- Plateia Syntagmatos - We will start from Syntagma/Constitution square, which is fundamentally connected with the first official Greek Constitution and political developments in the 19th and 20th centuries. As we stand at the upper part of the square we see right in front of us the Greek Parliament which until 1922 used to be the Old Palace for the ex-kings and queens of Greece. We cross the road to get closer to where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies in front of the Parliament. We return to Syntagma square to tell the story of the luxurious Grande Bretagne Hotel.
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National History Museum (Old Parliament) - Palia Vouli/Old Parliament building at Kolokotroni square, where stands the imposing statute of Theodoros Kolokotronis, one of the most distinguished leaders of the Greek Revolution against the Ottomans.
The Old Parliament was built in 1875 by the French architect Francois Boulanger, housed the Greek parliament for 60 years and now houses the National Historic Museum. - Kotzia Square - Athens City Hall and Kotzia square, which initially was named Ludovicos Square, in honor of King Othon’s father (Othon was the first King of Greece).
- Central Market - This is literally the Grand Central Station of food, where people from all walks of life converge to discover the freshest and most delicious ways to satiate their hunger. Make no mistake; everyone shops here, from celebrity chefs to neighborhood grocery store owners. Named after one of Greece’s national heroes, philanthropist and gentleman pirate Ioannis Varvakis (1745-1825), it is a tribute to the everyman, as the Athens Central Market, aka the Varvakios, knows no class divides.
- Kafekopteia Loumidi - Ypokatastima Omonoias - Greek coffee
- Miran Athens - In Evripidou street we will stop at the well-known “Miran” charcuterie, to taste “tsipouro” or “ouzo” with pastrami, delicious sausages and smoked pork meat from the north or the south of Greece.
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Once we’ve picked you up from your designated point, we’ll make our way to Syntagma / Constitution square. This location bears significant ties to Greece’s maiden Constitution and political shifts in the 19th and 20th centuries. Moving back to Syntagma square, we dive into the history of the sumptuous Grande Bretagne Hotel. Next, we head to the historic Kolokotroni square to visit the Palia Vouli / Old Parliament building and observe the grand statute of Theodoros Kolokotronis, a prominent figurehead in Greece’s revolt against the Ottomans. From there, we traverse Athinas street and arrive at Varvakios Agora (Athens Central Market), a true mecca for culinary enthusiasts offering the freshest and most tantalizing food options. On Evripidou street, we’ll pause our journey at the distinguished ‘Miran’ charcuterie where we’ll sample ‘tsipouro’ or ‘ouzo’ paired with delightful Greek delicacies. To cap off the tour, your guide will escort you back to your original location.
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