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Acanthus Column of Dancers (Delphi): 356, 364
Accommodations: See Sleeping; and specific destinations
Acropolis (Athens): 40–41, 106–127; general info, 41, 44, 106–108; guided tours, 38–39, 107; history of, 108–109, 124–125, 482–483; maps, 109, 110–111; at night, 29; renovation project, 122; tickets, 41; view of Athens, 125–127; walking tour, 109–127. See also Parthenon
Acropolis (Mycenae): 260–261
“Acropolis Loop” (Athens): 41, 46–48, 202
Acropolis Museum (Athens): 48, 127, 128–137; daily reminder, 29; general info, 44, 48, 128–129; map, 131; the tour, 130–137
Adrianou street (Athens): 27, 80, 194, 195
Aegean Maritime Museum (Mykonos): 415, 418
Agamemnon: 258, 259; Mask of (Athens), 142–143, 262; Tomb of (Mycenae), 264–265
Agia Filotheis Church (Athens): 79
Agia Filotheis street (Athens): 79
Agia Irini Square (Athens): 170, 187; eating, 187, 188; nightlife, 203; sleeping, 176–177
Agia Sophia (Kardamyli): 308, 309
Agia Sophia (Monemvasia): 335
Agias Theklas street (Athens): 162
Agioas Andreas Beach (Katakolo): 296
Agios Andreas Church (Patra): 297
Agios Eleftherios Church (Athens): 45, 53–54, 78–79
Agios Ioannis (Mykonos): 419–420
Agios Nikolakis (Mykonos): 409–410
Agios Nikolaos: 317–318
Agios Theodori Church (Santorini): 453–454
Agios Theodoros (Mystras): 342
Agiou Dimitriou street (Athens): 165
Agiou Nikolaou Church (Patra): 297
Agora (Athens): See Ancient Agora
Agora Museum (Athens): 93–95
Agora of the Competaliasts (Delos): 428
Agora Square (Athens): 85
Agrippa: Monument of (Athens), 113–114; Odeon of (Athens), 101–102
Aigli Village Cinema (Athens): 55, 202
Aiolou street (Athens): 27–28, 170; eating, 188–189
Air-conditioning, in hotels: 514
Airfares (airlines): 4–5, 541–542
Air travel (airports): 375, 541–542; Athens, 205–207, 211; Mykonos, 404; Santorini, 440
Akamantos street (Athens): 202
Akronafplia Fortress (Nafplio): 223, 232–233
Akrotiri Archaeological Site (Santorini): 471–472
Akrotiri Beach (Santorini): 472
Akrotiri frescoes, in National Archaelogical Museum (Athens): 157
Akrotiri Lighthouse (Santorini): 472
Akti Miaouli (Nafplio): 221–222, 236
Alefkandra (Mykonos): 413
Alexander the Great: 99, 133–134, 153, 284, 356, 357, 364, 485–486
Alexandros Soutzos Museum (Nafplio): 227, 231
Almanac: 16–17
Alphabet, Greek: 19–21
Altar of Hera (Olympia): 283
Altar of Zeus (Olympia): 281–282
Anafiotika (Athens): 44, 50, 83–84, 126
Ancient Agora (Athens): 48–49, 88–105; in action, 98–99; general info, 44, 49, 88–89; history of, 90–92, 98–99, 104; legacy of, 104–105; maps, 90, 91; walking tour, 89–105
Ancient Greek world, history: 474–487; maps, 475, 477
Ancient Olympic Games: See Olympic Games, ancient
Ancient Thira (Santorini): 472–473
Andreas Miaoulis Monument (Hydra): 384–385
Antica Gelateria di Roma (Nafplio): 224, 242–243
Antigone (Sophocles): 250–251
Antikythera Ephebe (Bronze Statue of a Youth): 152–153
Apartment rentals: overview, 512–515. See also specific destinations
Aphentiko Church (Mystras): 342
Aphrodite (Venus): 154–155, 480
Apollo: 245, 286, 346, 349, 410–411, 480; Sanctuary of (Delos), 429–430; Sanctuary of (Delphi), 346, 350–361, 366–367; Temple of (Delphi), 356, 358, 363–364
Apostolou Pavlou (Athens): 27, 41, 46, 202
Apps: 9–10; bandwidth use, 526; hotels, 507; maps and navigation, 503, 539; messaging, 526; sightseeing, 506; translation, 497
Archaeological museums: Delos Museum, 431; Delphi Archaeological Museum, 361–366; Epidavros Archaeological Museum, 249–251; Monemvasia Archaeological Museum, 333; Museum of Prehistoric Thira (Santorini), 449, 450–452; Mycenae Museum, 261–263; Mykonos Archaeological Museum, 417; Nafplio Archaeological Museum, 225, 230; Olympia Archaeological Museum, 285–290; Patra Archaeological Museum, 297. See also Acropolis Museum; National Archaeological Museum
Archaeological sites: See specific sites
Archaic Greek Period, history: 477–478
Archimedes Museum (Olympia): 292
Arch of Hadrian (Athens): 54, 80–81
Areopagus (Athens): See Mars Hill
Areopoli: 320–321
Argyros Winery (Santorini): 470
Aristophanes: 99, 251, 483, 486
Armeni Beach (Santorini): 468
Arrephorion (Athens): 116
Art: four stages of Greek sculpture, 147; Greek columns, 484. See also Archaeological museums; Art museums
Artemis (Diana): 402, 426, 429–430, 480
Artemision Bronze: 148–149
Artemision Jockey: 150–151
Art museums: Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture (Athens), 44, 58–59; Benaki Museum of Islamic Art (Athens), 49; Byzantine and Christian Museum (Athens), 45, 60–61; Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens), 44, 59–60; Museum of Greek Folk Art (Athens), 52; National Gallery (Nafplio), 227, 231. See also Archaeological museums
Arvanitia Beach (Nafplio): 234, 237
Asklepios: 156, 245, 249, 251, 252
