INDEX
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| I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P |
| R | S | T | U |
| V | W | Z |
A
Acanthus Column of Dancers (Delphi): 372, 380
Accommodations: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Acropolis (Athens): 31–32, 45–46, 89–90, 114–135; general info, 46, 47, 50, 114–117; guided tours, 43, 115–116; history of, 117–118, 132–133, 502; maps, 116, 120–121; renovation project, 128; sights, 45–47, 52–54; tickets, 46, 47; views of Athens, 131–135; walking tour, 118–135. See also Parthenon
Acropolis (Mycenae): 276–277
“Acropolis Loop” (Athens): 45–47, 52, 215
Acropolis Museum (Athens): 52–53, 136–148; daily reminder, 35; eating, 137, 200–201; general info, 50, 53, 137; maps, 139, 144; at night, 35; the tour, 137–148; view of, 134
Adrianou street (Athens): 34, 86, 87, 203; nightlife, 216; shopping, 206–207
Aegean Maritime Museum (Mykonos): 433, 435
Agamemnon: 274, 275, 278, 495; Mask of, 153–154, 274, 278; Tomb of (Mycenae), 275, 279–280
Agia Filotheis Church (Athens): 86
Agia Filotheis street (Athens): 85–86
Agia Irini Square (Athens): 34, 179; nightlife, 217
Agia Sophia (Kardamyli): 322–323, 324
Agia Sophia (Monemvasia): 350
Agia Sophia (Mystras): 360
Agias Theklas street (Athens): 171
Agioas Andreas Beach (Katakolo): 311
Agios Andreas Church (Patra): 312
Agios Demetrios (Mystras): 358
Agios Eleftherios Church (Athens): 51, 58, 84–85
Agios Ioannis (Mykonos): 437
Agios Nikolakis (Mykonos): 427–428
Agios Nikolaos (Kardamyli): 322–323
Agios Nikolaos (Mystras): 360
Agios Nikolaos (town): 333
Agios Nikolaos Castle (Santorini): 481
Agios Theodori Church (Santorini): 471
Agios Theodoros (Mystras): 359
Agiou Dimitriou street (Athens): 174
Agiou Nikolaou (Patra): 312
Agora (Athens): See Ancient Agora
Agora Museum (Athens): 101–103
Agora of the Competaliasts (Delos): 448
Agora Square (Athens): 92–93
Agrippa: Monument of (Athens), 121–122; Odeon of (Athens), 109–110
Aigli Village Cinema (Athens): 214
Aiolou street (Athens): 34, 92, 178–179; eating, 198–199
Airbnb: 534–535, 538–539; Athens, 171, 181
Air-conditioning, in hotels: 539
Air travel (airports): 391, 564; Athens, 219–221; Mykonos, 422; Santorini, 458
Akamantos street (Athens): 215
Akronafplia Fortress (Nafplio): 237, 246–247
Akrotiri Archaeological Site (Santorini): 489–490
Akrotiri Beach (Santorini): 490
Akrotiri frescoes, in National Archaelogical Museum (Athens): 166–167
Akrotiri Lighthouse (Santorini): 490
Akti Miaouli (Nafplio): 236, 250–251
Alefkandra (Mykonos): 430–431
Alexander the Great: 69, 78, 102, 105, 134, 163, 294, 299, 300, 372, 373, 381, 505–507, 568; map of Empire, 507
Alexandros Soutzos Museum (Nafplio): 245
Almanac: 496–497
Alpha Bank (Mykonos): 433
Alphabet, Greek: 516–518
Altar of Hera (Olympia): 298
Altar of Zeus (Olympia): 296–297
Ammoudi (Santorini): 481–482, 485–486
Anafiotika (Athens): 50, 55–56, 90–91, 131–132
Ancient Agora (Athens): 32, 54, 96–113; in action, 104–105; general info, 50, 54, 96–97; history of, 104–105, 112–113; legacy of, 112–113; maps, 98, 99; walking tour, 97–113
Ancient Greek world, history: 493–508; maps, 494, 495, 507
Ancient Olympic Games: See Olympic Games, ancient
Ancient Thira (Santorini): 490
Andreas Miaoulis Monument (Hydra): 400–401
Antica Gelateria di Roma (Nafplio): 239, 257
Antigone (Sophocles): 266–267
Antikythera Ephebe (Bronze Statue of a Youth): 162–163
Apartment rentals: 534–535, 538–539. See also specific destinations
Aphentiko Church (Mystras): 359
Aphrodite (Venus): 164–165, 500–501
Apollo: 156, 260, 303, 362, 365, 419, 428, 445, 448, 500; Sanctuary of (Delos), 448; Sanctuary of (Delphi), 362, 366–377, 383; Temple of (Delphi), 372, 374, 380
Apollonos street (Athens): 86
Apostolou Pavlou (Athens): 34, 47, 215
Apps: 26, 549–550; language translation, 28, 522–523; maps and navigation, 528, 559–560; messaging, 550; payment, 524–525; sightseeing, 531; user reviews, 537
Archaeological museums: Delos Museum, 449–450; Delphi Archaeological Museum, 378–382; Epidavros Archaeological Museum, 265–266; Monemvasia Archaeological Museum, 347; Museum of Prehistoric Thira (Santorini), 467, 469–470; Mycenae Archaeological Museum, 277–279; Mykonos Archaeological Museum, 434–435; Nafplio Archaeological Museum, 239, 244–245; Olympia Archaeological Museum, 300–305; Patra Archaeological Museum, 312. See also Acropolis Museum; National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological sites: See specific sites
Archaic Greek period, history: 497–498; best sights, 498
Archaios Naos: 140–141
Archimedes Museum (Olympia): 306
Arch of Hadrian (Athens): 53, 88–89, 134
Areopagus (Athens): See Mars Hill
Areopoli: 334–335
Argyros Winery (Santorini): 488
Aristophanes: 105, 264, 267, 506, 570
Armeni Beach (Santorini): 486
Art: four stages of Greek sculpture, 157; Greek columns, 503. See also Archaeological museums; Art museums
Artemis (Diana): 419, 445, 500; Sanctuary of (Delos), 448
Artemision Bronze: 158–159
Artemision Jockey: 161
Art museums: Agora Museum (Athens), 101–103; Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture (Athens), 50, 64–65, 207; Benaki Museum of Islamic Art (Athens), 55; Byzantine and Christian Museum (Athens), 51, 66–69; Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens), 50, 65–66; Museum of Greek Folk Art (Athens), 206; National Gallery (Athens), 51, 69–70; National Gallery (Nafplio), 242, 245. See also Archaeological museums
