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

[@MichTheo]

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!

[@cyrusematz4787]

How are you @Mich theo

[@georgelevedakis]

You are the best person it took for my country like that God bless you❤

[@pantatetoiaband5008]

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

[@bobgrewe988]

Looks amazing. On my bucket list for sure.

[@whatsup-zh6qv]

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

[@dinakossifaki9232]

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!!

[@aCitizenJOSerased]

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!

[@olgamoraiti]

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

[@georgeg4784]

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

[@JeffHucal-w4i]

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. 🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@BlueTravelHQ]

This should be on your bucket list. Awesome video indeed

[@TrevorJC]

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

[@danielalancaster8903]

I'm not usually a lover of cities in general, but I absolutely LOVE Athens (and Greece)!! The food, the music, the culture, the history, the gorgeous people, the views, the energy! Yamas!

[@wanderfulstops8488]

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]

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

[@wanderfulstops8488]

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

[@eleniasimop]

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

[@sarahhucal]

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

[@courtalaneriz]

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

[@mariehucal7789]

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!

[@iasonrigas7754]

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

[@Godsknight]

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

[@DWTravel]

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

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

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

[@Godsknight]

@@___beyondhorizon4664 I went to halki, aegina, kos, rhodes, simi and, Kalymnos.

[@Godsknight]

@@___beyondhorizon4664 I did!. I went to Halki, Kos , Aegina, Rhodes, Simi, and Kalymnos.

[@conniep3164]

And the central, northern parts of the mainland and the Peleponnese

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

Αγάπη από Ελλάδα ❤❤❤

[@anamingote-zm4zd]

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

[@GiuliaAdelfio]

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

[@icantthinkausername1136]

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

[@normandiebruce]

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

[@drfjws1502]

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

[@grigoriskarlos7073]

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

[@NateFischer]

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

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

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]

Τώρα μου το χαλασες

[@markart157]

Girl your vibe is really nice, very authentic. I loved your presentation. Thank you so much!

[@byJessCh]

I want to go back to Athens now😂

[@johnmc3862]

Ryanair is your friend. 😂😂😂

[@johnmarkhanson]

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

[@tiusernamenabalw]

Well researched and immersed!

[@effiekeramyda]

It's really amazing!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@athnico01]

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

[@dualampa]

I love Athens!!!!

[@FeliciaElsa]

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

[@kloatlanta]

The National Archeological Museum is the best.

[@TSUKNIDA]

The Cats reaction was the best !!!

[@papertoyss]

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

[@marioclaudiosimoes4538]

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

[@sequeiraa777]

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

[@ΙωάννηςΕλ]

🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷💙🇬🇷

[@nikosprinianakis423]

Really nice video!

[@nickgreu4ever]

excellent video! do one for thessaloniki now!

[@sakisathan9176]

the Grappa is the Italian version of Tsipouro

[@moyarguelles4230]

I've just returned from a lovely time in Greece. One warning, though: Be aware of pickpockets! I was having lunch with my family in an open air restaurant in Plaka, Athens, (the food was delicious) when an old Indian looking couple walked up and down passed us looking very frail. The woman approached us and asked if we knew where a certain restaurant was. She showed us her mobile and we looked at the screen, in the meantime, the old man remained behind me. We realised later that he'd unzipped and removed my travel wallet whilst we were distracted by the old woman. He'd taken the wallet containing my passport, debit and credit cards, and $1k+ euros. Don't let yourselves be distracted, especially by innocent looking people. In the end, I remained positive and had a great time with the help of relatives. Enjoy lovely Greece, but be safe and aware.

[@אסתר-ק5ב]

Sorry to hear! Thanks for the advice ❤

[@henryflanagan9605]

Where to buy the Archeological muti pass ticket?

[@PrasadKoranne-n8w]

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

[@MariaO22]

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 :)

[@BenjaminIMeszaros]

Also, make sure to give Athens more than a day if you can!!!

[@joseph40ninjas88]

Maybe next year!

[@anthonyklein6530]

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

[@classicalperformances8777]

may I ask what lighting you use? even in the dim tavern you are very well lit:-)

[@sethsoderman5152]

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

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

Ελλάδα ❤❤

[@georgelevedakis]

My own hometown I am from acropole now I am a captain and cruise ship

[@MrAlex25387]

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

[@mikestanley5968]

Your video is wonderful.. You are like the girl next door.... Visiting Athens on 18th this month

[@MYexciting]

For a full day in Athens, where is the best place to store traveling luggage so it will not be rolled around while traveling. This is if a day means just a lay over where airline won’t check in the luggage earlier than flight allows.

[@Tomek-lo2jc]

Excellence DW Travel

[@someinteresting]

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

[@skullandbones1832]

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[@mithrandirthegrey7644]

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?

[@MizMundoAdventures]

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

[@DWTravel]

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

[@MizMundoAdventures]

@@DWTravel yes I meant the duo. Thanks.

[@johnedwards315]

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

[@MaryamRabieYeganeh]

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

[@jasongray4517]

Thessaloniki next?

[@BonginHuang]

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]

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.

[@ab_0201]

Definitely did a good job selling it, will say it isn’t the beautiful city if you think by modern standards, lot of graffiti and run down areas, main areas are nice but it is closer to say India than a typical European/Western City.

[@laurentlaughlin]

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

[@MaryamRabieYeganeh]

Why?

[@flamingdragonroll3932]

@@MaryamRabieYeganeh because of the overuse of airbnb in the recent years all the rents have gone up not only in the city center but the islands as well with the most affordable appartments kicking out its residents so they can turn it into an airbnb so the citizens cant find a home anymore : ((

[@khoibbeanhasan8670]

Why? Muslims are the best than any other Peoples

[@anlilou7900]

49 Athens experts recommend this video

[@frbirdhouse3247]

Sweet baby Looks beautiful

[@BRN497]

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[@Panis.1]

Warum kann man die Kommentare nicht übersetzen.?

[@fionaokeefe1906]

home of Athena🏛️

[@MirMiran-]

🫡

[@Capitulum11]

KEKW

[@lg5569]

Η Σουρλουλου επαιζε Ελληνικη μουσικη δηλαδη ? Ρε πατε καλα ?

[@bbk452]

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

[@tomzamp8547]

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

[@milanfras4934]

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

[@theoverlord1925]

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

[@Alexs.2599]

So is your attitude.

[@jasongray4517]

​@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]

​@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@SashaMonsteraki]

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

[@fionaokeefe1906]

The whole country suffers from a migrant crisis!

[@dzhungosu]

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