Athena (Minerva): 99, 100, 106, 115–116, 118, 119–120, 123, 131, 135, 480; Sanctuary of (Delphi), 367; Temple of Athena Nike (Athens), 113, 133; Temple of Zeus and (Delos), 431–432
Athena Promachos: 115–116
Athena Varvakeion: 149–150
Athens: 2, 24–213; at a glance, 44–45; daily reminder, 29; eating, 180–193; free sights, 36–37; helpful hints, 36–37; itineraries, 28–29; landmarks, 25; neighborhoods, 25–28; nightlife, 200–204; planning tips, 28–29; shopping, 194–200; sights, 40–170; sleeping, 171–179; tourist information, 32; tours, 37–39; transportation, 32–36, 205–213; walking tours, 64–127, 158–170. See also specific neighborhoods
Athens Acropolis: See Acropolis
Athens Ancient Agora: See Agora
Athens Archaeological Museum: See National Archaeological Museum
Athens Coastal Tram: 35
Athens & Epidavros Festival: 200–201, 220, 247, 546
Athens Happy Train: 38
Athens Live: 32
Athinas street (Athens): 27, 56, 86, 167–168
Athinios (Santorini): 436, 438, 473
ATMs: 497–501
Attica (Athens): 195
ATVs: Mykonos, 405; Santorini, 440–441
Audio Europe, Rick Steves: 9, 544
Baggage storage, in Athens: Acropolis, 108; Acropolis Museum, 129; airport, 205; National Archaeological Museum, 139; Piraeus, 209
Bakeries: 519; Athens, 192; Delphi, 369; Hydra, 397; Mykonos, 415, 424–425; Nafplio, 242
Baklava: 518, 521; Athens, 192, 198
Banks (banking): alerting to travel, 9. See also Money
Bars: See Nightlife
Bases of Zanes (Olympia): 279–280
Bathroom etiquette: 497
Bay of Mezapos: 326
Beaches: Agioas Andreas, 296; Hydra, 384, 390–391; Kardamyli, 308; Katakolo, 296; Mykonos, 418–421; Nafplio, 234–235; Santorini, 468–469; Stoupa, 308, 316
Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs): See Dhomatia
Benaki Museum of Greek History and Culture (Athens): 44, 58–59, 198
Benaki Museum of Islamic Art (Athens): 49
Beulé Gate (Athens): 114
“Big Street” (Nafplio): 220, 226
Blue Star Ferries: 533
Boat travel: 375, 532–534; Delos, 427; Hydra, 380–381, 386, 398–400; Katakolo/Olympia, 295–296; maps, 529, 530–531; Mykonos, 404, 419, 425; Nafplio, 243–244; Patra, 297–298; Santorini, 436, 438–439, 467–468, 473; tickets, 532–533. See also Ferries; Piraeus
Books, recommended: 546–548; for children, 549–550
Border crossings: 496
Botana Herb Shop (Kardamyli): 303
Bouboulinas (Nafplio): 222, 236; eating, 241–242
Bouleuterion (Athens): 278
Bronze Charioteer: 366
Bronze Helmet of Miltiades: 288
Bull of the Corcyreans (Delphi): 353
Buses: 528–529, 532; Athens, 35, 37–38, 211–212; to/from airport, 206; best two-week trip, 6–7; Delphi, 348, 369; Epidavros, 246; Kardamyli, 313; maps, 529, 530–531; Monemvasia, 329, 339; Mycenae, 254; Mykonos, 404–405; Nafplio, 219, 220, 243; Olympia, 267, 295–296; Patra, 298; Piraeus, 210–211; Santorini, 440, 458
Business hours: 496–497
Byzantine and Christian Museum (Athens): 45, 60–61
Byzantine Empire: 487–489; best sights, 489; map, 488
Cable car, on Santorini: 436, 438
Cabs: See Taxis
Cape Tenaro (Cape Matapan): 324–325
Car insurance: 538
Car leasing: 538
Car rentals: 5, 528, 534–535, 538; Athens, 213; Nafplio, 221; Olympia, 296
Car service, in Athens: 36, 207
Car travel (driving): 539–541; Athens, 213; best two-week trip, 6–7; Delphi, 348, 369–370; Epidavros, 245–246; Kardamyli, 313; Mani Peninsula, 313, 316–321; map, 536–537; maps and navigation, 503, 539; Monemvasia, 339; Mycenae, 254; Mykonos, 405; Nafplio, 219, 220, 244; Olympia, 267, 296; road rules, 539–540; road signs, 540; Santorini, 440, 459, 461
Caryatids, Porch of the (Athens): 121, 123
Castle of Agios Nikolaos (Santorini): 463
Catamarans: See Ferries
Cathedrals: See Churches and cathedrals
Cathedral Square (Athens): 76–77
Cave houses of Santorini: 462
Cave Wine Museum (Santorini): 469–470
Cell (mobile) phones: 9–10, 523–527
Central Market (Athens): 45, 56–57, 165–170; eating, 187, 189; map, 161; sleeping near, 176; walking tour, 165–170
Chalkotheke (Athens): 116
Changing-of-the-guard ceremony, in Athens: 45, 69–70
Cheeses: about, 519
Children, best books and movies for: 549–550
Choursoglou, Vangelis “Woozy”: 160
Christos Elkomenos Church (Monemvasia): 333
Churches and cathedrals: Agia Filotheis Church (Athens), 79; Agia Sophia (Kardamyli), 308, 309; Agia Sophia (Monemvasia), 335; Agios Andreas Church (Patra), 297; Agios Eleftherios Church (Athens), 45, 53–54, 78–79; Agios Theodori Church (Santorini), 453–454; Agios Theodoros (Mystras), 342; Athens Cathedral, 45, 53, 76–77; Christos Elkomenos Church (Monemvasia), 333; Holy Apostles Church (Athens), 103–104; Kapnikarea Church (Athens), 45, 53, 73, 76; Kardamyli Village Church, 301, 303; Mykonos Catholic Cathedral, 413; Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas (Santorini), 448–449; Panagia Paraportiani Church (Mykonos), 411; Pantanassa Church (Mystras), 342; St. Demetrius Cathedral (Mystras), 342; St. George of the Rock Church (Athens), 83; St. John’s Church (Kastania), 316; St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Santorini), 445–446; St. Mary Above All Saints Church (Nafplio), 223–224; St. Nicholas Church (Mykonos), 409–410; St. Peter’s Church (Kastania), 317; St. Spyridon Church (Kardamyli), 307; St. Spyridon Church (Nafplio), 228–229