Arvanitia Beach (Nafplio): 248–249, 251
Asini: 249
Athena (Minerva): 46, 56, 90, 103, 107, 108, 110, 117, 123, 124, 126, 127, 129, 130, 139, 140–141, 143–144, 147–148, 160, 500; Sanctuary of (Delphi), 383; Temple of Athena Nike (Athens), 120–121, 141; Temple of Zeus and (Delos), 450
Athena Parthenos: 127, 290–291
Athena Polias: 130
Athena Promachos: 123
Athena Varvakeion: 160
Athens: 12, 30–227; at a glance, 50–51; daily reminder, 35; eating, 189–202; embassies, 521–522; free sights, 42; helpful hints, 41–42; landmarks, 31; money-saving tips, 23; neighborhoods, 31–34; nightlife, 211–218; planning tips, 34–35; shopping, 203–210; sights, 45–179; sleeping, 180–188; tourist information, 35, 38; tours, 42–44; transportation, 38–41, 219–227; walking tours, 71–95, 168–179. See also specific neighborhoods
Athens, Museum of the City of: 51, 63–64; eating, 195, 217
Athens Acropolis: See Acropolis
Athens Ancient Agora: See Agora
Athens Archaeological Museum: See National Archaeological Museum
Athens Coastal Tram: 41
Athens & Epidavros Festival: 211, 214, 234–235, 262, 568
Athens Happy Train: 43
Athens Walking Tours: 43
Athinas street (Athens): 34, 61, 93, 176–177
Athinios (Santorini): 455, 476, 492
ATMs: 523–526
Attica (Athens): 206
ATVs: Mykonos, 423; Santorini, 459
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 566
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Baggage storage, in Athens: Acropolis, 116; Acropolis Museum, 137; National Archaeological Museum, 150; Piraeus, 223
Baklava: 546; Athens, 209; Hydra, 404, 414
Banks (banking): alerting to travel, 26. See also Money
Bars: See Nightlife
Bases of Zanes (Olympia): 294
Bathroom etiquette: 522
Bay of Mezapos: 341
Beaches: Agioas Andreas, 311; Hydra, 400, 406–408; Kardamyli, 323; Katakolo, 311; Mykonos, 436–438; Nafplio, 248–249; Santorini, 485–486; Stoupa, 323, 330
Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs): See Dhomatia
Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture (Athens): 50, 64–65, 207
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art (Athens): 55
Benizelos Mansion (Athens): 58, 86–87
Beulé Gate (Athens): 122
“Big Street” (Nafplio): 234, 240
Blue Star Ferries: 556
Boat travel: 391, 553, 556–557; best-two week trip, 21; Delos, 444; Hydra, 396–397, 402, 415–417; Katakolo/Olympia, 310–311; maps, 552, 554–555; Mykonos, 421–423, 436–437, 443; Nafplio, 258–259; Patra, 313; Santorini, 455–458, 484–485, 492; tickets, 553. See also Ferries; Piraeus
Books, recommended: 568–570; for children, 571–572
Border crossings: 522
Botana Herb Shop (Kardamyli): 316, 318
Bouboulinas (Nafplio): 236–237, 251; eating, 256
Bouleuterion (Athens): 293
Bourtzi (Nafplio): 236–237, 246
Bronze Charioteer: 382
Bronze Helmet of Miltiades: 302
Budgeting: 23
Budget tips: See Money-saving tips
Bull of the Corcyreans (Delphi): 369
Buses: 551–553; Athens, 40–41, 225–226; to/from airport, 220; tickets, 39; tours, 42–43; best-two week trip, 21; Delphi, 364, 385–386; Epidavros, 261; Kardamyli, 328; maps, 552, 554–555; Monemvasia, 344, 354; Mycenae, 270; Mykonos, 422; Nafplio, 234, 257; Olympia, 282, 310; Patra, 313; Piraeus, 224–225; Santorini, 458, 476
Business hours: 522
Byzantine and Christian Museum (Athens): 51, 66–69
Byzantine Empire: 508–510; best sights, 510; map, 509
Byzantine Museum (Hydra): 403
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Cable car, on Santorini: 456–457, 462
Cabs: See Taxis
Cape Tenaro (Cape Matapan): 339–340
Car insurance: 559
Car leasing: 559
Car rentals: 23, 557–559; Athens, 227; Mykonos, 423; Nafplio, 235
Car service, in Athens: 41, 220–221
Car travel (driving): 560–564; best two-week trip, 18–19; Athens, 227; Delphi, 364, 386; Epidavros, 260–261; Kardamyli, 328; Mani Peninsula, 328, 329–341; map, 562–563; maps and navigation, 528, 559–560; Monemvasia, 354–355; Mycenae, 270; Nafplio, 234, 259; Olympia, 282, 311–312; road rules, 560–561, 561; Santorini, 458–459, 477, 479
Caryatids, Porch of the (Athens): 129
Castle of Agios Nikolaos (Santorini): 481
Catamarans: See Ferries
Cathedrals: See Churches and cathedrals
Cathedral Square (Athens): 83–84
Cave houses of Santorini: 480
Cave Wine Museum (Santorini): 488
Cell (mobile) phones: 26, 548–550. See also Apps
Central Market (Athens): 7, 51, 62, 174–178; eating, 197–198; map, 170; sleeping near, 186–187; walking tour, 174–178
Changing-of-the-guard ceremony, in Athens: 59, 76–77
Cheeses: about, 543
Children, best books and movies for: 571–572
Choursoglou, Vangelis “Woozy”: 169–170
Christos Elkomenos Church (Monemvasia): 347–349
Churches and cathedrals: Agia Filotheis Church (Athens), 86; Agia Sophia (Kardamyli), 322–323, 324; Agia Sophia (Monemvasia), 350; Agios Andreas Church (Patra), 312; Agios Demetrios (Mystras), 358; Agios Eleftherios Church (Athens), 51, 58, 84–85; Agios Nikolaos (Kardamyli), 322–323; Agios Theodori Church (Santorini), 471; Agios Theodoros (Mystras), 359; Athens Cathedral, 58, 83–84; Christos Elkomenos Church (Monemvasia), 347–349; Holy Apostles Church (Athens), 111–112; Kapnikarea Church (Athens), 51, 57, 82–83; Kardamyli Village Church, 316, 318; Mykonos Catholic Cathedral, 430; Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas (Santorini), 466–467; Panagia Paraportiani Church (Mykonos), 429; Pantanassa Church (Mystras), 359; St. George of the Rock Church (Athens), 90; St. John’s Church (Kastania), 332; St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Santorini), 464; St. Mary Above All Saints Church (Nafplio), 238; St. Nicholas Church (Mykonos), 427–428; St. Peter’s Church (Kastania), 332; St. Spyridon Church (Kardamyli), 322; St. Spyridon Church (Nafplio), 243
Church of the Holy Apostles (Athens): 111–112
Church of the Virgin (Athens): 93
Cinemas: See Outdoor cinemas
Classroom Europe, Rick Steves: 26, 566
Cleon: 104–105
Clothing sizes: 573
Coffee, Greek: 547–548; Athens, 176–177, 201–202
Colorful Warrior (mural, in Athens): 169–170
Colossus Apollo (Delos): 448
Columns, Greek: about, 503
Constantine XI Palaeologus: 84
Corcyreans Bull (Delphi): 369
Costs of trip: 23
Covid-19 pandemic: 514; entry requirements, 25, 520
Crete: 389–390
Crusader Castle (Mystras): 360
Cuisine: 7–8, 475, 542–546. See also Eating
Customs regulations: 527–528
Cycladic Art, Museum of (Athens): 50, 65–66
Cycladic artifacts, in National Archaeological Museum (Athens): 151, 153, 166–167
Cycladic Islands: overview, 389. See also Delos; Mykonos; Santorini
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Damaskinos, Archbishop: 83–84
Daochos Monument: 381
Delfinia Beach (Kardamyli): 323
Delos: 389, 428, 443–450; helpful hints, 444; history of, 445; map, 447; self-guided tour, 446–450; transportation, 444
Delos Museum: 449–450
Delos Stadium: 449
Delphi: 16, 362–386; eating, 385; helpful hints, 365–366; history of, 365, 373, 376; maps, 363, 367; orientation, 363–364; sights, 366–384; sleeping, 384; tourist information, 364; transportation, 227, 364, 385–386
Delphi Archaeological Museum: 378–382; map, 379
Delphi Stadium: 377
Delphi Theater: 375
Department store, in Athens: 206
Desserts (sweets): about, 546. See also specific desserts
Dhomatia (rooms): overview, 537–538
Dimaristika: 338
Dining: See Eating
Diogenes the Cynic: 105, 163, 506
Dionysiou Areopagitou (Athens): 34, 47, 115, 135, 215; eating, 200
Dionysus (Bacchus): 138, 144, 264, 304, 450, 500; Theater of (Athens), 46–47, 134
Dipylon Vase: 155
Diros Caves: 335–338
Discounts: 522. See also Money-saving tips
Disk of the Sun (Olympia): 301
Dodecanese Islands: 389
Dora Stratou Theater (Athens): 214
Dormition, Monastery of the (Hydra): 403
Drinks: 546–548. See also Ouzo; Wine
Driving: See Car travel
Dynamic currency conversion: 525
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Eastern Orthodox Church: about, 80–81
Eating: 540–546; Athens, 189–202; budgeting, 23; Delphi, 385; dining tips, 540–541; Hydra, 412–415; Kardamyli, 326–328; Monemvasia, 353–354; money-saving tips, 24, 189–190; Mykonos, 441–443; Nafplio, 255–257; Olympia, 309–310; restaurant phrases, 579–580; restaurant pricing, 540; Santorini, 474–476, 483–484, 489, 491; tipping, 526, 542
Economy: 496–497
Electricity: 522
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Spata): 38, 219–221, 225
Elgin, Lord: 133, 143, 144, 145, 511
“Elgin Marbles”: 125, 133, 136
Elies Beach (Kardamyli): 323
Embassies: 521–522
Emperor Augustus Statue: 165
Enoplon Dinameon (Mykonos): 432–433
Entertainment: budgeting, 23. See also Music; Nightlife; Outdoor cinemas
Environmental footprint (going green): 523
Epidavros: 15, 250, 260–268; general info, 262; map, 261; self-guided tour, 262–268; transportation, 260–262
Epidavros Archaeological Museum: 265–266
Epidavros Festival: 211, 214, 234–235, 262, 568
Epidavros Stadium: 267–268
Epimenidou street (Athens): 89
Erechtheion (Athens): 129–131; caryatids in Acropolis Museum, 142–143
Ermioni: ferries, 258, 416–417
Ermou street (Athens): 34, 47, 51, 52, 59, 79–81, 93–94, 95; map, 74–75; shopping, 203
Erythrou Stavrou Street (Santorini): 464–465
Esopou street (Athens): 216–217
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System): 521
Events: See Festivals
Evripidou street (Athens): 174–175, 209
Evzone Guards (Athens): 59, 76–77
Exarchia Square (Athens): 63
Exchange rate: 524
Exohori: 324
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Ferries: 391, 553, 556–557; contact information, 556; Delos, 444; Ermioni, 258, 416–417; Hydra, 396–397, 415–417; maps, 552, 554–555; Metochi, 258, 416; Mykonos, 421–422, 436–437, 443; Nafplio, 258–259; Patra, 313; Piraeus, 223–225; Santorini, 455–458, 460, 492; tickets, 553
Festivals: 567–568; Athens & Epidavros Festival, 211, 214, 234–235, 262, 568; Hydra, 400, 567; Nafplio, 234–235
Feta cheese: about, 543
Fighting Gaul: 164
Filopappos Hill (Athens): 134; folk dancing, 214
Fira (Santorini): 451–452, 453, 459–476; eating, 474–476; helpful hints, 460; map, 461; nightlife, 471–472; orientation, 460; planning tips, 453, 455; sights/activities, 468–471; sleeping, 472–474; sunsets, 454; transportation, 455–459, 476; walking tour, 460, 462–468
Fira Archaeological Museum (Museum of Prehistoric Thira): 467, 469–470
Fira Catholic Cathedral (Santorini): 464
Firostefani (Santorini): 453, 454, 471
Flea market, in Athens: 95, 206
Folk dancing, in Athens: 214
Folk theater, on Santorini: 465, 471–472
Foneas Beach (Kardamyli): 323
Food: shopping for, in Athens, 209–210. See also Baklava; Eating; Honey; Markets; Olives; Picnics; Souvlaki; and specific destinations
Food tours: Athens, 44, 190, 194; Mykonos, 420–421
Freedom Boats: 416
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Galaktoboureko: 404
Gay and lesbian travelers, on Mykonos: 428, 436
