DAY 1
1) Östermalmshallen Food Hall (Mon-Fri 930am – 7pm, Sat 930am – 5pm)
A 15 minute walk brings you to:
2) Hötorgshallen Shopping Complex
Although Östermalmshallen maybe more well-known, I enjoyed Hötorgshallen much more for it’s varied hot food choices and cheaper food options such as two doner kebab places in the basement. Don’t miss Kajsas Fisk. It’s so famous that food tours come here to sample their fish soup.
DAY 1
1) Free Walking Tour
Book at http://www.copenhagenfreewalkingtours.dk/index.html. The 10am Grand Tour of Copenhagen meets on the steps of the City Hall on Rådhuspladsen and ends by 1pm at the Marmorkirken (Marble Church).
2) Marmorkirken (Marble Church) (Mon-Thurs & Sat 10am – 5pm, Fri & Sun 12pm – 5pm)
3) Amalienborg Slot (Closed Mon, Tues – Sun 11am – 4pm)
The exhibits are not particularly exciting in Amalienborg but do stop by for the free bathrooms should you need. Changing of the Guards occurs at 12pm.
Nearby Eating Option: Restaurant Amalie (Amaliegade 11, Mon- Sat 11:30am – 4pm). The most down-to-earth service and excellent smorrebrods. The fried plaice fillet was absolutely divine – buttery and melt-in-your-mouth. Gravadlax was excellent too. Reservations recommended.
DAY 1
Metro to Monastiraki.
1) Central Market
A five minute walk up Athinas Street from Monastiraki Square, you’ll come to the city’s main food market – meat and fish in the market hall and fruit and vegetables outdoors.
2) Free Walking Tour
Reserve a spot at http://www.athensfreewalkingtour.com/afwt/index.php/en/
3) Hadrian’s Arch (always open)
4) Temple Zeus (Daily 8-7:30pm)
Buy the multi-site pass (€30) for admission to the Acropolis and slopes, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, The Library of Hadrian, Olympieion, Kerameikos (and the museum in the site), and Lykeion of Aristotle. This ticket can be bought at the Acropolis site entrance or at any ticket booth at the entrance of any other site included. Ticket is valid for 5 days from the day you buy it.
DAY 1
1) Museum of Prehistoric Thira (8am-3pm; Closed Monday)
Not located far across the street from the local bus terminal in Fira, the museum features a variety of ancient Minoan artworks that have been recovered from Akrotiri. You can buy a combined attraction ticket of 14 euros that includes admission to the Akrotiri excavation site if you plan to go there within a 5 day time period.
Nearby Eating Option: Lucky’s Souvlakis – Cheap, filling, and delicious gyros! Non-soggy pitas, crispy fries, refreshing tzatziki sauce, and tender chicken meat make this a deadly combination! I preferred the chicken over the pork gyro as the pork was heavily salted. The chicken was tender with the right amount of flavor.
2) Fira to Oia Hike
This hike from Fira to Oia follows the rim of the caldera and provides scenic views. It is signposted and takes about 3 hours to complete and longer if you stop for photos along the way.
3) Oia Sunset
Check for the sunset time and aim to be there about 1.5-2 hours before sunset time to allow yourself time to explore the main street of Oia, walk down to Ammoundi Bay if you wish, and to secure a good spot for sunset viewing at Oia Castle. If you plan to take the local bus back to Fira, make sure to obtain a bus schedule and take note of the departure times for the bus. You can reach the bus terminal in Oia by taking the alley to the right of the Church of Panagia and turning right once you reach the end of the alley.
DAY 1
Buy 1 day travelcard to visit following attractions:
1) San Giorgio Church: Mon-Sat 9:30am–sunset, Sun 8:30am–11am and 2:30–sunset (Church: free; bell tower: adm)
Take the vaporetto Line 2 to St. Giorgio Maggiore. You can take the elevator ride to the top of their bell tower for great views.
2) Grand Canal Cruise
For most travelers, only two vaporetti lines matter: Line #1 and Line #2. These lines go up and down the Grand Canal, between the “mouth of the fish” at one end and San Marco at the other. Line #1 is the slow boat, taking 45 minutes and making every stop along the way. Line #2 is the fast boat that zips down the Grand Canal in less time. For more information, visit http://www.reidsitaly.com/destinations/veneto/venice/planning/around_by_vaporetto.html. The sign on the dock lists the line number that stops there and which direction the boat is headed, for example: “#2—Direction San Marco.” Nearby is the sign for line #2 going in the other direction, for example: “#2—Direction Tronchetto.”
3) Free Walking Tour: Book at http://freetourvenice.com/
Highly recommended comprehensive free 3 hour walking tour. Tips highly suggested. Packed with information from beginning to end. The morning tour begins at 10:45am and afternoon tour at 3pm. Starting point of tour is at Campo San Geremia. Take vaporetto Line 2 to Ferrovia train station. Exit the train station and turn left on the main street Rio Terra Lista di Spagna. Follow it for a minute and you will see a square on your right. Meet in the center by the old well. My favorite gelateria in Venice? My vote goes to Gelateria Ca D’ Oro! Came as a recommendation from our guide and I was not disappointed! Ask your guide to include a quick stop here along the way!
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