Athens with a local! Explore Neighbourhoods, Traditional Musical Fiestas, History and Food!

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Alexandra

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Hey!!! 🖐🏻 I am Alex, living in Athens for my photography studies. I grew up in a small mountainous village of Greece called Konitsa. I moved to Athens 4 years ago and now i’m living here, exploring small hidden corners, searching for Greek traditional fiestas in the city, trying to make a big city feel like home. About our trip: We will be living in the center to be able to walk around to experience the city to the fullest. We will be sharing rooms in a hostel. What I truly want to show you is not the touristic side of Athens, the monuments and the full extravagant presentation of the Greek culture. On the contrary, I will be showing you the beautiful side of Greece but also the real one. I will be showing you what real Greek music is, rempetika, music from the 60s, traditional music from all around Greece. We will be walking to historical places, but also to neighborhoods that are making history at the present. We will also be going to the mountain Hemittus where there is the perfect spot to relax and have a drink after our short hike to a beautiful view point. As far as the last day is concerned, I wanted it to be free to decide together, after having seen Athens, what would we all like to do. 📸 I should add that as a photographer, I will be glad to photo cover our experience in Athens (if you wish so). 📸 Reasonableness to say that if you would like to discuss the trip, to add or change something, I will be glad to do it! What is included? - 5 nights accommodation in a shared room - Breakfast - Acropolis entrance ticket - Welcome dinner - Taxi that will take us to Hemittus mountain - Small organizational fee What’s NOT included? - Flight tickets - Personal expenses - Transportation costs Take your positive energy and your big smile and let me show you Athens like a local! Looking forward to meeting you!
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Hey! I am Alex from Greece. Let’s create new memories together!

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Sophie

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It has been a year now since I have been in Athens with Alex. It was actually the first time that I joined a small group adventure with this platform. I decided to do something special for my birthday and it was some kind of coincidence that I stumbled on this trip. At first sight the trip sounded great and pretty convincing. It was quite spontaneous, but joining this trip was the best decision I could do. Even now I love to look back on the great time we had back in Greece. Alex is the sweetest soul and most wonderful person you can ask for. With her open-minded and caring nature it was super easy to get connected to the Greek culture. Alex knows best how to escape from the masses of tourists and to get to know the pure Athens. She has a great humour – really miss laughing and having fun with her. I enjoyed the many great things we experienced together and left Greece with a lot of inspiration, new thoughts and wholesome memories in my heart. I could never regret the decision of joining her and I definitely recommend to book this trip - if you haven’t done it yet!!! Thank you, Alex! Thank for making this trip so special and for making me feel so welcome in Athens! Hope someday we gonna meet again to have a glass of Tsipouro together! ♡
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Trip Itinerary
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Athens

Day 1-2
We will meet at the place we will be living for the next 7 days (6 nights). Depending on the time of your arrivals, we will settle down and then arrange the program of the day. We will of course have a welcome lunch/ dinner to a traditional tavern so as to meet each other!
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Athens

Day 2-3
Thisio/Filopappou/Acropole The second day we will be walking to the most historical places of Athens. We will start our walk from Thiseio until the beautiful hills of Filopappou and then visit the famous Acropolis. We will also be able to see the sunset from a beautiful hill.
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Athens

Day 3-4
Plaka/ Anafiotika/ Monastiraki square & flea market On the third day we will visit some of the most picturesque neighborhoods, Plaka and Anafiotika. Then we will visit the central square of Athens and the flea market. At night, we can go have some tsipouro or ouzo at places with Greek traditional music.
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Athens

Day 4-5
National Garden/ Exarcheia / Strephis Hill On our 4th day, we will be visiting a beautiful oasis, the National Garden. Just a few meters away from Syntagma metro station and right next to the national parliament lies the National Garden which, together with the Ζappeion Hall is a place of full of vegetation, rare kinds of plants, saplings and birds. After we will walk around Exarcheia which has an edgy alternative vibe, its streets decorated with politically charged murals and lined with anarchist bookshops and stores selling rare vinyl and vintage guitars. Bars and clubs host live music, including rembetika, folk traditional music, jazz and punk acts. After we will gaze the view from the beautiful Hill of Strephis
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Athens

Day 5-6
Mountain Hymettus/ Kalopoula Refreshments / Short hike to Viewpoints On the 5th day, we will be visiting Hymettus Mountain. A beautiful mountain next to Athens. It has a big variety of trails and amazing views. We can end or start our short hike from the picturesque café. Kalopoula's refreshment center is a well-kept secret, away from any noise or pollution, but without being difficult to reach from the city center.
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Athens

Day 6
Our last day, I want it to be free to decide together! Of course, I can suggest places or activities to do but I want to make this decision together! Some of the things I have in mind are: continue our walking tour, slack line in the park, surf at Vouliagmeni, check some museums etc.
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Hostel & Hotel
6 days trip
Athens, Athens & 4 more
Transportation
Trekking, Car
Questions and Answers

Hi Alexandra, I would like to join this trip. It looks really interesting and full of various activi... Read More

Of course. We will be having most likely our own room. In any case a private room is available!

Hey Alexandra, are there any other options to pay without creditcard? Because unfortunately I have n... Read More

Hey!!! Thanks for reaching out. Yes there is an option but you must contact the support team (customer.service @ joinmytrip.com) as they are responsible for this kind of transaction. (Please remove t... Read More

Hi, I was wondering whether it's possible to arrange a private room. Then I would be very happy to j... Read More

Hey, of course it is possible. We will arrange that🌈🌻

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