Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Overview
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 will visit Byzantine Churches and see mosques and frescoes that tell the struggle of the Orthodox against Islam and their torture. We will visit a monastery in the middle of the capital. The tour is suitable for people who 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's Included
- Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
- In-person guide which the driver also
- Snacks
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional
Meeting Location
Filellinon
Athina 105 57, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Thiseio
Athens, Greece
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 dropped off
What To Expect
Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fethiye Mosque Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mansion Benizelou
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Petraki Monastery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos Ragkava
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agricultural University of Athens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Mary Pantanassa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Kapnikarea
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Holy Church Of Saint Irene
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agion Anargiron & Plateia Agion Avargiron
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vryssaki Βρυσακι (artFix Athens)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Bathhouse of the Winds
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Agias Ekaterinis
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Temple of Olympian Zeus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Little Metropolis
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-469118P1
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