Gefyra: 343, 344, 351; eating, 353–354; sleeping, 352–353
Gelato: See Ice cream
Gerolimenas: 341
Gods and goddesses: See Mythology; and specific gods and goddesses
Golden Age Athens: 502–504; best sights, 504
“Gold Street” (Santorini): 465–466
“Gossip Square” (Mykonos): 434
Government of Greece: 497, 514–515
Grave Circle (Mycenae): 274
Great Altar of Apollo (Delphi): 372
Great Drain (Athens): 106
Greek Folk Art, Museum of (Athens): 206
Greek Folk Instruments, Museum of (Athens): 57
Greek history: 493–513
Greek History and Culture, Benaki Museum of (Athens): 50, 64–65, 207
Greek islands: 387–492; choosing, 390–391; cuisine, 475; map, 388; sleeping, 391–392; transportation, 391. See also specific islands
Greek language: See Language
Greek mythology: 500–501. See also specific figures
Greek National Tourist Organization: 35, 38, 521
Greek Orthodox Church: 82–86; about, 80–81. See also Churches and cathedrals
Greek Parliament (Athens): 59, 77, 79
Greek restaurant phrases: 579–580
Greek survival phrases: 577–578
Greek temples: about, 499. See also specific temples
Greek theater: Athens, 214; history overview, 264; monologues, 266–267; Santorini, 465, 471–472
Groceries: See Picnics
Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 565–566; updates, 27, 565
Gymnasium (Delphi): 383
Gymnasium (Olympia): 288
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Hadrian: 165–166, 381–382; Arch of (Athens), 53, 88–89, 134; Library of (Athens), 57, 93, 94; statue in Athens, 108–109
Harpy: 501
Hekatompedon (Athens): 139–140
Hellenic Seaways: 258, 415–416, 556
Hellenism: 505–507; best sights, 507; map, 507
Hephaistos (Vulcan): 103, 127, 501; Temple of (Athens), 107–108
Hera (Juno): 445, 500; Altar of (Olympia), 298; Temple of (Olympia), 298–299
Hercules: 139–140, 289, 292, 295, 369, 380, 501
Hermes (Mercury): 160, 299, 304–305, 500
Hermes of Praxiteles: 304–305
Herulian Wall (Athens): 111
Hestia (Vesta): 501
Hiking: Hydra, 408–409; Kardamyli, 315, 323–324; Milolangado Gorge, 333; Nafplio, 249; Santorini, 456–457, 471
Himara: 338
Hippocrates: 506
History: 493–513
Holidays: 567–568
Holy Apostles Church (Athens): 111–112
Homer: 153, 269, 274, 275, 315, 333, 449, 497, 570
Hostels: 539; Athens, 185, 188
Hotel Grande Bretagne (Athens): 79, 184, 195, 218, 238
Hotels: overview, 533–537; phones in, 551; rates and deals, 532–533; reservations, 23–24, 25, 534–535. See also Sleeping; and specific destinations
House of the Dolphins (Delos): 450
House of the Masks (Delos): 450
Hydra: 12, 390, 393–417; beaches, 406–408; eating, 412–415; helpful hints, 397; history of, 394; layout of, 395–396; maps, 396, 398–399; nightlife, 409–410; orientation, 395–396; planning tips, 395; sights/activities, 404–409; sleeping, 410–412; tourist information, 396; transportation, 396–397, 415–417; walking tour, 397–404
Hydra harbor: 393, 395–396, 397, 400–402; beaches, 406–407; eating, 414; nightlife, 409–410
Hydra Historical Archives Museum: 401, 404–405
Hydra-Kaminia High Road: 408–409
Hydrofoils: See Ferries
Hydronetta (Hydra): 407
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Ice cream: Athens, 202; Nafplio, 239, 257; Santorini, 484
Imerovigli (Santorini): 453, 454, 455, 479
Immigration: 514
International Driving Permit: 25, 558
Internet security: 550
Ionian Islands: 388
Iraklidon street (Athens): 215
Iroon Square (Athens): 172–173, 216–217; eating, 197
Islamic Art, Benaki Museum of (Athens): 55
Islamic (Ottoman) Greece: 510–511, 542; best sights, 510–511
Islands: 387–492; choosing, 390–391; cuisine, 475; map, 388; sleeping, 391–392; transportation, 391. See also specific islands
Itilo: 333–334
Itilo Bay: 341
Itineraries: Athens, 34–35; best two-week trip by bus and boat, 21; designing your own, 17–20; Mani Peninsula, 314, 329–330; Monemvasia, 342; must-see destinations, 12; Mykonos, 420; Nafplio, 232–233; Santorini, 453, 455; worth-it destinations, 15–16
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Jewelry, shopping for: 206–207, 402, 465
Jewish Museum of Greece (Athens): 59
K
Kalamata: transportation, 310, 312, 328, 386
Kamari Beach (Santorini): 486
Kaminia (Hydra): 400, 403, 407, 408; eating, 414–415
Kaminia Castello Beach (Hydra): 407
Kapari Beach (Mykonos): 437
Kapnikarea Church (Athens): 51, 57, 82–83
Kapodistrias, Ioannis: 232, 241–242, 243, 511
Karaiskaki street (Athens): 171–172
Karathona Beach (Nafplio): 249
Kardamyli: 15, 315–328; beaches, 323; eating, 326–328; map, 317; orientation, 316; planning tips, 314; shopping, 319–320; sights/activities, 321–324; sleeping, 324–326; tourist information, 316; transportation, 328; walking tour, 316–321
Kardamyli City Hall: 320
Kardamyli Main Square: 318–319
Kardamyli’s Main Street: 319–320
Kardamyli’s Waterfront: 318, 320–321; eating, 326–327
Kardamyli Village Church: 316, 318
Karonis Wine Shop (Nafplio): 249
Kastalian Spring (Delphi): 383
Katakolo: 310–311
Kato Myloi (Mykonos): 431
Kebabs: about, 196
Keramikos Cemetery (Athens): 55
Kifissia Station (Athens): 225–226
Kimisi Theotokou Chrisospileotissis Church (Athens): 179
Kiparissos: 340–341
Kita: 341
Klepsidras (Athens): 91
Klio’s Honey Farm (Olympia): 307
Kokkala: 338
Kolokotronis Park (Nafplio): 242, 256
Kolokotroni street (Athens): 206, 217
Kolonaki (Athens): 33, 64–70; shopping, 206; sights, 64–70
Komboloï Museum (Nafplio): 240
Kore (kouros): 140, 156–158, 378–379
Kosmas: 355
Kotronas: 338