Church of the Holy Apostles (Athens): 103–104
Church of the Virgin (Athens): 86
Cinemas: See Outdoor cinemas
Cleon: 99
Clothing sizes: 551
Coffee, Greek: 523; Athens, 167, 192–193
Colorful Warrior (mural, in Athens): 160
Colossus Apollo (Delos): 430
Columns, Greek: about, 484
Constantine XI Palaeologus: 78
Corcyreans Bull (Delphi): 353
Crete: 373–374
Crusader Castle (Mystras): 343
Cuisine: 456, 518–522. See also Eating
Currency and exchange: 497–501
Customs regulations: 503
Cycladic Art, Museum of (Athens): 44, 59–60
Cycladic artifacts, in National Archaeological Museum (Athens): 140, 142, 157
Cycladic Islands: overview, 373. See also Delos; Mykonos; Santorini
Cyclops: 481
Damaskinos, Archbishop: 77
Daochos Monument: 364
Delfinia Beach (Kardamyli): 308
Delos: 410–411, 425–432; helpful hints, 427; history of, 426; map, 429; self-guided tour, 427–432; transportation, 427
Delos Museum: 431
Delos Stadium: 431
Delphi: 3, 346–376; eating, 368–369; helpful hints, 348–349; history of, 349, 360; maps, 347, 351; orientation, 347–348; planning tips, 350; sights, 349–367; sleeping, 367–368; tourist information, 348; transportation, 213, 348, 369–370
Delphi Archaeological Museum: 361–366; map, 363
Delphi Stadium: 360–361
Delphi Theater: 358–359
Demeter (Ceres): 481
Department store, in Athens: 195
Desserts (sweets): about, 521–522. See also specific desserts
Dhomatia (rooms): overview, 512
Dimaristika: 323
Dining: See Eating
Diogenes the Cynic: 99, 153, 483
Dionysiou Areopagitou (Athens): 27, 41, 46, 107, 127; eating, 191, 192
Dionysus (Bacchus): 82, 248, 288–289, 289, 432, 480; Theater of (Athens), 47, 127
Dipylon Vase: 144–145
Diros Caves: 322
Discounts: 497. See also Money-saving tips
Disk of the Sun (Olympia): 290
Dodecanese Islands: 373
Dora Stratou Theater (Athens): 201
Dormition, Monastery of the (Hydra): 386–387
Drinks: 522–523. See also Wine
Driving: See Car travel
Dynamic currency conversion: 500
Eastern Orthodox Church: about, 74–75
Eating: 515–522; Athens, 180–193; budgeting, 5; Delphi, 368–369; dining tips, 517–518; Hydra, 396–398; Kardamyli, 311–313; Monemvasia, 337–338; money-saving tips, 181, 186; Mykonos, 423–425; Nafplio, 240–243; Olympia, 293–295; restaurant phrases, 557–558; restaurant pricing, 516; Santorini, 456–458, 466, 471; tipping, 501, 518
Economic crisis: 17–18, 493–494
Electricity: 497
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Spata): 205–207, 211
Eleftheriou Venizelou (Athens): 28
Elies Beach (Kardamyli): 308
Embassies: 545
Emergencies: 496, 545; Athens, 36
Emperor Augustus Statue: 155
Enoplon Dinameon (Mykonos): 415–416
Entertainment: budgeting, 5, 8. See also Music; Nightlife; Outdoor cinemas
Epidavros: 2, 235, 245–252; general info, 246–247; self-guided tour, 247–252; transportation, 245–246
Epidavros Archaeological Museum: 249–251
Epidavros Festival: 200–201, 220, 247, 546
Epidavros Stadium: 252
Epimenidou street (Athens): 82
Erechtheion (Athens): 121, 123; caryatids in Acropolis Museum, 134
Ermioni: ferries, 243–244, 399–400
Ermou street (Athens): 27, 41, 46, 53, 72–73, 86; map, 66–67; shopping, 194
Erythrou Stavrou Street (Santorini): 446–447
Events: See Festivals
Evripidou street (Athens): 166–167
Evzone Guards (Athens): 69–70
Exarchia (Athens): 27, 57–58; nightlife, 204
Exarchia Square (Athens): 58
Exchange rate: 498
Exohori: 309
Ferries: 375, 532–534; contact information, 533; Delos, 427; Ermioni, 243–244, 399–400; Hydra, 380–381, 398–400; maps, 529, 530–531; Metochi, 244; Mykonos, 404, 419, 425; Nafplio, 243–244; Patra, 297–298; Piraeus, 209–211; Santorini, 436, 438, 443, 473; tickets, 532–534; Tolo, 243
Festivals: 545–546; Athens & Epidavros Festival, 200–201, 220, 247, 546; Hydra, 384, 546; Nafplio, 220
Fighting Gaul: 154
Films, recommended: 549–550
Filopappos Hill (Athens): 127; folk dancing, 201
Fira (Santorini): 433–434, 435, 441–458; eating, 456–458; helpful hints, 443; map, 442; nightlife, 454; orientation, 441, 443; sights/activities, 450–454; sleeping, 454–456; sunsets, 437; transportation, 436, 438–441, 458; walking tour, 443–450
Fira Archaeological Museum (Museum of Prehistoric Thira): 449, 450–452
Fira Catholic Cathedral (Santorini): 445–446
Firostefani (Santorini): 435, 436, 453–454
Flea market, in Athens: 87, 195
Folk Art, Museum of Greek (Athens): 52
Folk dancing, in Athens: 201
Folklore Museum of Santorini: 452–453
Folk theater, on Santorini: 447, 454
Foneas Beach (Kardamyli): 308
Food: shopping for, in Athens, 198, 200; tours, in Athens, 181, 190. See also Bakeries; Eating; Markets; Picnics; Souvlaki; and specific destinations
