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Every family with children understands just how important summer vacation is for spending quality time together. When you are in Greece your children may want a tour of their own. If you want to combine creativeness with play, Athens has much to offer for children.
Consider These Activities
Attica Zoological Park
Visit the Attica Zoological Park Website (read brochure)
http://www.atticapark.com/main_en.htm
http://www.atticapark.com/flyer.pdf
Officially opened in 2000: the Attica Zoo contains a Bird Park, the 3rd largest bird collection in the world (1100 birds from 300 different species), the 'World of Reptiles' with Pythons, Boas, Crocodiles and 'Greek Fauna' with Wolves, Brown Bears, Foxes, Wild Cats, Lynes. In 2003 the Zoo added Monkeys and Apes and 2004 Tigers, Servals, Ocelots and Pygmy Hipps, Prairie dogs, African wild dogs and Alligators.
Park Hours: Everyday 9 am to sunset
Entrance Fees: Adults 14,oo Euros
Children 3-12 years 10.00 Euros
Under 3 years Free
Seniors over 65 years 10,00 Euros
Disabled Persons Usually free (check prior)
Hellenic Children's Museum
For children between 4 and 12 years. The philosophy of the museum is to encourage children to discover, understand, learn and enjoy and shape the world in which they live with a respect for individuality and an emphasis on team work.
The Children's Museum of Greek Art
The Athens New Digital Planetarium
One of
the largest digital planetariums in the world. It offers a fascinating
visual trip to the stars. Recently renovated, it features an ultra
modern, 280-person capacity projection hall with specially designed
inclined seating, a huge semi-circular dome which also functions as a
dome theater for wide screen film screenings, a 1,800 square meter
exhibition area, a modern conference centre, and a scientific and
technical multimedia library.
The Greek Ice Cream is Awesome!
There is nothing like eating ice cream on vacation. There are several
Greek Ice Cream shops that make real home made ice cream. We know
exactly where they are and you and your children will ask us to take
you back for another scoop! Greek ice cream is something new to experience.
The National Gardens or Vassilikos
(Royal Gardens)
Located in Athens and behind the Parliament you will find 15.5 hectares
of magnificent gardens. The gardens is managed and owned by the City of
Athens. You and your children can spend hours walking, relaxing,
strolling around. There are 2 duck ponds, a small zoo and a cafe to
stop for a cold drink. Your kids will love when the ducks come
strolling to your table begging for food.
Amusement Parks
Allou Fun Park
For all ages. This fun park has a free-fall from 40m shock tower, panorama wheel 40m high for a magnificent view of Athens, top spin and spinning coaster for an never to forget experience. Not suited for small children. Open daily
Aghios Kosma Go-Cart Center
Open daily
Fantasy Land
The biggest luna park in Athens which contains 11 rides, 1 children's ride, 50 games and 20 meter diameter ferris wheel, powerful free fall, dragon and a ghost train.Open daily
Oropos Water Park
A well organized water park for all ages. Seventeen rides in total. Open daily
Shadow Theatre
A puppet show exhibition and a Karagkioszis (shadow theatre) workshop every Saturday at 11-1230
Note:
We are not licensed tour guides.
Licensed Tour Guides are on hire at sites
at your request