Koukaki (Athens): 33; eating, 200–201; map, 188; sleeping, 187–188
Koutsoyannopoulos Winery (Santorini): 488
Krinos Greek Doughnuts (Athens): 178–179, 199
Kritios Boy: 141
Kronos Hill (Olympia): 285, 288
Krypti (Olympia): 295
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Lagia: 338–339
Lagkada: 333
“Land’s End” (Cape Tenaro): 339–340
Language: 515–519; alphabet, 516–518; online translation tip, 522–523; place names, 518–519; restaurant phrases, 579–580; survival phrases, 577–578; words and English spellings, 33
Larissa Station (Athens): 40, 226
Laundry: Athens, 42; Santorini, 460
Lazaros Kountouriotis Historical Mansion (Hydra): 405–406
Leather sandals, shopping for: 207, 241
Lekka street (Athens): 206
Lena’s House (Mykonos): 433, 435
Leonidaion (Olympia): 291
Leonidio: 355
Lepeniotou street (Athens): 216–217
Library of Hadrian (Athens): 57, 93, 94
Limeni: 334
Limeni Bay: 333–334
Lion Gate and Wall (Mycenae): 273
Liossion Station (Athens): 226
Little Venice (Mykonos): 430, 439, 440, 441
Lodging: See Sleeping
Loukadika: 338
Loukoumades: 178–179, 190, 199, 209, 546
Lower Town (Monemvasia): 344–349; map, 345
Luggage storage: See Baggage storage, in Athens
Lykavittos Hill (Athens): 132–133, 215; view of, 91
Lysicrates Monument (Athens): 89
Lysicrates Square (Athens): 89
Lysikratous street (Athens): 87, 88, 89
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Maenad: 165–166
Mail: See Post offices
“Main Square” (Fira, Santorini): 468
Makrigianni (Athens): 33; eating, 200–201; map, 188; sleeping, 187–188
Mandraki Bay (Hydra): 407
Mani Byzantine Museum (Areopoli): 335
Mani honey: 340
Mani Peninsula: 15–16, 329–341; driving tour, 330–341; history of, 336–337; map, 331; planning tips, 314, 329–330. See also Kardamyli
Mantó Garden Café/Cine Mantó (Mykonos): 433–434, 439, 442
Manto Square (Mykonos): 426–427
Maps: navigation apps, 528, 559–560. See also Map Index
Marcus Agrippa: See Agrippa
Maritime museums: Mykonos, 433, 435; Santorini, 482
Markets: Areopoli, 334; Athens, 95, 206; Nafplio, 234. See also Central Market
Mars Hill (Athens): 51, 52, 118
Mask of Agamemnon: 153–154, 274, 278
Mastica: 209–210
Matogianni street (Mykonos): 432–433
Matsouka (Athens): 209
Matt Barrett’s Athens Survival Guide: 38, 552
Mavromichalis, Petros: 334–335, 337
Megalochori (Santorini): 491
Megalos Dromos (Nafplio): 234, 240
Megaro Gyzi Museum (Santorini): 464, 468
Melissinos Art (Athens): 207
Merchant Marine Academy (Hydra): 401
Mercouri Estate Winery (Pyrgos): 311
Metamorphosis, Church of the (Lagkada): 333
Metochi: 416; ferries, 258, 416
Metric system: 572–573
Metro (Athens): 39–40; to/from airport, 220; to/from Piraeus, 223–224; tickets, 39
Metroon (Olympia): 296–297
Metropolis (Mystras): 358
Mezapos: 341
Mezedes (starters): 544–545; Athens, 189–191
Miaoulia Festival (Hydra): 400, 567
Miaouli street (Hydra): 413–414
Middle Stoa (Athens): 104–105
Mikri Venetia (Mykonos): 430, 439, 440, 441
Milolangado Gorge: 333
Miltiades Bronze Helmet: 302
Minoan Eruption of Thera: 456–457
Minoans: 154–155, 166–167, 244, 389–390, 456–457, 469–470, 489–490, 493–494; best sights, 494
Miraka: 308; sleeping, 308–309
Mnisikleous street (Athens): eating, 190–191
Mobile phones: 26, 548–550. See also Apps
Mokka Coffee (Athens): 176–177, 202
Monastery of the Dormition (Hydra): 403
Monastiraki (Athens): 33; eating, 195–197; flea market, 95, 206; nightlife, 216, 218; sights, 61–62, 93–95; sleeping, 181, 184–185
Monastiraki Metro station (Athens): 94
Monastiraki Square (Athens): 61, 93–95, 169; eating, 195–197; nightlife, 216
Monemvasia: 16, 342–355; eating, 353–354; helpful hints, 344; history of, 348; maps, 343, 345; nightlife, 351; orientation, 343; planning tips, 342; sleeping, 352–353; transportation, 259, 344, 354–355; walking tour, 344–351
Monemvasia Archaeological Museum: 347
Monemvasia Gate (Mystras): 359
Monemvasia Rock: See Rock of Monemvasia
Money: 523–528; average daily expenses, 23; budgeting, 23
Money-saving tips: 23–24, 522; eating, 24, 189–190; sleeping, 532–533
Monument of Agrippa (Athens): 121–122
Monument of Carystius (Delos): 449–450
Mount Kynthos (Delos): 450
Mourtzinos Tower (Kardamyli): 322
Movies, outdoor: See Outdoor cinemas
Movies, recommended: 570–571
Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens): 50, 65–66
Museum of Delphic Festivals (Delphi): 383–384
Museum of Greek Folk Art (Athens): 206
Museum of Greek Folk Instruments (Athens): 57
Museum of Prehistoric Thira (Santorini): 467, 469–470
Museum of the City of Athens: 51, 63–64; eating, 195, 217
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity (Olympia): 306
Music: Athens, 211, 214; Athens & Epidavros Festival, 211, 214, 234–235, 262, 568; Hydra, 409–410; Museum of Greek Folk Instruments (Athens), 57; Nafplio, 250–251; Santorini, 471–472
Mycenae: 15, 250, 269–280; fact vs. fiction, 275; general info, 271; map, 272; self-guided tour, 271–280; transportation, 270
Mycenaeans: 62, 77, 90, 101, 117, 129, 149, 244, 250, 260, 269–280, 494–496; artifacts, in National Archaeological Museum (Athens), 153–155; best sights, 496
Mycenae Archaeological Site: 271–277
Mycenae Museum: 277–279
Mykonos: 16, 418–443; beaches, 436–438; eating, 441–443; layout of, 420–421; maps, 419, 421, 424–425; nightlife, 439; orientation, 420–421; planning tips, 420; shopping, 429–430; sights/activities, 434–438; sleeping, 439–441; tourist information, 420; transportation, 421–423, 443; walking tour, 423–434
