ATHENS’ BEST is an ideal travel guide to the ancient Greek capital with its pretty districts and world-class cultural sights. Written by a pro-author it explores key NEIGHBOURHOODS; suggests ITINERARIES; details SIGHTS; then suggests great spots to EAT. All content (45+ points-of-interest/100+ pics) is original and independent; no recommendations are ads!
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★This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age.★
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ATHENS’ BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key NEIGHBOURHOODS so you can decide where to stay.
A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then offers first-timers a good way to start exploring the city over one or two of days, as well as recommending a few insider’s TOURS.
Or, if you just want to find, say, the very best ART, or are keen to explore GREEK HISTORY, you might just dive straight into info on these in the INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES section. Other categories here include ART, HIKING and KIDS & FAMILIES.
Finally the app details a few good places to EAT & DRINK near many key sights and even gives you a run down of SHOPS & SHOPPING to help you find that perfect souvenir.
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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Local Info
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport
APP FEATURE: NEIGHBOURHOODS
Meet the key city districts:
• Athens Riviera
• Central Athens:– Acropolis of Athens – Historic Centre – Exarchia – Gazi – Kolonaki – National Gardens – Omonia Square & Around – Plaka – Psyrri
• Island Day Trips
• Outside the Centre
APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES
Easy-to-follow tours:
• Athens In-One-Day
• Athens In-Two-Days
• Three Greek Islands In-A-Day
APP FEATURE: SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Art
• History
• Parks & Nature
EAT, DRINK, SHOP & MORE
A selection of recommendations:
• Cafés, Pubs
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping
• Theatres & Cinemas
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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's many image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS (paid version) and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.
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CREDITS
• AUTHOR: Rebecca Hall has lived in Greece and been a travel writer for about a decade. She’s co-written guidebooks on the country and a host of articles for print and online magazines, travel websites, hotel reviews and inflight magazines.
• ICON: Sergio García @Unsplash
•FEATURE GRAPHIC Kristin Wilson @Unsplash
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