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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 Airlines: 391, 564

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

Airfares (airlines): 23, 564

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

American Express: 523, 526

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

ANEK Lines: 313, 556

Antica Gelateria di Roma (Nafplio): 239, 257

Antigone (Sophocles): 266–267

Antikythera Ephebe (Bronze Statue of a Youth): 162–163

Antinous: 109, 165–166, 382

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

Ares (Mars): 334, 500

Argyros Winery (Santorini): 488

Aristophanes: 105, 264, 267, 506, 570

Aristotle: 104, 503, 505, 506

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

Asklepios: 260, 265–268

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 Cathedral: 58, 83–84

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

Augustus: 56, 109, 165

B

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

Beer: 488–489, 547

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

Bougatsa: 173, 546

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

Byron, Lord: 77, 171, 511

Byzantine and Christian Museum (Athens): 51, 66–69

Byzantine Empire: 508–510; best sights, 510; map, 509

Byzantine Museum (Hydra): 403

C

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

Centaur: 108, 146, 501

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

Climate: 18–19, 573

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

Credit cards: 26, 523–526

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

Cyclops: 273, 501

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Damaskinos, Archbishop: 83–84

Daochos Monument: 381

Debit cards: 26, 523–526

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

Demeter (Ceres): 295, 501

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

Drinking water: 397, 548

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

Economic crisis: 497, 514

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

El Greco: 65, 348

Elies Beach (Kardamyli): 323

Embassies: 521–522

Emergencies: 521; Athens, 41

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

Eros (Cupid): 164–165, 501

Erythrou Stavrou Street (Santorini): 464–465

Esopou street (Athens): 216–217

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System): 521

Euripides: 110, 264, 506

Euro currency: 496, 514, 524

Events: See Festivals

Evripidou street (Athens): 174–175, 209

Evzone Guards (Athens): 59, 76–77

Exarchia (Athens): 33, 63

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

Flag, Greek: 131, 497

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

G

Gaia: 151, 296, 365, 371, 383

Galaktoboureko: 404

Gay and lesbian travelers, on Mykonos: 428, 436

Gazi (Athens): 51, 54

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 debt crisis: 497, 514

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

Greek yogurt: 327, 542

Groceries: See Picnics

Guidebooks, Rick Steves: 565–566; updates, 27, 565

Gymnasium (Delphi): 383

Gymnasium (Olympia): 288

Gyros: about, 196, 545

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Hades (Pluto): 339, 500

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

Honey: 307, 340

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

I

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

J

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

Kastania: 330, 332

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

Koulouri: 79, 172, 190

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

Leonidas: 355–356, 499

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

M

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

Medical help: 521; Athens, 41

Medusa: 160, 162, 501

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

Minoan Lines: 313, 556

Minoans: 154–155, 166–167, 244, 389–390, 456–457, 469–470, 489–490, 493–494; best sights, 494

Minotaur: 108, 501

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 belts: 27, 523, 526

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: 356–360; map, 357

Mystras Museum: 358–359

Mythology: 500–501. See also specific figures

N

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

O

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 Airlines: 391, 564

Olympic Games (2004): 79, 514

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

Palaestra (Olympia): 288, 290

Palamidi Fortress (Nafplio): 237, 247–248

Palea Kameni (Santorini): 457, 462, 485

Pan (Faun): 164–165, 501

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

Passports: 25, 521

Patra: 312–313

Patra Archaeological Museum: 312

Paul, Apostle: 52, 105, 106, 112, 507–508

Pegasus Tours: 258, 417

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

Police: 41, 521

Pollux: 323, 324

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

Praxiteles: 304–305, 506

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

Seasons: 18–19, 27

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

Sky Express: 391, 564

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

Sparta: 355–356, 499

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

Stoupa: 323, 330

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

T

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

Theseus: 88, 108, 501

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: ferries, 258, 417

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 insurance: 25, 559

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 Horse: 369, 435

Trojan War: 146, 153, 250, 269, 274, 275, 378, 495, 501

Troupakis (Kardamyli): 322

TV shows, recommended: 570–571

Tzokeika Traditional Settlement: 338

U

Uber: 557; Athens, 38, 220, 224

Underwater cave, off Cape Tenaro: 339

Upper Town (Monemvasia): 347, 350–351

V

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

War museums: 69, 246

Warrior Krater: 154

Water, drinking: 397, 548

Water taxis, on Hydra: 397, 402

Weather: 18–19, 27, 573

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 I: 69, 512

World War II: 69, 403, 512–513

Worry beads: 208; shopping for, 87, 174, 240

Z

Zappeion (Athens): 60, 133

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