What You Shouldn't Miss in Athens, Greece (If You Only Have One Day)

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
  • Delicious food, centuries of history and insider tips: our reporter Sarah Hucal tells you how to see the best of Athens, in just one day.
    In this video you will find tips for how to visit the main sites in the Greek capital like the Acropolis and Roman Agora. Taking you off the beaten tourist track, Sarah explores Greece's rich musical traditions and shows us an authentic side of Athens that most tourists don't see.
    Did you miss something in our video? Let us know in the comments!
    00:00 Intro
    00:36 Filopappou Hill, Acropolis views
    01:13 Monastiraki Square
    01:44 Historic neighbourhood of Plaka
    02:22 Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora
    02:42 How to save money and visit the Archaeological sites
    03:02 Finding local souvenirs at the Kypseli farmers' market
    04:35 Street band Sourloulou
    05:37 The Acropolis Museum and the Acropolis
    07:09 Greek Rebetiko music and dining at Skordópistē restaurant
    CREDITS:
    Report: Sarah Hucal
    Camera and editing: Marco Borowski
    Supervising Editor: Christina Deicke
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Комментарии • 97

  • @MichTheo
    @MichTheo 2 месяца назад +94

    I appreciate the fact that this video was obviously made by someone who is genuinely in love with Greece and greek culture. It's refreshing to see such presentations free of the usual cliche and stereotypes. Well done Sarah!

  • @pantatetoiaband5008
    @pantatetoiaband5008 2 месяца назад +38

    That's a bit more than any typical tourist video will show you.. Very cool!

  • @FeliciaElsa
    @FeliciaElsa 2 месяца назад +4

    You're a real one for telling us not to wear any skirts when visiting the Museum! I'm always in dresses! Thank you!

  • @Godsknight
    @Godsknight Месяц назад +8

    Leaving from Florida to Athens in three weeks, soooo excited!!

    • @DWTravel
      @DWTravel  Месяц назад +3

      We wish you a very nice journey and a good time in Athens!

    • @___beyondhorizon4664
      @___beyondhorizon4664 17 дней назад +2

      I hope you have time to visit a few Greek islands too

  • @marioclaudiosimoes4538
    @marioclaudiosimoes4538 2 месяца назад +11

    If you only have a day, simply don't go! Athens is a world to know!

  • @aCitizenJOSerased
    @aCitizenJOSerased 2 месяца назад +13

    Now that's massive! You (and the whole crew) do a tremendous job at capturing and transfering the true feeling of a day in Athens!
    Well-deserved congatulations for pulling this through! Περιμένουμε να μας ξανάρθετε!

  • @mariehucal7789
    @mariehucal7789 2 месяца назад +17

    We might have to shift our plans and make a trip to visit Athens right away! I can’t believe how much there is to do in this historic city, can’t wait to experience it, such a great video!

  • @bobgrewe988
    @bobgrewe988 2 месяца назад +16

    Looks amazing. On my bucket list for sure.

  • @user-re5pn3bk1t
    @user-re5pn3bk1t 2 месяца назад +11

    This was a wonderful video presentation of Athens. I felt like I was there again. It was professionally Narrated, Videoed, and Edited. Good Job. You should be proud of yourselves. I am ready to go back to Athens. I had a great time there last year.
    🐸🐸🐸🐸

  • @byJessCh
    @byJessCh 2 месяца назад +18

    I want to go back to Athens now😂

    • @johnmc3862
      @johnmc3862 2 месяца назад

      Ryanair is your friend. 😂😂😂

  • @7r3v0rc
    @7r3v0rc 2 месяца назад +7

    I felt like I was able to visit Athens for a few minutes today via this video, thank you!

  • @wanderfulstops8488
    @wanderfulstops8488 2 месяца назад +7

    Earlier we thought Athens was all about ancient monuments and buildings, but in this video you have shown a completely cool side of the city. We would love to see similar videos of santorini and mykonoos

    • @sarahhucal
      @sarahhucal 2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you! I'll be doing a video of Santorini this June, so stay tuned :)

    • @wanderfulstops8488
      @wanderfulstops8488 2 месяца назад

      @@sarahhucal that’s great! We will be looking forward to it 🙂

    • @eleniasimop
      @eleniasimop 2 месяца назад +1

      Mykonos and Santorini are the "tourist trap" islands. Try to vit some other Greek islands (Naxos, Ios etc)

    • @sarahhucal
      @sarahhucal 2 месяца назад

      I agree that there are so many islands more worth visiting than Mykonos and Santorini :) Stay tuned for our Santorini piece where we explore the "truth" about traveling to this island@@eleniasimop

  • @dualampa
    @dualampa 2 месяца назад +15

    I love Athens!!!!

  • @whatsup-zh6qv
    @whatsup-zh6qv 2 месяца назад +5

    Im impressed… a video that actually goes deeper in to the Athenian culture and not only touristic stuff. Nice

  • @brucetnt3857
    @brucetnt3857 2 месяца назад +6

    You forgot some superb rooftop bars with Acopolis view.... such as 360

  • @dinakossifaki9232
    @dinakossifaki9232 2 месяца назад +10

    Congratulations!! This video Is so amazing and shows to your viewers so many things to do in Athens. As a Greek so pleased to watching it. Thank you Sarah!!

  • @papertoyss
    @papertoyss 2 месяца назад +11

    I would probably add just one thing: the view from Lycabettus hill at night.

  • @olgamoraiti
    @olgamoraiti 2 месяца назад +8

    Thank you for loving my city and showing the beautiful things that offers 😊💗

  • @icantthinkausername1136
    @icantthinkausername1136 Месяц назад +3

    4:44 fun fact this is traditional music from Kozani in northern Greece

  • @didierbaudot
    @didierbaudot 2 месяца назад +3

    I've been to crete and corfu and greece feels like the most exotic country of Europe because of the friendly people, the language dance and music. The many green island and healthy delicious food but i haven't been to Athens i will give it a try. Thanks for the nice video i'm subscribed 🙂

    • @DWTravel
      @DWTravel  2 месяца назад +1

      Welcome to our channel!

  • @BlueTravelHQ
    @BlueTravelHQ 2 месяца назад +8

    This should be on your bucket list. Awesome video indeed

  • @kloatlanta
    @kloatlanta Месяц назад +4

    The National Archeological Museum is the best.

  • @georgeg4784
    @georgeg4784 2 месяца назад +7

    This video is so good! and I am loving Sarah's energy

  • @courtalaneriz
    @courtalaneriz 2 месяца назад +8

    Will definitely keep these in mind for my trip to Greece this summer!

  • @sequeiraa777
    @sequeiraa777 Месяц назад +2

    I digress I would go to the old museum it has the most important treasures

  • @drfjws1502
    @drfjws1502 2 месяца назад +5

    Nice video, well done !! I miss my city these days …

  • @user-nw4ux5kx9l
    @user-nw4ux5kx9l 2 месяца назад +4

    So interesting and funny! It’s a good idea for the next holiday. I’m looking forward to experiencing that vibrant atmosphere

  • @iasonrigas7754
    @iasonrigas7754 2 месяца назад +4

    Thanks for that Sarah! Brilliant video showing the real facets of the city and the balance between antiquity and modern culture

  • @tiusernamenabalw
    @tiusernamenabalw 2 месяца назад +5

    Well researched and immersed!

  • @grigoriskarlos7073
    @grigoriskarlos7073 2 месяца назад +4

    Amazing video!
    In almost 10' minutes you presented so many interesting sites!!
    Wonderful!

  • @anamingote-zm4zd
    @anamingote-zm4zd 2 месяца назад +7

    Genial !!! Me encanta la musica griega!!!

  • @___beyondhorizon4664
    @___beyondhorizon4664 17 дней назад +1

    During my last day of my 3rd visit to Athens, i went to the hill across from the Acropolis, for the best view!!!
    I love Greece and Turkey, their history and food are so similar!!!

    • @aloq7446
      @aloq7446 15 дней назад

      Τώρα μου το χαλασες

  • @effiekeramyda
    @effiekeramyda 2 месяца назад +5

    It's really amazing!!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @TSUKNIDA
    @TSUKNIDA Месяц назад +2

    The Cats reaction was the best !!!

  • @NateFischer
    @NateFischer 2 месяца назад +2

    Well done, Sarah! Great pacing, awesome info, and you're a great host!

  • @johnmarkhanson
    @johnmarkhanson 2 месяца назад

    This video is so awesome Sarah! I love the impromptu music section! You da bes!

  • @athnico01
    @athnico01 2 месяца назад

    A great video. As an Athenian, just a big thank you❤

  • @nikosprinianakis423
    @nikosprinianakis423 2 месяца назад +1

    Really nice video!

