Athens trip report

**vulindlela** · 12-Apr-2011, 05:26 PM

For spring break, we looked at various places to visit and the top of the list included Amsterdam, Dublin, Brussels, and Tokyo.
The new DL HND flights were wide open but the earthquake ended that plan.
We have a free place to stay in AMS but we have been before and it was going to be cold.
I saw that ATH was wide open both directions and so we chose that.

I am glad we chose Athens because we LOVED it!
It was about 70 degrees everyday and the city was wonderful!
We got Biz Elite both directions, a 763 going and a 333 returning.
The one thing I liked was the food and I am so addicted to gyros and Greek salads right now.
We had two great hotels. One of them was Hotel Metropolis, near the Plaka and it had a great view of the Acropolis.
Our other hotel was on the coast in Voula and it was the Plaza Hotel.
Had each hotel for about $70 per night.
Transportation in Athens is wonderful and modern.
We found it to be very safe.
The people were all nice and very helpful.

I also spent a few hours exploring the old Athens airport in Glyfada. There are some Olympic venues built on the grounds but most of the airport is still there, including the runways.

I will definitely return to Greece and hope to visit some islands next time!

**mrs767er** · 12-Apr-2011, 07:34 PM

sounds great to me!! thanks for the report--more more more please!

**vulindlela** · 13-Apr-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by mrs767er

sounds great to me!! thanks for the report--more more more please!

I'd go back for the food alone! Although Thai food is great too and I am sure you had plenty over there....

Have you been to Athens?

**mrs767er** · 13-Apr-2011, 03:11 PM

one time for 48 hr layover and I have to admit, I wish I could have eaten every hour of the trip--OMG!! Love Med food.
Was thinking about making a trip to enjoy Athens for 4-5 days in early June--something we've never done. Did you book hotel direct or what? All my fab auction deals are outside of city or on islands...please advise more info!! THANKS!!

**Migflanker** · 14-Apr-2011, 01:32 AM

Amsterdam, Dublin, Brussels, Athens; you've got to love having so many great options. Great report.

**SummerShi** · 14-Apr-2011, 05:26 PM

thanks for the report. I have been thinking of Athens for my next trip.

**chepos** · 15-Apr-2011, 10:51 AM

Never been to ATH myself but my partner went two years ago, he says the city was nice and rather compact. How long did you stay there and did you visit the Greek Islands? SO DL sends the 333 from ATH to JFK? I wonder why we don't send US does not send the 332 from PHL to ATH as the 762 usually takes a payload restriction (not sure if our 333 can make it back to PHL) making it hard for nonrevs to get back during the prime of the summer season. Greece is definitely on my list of places to visit.

Regards,

Chepos

**vulindlela** · 15-Apr-2011, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by mrs767er

one time for 48 hr layover and I have to admit, I wish I could have eaten every hour of the trip--OMG!! Love Med food.
Was thinking about making a trip to enjoy Athens for 4-5 days in early June--something we've never done. Did you book hotel direct or what? All my fab auction deals are outside of city or on islands...please advise more info!! THANKS!!

We found the two hotels on Expedia.
They were low priced, in good locations, and had good reviews.
There are two Accor hotels in Athens but none were lower than $100 even with the discount.

**vulindlela** · 15-Apr-2011, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by SummerShi

thanks for the report. I have been thinking of Athens for my next trip.

I do recommend it!
I rarely like to return to a place because there is still so much of this great big world I need to see, but we are already planning on another trip to Athens.

**vulindlela** · 15-Apr-2011, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by chepos

Never been to ATH myself but my partner went two years ago, he says the city was nice and rather compact. How long did you stay there and did you visit the Greek Islands? SO DL sends the 333 from ATH to JFK? I wonder why we don't send US does not send the 332 from PHL to ATH as the 762 usually takes a payload restriction (not sure if our 333 can make it back to PHL) making it hard for nonrevs to get back during the prime of the summer season. Greece is definitely on my list of places to visit.

Regards,

Chepos

It is compact and it's easy to see all you need to see in 3-4 days.
We were there for 4 days but spent one day out on the coast.
We thought about visiting an island but there was just not enough time.
We really want to see Santorini but the ferry takes 5+ hours each direction.
I think when we return, we will visit one of the islands...

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