

Known For

• Magnificent ruins of the Acropolis and Parthenon
• National Archaeological Museum with a world class collection of ancient Minoan and Greek culture
• Nightlife so exciting that the locals take afternoon naps to rest up for it

Best Buys

• Olives of every type
• Hand crafted gold and silver jewelry in classic modern designs
• Soft, fluffy Flocati wool rugs that come in beautiful colors
  
  

  Time Zone Difference

  City	Hours
  Civitavecchia, Italy	6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Naples, Italy	6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Palermo (Sicily) Italy	6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Messina (Sicily) Italy	6 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Katakolon (Pirgos), Greece	7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Rhodes, Greece	7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time
  Athens, Greece	7 hours ahead of New York City's Eastern Standard Time

  
  

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