Gaia: 100, 140, 281, 349, 354, 367
Galaktoboureko: 388
Gay and lesbian travelers, on Mykonos: 411, 418
Gazi (Athens): 45, 50; eating, 189–191
Gefyra: 328; eating, 338; sleeping, 337
Gelato: See Ice cream
Gerolimenas: 325–326
Gods and goddesses: See Mythology; and specific gods and goddesses
Golden Age Athens: 479, 482–484; best sights, 483–484
“Gold Street” (Santorini): 447–448
“Gossip Square” (Mykonos): 416–417
Government of Greece: 17–18, 492–494
Grave Circle (Mycenae): 258
Great Altar of Apollo (Delphi): 355–356
Great Drain (Athens): 96
Greek Folk Art, Museum of (Athens): 52
Greek History and Culture, Benaki Museum of (Athens): 44, 58–59
Greek islands: 371–473; choosing, 374–375; cuisine, 456; map, 372; sleeping, 376; transportation, 375. See also specific islands
Greek language: See Language
Greek National Tourist Organization: 32, 495
Greek Orthodox Church: 14–15, 74–79; about, 74–75. See also Churches and cathedrals
Greek Parliament (Athens): 52–53, 70
Greek Popular Instruments, Museum of (Athens): 45, 51
Greek restaurant phrases: 557–558
Greek survival phrases: 555–556
Greek theater: Athens, 201; history overview, 248; monologues, 250–251; Santorini, 447, 454
Guidebooks: 221; Rick Steves, 543
Gymnasium (Delphi): 367
Gymnasium (Olympia): 273
Hadrian: 80–81, 82, 87, 126–127, 156, 365; Arch of (Athens), 54, 80–81; Library of (Athens), 51, 85, 86; statue in Athens, 100–101
Harpy: 481
Hekatompedon (Athens): 131
Hellenic Seaways: 243–244, 398–400, 443, 473, 533
Hellenism: 485–486
Hephaistos (Vulcan): 89, 95, 99, 119–120, 481; Temple of (Athens), 97–100
Hera (Juno): 426, 480; Altar of (Olympia), 283; Temple of (Olympia), 283–284
Hercules: 131, 274, 280, 353, 364, 481
Hermes (Mercury): 149, 284, 288–289, 480
Hermes of Praxiteles: 288–289
Herulian Wall (Athens): 102–103
Hestia (Vesta): 481
Hiking: Hydra, 391–393; Kardamyli, 309; Milolangado Gorge, 320; Nafplio, 235; Santorini, 453
Himara: 323
Hippocrates: 483
Holidays: 545–546
Holy Apostles Church (Athens): 103–104
Homer: 142, 253, 258, 259, 300, 320, 476, 548
Hostels: 515; Athens, 177, 179
Hotel Grande Bretagne (Athens): 72, 175, 183, 204
Hotels: overview, 508–512; phones in, 527–528; rates and deals, 507–508; reservations, 510–511. See also Sleeping; and specific destinations
House of the Dolphins (Delos): 432
House of the Masks (Delos): 432
Hydra: 3, 374, 377–400; beaches, 390–391; eating, 396–398; helpful hints, 381; history of, 378; layout of, 379–380; maps, 380, 382–383; nightlife, 393–394; orientation, 379–380; planning tips, 379; sights/activities, 388–393; sleeping, 394–396; tourist information, 380; transportation, 380–381, 398–400; walking tour, 381–388
Hydra harbor: 377, 379–380, 381, 384, 385–386; beaches, 390–391; eating, 397; nightlife, 393
Hydra Historical Archives Museum: 385, 388–389
Hydra-Kaminia High Road: 392
Hydrofoils: See Ferries
Hydronetta (Hydra): 390
Ice cream: Athens, 192; Nafplio, 224, 242–243; Santorini, 466
Imerovigli (Santorini): 435, 436
Immigration: 493
International Driving Permit: 534
Internet security: 527
Ionian Islands: 372
Iraklidon street (Athens): 202
Iroon Square (Athens): 163–165
Islamic Art, Benaki Museum of (Athens): 49
Islamic (Ottoman) Greece: 489–490, 518; best sights, 490
Islands: 371–473; choosing, 374–375; cuisine, 456; map, 372; sleeping, 376; transportation, 375. See also specific islands
Itilo: 320
Jewelry, shopping for: 195, 198, 386, 447
Jewish Museum of Greece (Athens): 45, 51–52
Kalamata: transportation, 295, 296, 313
Kamari Beach (Santorini): 468
Kaminia (Hydra): 384, 387, 391–392; eating, 397–398
Kaminia Castello Beach (Hydra): 391
Kapari Beach (Mykonos): 420
Kapnikarea Church (Athens): 45, 53, 73, 76
Kapodistrias, Ioannis: 71, 218, 227, 229, 490
Karaiskaki street (Athens): 162–163, 192
Karathona Beach (Nafplio): 234
Kardamyli: 2, 300–313; beaches, 308; eating, 311–313; map, 302; orientation, 301; planning tips, 299; shopping, 305; sights/activities, 306–309; sleeping, 309–311; tourist information, 301; transportation, 313; walking tour, 301–306
Kardamyli Main Square: 303–304
Kardamyli’s Main Street: 304–305
Kardamyli’s Waterfront: 303, 306; eating, 311–312
Kardamyli Village Church: 301, 303
Karonis Wine Shop (Nafplio): 235
Kastalian Spring (Delphi): 366–367
Kastania: 316–317
Katakolo: 295–296
Kato Myloi (Mykonos): 414
Kebabs: about, 186
Keramikos Cemetery (Athens): 49–50
Kiparissos: 325
Kita: 326
Kokkala: 323
Kolokotronis Park (Nafplio): 242
Kolonaki (Athens): 26–27, 27; nightlife, 204; shopping, 195; sights, 58–62
Komboloï Museum (Nafplio): 226
Kore (kouros): 131–132, 145–148, 362
Kotronas: 323
Koukaki (Athens): 26; eating, 191; map, 178; sleeping, 177–179
Koulouri: 73, 163, 181, 189, 192
Koutsoyannopoulos Winery (Santorini): 469–470
Kritios Boy: 132
Kronos Hill (Olympia): 272–273
Krypti (Olympia): 280
Lagia: 323–324
Lagkada: 318–319
