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Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Athens,
Greece
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Overview
Duration
4h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
It is a comprehensive visit to Plaka offering a guided tour to important monuments and landmarks related to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods of Athens, both of which gave Athens its modern identity.
We visit Byzantine Churches and historical landmarks on the streets of Athens . We see and speak about frescoes and icons. There is an option that we visit a monastery in the middle of the capital. There is an option to vist the Smyrna Refugees landmarks in Piraeus. In this case we visit less churches in Plaka.
The tour is suitable for people who like to walk and want to learn new cultures, or are accustomed to the Ottoman and Christian interaction. Τhe tour comprises entrance to relevant museums (no added cost)
What to remember
Important info
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Not recomended for people they dont usually walk. Not recommended for travelers with hearing problems
What's included
In-person guide which the driver also. 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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
paraskevi zografou
Meeting Point
You will find me right beneath the arch, on the side of the Olympian Columns. I ll be cholding a blue A4 paper with your name on it