Mykonos Archaeological Museum: 434–435
Mykonos backstreets: 432
Mykonos Catholic Cathedral: 430
Mykonos Folklore Museum: 435
Mykonos Greek Orthodox Cathedral: 430, 434
Mykonos harbor: 426–427, 434; eating, 441–443
Mykonos Maritime Museum: 433, 435
Mykonos Town Hall: 428
Mykonos Windmills: 418, 431, 482
Mystras Museum: 358–359
Mythology: 500–501. See also specific figures
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Nafplio: 12, 232–259; beaches, 248–249; eating, 255–257; helpful hints, 234–235; maps, 233, 236–237, 252–253, 258; nightlife, 250–251; orientation, 233–234; planning tips, 232–233; shopping, 240–241; sights/activities, 244–250; sleeping, 251–254; tourist information, 234; transportation, 234, 257–259; walking tour, 235–244
Nafplio Archaeological Museum: 239, 244–245
Nafplio Festival: 568
Nafplio Town Hall Square: 241
Nafplio War Museum: 246
National Archaeological Museum (Athens): 62, 149–167; general info, 50, 62, 150; map, 152; the tour, 151–167
National Bank of Greece (Nafplio): 239–240
National Gallery (Athens): 51, 69–70
National Gallery (Nafplio): 242, 245
National Garden (Athens): 42, 60, 133
National War Museum (Athens): 69
Naval Maritime Museum (Santorini): 482
Naxos Sphinx (Delphi): 371, 378
Nea Kameni (Santorini): 457, 462, 485
Neoclassicism: 511–512; best sights, 512
New Port (Mykonos): 420, 421–422, 443
New Port (Santorini): 455, 476, 492
New Town (Napflio): 234, 241–242
Nightlife: Athens, 211–218; budgeting, 23; Hydra, 409–410; Monemvasia, 351; Mykonos, 439; Nafplio, 250–251; Santorini, 471–472. See also Music; Outdoor cinemas
Nike of Paeonius: 302
Nikolaou Nomikou (Santorini): 479
North Aegean Islands: 389
North Gate (Mycenae): 277
Numbers and stumblers: 572
Nymphaeum (Olympia): 297–298, 305
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Odeon of Agrippa (Athens): 109–110
Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Athens): 118–119, 215
Oedipus Rex (Sophocles): 266, 570
Oia (Santorini): 451–452, 453, 477–484; eating, 483–484; map, 478; planning tips, 453, 455; sights/activities, 471, 479–482; sleeping, 483; sunsets, 454, 477; transportation, 455–458, 477, 479
Oia Naval Maritime Museum (Santorini): 482
Oia’s “Castle” (Santorini): 481
Old Kardamyli: 315–323; map, 317
Old Town (Athens): See Plaka
Old Town (Mykonos): 418, 420; eating, 441–443; map, 421, 424–425; sleeping, 440–441; walking tour, 426–430
Old Venetian Quarter (Mykonos): 429–430
Olgas Street (Nafplio): eating, 256
Olives (olive oil): 209, 319, 320, 333, 346, 542–543
Olympia: 15, 281–312; eating, 309–310; helpful hints, 282; maps, 283; orientation, 281–282; sights, 283–307; sleeping, 307–308; tourist information, 282; transportation, 282, 310–312
Olympia Archaeological Museum: 300–305; map, 301
Olympia Archaeological Site: See Sanctuary of Olympia
Olympia International Festival: 568
Olympia Land Estate: 307
Olympia Stadium: 295–296
Olympic Games, ancient: 281, 284, 289, 293–294, 498; legacy of, 300–301; Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity (Olympia), 306
“Olympic” Stadium (Athens): See Panathenaic Stadium
Olympic Traveller: 311
Omphalos (Delphi): 369–370
Oracle at Delphi: 373
Ornos Beach (Mykonos): 437
Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas (Santorini): 466–467
Otto of Greece: 59, 63, 77, 241–242, 355, 358, 511
Outdoor cinemas: Athens, 214–215; Hydra, 402, 410; Mykonos, 439; Nafplio, 251; Santorini, 472
Ouzo: 7–8, 249, 541, 547; Athens, 177–178, 190–191, 198
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Packing tips and checklist: 26, 575
Palace of the Despots (Mystras): 360
Palace of the Giants (Odeon of Agrippa; Athens): 109–110
Palamidi Fortress (Nafplio): 237, 247–248
Palea Kameni (Santorini): 457, 462, 485
Panagia Paraportiani Church (Mykonos): 429
Panathenaic Festival: 127, 129
Panathenaic Stadium (Athens): 51, 60–61, 133–134
Panathenaic Way (Athens): 98–100, 110
Pandrossou street (Athens): 83, 93, 203
Panepistimiou street (Athens): 34
Pantanassa Convent and Church (Mystras): 359
Papantoniou Museum of Peloponnese Folklore (Nafplio): 245
Paradise Beach (Mykonos): 438
Paraga Beach (Mykonos): 438
Parliament building (Athens): 59, 77, 79
Parthenon (Athens): 123–134; east end, 127, 129, 147–148; exhibits, in Acropolis Museum, 143–148; north side, 126–127, 145–146; views of, 123–125; from Acropolis Museum, 148; west side, 125–126, 146
Patra: 312–313
Patra Archaeological Museum: 312
Paul, Apostle: 52, 105, 106, 112, 507–508
Pelicans of Mykonos: 426
Peloponnese: 232–360; car travel, 227; map, 230–231; planning tips, 232–233. See also specific destinations
Pericles: 104, 107, 117, 130, 406, 445, 502, 506
Perikleous street (Athens): 206
Perissa Beach (Santorini): 486
Perseus: 160, 162, 273, 369, 381, 501
Petrovouni: 324
Pharmacies: Hydra, 404; Kardamyli, 319
Pheidias: 117, 123, 124, 125, 127, 134, 160, 291, 292, 305, 506; Workshop of (Olympia), 290–291, 300, 304
Philippeion (Olympia): 299
Phones: 548–551
Pickpockets: 27, 41, 224, 521, 525–526
Picnics (supermarkets): Athens, 209; Delphi, 385; Kardamyli, 327–328; Monemvasia, 354; Nafplio, 257; Santorini, 460. See also Markets
Pillar of Prusias II (Delphi): 372
Pinakotheke (Athens): 119–120
Piraeus: 221–225; baggage storage, 223; gates, 222–223; map, 222; transportation, 221, 223–225
