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The Adventures of BJ and Tony Morris
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Athens,
Naxos and Santorini, Greece Athens
Airport to Athens Hilton: · Public Bus X95 to Evagelismos Metro stop 3,60€ each · Watch your wallet - pickpockets were on the bus
Athens
Hilton to Acropolis and Ferry: · Metro http://www.amel.gr/index.php?id=77&L=1 - 3,00€ for 24 hour pass or 1,00€ per trip
Blue
Star Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Naxos: · http://www.bluestarferries.com - 42,00€ each for First Class (only available) · 7:00AM to 12:55PM (5 hours & 55 minutes) · Not unpleasant, but due to the length of the trip, next time we would fly
Anek
Ferry from Naxos to Santorini (Thira): · http://www.booking.anek.gr - 12,7€ each for Deck Seating · 9:00AM to 12:10PM (3 hours & 10 minutes)
Santori
Public Bus: · One way fare for most destinations 1,40€ · Purchase tickets aboard
Flight
from Santorini to Athens: · http://www.aegeanair.com/ - one way fare inclusive of taxes & fees $122 · 45 minute flight Athens ·
Athens
Hilton, 46
Vassilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens Greece 11528 - Tel +30 210 7281000 o
Free Room for one night with 35000
Hilton Honors Points o
Airline Employee Discount for one
night o Upgrade to Executive Level for Hilton Honors Gold/Platinum Members (Includes breakfast and cocktails with light snacks) o Very convenient to Metro o
Expensive Wi-Fi
Naxos ·
Hotel
Anatoli,
Chora of Naxos o
$372 per night for 1 double and 2
triple rooms o
1 triple room had 2 bathrooms o
1/2 mile walk to bars and
restaurants o
Free Wi-Fi (required a logon)
Santorini · Artemis
Village,
Karterados Santorini Island, Greece o
€130 double, €150 triple o
Clean o
2 restaurants within walking
distance o
Transportation required to get to
main dining & shopping areas o
Limited Transportation provided by
staff o
Free Wi-Fi (children of the owner
gave us the key) Internet Naxos ·
Beach
Bar Finikas,
Saint George Beach, Naxos Town - Tel. 22850 25321 o
Free Wi-Fi Dining Athens ·
NEΦEΛH Cafe
– on the way from the subway station to the Acropolis - Assorted 1€
sandwiches! ·
Μεζεδοπωλειον
Το φιλεμα
- really good local food, friendly server Naxos · Irini's (διης ειρηνης), Sea Road, Chora, Naxos - Tel. +30 2285026780 http://www.travel-to-naxos.com/restaurants/chora/irinis/ o Good traditional Greek Food near the port · ΔΑΝΑΚΟΣ, One street off of Sea Road, Chora, Naxos o American Staff, very friendly, had lots of advice · Ο ΓΙΑΝΝΣ Tavern, Halki o Good food, large portions o Outdoor seating, too many yellow jackets to enjoy the meal · Il Girasole Pizzeria, Sea Road, Chora, Naxos o Decent Italian Pizza, sidewalk entertainment
Santorini
· Panos, Short walk from Artemis Village Hotel o Fresh Seafood, traditional Greek Food · Camille Stefani, Fira o Traditional Greek Food o View of back side of island · Dionysos, Fira o Traditional Greek Food · Nikolas Taverna, Fira o Traditional Greek Food (excellent stuffed cabbage rolls) o Specials board written in Greek only. Ask waiter for recommendation. · Fanari Villas, Oia o Expensive Food/Wine o Small Portions o Slow Service o Great Sunset View View Athens · αγορα της αδριανου εσ τια τοριο - just outside the acropolis near the museum - friendly staff
Naxos · Mojo - near port - great place to watch the sunset - drinks are expensive, wine was skunky · Fragile - tucked away in the alley near the port, a night spot to watch Greek dancing ·
ΤΖωννης
- accessible by scooter - staff speaks very little English · Flamingo - sunset view over the port, friendly waiter engaged us in Greek dancing · ο Ντεμπελης - outdoor seating - view of mountains Santorini
· Arcobaleno - Nice view of volcano, drinks are expensive · The Flame of the Volcano - On the walk from Imerovigli to Fira · Portioli - near the bus stop in Fira Activities Athens
Acrop · 12€ Ticket allows entrance to all major monuments · Sunscreen and an umbrella for shade are good ideas in the summer months Naxos · Naxos Moto Rent - 10€/day for scooters & 20€/day for 4-wheelers - includes helmets and insurance · Fish & Olive Pottery Creations - Halki Village - Gallery and Shop
Santorini · Walk from Imerovigli to Fira - Bus toward Oia (1,40€) - get off at Imerovigli & walk toward cliffs o
Beautiful walk along the cliff
among the houses, hotels & restaurants · Santo Winery o Tour & Wine tasting o Only light snacks available at snack bar
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