Private Athens Morning Walking Retreat: A Journey through Greek Mythology and Classic Athens Era
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Athina
Embark on a private morning walking retreat in Athens, delving into Greek Mythology and the Classic Athens Era. Discover the divine elements that shaped ancient Greek civilization and explore the modern city's connection to its rich history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Syntagma Square - Syndagma or Constitution Square, with the Houses of Parliamaent dominating the area and the famous Royal Guards is where out tour begins!
- Ermou Street - The famous Ermou Street with her plethora of shops, took her name from Mercury the ancient Greek god of commerce and communication. On the way there are some lovely spots that will inspire you.
- Mitropoleos Street - Mitropoleos square with the cathedral is our next stop where we will visit the famous cathedral, the small church of Aghios Eleftherios and have our coffee under the shade of the trees!
- Plaka - Wander around the beautiful Plaka with her small streets, and charming little shops. Plaka feels like a neighborhood on a Greek island and is amongst the must see places while in Athens!
- Tower of the Winds - This is one of our favorite sites, that we approach from outside and has a very interesting story. Feel the vibes of this place and unwind.
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Ancient Agora of Athens - The Ancient Agora of Athens, is the place where everything started. It was home to the Ancient Athenians, philosophers, mathematicians, politicians and the place of birth of Democracy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Geometry, Philosophy and other values that form what Greece is.
Here, you will visit the Temple of Athena and Hephaestus (the most well-preserved temples of Ancient Greece) and marvel the Acropolis from a very special location.
The Ancient Agora, is for The Greek Gourmet Tours the blessed place that Ancient Greeks frequented. - Monastiraki Square - Monastiraki Square is also called the “Times Square” of Athens! Here we will stop for a the best gyros in town!
- Mitropoleos Street - Are you craving for a delicious home made ice-cream? We will stop in this lovely little place for a refreshing ice cream that will finish our experience!
What's Included
- Entrance to Ancient Agora & Attalos Museum
- Lunch provided
- Tea and coffee available
Additional Information
Our Magnificent Athens journey is an immersive getaway centered on Greek Mythology and the Age of Classical Athens (since Athens is an open-air museum), interweaving the contemporary Athenian lifestyle. It showcases how the intersection of these two periods, the classical and modern, serves to highlight the divine aspect inherent in each individual, according to Ancient Greek belief. This belief gave rise to profound life fundamentals such as democracy, mythology, theater, astronomy, science, mathematics, philosophy, and countless others. As part of this tour, our guests are integrated into the experience, as we together embark on a captivating walk through history, offering a new way to view Greece…
Location
Syntagma Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vividh2023
Aug 31, 2023
The Athens Experience with Anastasia - We enjoyed the tour very much it provided us with opportunity to learn about “The City of Athens” culturally and personally with the knowledge and passion of our tour guide Anastasia. The walking tour with Anastasia is a must and the twist is you get to have culinary experience that is amazing.
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Georgevh9669ih
Aug 9, 2023
Highly recommended - One of the most beautiful and laid back private walks of Athens!!We treasured the ancient greek meditation with Anastasia!Thank u so much
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Ebapt2000
Jul 29, 2023
Best Experience Ever!!! - This was by far the best walking tour I had!!! Anastasia was a Saint!! It was truly humbling to sit down, break bread and learn more about the culture, the people, and the history of Athens. 😊
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Rea921
Jul 9, 2023
Unique experience, highly recommended!! - An amazing tour with Anastasia, a very passionate and inspiring person that made our day special .It was very well organized with loads informations & places that we wouldn't be able to explore ourselves! An authentic experience with some of the best spots for history, food & drinks.A very inspirational tour that is not easily forgotten!!
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