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ATHENS, GREECE: visiting the acropolis, rooftop restaurant, public transport, show day prep!

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 38K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 26:04

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day in Athens, Greece, beginning with a journey from the cruise ship docked in Piraeus. After taking a train into the city, the creator visits the Acropolis, noting the entrance fees and the historical significance of sites like the Odeon of Herodis Atticus. The excursion continues with a visit to the Roman Agora, where the creator explains its historical role as a community hub. Throughout the walking tour, the creator searches for baklava, eventually finding and enjoying the dessert. The video transitions to the creator's life on the ship, showing them preparing for an evening performance. This preparation includes skincare routines, making coffee, and the technical challenges of dressing in heavy costumes. The creator also discusses personal experiences with skin sensitivity and the importance of self-kindness. The day concludes with the creator completing ice skating warm-ups and performing in their scheduled shows.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Explorer of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloMediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is another bucket list destination for me somewhere that I have dreamed of visiting for my entire life

we did it we're in Amber we didn't get lost this is my next Vlog setup

I'm having such a good time also those nuts were exceptional I ate every single one 10 out of 10 recommend

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take a taxi or train to Athens from the cruise port as it's outside the city
Buy a combo ticket for the Acropolis and other attractions to save money
Wear comfortable shoes for walking on slippery streets and hills

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating Athens from the cruise portTake a taxi or train; the ship docks in Piraeus, which is outside Athens

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to get from the cruise port to Athens?
QWhat to see and do in Athens on a cruise stop?
QHow to prepare for a show on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows3 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Athens4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Acropolis visit (20 Euro for entrance to the Acropolis and 30 Euro for a combo ticket)
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