Plaka Tour: Byzantine and Islamic History Exploration

Explore Plaka’s rich history with our Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour. Discover churches, mosques, and captivating stories that shaped modern Athens.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church) - We will explore and discuss the church’s masonry, Byzantine features, its history, and its evolution over the years.
  • Fethiye Mosque Museum - We will pause to view it and discuss its significance in local history.
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens - We will delve into the architecture, the…
What's Included
  • In-person guide who is also the driver
  • Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional
Additional Information

This extensive tour of Plaka provides a guided exploration of significant monuments and landmarks from the Byzantine and Ottoman eras of Athens, both of which have shaped the city’s modern identity. Participants will visit Byzantine churches, view mosques, and see frescoes that depict the Orthodox struggle against Islam and their persecution. The tour…

Location
Holy Church of the Holy Trinity - Soteira Lykodemos (11th c.)
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The traveler needs to wait at the meeting point while I have a signboard with the name of the Lead traveler for them to easily notice me and right after they booked, they need to send me the exact address of the hotel where they are staying so we can make arrangement for the pickup.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Voyage37769987438
Sep 12, 2024
Great ! - Fascinating ! Very informative and not the first choice of a lot of people but teaches about an important part of the greek identity .
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