“Land’s End” (Cape Tenaro): 324–325
Language: 11, 18–22; alphabet, 19–21; online translation tip, 497; place names, 22; restaurant phrases, 557–558; survival phrases, 555–556; words and English spellings, 28
Laundry: Athens, 37; Mykonos, 403; Santorini, 443
Lazaros Kountouriotis Historical Mansion (Hydra): 389–390
Leather sandals, shopping for, in Athens: 160–162, 198
Lena’s House (Mykonos): 415, 418
Leonidio: 339
Lepeniotou street (Athens): 203
Library of Hadrian (Athens): 51, 85, 86
Limeni: 320
Lion Gate and Wall (Mycenae): 256
Lions of the Naxians (Delos): 430
Little Venice (Mykonos): 412–413, 421, 423
Lodging: See Sleeping
Loukadika: 323
Loukoumades: 170, 192, 198, 416, 522
Lower Town (Monemvasia): 329–334; map, 330
Luggage storage: See Baggage storage, in Athens
Lykavittos Hill (Athens): 126; view of, 82–83
Lysicrates Monument (Athens): 82
Lysicrates Square (Athens): 82
Lysikratous street (Athens): 80, 81–82
Maenad: 155
Mail: See Post offices
“Main Square” (Fira, Santorini): 449–450
Makrigianni (Athens): 26; eating, 191; map, 178; sleeping, 177–179
Mandraki Bay (Hydra): 391
Mani honey: 323
Mani Museum of Religion (Areopoli): 321
Mani Peninsula: 3, 299, 314–326; driving tour, 316–321; history of, 318–319; map, 315; planning tips, 299, 314. See also Kardamyli
Mantó Garden Café/Cine Mantó (Mykonos): 416, 421, 424
Manto Square (Mykonos): 409
Maps: navigation apps, 503, 539. See also Map Index
Marcus Agrippa: See Agrippa
Maritime museums: Mykonos, 415, 418; Santorini, 464–465
Markets: Areopoli, 320–321; Athens, 45, 56–57, 87, 165–170, 195; Nafplio, 220
Mars Hill (Athens): 45, 46–47, 109–110
Mask of Agamemnon: 142–143, 262
Mastiha Shop (Athens): 200
Matogianni street (Mykonos): 415–416
Mavromichalis, Petros: 319–321
Medical help: 496, 545; Athens, 36
Megalos Dromos (Nafplio): 220, 226
Megaro Gyzi Museum (Santorini): 446, 450
Melissinos Art Sandal Shop (Athens): 160–162, 198
Merchant Marine Academy (Hydra): 385
Mercouri Estate Winery (Pyrgos): 296
Metamorphosis, Church of the (Lagkada): 319
Metochi: ferries, 244
Metric system: 550–551
Metro (Athens): 32–35; to/from airport, 206–207; to/from Piraeus, 210
Metroon (Olympia): 281–282
Metropolis (Mystras): 342
Mezapos: 326
Mezedes (starters): 520; Athens, 180, 182, 187, 190
Miaoulia Festival (Hydra): 384, 546
Middle Stoa (Athens): 95
Mikri Venetia (Mykonos): 412–413, 421, 423
Milolangado Gorge: 320
Miltiades Bronze Helmet: 288
Minoan eruption of Thera: 438–439
Minoans: 143, 144, 157, 230, 374, 438–439, 471–472, 474–475
Mnisikleous street (Athens): eating, 181, 182
Mokka Coffee (Athens): 167, 193
Monastery of the Dormition (Hydra): 386–387
Monastiraki (Athens): 26, 50–52; eating, 188; flea market, 87, 195; nightlife, 203; sights, 50–52, 85–87
Monastiraki Metro station (Athens): 87
Monastiraki Square (Athens): 85–87; nightlife, 203
Monemvasia: 3, 244, 327–339; eating, 337–338; helpful hints, 329; history of, 331; maps, 328, 330; nightlife, 336; orientation, 328; planning tips, 327; sleeping, 336–337; transportation, 329, 339; walking tour, 329–336
Monemvasia Archaeological Museum: 333
Monemvasia Gate (Mystras): 342–343
Monemvasia Rock: See Rock of Monemvasia
Money: 497–503; budgeting, 4–5, 8
Money-saving tips: 497; sleeping, 507–508
Monument of Agrippa (Athens): 113–114
Monument of Carystius (Delos): 431
Mount Kynthos (Delos): 431–432
Mourtzinos Tower (Kardamyli): 307
Movies, outdoor: See Outdoor cinemas
Movies, recommended: 549–550
Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens): 44, 59–60
Museum of Delphic Festivals (Delphi): 367
Museum of Greek Folk Art (Athens): 52
Museum of Greek Popular Instruments (Athens): 45, 51
Museum of Prehistoric Thira (Santorini): 449, 450–452
Museum of Religion, Mani (Areopoli): 321
Museum of the City of Athens: 45, 62–63
Museum of the History of Excavations (Olympia): 291
Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity (Olympia): 291
Museum of the Modern Olympic Games (Olympia): 291
Music: Athens, 200–204; Athens & Epidavros Festival, 200–201, 220, 247, 546; Hydra, 393; Museum of Greek Popular Instruments (Athens), 45, 51; Nafplio, 220, 236–237; Santorini, 454
Mycenae: 2, 235–236, 253–265; general info, 255; map, 257; self-guided tour, 255–265; transportation, 254
Mycenaean artifacts, in National Archaeological Museum (Athens): 142–144
Mycenaeans: 90, 108, 121, 138, 253–265, 475–476
Mycenae Archaeological Site: 256–261
Mycenae Museum: 261–263
Mykonos: 3, 374, 401–425; beaches, 418–421; eating, 423–425; layout of, 402–403; maps, 403, 406–407; nightlife, 421; orientation, 402–404; planning tips, 402; shopping, 412; sights/activities, 417–421; sleeping, 421–423; tourist information, 403; transportation, 404–405, 425; walking tour, 408–417
Mykonos Archaeological Museum: 417
Mykonos backstreets: 414–415
Mykonos Catholic Cathedral: 413
Mykonos Folklore Museum: 418