  • @joseph40ninjas88
    @joseph40ninjas88 2 месяца назад +4

    Maybe next year!

  • @someinteresting
    @someinteresting Месяц назад +1

    The Acropolis and the Acropolis museum. Here, solve it even before the video started.

  • @nickgreu4ever
    @nickgreu4ever 2 месяца назад +5

    excellent video! do one for thessaloniki now!

  • @user-qc6kz9jo9j
    @user-qc6kz9jo9j 14 дней назад +1

    Thessaloniki.....Crete....Santorini.....can be visited too.🎉🎉🎉🎉if you want😊

  • @sethsoderman5152
    @sethsoderman5152 26 дней назад +1

    I know ethan's greece has a awesome metal scene over there too

  • @sakisathan9176
    @sakisathan9176 2 месяца назад +2

    the Grappa is the Italian version of Tsipouro

  • @user-oi4cn7rt8t
    @user-oi4cn7rt8t 2 месяца назад +5

    🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷

  • @MariaO22
    @MariaO22 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing video, but you forgot to mention that you cannot actually enter the Odeon site outside of their event schedule.. you can only visit it when there is a concert or similar (if you have a ticket for that of course)
    PS: While walking up the acropolis you have a pretty good view on the whole Odeon tho, good enough to take a picture :)

  • @TomaszFala-lo2jc
    @TomaszFala-lo2jc Месяц назад +1

    Excellence
    DW Travel

  • @skullandbones1832
    @skullandbones1832 Месяц назад +1

    💙

  • @anthonyklein6530
    @anthonyklein6530 17 дней назад

    Would you recommend going on your own or taking the ship excursion again?

  • @johnedwards315
    @johnedwards315 2 месяца назад +3

    That's a good one. Well done. First time I do not feel like living in a zoo in my city to get observed from afar with all the naive and silly stereotypes
    that the international mind set denands a fit in.
    Μπράβο

    • @user-wu9ce3og8e
      @user-wu9ce3og8e Месяц назад

      Sorry may I ask what are the stereotypes about Athens? Thanks

  • @MrAlex25387
    @MrAlex25387 6 дней назад +1

    I love how other country's life seem more peaceful. Here in United States life is more hectic and rushed.

  • @henryflanagan9605
    @henryflanagan9605 Месяц назад

    Where to buy the Archeological muti pass ticket?

  • @user-lf7kf4nh1t
    @user-lf7kf4nh1t 13 дней назад

    Ελλάδα ❤❤

  • @BonginHuang
    @BonginHuang Месяц назад +1

    I recently visited Athens. This video unfortunately shows mostly only Athens south of the Evripidou street, where all the tourists gather. If one goes north, to Omonia, one sees how much the city has struggled more than even a decade after the financial crisis--junkies and derelict buildings are everywhere. The Acropolis Museum is also disappointing, giving no clear routes that guide its visitors to understand the Hellenic history. Also, I think that Exacheria worth a mention in this video, given its counter culture and anarchist movements that stand out in a city more known for its ancient history. Overall, I felt sad seeing the cradle of western civilization now dominated by tourists, junkies and residents that don’t look too happy. I sincerely hope an even speedier recovery of the city from the economic woe!

    • @DWTravel
      @DWTravel  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your insights and experiences with us! Don't forget that this is a travel report, rather than an investigation about social and economic difficulties. Perhaps tourism can also help the city to recover.

  • @MizMundoAdventures
    @MizMundoAdventures Месяц назад

    Name of the singing group please? Did she say Skoutasmitarakis? Can someone confirm? Thank you. Love Greece 🇬🇷 ❤

    • @DWTravel
      @DWTravel  Месяц назад

      The name of the band is Sourloulou. Or do you mean the musicians in the tavern? That's Skoutas-Mitarakis .

    • @MizMundoAdventures
      @MizMundoAdventures Месяц назад

      @@DWTravel yes I meant the duo. Thanks.

  • @jasongray4517
    @jasongray4517 Месяц назад

    Thessaloniki next?

