Athens from Antiquity to Nowadays: Overview of Group Excursion

What to Expect

• Strolling through the narrow streets of the Plaka district, I will show you where the philosopher Dimosphenes wandered and explain why Ancient Greece became the cradle of philosophy as a science.
• While exploring the Acropolis, you will learn about Athens' Golden Age.
• Near the famous Lysicrates Monument, we will discuss ancient Greek theater and why the monument was placed in the heart of Athens.
• You will see the Arch of Hadrian – the story of this monument dedicated to the ancient Roman emperor will transport us back to the Roman era in Greek lands.
• In a small museum, you will examine archaeological finds: household items, amphorae used to store and transport wine and olive oil, as well as ancient burials and a unique aqueduct.
• We will not overlook the 11th-century Byzantine Church of Saint Nicholas.
• Walking through the Roman Agora, you will see the Tower of the Winds (the oldest meteorological monument in Athens) and Roman public latrines – we will discuss why they were pay-to-use.
• We will visit the medrese and mosque from the Ottoman era, as well as the ruins of the famous Library of Hadrian.
• You will observe how Greeks relax in cafes and restaurants. Along the way, we will talk about the national cuisine.
• We will walk along the famous shopping street where Greek fashionistas buy clothes.
• We will stop by the Cathedral of the Annunciation, where the relics of two Greek saints are located.
• Additionally, you will get acquainted with the architecture of the Byzantine Church of St. Eleftherios, known for its carved façade.
• And at Syntagma Square, you will understand its historical and social significance in the life of the capital.