Mykonos Greek Orthodox Cathedral: 413
Mykonos harbor: 408–410, 417; eating, 423–425
Mykonos Maritime Museum: 415, 418
Mykonos Town Hall: 410
Mykonos Windmills: 401, 413–414
Mystras: 340–343
Mystras Museum: 342
Mythology: 480–481. See also specific figures
Nafplio: 2, 218–244; beaches, 234–235; eating, 240–243; helpful hints, 220–221; maps, 219, 222–223, 238–239; nightlife, 236–237; orientation, 219–220; planning tips, 218–219; shopping, 226; sights/activities, 230–236; sleeping, 237–240; tourist information, 220; transportation, 220, 243–244; walking tour, 221–229
Nafplio Archaeological Museum: 225, 230
Nafplio Festival: 546
Nafplio Town Hall Square: 226–227
Nafplio War Museum: 231–232
National Archaeological Museum (Athens): 57, 138–158; general info, 44, 57, 139; map, 141; the tour, 140–158
National Bank of Greece (Nafplio): 225
National Gallery (Nafplio): 227, 231
National Garden (Athens): 54–55, 126
National War Museum (Athens): 61–62
Naval Maritime Museum (Santorini): 464–465
Naxos Sphinx (Delphi): 355, 362
Nea Kameni (Santorini): 439, 444, 467
Neoclassicism: 490–491; best sights, 491
New Town (Napflio): 220, 227–228
Nightlife: Athens, 200–204; current events, 200; neighborhoods, 202–204; budgeting, 5, 8; Hydra, 393–394; Monemvasia, 336; Mykonos, 421; Nafplio, 236–237; Santorini, 454. See also Music; Outdoor cinemas
Nike of Paeonius: 287–288
Nikolaou Nomikou (Santorini): 461
North Aegean Islands: 373
Numbers and stumblers: 550
Nymphaeum (Olympia): 282–283, 289
Odeon of Agrippa (Athens): 101–102
Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Athens): 111–112, 201
Odyssey (Athens): 221
Oedipus Rex (Sophocles): 250
Oia (Santorini): 433–434, 435, 459–466; eating, 466; map, 460; sights/activities, 453, 461–465; sleeping, 465; sunsets, 437, 459; transportation, 436, 438–441, 459, 461
Oia Naval Maritime Museum (Santorini): 464–465
Oia’s “Castle” (Santorini): 463
Old Kardamyli: 299, 300, 301, 303, 306–308
Old Town (Athens): See Plaka
Old Town (Mykonos): 401, 402–403; eating, 423–425; map, 406–407; walking tour, 408–413
Old Venetian Quarter (Mykonos): 411–413
Olgas Street (Nafplio): eating, 241
Olives (olive oil): 198, 305, 306, 318, 332, 518–519
Olympia: 2, 266–296; eating, 293–295; helpful hints, 267; maps, 268, 270–271; orientation, 266–267; sights, 267–292; sleeping, 292–293; tourist information, 267; transportation, 267, 295–296
Olympia Archaeological Museum: 285–290; map, 286
Olympia Archaeological Site: See Sanctuary of Olympia
Olympia International Festival: 546
Olympia Stadium: 280–281
Olympic Games (2004): 56, 71, 492–493
Olympic Games, ancient: 266, 269, 274, 278–279, 477; legacy of, 284–285; Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity (Olympia), 291
“Olympic” Stadium (Athens): See Panathenaic Stadium
Olympic Traveller: 36, 207, 296
Omphalos (Delphi): 353–354
Oracle at Delphi: 357
Ornos Beach (Mykonos): 420
Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas (Santorini): 448–449
Otto of Greece: 62, 70, 71, 72, 226–227, 228, 340, 341, 490
Outdoor cinemas: Athens, 201–202; Hydra, 386, 393–394; Mykonos, 421; Nafplio, 237; Santorini, 454
Packing tips and checklist: 10, 553
Palace of the Despots (Mystras): 343
Palace of the Giants (Odeon of Agrippa; Athens): 101–102
Palamidi Fortress (Nafplio): 222–223, 233–234
Palea Kameni (Santorini): 439, 444, 467
Pan (Faun): 154–155
Panagia Paraportiani Church (Mykonos): 411
Panathenaic Stadium (Athens): 45, 55–56, 126
Panathenaic Way (Athens): 102
Pandrossou street (Athens): 76, 85, 194
Panepistimiou street (Athens): 28
Pantanassa Convent and Church (Mystras): 342
Paradise Beach (Mykonos): 420–421
Parliament building (Athens): 52–53, 70
Parthenon (Athens): 116–121; east end, 119–120; frieze, in Acropolis Museum, 135–136; models, in Acropolis Museum, 135; north side, 118–119; views of, from Acropolis Museum, 137; west end, 116–118
Patra: 297–298
Patra Archaeological Museum: 297
Pelicans of Mykonos: 409
Peloponnese: 218–343; car travel, 213; map, 216–217. See also specific destinations
Peloponnese Folklore Foundation Museum (Nafplio): 231
Pensive Athena: 132–133
Pericles: 98–99, 123, 426, 479, 483
Perissa Beach (Santorini): 468
Petrovouni: 309
Pharmacies: Hydra, 387; Kardamyli, 305
Pheidias: 109, 116, 118, 120, 123, 127, 149, 277, 285, 483; Workshop of (Olympia), 275–276, 288, 289
Philippeion (Olympia): 284
Phone numbers, useful: 545
Phones: 523–528
Pickpockets: 10, 33, 36, 210, 496, 501
Picnics (supermarkets): Athens, 192; Delphi, 369; Kardamyli, 313; Monemvasia, 338; Nafplio, 242; Santorini, 443. See also Markets
Pillar of Prusias II (Delphi): 356
Pinakotheke (Athens): 112–113
Piraeus: 207–211; baggage storage, 209; cruise-ship terminals, 210–211; gates, 208–209; information, 209; map, 208; transportation, 207, 209–211
