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Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese QUOTES

1 " A typical local eats over 60 pounds of cheese a year (mostly feta)—the highest per capita cheese consumption in the world. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

2 " In Athens, you’ll save money buying the Acropolis combo-ticket, which covers a number of ancient sites (buy at a less-crowded site to save time). City transit passes (for multiple rides or all-day usage) decrease your cost per ride. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

3 " Many tourists visit Athens without ever venturing beyond the Plaka (Old Town) and the ancient zone. With limited time, this is not a bad plan, as greater Athens offers few sights (other than the excellent National Archaeological Museum). But for a more authentic taste of the city, check out the trendy Psyrri district—right next door to the Plaka—with its dilapidated-chic hipster dining and nightlife scene. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

4 " Almost everything of importance to tourists is within a few blocks of the Acropolis, in the Plaka, Monastiraki, Syntagma, and Psyrri neighborhoods. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

5 " Acropolis Loop” pedestrian walkway bordering the base of the Acropolis. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

6 " The top sights—the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Acropolis Museum, and National Archaeological Museum—deserve about two hours apiece. Two days total is plenty of time for the casual tourist to see the city’s main attractions and have a little time left over for exploring (or to add more museums). "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese

7 " Uber operates as UberTaxi in Athens. (You book your ride through the app, but a taxi picks you up.) Uber is generally cheaper than hailing a cab (often even half the cost, except for rides to and from the airport where there’s no savings). Note there is a €3 minimum charge. "

― Rick Steves , Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese