Athens and Side-Trips
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We'll enjoy the magnificence of ancient Athens Marvel at the wonders of the Acropolis Savor some tasty Greek street food and check out the premier collection of Ancient Greek art
the Acropolis rises above modern Athens alas Testament to Greece's glorious golden age in the 5th Century BC
the Agora was the Beating Heart of ancient Athens for some 800 Years starting in the 6th Century BC this was the Hub of commercial political and social life
the Oracle became so influential that no great leader would make a major decision without first sending emissary to consult the Oracle
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. We'll take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city, but waste no time getting to Rick's favorite side-trip destinations: the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi and a fast boat to the romantic, traffic-free isle of Hydra. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #greece Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.