Plaka (Athens): 31–32, 86–95, 135; eating, 190–191; maps, 74–75, 182–183, 192–193; nightlife, 216; shopping, 203, 206; sights, 55–58; sleeping, 181, 184–185; walking tour, 86–95
Plateia Agoras (Athens): 92–93
Plateia Athanaton (Areopoli): 334
Plateia Dsami (Monemvasia): 346
Plateia Filellinon (Nafplio): 235–238
Plateia Mitropoleos (Athens): 58
Plateia 17 Martiou (Areopoli): 334–335
Plateia Syntagmatos (Athens): See Syntagma Square
Platis Gialos Beach (Mykonos): 437
Plato: 104, 269, 357, 503, 506
Platsa: 333
Plethon: 357
Plutus (Aristophanes): 267
Porch of the Caryatids (Athens): 129
Port of Piraeus: See Piraeus
Poseidon (Neptune): 125, 130, 143, 144, 157, 158–159, 275, 339, 445, 450, 457, 500
Post-Herulian Wall (Athens): 111
Post offices: 551
Praxitelous street (Athens): 217
Prometheus: 501
Propylaea (Athens): 119–120, 122–123, 141
Psarou Beach (Mykonos): 437–438
Psyrri (Athens): 32, 50, 61–62, 95, 168–179; eating, 197–199; map, 170; nightlife, 216–217; sleeping, 185–187; walking tour, 168–179
Pyrgos (Mani Peninsula): 341; transportation, 310, 312, 386
Pyrgos (Santorini): 491
Pyrgos Dirou Caves: 335–338
Pythagoras: 506
Pythian Games: 362, 365, 366, 370, 373, 375, 377, 382, 383
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Rafalias Pharmacy (Hydra): 404
Rail passes: 565
Red Beach (Santorini): 486, 490
Religious souvenirs, shopping for, in Athens: 85–86, 207, 209
Rental properties: 534–535, 538–539. See also specific destinations
Resources from Rick Steves: 565–566
Restaurants: See Eating
Ritsa Beach (Kardamyli): 323, 326
Rock of Monemvasia: 342, 343, 344, 350–351; eating, 353–354; sleeping, 352
Rock of the Sibyl (Delphi): 370–371
Roman Forum (Athens): 51, 56–57, 91–92
Roman Forum (Delphi): 368–369
Roman Greek history: 79, 507–508; best sights, 508
Rooftop bars, in Athens: 218
Row of Treasuries (Olympia): 294
Royal Palace (Mycenae): 276
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Sacred Lake (Delos): 449
Sacred Way (Delphi): 369
St. Andrew’s Bastion (Nafplio): 248
St. Demetrius Cathedral (Mystras): 358
St. George of the Rock Church (Athens): 90
St. George Square (Nafplio): 242
St. Irene Square (Athens): 34, 179; nightlife, 217
St. John’s Church (Kastania): 332
St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Santorini): 464
St. Mary Above All Saints Church (Nafplio): 238
St. Nicholas Church (Mykonos): 427–428
St. Nicholas Church (Mystras): 360
St. Peter’s Church (Kastania): 332
St. Sofia Church (Mystras): 360
St. Spyridon Church (Kardamyli): 322
St. Spyridon Church (Nafplio): 243
Sanctuary of Apollo (Delos): 448
Sanctuary of Apollo (Delphi): 362, 366–377; map, 367; self-guided tour, 368–377
Sanctuary of Artemis (Delos): 448
Sanctuary of Athena (Delphi): 383
Sanctuary of Epidavros: 266–268
Sanctuary of Olympia: 281, 284–300; general info, 284–285; map, 286–287; self-guided tour, 285, 288–299; tour guides, 282
Sandals, shopping for: 207, 241
Santorini: 16, 389, 390, 451–492; beaches, 485–486; cuisine, 475; eating, 474–476, 483–484, 489, 491; history of, 456–457; layout of, 453; maps, 452, 461, 478; nightlife, 471–472; planning tips, 453, 455; shopping, 465; sleeping, 472–474, 483; sunsets, 454; tours, 459; transportation, 455–459, 476, 492; wineries, 486–489, 491. See also Fira; Oia
Santorini Archaeological Museum (Museum of Prehistoric Thira): 467, 469–470
Santorini Brewing Company: 488–489
Santorini caldera: 451–452, 453, 456–457; boat trips to, 484–485; eating with a view, 474–475, 484; sleeping with a view, 472–473, 483; sunsets, 454, 477; views of, 462–463
Santorini Dominican Monastery: 464
Santorini eruption: 456–457
Santorini Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas: 466–467
Santorini Private Tours: 459
Santo Winery (Santorini): 487
Saronic Gulf Islands: overview, 388. See also Hydra
Schliemann, Heinrich: 153, 154, 158, 270, 274
Scooters, on Mykonos: 423
SeaJets: 556
Shopping: Athens, 203–210; clothing sizes, 573; hours, 522; Kardamyli, 319–320; Mykonos, 429–430; Nafplio, 240–241; Santorini, 465; VAT refunds, 527. See also Markets
Sibyl, Rock of the (Delphi): 370–371
Sightseeing: best two-week trip by bus and boat, 21; best two-week trip by car, 18–19; budgeting, 23; general tips, 528–531; maps and navigation tools, 528; must-see destinations, 12; worth-it destinations, 15–16. See also Itineraries; and specific sights and destinations
SIM cards: 550
Siphnian Treasury: 378
Sleep code: 533
Sleeping: 531–539; Athens, 180–188; budgeting, 23; Delphi, 384; Hydra, 410–412; Kardamyli, 324–326; Monemvasia, 352–353; money-saving tips, 532–533; Mykonos, 439–441; Nafplio, 251–254; Olympia, 307–308; Patra, 312–313; phones, 551; reservations, 23–24, 25, 534–535; Santorini, 472–474, 483; types of accommodations, 533–539
Sleeping Maenad: 165–166
Smartphones: 26, 548–550. See also Apps
Socrates: 104, 127, 373, 374, 381, 503, 506
Sokratous street (Athens): 175–176, 197–198
Sophocles: 105, 134, 264, 266–267, 506, 570
Souvenirs, shopping for, in Athens: 206
Souvlaki: about, 196, 542, 544; Athens, 94, 195–197, 201; Delphi, 385; Gefyra, 354; Hydra, 414; Kardamyli, 320, 328; Monemvasia, 354; Mykonos, 442; Nafplio, 256; Santorini, 476
“Souvlaki Row” (Athens): 94, 195–197
Special events: See Festivals
Sphinx of Naxos (Delphi): 371, 378
Spice Street (Athens): 174–175
Spilia Beach (Hydra): 400, 406–407
Sporades Islands: 388
Square of the Five Prime Ministers (Hydra): 404