  • @frbirdhouse3247
    @frbirdhouse3247 2 месяца назад +3

    Sweet baby
    Looks beautiful

  • @BRN497
    @BRN497 28 дней назад +1

    🇬🇷

  • @mithrandirthegrey7644
    @mithrandirthegrey7644 10 дней назад

    I have a love/hate relationship with this city. On the one hand I hate how run down, dirty and full of graffiti it is. On the other hand it has such amazing night life, food and friendly people. It's probably the easiest place in the world where you can just go talk to a crowd of Greeks and you will be their best friend for the night. I ended up randomly celebrating a girl's birthday when I was there with a friend in 2013. Where else would that happen?

  • @fionaokeefe1906
    @fionaokeefe1906 Месяц назад +1

    home of Athena🏛️

  • @laurentlaughlin
    @laurentlaughlin Месяц назад +3

    Don't use Airbnb, it's killing the city!

  • @MirMiran-
    @MirMiran- 2 месяца назад

    🫡

  • @Capitulum11
    @Capitulum11 2 месяца назад

    KEKW

  • @Panis.1
    @Panis.1 Месяц назад

    Warum kann man die Kommentare nicht übersetzen.?

  • @anlilou7900
    @anlilou7900 2 месяца назад

    49 Athens experts recommend this video

  • @vinicmag
    @vinicmag 9 дней назад

    Visiting Greece was a childhood dream of mine. I am leaving today. The trip was worth it but I am sincerely shocked at how rude and unwelcoming almost everyone was. The message is clear: even if you are nice and polite, greeks will hate you, because they hate tourists.

  • @lg5569
    @lg5569 2 месяца назад

    Η Σουρλουλου επαιζε Ελληνικη μουσικη δηλαδη ? Ρε πατε καλα ?

  • @tomzamp8547
    @tomzamp8547 21 день назад

    I would avoid Greece and for sure Athens the crime rate in Greece is very high and last year my last visit I noticed Greece is more of a third world country then a European. There is no improvement one might say things are getting worse. Free advice see the Parthenon and look elsewhere for an exotic vacation

  • @bbk452
    @bbk452 Месяц назад +1

    Even if the video is great, Athens is still one of the worst cities to live.

  • @theoverlord1925
    @theoverlord1925 2 месяца назад

    I ve been to Athens.Other than a few ruins to see; it’s a dump.

    • @Alexs.2599
      @Alexs.2599 2 месяца назад +5

      So is your attitude.

    • @jasongray4517
      @jasongray4517 Месяц назад

      ​@Alexs.2599 Large chunks of it are ugly and graffiti-strewn.The video doesn't reflect this fact. There is another, less attractive, Athens and that shouldn't be glossed over.

    • @Alexs.2599
      @Alexs.2599 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@jasongray4517 Athens unfortunately over the centuries was not a growing thriving city. It didn't experience the renaissance and other eras that would be reflected in architecture. It was reduced to a small village during the centuries of Ottoman rule. In the 19th century it did have beautiful Neoclassical buildings that were sadly demolished in the 20th century. I do agree about the graffiti, I can't stand it either. It needs to be removed. But to simply dismiss Athens as just a dump without any redeeming value is unfair. I'm Greek and while I don't pretend to say Athens as a whole is a beautiful city it still has parts that are. So forgive me if I get a little miffed when someone makes a comment in a rude manner. You don't like Athens fine no one is forcing to go there.

    • @jasongray4517
      @jasongray4517 Месяц назад

      @@Alexs.2599 I didn't say Athens was a dump. I said parts of it (often the post-war parts) are ugly and graffiti-strewn, which is undeniably true. Parts of it are also breathtakingly beautiful. The video was superficial as it only focused on one side of this extraordinary city.

    • @Alexs.2599
      @Alexs.2599 Месяц назад +1

      @@jasongray4517 No was I referring to the guy above. When I say 'you' I mean in general not actually you. I just thought he was being a bit of a jerk. Yes I agree parts of the city are dumpy yes. Hopefully that will change someday.

  • @sofula1992
    @sofula1992 2 месяца назад

    Our city suffers from over-tourism! We don’t need more tourists..

    • @SashaMonsteraki
      @SashaMonsteraki 2 месяца назад +2

      Tourism was fine before Airbnb. I wish we could go back.

    • @fionaokeefe1906
      @fionaokeefe1906 Месяц назад

      The whole country suffers from a migrant crisis!

  • @milanfras4934
    @milanfras4934 Месяц назад

    All made with German money,like always when we talk about Greece.

  • @dzhungosu
    @dzhungosu Месяц назад +1

    Athens is as old as Xi'an and Luoyang in my country, however the ancient architecture is obviously attractive