Athens

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Athens with Piraeus and the Riviera: the tavernas, grill houses and small places from other kitchens that we saved, the markets, the parks and beaches, and how to get around. Day trips to Sounion, Aegina and Delphi at the end. More of Greece: - Thessaloniki - Zagori and Epirus

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Athens: Hellenic Cosmos and the Tholos domeCultural centre at Pireos 254, Tavros. The Tholos dome shows family films ("Alien and the Caveboys", "Dinosaurs at Dusk") and virtual walks through ancient Olympia and Delphi. Open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-14:00, Friday-Sunday 10:00-20:00, closed Mondays (2026). Saturday programmes for ages 3-5 with a parent, Sunday ones for 5-8. Book Tholos ahead; English for the virtual tours only by phone (212 254 0000). Tickets on hellenic-cosmos.gr; under-12s pay the reduced price.KidsAttractionRainy dayBy John
Athens: Eugenides Foundation planetariumOne of the largest planetarium domes in Europe, at Syngrou 387 in Palaio Faliro (public entrance on Pentelis 11). Shows such as "3-2-1 Liftoff" and T. Rex; not recommended under 5. Weekday daytime is for school groups and the science exhibition is closed at weekends, so check the public schedule on eef.edu.gr and book online - weekend shows sell out. Most shows are in Greek; ask about English sound. Cafe on the ground floor (closed Wednesdays), baby-change on level -1.KidsAttractionRainy dayBy John
Athens: the taxi "fixed price"Drivers waiting at busy sights may quote a set price - 20 euros for a short ride - instead of using the meter. Take another taxi, insist on the meter, and ask for a receipt (drivers must give one). If overcharged, note the plate and call the tourist police on 171. The UK government suggests the Uber and FreeNow apps, which call licensed taxis.TransportScamScamsBy John
Boroume, AthensNon-profit saving surplus food since 2012 and passing it to over 700 charities, soup kitchens and municipal services - about 55,000 portions a day. Volunteers join its team or programmes such as "Boroume at the Farmers' Market", collecting unsold produce at the laiki. boroume.gr/en; Dikis 10, Zografou, +30 210 3237805.Food bankVolunteerVolunteeringBy John
ACS AthensAmerican Community Schools in Halandri, northern Athens: American Diploma, IB Diploma, AP courses and a Greek equivalency route, from Pre-School to Grade 12. 2026/27, tuition plus required fees (school's own page): Pre-School EUR 9,050; Kindergarten EUR 11,393; Grades 1-5 EUR 13,782; Grades 6-8 EUR 14,898; Grades 9-12 EUR 16,348. One-time registration EUR 963 for Grades 1-12. Fees: acs.gr/admissions_financial_tuition_feesKidsSchoolSchoolsBy John

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