Plaka (Athens): 25–26, 79–85, 126; eating, 181–183; maps, 66–67, 172–173, 184–185; nightlife, 204; shopping, 194; sights, 50–52; sleeping, 174–177; walking tour, 79–85
Planning tips: 4–8; Athens, 28–29; Mani Peninsula, 299, 314; Mykonos, 402; Nafplio, 218–219; Santorini, 435–436
Plateia Agoras (Athens): 85
Plateia Athanaton (Areopoli): 320–321
Plateia Filellinon (Nafplio): 221–223
Plateia Mitropoleos (Athens): 76–77
Plateia 17 Martiou (Areopoli): 321
Plateia Syntagmatos (Athens): See Syntagma Square
Platis Gialos Beach (Mykonos): 420
Platsa: 318
Plethon: 341
Plutus (Aristophanes): 251
Population of Greece: 16
Porch of the Caryatids (Athens): 121, 123
Port of Piraeus: See Piraeus
Poseidon (Neptune): 118, 121, 123, 135, 148–149, 259, 324, 426, 430, 431, 480
Post-Herulian Wall (Athens): 102–103
Post offices: 528; Delphi, 348; Hydra, 386; Nafplio, 220
Prometheus: 481
Propylaea (Athens): 112–113, 114–115
Psarou Beach (Mykonos): 420
Psyrri (Athens): 26, 44, 56, 87, 159–170; eating, 186–187; map, 161; nightlife, 203; walking tour, 159–165
Pyrgos: 326
Pyrgos Dirou Caves: 322
Pythagoras: 483
Pythian Games: 346, 349, 350, 354, 357, 359–361, 366, 367
Rafalias Pharmacy (Hydra): 387
Railpasses: 543
Red Beach (Santorini): 468–469, 472
Religious souvenirs, shopping for, in Athens: 79, 198
Rental properties: overview, 512–515. See also specific destinations
Resources from Rick Steves: 542–544
Restaurants: See Eating
Ritsa Beach (Kardamyli): 308, 312
Rock of Monemvasia: 326, 328, 334–336; eating, 337–338; sleeping, 336–337
Rock of the Sibyl (Delphi): 354
Roman Forum (Athens): 45, 50–51, 84
Roman Forum (Delphi): 352
Roman Greek history: 486–487; best sights, 487
Rooftop bars, in Athens: 204
Row of Treasuries (Olympia): 279–280
Royal Palace (Mycenae): 260
Sacred Lake (Delos): 430–431
Sacred Way (Delphi): 353
St. Andrew’s Bastion (Nafplio): 234
St. Demetrius Cathedral (Mystras): 342
St. George of the Rock Church (Athens): 83
St. George Square (Nafplio): 228
St. Irene Square (Athens): 170, 187; eating, 187, 188; nightlife, 203; sleeping, 176–177
St. John’s Church (Kastania): 316
St. John the Baptist Cathedral (Santorini): 445–446
St. Mary Above All Saints Church (Nafplio): 223–224
St. Nicholas Church (Mykonos): 409–410
St. Nicholas Church (Mystras): 343
St. Peter’s Church (Kastania): 317
St. Sofia Church (Mystras): 343
St. Spyridon Church (Kardamyli): 307
St. Spyridon Church (Nafplio): 228–229
Sanctuary of Apollo (Delos): 429–430
Sanctuary of Apollo (Delphi): 346, 350–361; map, 351; self-guided tour, 352–361
Sanctuary of Artemis (Delos): 429–430
Sanctuary of Athena (Delphi): 367
Sanctuary of Epidavros: 251–252
Sanctuary of Olympia: 266, 269, 272–285; general info, 269, 272; map, 270–271; self-guided tour, 272–285; tour guides, 267
Sandals, shopping for, in Athens: 160–162, 198
Santorini: 3, 374, 433–473; beaches, 468–469; cuisine, 456; eating, 456–458, 466, 471; history of, 438–439; layout of, 435; maps, 434, 442, 460; nightlife, 454; planning tips, 435–436; shopping, 447; sleeping, 454–456, 465; sunsets, 437; tours, 441; transportation, 436, 438–441, 458, 473; wineries, 469–471. See also Fira; Oia
Santorini Archaeological Museum (Museum of Prehistoric Thira): 449, 450–452
Santorini Brewing Company: 471
Santorini caldera: 433–434, 435, 438–439; boat trips to, 467–468; eating with a view, 457, 466; sleeping with a view, 455, 465; sunsets, 437, 459; views of, 444–445
Santorini Dominican Monastery: 446
Santorini eruption: 438–439
Santorini Folklore Museum: 452–453
Santorini Orthodox Cathedral of Candelmas: 448–449
Santorini Private Tours: 441
Santo Winery (Santorini): 469
Saronic Gulf Islands: overview, 372. See also Hydra
Schliemann, Heinrich: 143, 147, 254, 258
Scooters, on Mykonos: 405
Seasons: 8
Shopping: Athens, 194–200; budgeting, 8; clothing sizes, 551; hours, 496–497; Kardamyli, 305; Mykonos, 412; Nafplio, 226; Santorini, 447; VAT refunds, 502–503. See also Markets
Sibyl, Rock of the (Delphi): 354
Sightseeing: at a glance, 2–3; best two-week trip, 6–7; budgeting, 5, 8; general tips, 503–506; itineraries, 28–29; maps and navigation tools, 503; priorities, 8. See also specific sights and destinations
SIM cards: 526–527
Siphnian Treasury: 362
Sleep code: 507
Sleeping: 506–515; Athens, 171–179; budgeting, 5; Delphi, 367–368; Hydra, 394–396; Kardamyli, 309–311; Monemvasia, 336–337; Mykonos, 421–423; Nafplio, 237–240; Olympia, 292–293; online reviews, 513; Patra, 297; phones, 527–528; rates and deals, 507–508; reservations, 9, 510–511; Santorini, 454–456, 465; types of accommodations, 508–515
Sleeping Maenad: 155
Socrates: 98, 120, 357, 358, 365, 482, 483
Sophocles: 99, 250–251, 483, 486
Souvlaki: about, 186, 518; Athens, 86, 181, 188, 190; Delphi, 369; Gefyra, 338; Hydra, 397; Kardamyli, 305, 313; Monemvasia, 338; Mykonos, 424; Nafplio, 242; Olympia, 293–294; Santorini, 458
“Souvlaki Row” (Athens): 86, 188
Sparta: 339–340
Special events: See Festivals