Square of the Friends of the Greeks (Nafplio): 235–238
Stadiums: Athens, 51, 60–61; Delos, 449; Delphi, 377; Epidavros, 267–268; Olympia, 295–296
Staikopoulou street (Nafplio): 243–244, 255
“Stele of Democracy”: 102
Stoa of Attalos (Athens): 100
Stoa of the Athenians (Delphi): 371
Subway (Athens): See Metro
Summer Lovers (movie): 481
Sunsets, on Santorini: 454, 477
Supermarkets: See Picnics
Super Paradise Beach (Mykonos): 438
Sweets: about, 546. See also specific sweets
Symposion by La Ponta (Santorini): 491
Syngrou street (Nafplio): 241–242
Syntagma (Athens): 32–33; eating, 191, 194–195; maps, 74–75, 182–183, 192–193; nightlife, 217, 218; sights, 58–59; sleeping, 181, 184–185
Syntagma Square (Athens): 51, 58, 73, 76–77; eating, 191, 194–195; sights, 58–59
Syntagma Square (Nafplio): 234, 239–240, 251; eating, 255–256, 256
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Ta Biftekakia Ouzo Bar (Athens): 177–178, 198
Taxes: VAT refunds, 527
Taxis: 557; Athens, 38, 220; Epidavros, 262; Monemvasia, 354; Mycenae, 270; Mykonos, 422; Nafplio, 257; Olympia, 282, 311; Piraeus, 224; Santorini, 458; tipping, 526; water, on Hydra, 397, 402
Téchne (Hydra): 407
Telephones: 548–551
Temperatures, average monthly: 573
Temples: about, 499. See also specific temples
Temple of Apollo (Delphi): 372, 374, 380
Temple of Athena Nike (Athens): 120–121, 141
Temple of Hephaistos (Athens): 107–108
Temple of Hera (Olympia): 298–299
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens): 50, 53–54, 88, 134
Temple of Zeus (Olympia): 291–294, 303–304
Temple of Zeus and Athena (Delos): 450
Tenaro Archaeological Site: 339
Terrace of the Lions (Delos): 448–449
Tetsis Home and Studio (Hydra): 406
Thalames: 333
Theater: See Greek theater
Theater of Delphi: 375
Theater of Dionysus (Athens): 46–47, 134
Theater of Epidavros: 262–265
Theft alerts: 27, 521, 525–526; Athens, 41, 224
Theodoros Church (Mystras): 359
Thirasia (Santorini): 462, 485
Thissio (Athens): 33, 51, 54–55; eating, 199–200; nightlife, 215, 218
Tholos (Athens): 106–107
Tholos Tomb of the Lions (Mycenae): 279
Time zones: 522
Tipping: 526–527
Toilet etiquette: 522
Tolo Beach (Nafplio): 249
Tomb of Agamemnon (Mycenae): 275, 279–280
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens): 59, 76
Tour guides: Athens, 44; Delphi, 365; Mykonos, 420–421; Nafplio, 235; Olympia, 282
Tourist information: 521; Athens, 35, 38; Delphi, 364; Hydra, 396; Kardamyli, 316; Mykonos, 420; Nafplio, 234; Olympia, 282; Patra, 312
Tourist train, in Athens: 43
Tours: Athens, 42–44; Acropolis, 115–116; Delos, 444; Rick Steves, 565; Santorini, 459
Tower of the Winds (Athens): 51, 56–57, 92
Train travel: Athens, 226; Katakolo, 311; maps, 552, 554–555; Olympia, 311
Trams, in Athens: 41
Transportation: 551–564; Athens, 219–227; to/from airport, 220–221; budgeting, 23; Delphi, 364, 385–386; Epidavros, 260–262; Hydra, 396–397, 415–417; Kardamyli, 328; maps, 552, 554–555; Monemvasia, 344, 354–355; Mycenae, 270; Mykonos, 421–423, 443; Nafplio, 234, 257–259; Olympia, 282, 310–312; Patra, 313; Piraeus, 223–225; pre-booking, 25; Santorini, 455–459, 492. See also Air travel; Boat travel; Buses; Car travel; Ferries; Taxis
Travel advisories: 520
Travel agency, in Nafplio: 235
Travel documents: 25
Travel smarts: 27–28
Travel tips: 520–523
Treasury of Atreus (Mycenae): 279–280
Treasury of the Athenians (Delphi): 370, 380
Trip costs: 23
Tripod of Plataea (Delphi): 371
Trojan War: 146, 153, 250, 269, 274, 275, 378, 495, 501
Troupakis (Kardamyli): 322
TV shows, recommended: 570–571
Tzokeika Traditional Settlement: 338
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Uber: 557; Athens, 38, 220, 224
Underwater cave, off Cape Tenaro: 339
Upper Town (Monemvasia): 347, 350–351
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Vapheio Cups: 154–155
Varvakios Agora (Athens): See Central Market
Vasilissis Amalias Avenue (Athens): 34, 59–60, 88
Vasilissis Sofias street (Athens): 34, 64, 73
Vasmoulakis, Alexandros: 173
Vathia: 340
VAT refunds: 527
Venetian fortresses (Nafplio): 237–238, 246–248
Venetian Quarter (Mykonos): 429–430
Venetian Upper Fira (Santorini): 463–464
Venetsanos Winery (Santorini): 487–488
Vlychada Cave: 335–338
Vlychos Beach (Hydra): 400, 407–408
Volkan on the Rocks (Santorini): 472, 474–475
Votsi Square (Hydra): 403–404
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Walking tours: Athens, 71–95; Acropolis, 114–135; ancient Agora, 97–113; Central Market, 174–178; guided, 43–44; Psyrri, 168–179; Delphi, 366–377; Hydra, 397–404; Kardamyli, 316–321; Monemvasia, 344–351; Mykonos, 423–434; Nafplio, 235–244; Santorini’s Fira, 460, 462–468
Warrior Krater: 154
Water taxis, on Hydra: 397, 402
White Beach (Santorini): 486
White Door Theater (Santorini): 465, 471–472
Windmills of Mykonos: 418, 431, 482
Wine: 311, 546–547; Athens, 202; Nafplio, 249; Santorini, 486–489, 491
Wine Museum (Santorini): 488
Winner’s Circle (Olympia): 293–294
Workshop of Pheidias (Olympia): 290–291, 300, 304
World War II: 69, 403, 512–513
Worry beads: 208; shopping for, 87, 174, 240
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Zeus (Jupiter): 127, 134, 147, 151, 158–159, 281, 285, 289, 290, 305, 365, 445, 449, 500; Altar of (Olympia), 296–297; statue in Olympia, 292; Temple of (Delos), 450; Temple of (Olympia), 291–294, 303–304; Temple of Olympian (Athens), 50, 53–54, 88, 134