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Detours in Athens

Everywhere you look in Athens, there’s a story to be told. There are so many things that make this city unique; from its ancient and modern history, to its architecture, food and way of life. It’s the small things too, from sunflowers basking in the summer sun, to the gentle old Greek tortoises you’ll find crawling around ancient monuments.

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COMPANY by Stephen Sondheim | Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Where: Odeon of Herodes Atticus

When: 8 & 9 July 2018

Why Go: See this Broadway smash hit at the iconic Odeon

Vassilis Tsitsanis Panathenaic Stadium Greek Singers

THE MUSIC OF VASSILIS TSITSANIS – Panathenaic Stadium

Where: Panathenaic Stadium

When: 4 July 2018

Why Go: A night of Greek folk music at an iconic venue

Attractions

Greek Parliament from the inside

Officially known as Hellenic Parliament or Vouli ton Ellinon, it’s a new privilege touring inside the Greek parliament building with an English speaking guide. Public guided tours in English are set to continue every year in June, July and September. The Greek parliament building, which overlooks Syntagma Square, is a reminder of where the modern…