Sphinx of Naxos (Delphi): 355, 362
Sporades Islands: 372–373
Square of the Five Prime Ministers (Hydra): 388
Square of the Friends of the Greeks (Nafplio): 221–223
Stadiums: Athens, 45, 55–56; Delos, 431; Delphi, 360–361; Epidavros, 252; Olympia, 280–281
Staikopoulou street (Nafplio): 226, 229, 240
“Stele of Democracy”: 94
Stoa of Attalos (Athens): 92–93
Stoa of Philip V (Delos): 429
Stoa of the Athenians (Delphi): 355
Stratonos street (Athens): 82
Subway (Athens): See Metro
Summer Lovers (movie): 463
Sunsets, on Santorini: 437, 459
Supermarkets: See Picnics
Super Paradise Beach (Mykonos): 420–421
Sweets: about, 521–522. See also specific sweets
Syngrou street (Nafplio): 227–228
Syntagma (Athens): 26, 65–73; eating, 183; maps, 66–67, 172–173, 184–185; nightlife, 204; sights, 52–53; sleeping, 174–177; walking tour, 65–73
Syntagma Square (Athens): 45, 52, 62, 68–69; eating, 183, 188
Syntagma Square (Nafplio): 225–226, 236–237; eating, 241, 242
Taxes: VAT refunds, 502–503
Taxis: 541; Athens, 35–36, 207; Epidavros, 246; Monemvasia, 339; Mycenae, 254; Mykonos, 405; Nafplio, 243; Olympia, 267, 296; Piraeus, 210; Santorini, 440; tipping, 501–502; water, on Hydra, 381, 386
Téchne (Hydra): 390
Technopolis (Athens): 26, 46, 50
Telephone numbers, useful: 545
Telephones: 523–528
Temperatures, average monthly: 552
Temple of Apollo (Delphi): 356, 358, 363–364
Temple of Athena Nike (Athens): 113, 133
Temple of Hephaistos (Athens): 97–100
Temple of Hera (Olympia): 283–284
Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens): 44, 54, 81, 126–127
Temple of Zeus (Olympia): 276–279, 285–287
Temple of Zeus and Athena (Delos): 431–432
Tenaro Archaeological Site: 324
Terrace of the Lions (Delos): 430
Thalames: 318
Theater: See Greek theater
Theater of Delphi: 358–359
Theater of Dionysus (Athens): 47, 127
Theater of Epidavros: 247–249; general info, 246–247
Theft alerts: 10, 33, 36, 210, 496, 501
Theodoros Church (Mystras): 342
Thirasia (Santorini): 444, 467
Thissio (Athens): 26, 44, 49; nightlife, 202
Tholos (Athens): 97
Tholos Tomb (Mycenae): 264–265
Time zones: 496
Tipping: 501–502
Toilet etiquette: 497
Tolo: ferries, 243
Tolo Beach (Nafplio): 234–235
Tomb of Agamemnon (Mycenae): 264–265
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Athens): 52–53, 69–70
Tour guides: Athens, 39; Delphi, 349; Kardamyli, 301; Mykonos, 403–404; Nafplio, 221; Olympia, 267
Tourist information: 495–496; Athens, 32; Delphi, 348; Hydra, 380; Kardamyli, 301; Mykonos, 403; Nafplio, 220; Olympia, 267; Patra, 297
Tours: Athens, 37–39; Acropolis, 38–39, 107–108; Delos, 427; Rick Steves, 543; Santorini, 441
Tower of the Winds (Athens): 45, 50–51, 84–85
Traffic alert: 36
Train travel: Athens, 212; maps, 529, 530–531; Olympia, 295
Trams, in Athens: 35
Transportation: 528–542; Athens, 32–36, 205–213; to/from airport, 206–207; budgeting, 5; Delos, 427; Delphi, 348, 369–370; Epidavros, 245–246; Hydra, 380–381, 398–400; Kardamyli, 313; maps, 529, 530–531; Monemvasia, 329, 339; Mycenae, 254; Mykonos, 404–405, 425; Nafplio, 220, 243–244; Olympia, 267, 295–296; Patra, 297–298; Santorini, 436, 438–441, 458, 473. See also Air travel; Boat travel; Buses; Car travel; Ferries; Taxis
Travel agency, in Nafplio: 221
Travel smarts: 10–11
Travel tips: 496–497
Treasury of Atreus (Mycenae): 264–265
Treasury of the Athenians (Delphi): 354, 364
Tripod of Plataea (Delphi): 355
Trojan Horse (Delphi): 353
Trojan War: 142, 253, 258, 259, 481
Troupakis (Kardamyli): 307
Tzokeika Traditional Settlement: 323
Underwater cave, off Cape Tenaro: 324
Upper Town (Monemvasia): 332, 334–336
Vapheio Cups: 144
Vasilissis Amalias Avenue (Athens): 28, 54
Vasilissis Sofias street (Athens): 28, 58, 68
Vathia: 325
VAT refunds: 502–503
Venetian fortresses (Nafplio): 232–234
Venetian Quarter (Mykonos): 411–413
Venetian Upper Fira (Santorini): 445–446
Venetsanos Winery (Santorini): 469
Vlychada Cave: 322
Vlychos Beach (Hydra): 384, 391, 392
Votsi Square (Hydra): 387
VRBO: 513
Walking tours: Athens, 64–127, 158–170; Acropolis, 106–127; ancient Agora, 88–105; Central Market, 165–170; guided, 38–39; Psyrri, 159–165; Delphi, 350–361; Hydra, 381–388; Kardamyli, 301–306; Monemvasia, 329–336; Mykonos, 408–417; Nafplio, 221–229; Santorini, 443–450
Warrior Krater: 143
Water taxis, on Hydra: 381, 386
White Beach (Santorini): 468
White Door Theater (Santorini): 447, 454
Windmills of Mykonos: 401, 413–414
Wine: 296, 522; Athens, 193; Nafplio, 235; Santorini, 469–471
Wine Museum (Santorini): 469–470
Winner’s Circle (Olympia): 278–279
Workshop of Pheidias (Olympia): 275–276, 288, 289
Yogurt bars: 192
Zeus (Jupiter): 135, 148–149, 266, 272, 275, 290, 349, 393, 426, 430, 480; Altar of (Olympia), 281–282; statue in Olympia, 277; Temple of (Olympia), 276–279, 285–287; Temple of Athena and (Delos), 431–432; Temple of Olympian (Athens), 44, 54, 81