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Join Us for 3 Days in Athens Before Our Virgin Voyages Cruise!

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 4K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 32:06
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👫 Best for GroupMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom Athens

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are here with a group of friends and family. So, we're here with David's brother and I'm going to say sister-in-law.

The cocktails were phenomenal. They were really good and simple. No theatrics. Just so good.

We made it. Luckily, there was a huge queue, but I think that's people who booked entry at 7.

The view of Athens from up here is absolutely breathtaking, but so is the climb.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit the Acropolis early in the morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Wear grippy shoes for the slippery marble floors in Athens.
Carry water and stay hydrated, especially in hot weather.
Use Uber for transportation in Athens; it works on a meter system.
Bring bottles of fizz in hand luggage, not checked case, for the cruise.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Heat and crowds at AcropolisGo early, use reusable tickets, and visit after 5 PM if possible.
Navigating Athens with limited timeUse Google Maps, plan routes with a friend, and take breaks.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWill we make it to the Acropolis despite the heatwave and closures?
QWhat are the best cocktail bars in Athens?
QHow do we explore Athens before a Virgin Voyages cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

We spent three incredible days exploring Athens before setting sail on Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady, around the Aegean and Ionian Seas — and we’re bringing you along for the adventure! We try to visit the Acropolis, and the Parthenon … but with a heatwave in full swing and rumours of early closures, will we even make it through the gates? Outside of the ancient ruins, we dive into Athens' modern side — with a cocktail crawl through some of the city’s best bars (including Gaya, The Clumsies, and Line), plus a fascinating visit to the National Archaeological Museum. Then it’s time to make our way to Piraeus port… where we board Resilient Lady in true RockStar style. 🛳️🍸🇬🇷 If you’re planning a cruise from Athens — or just love travel vlogs with a relaxed vibe — we hope you enjoy coming along with us! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! #AthensTravel #GreeceVlog #VirginVoyages #TravelVlog #PreCruise #AthensIn3Days #TravelCouple #Acropolis #CityBreak 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/