Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour | 4 hours

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Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
2 Adults x $78.50
$157.00
Approx Total
$157.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • In-person guide which the driver also
  • Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
  • Snacks
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional

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)

Meeting points

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.

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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 dropped off

Itinerary

  • Sotira Lykodimou Church (Russian Church)

    We will see and explain about the masonry of the church, the Byzantine characteristics, the story of the church and its development through the years

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    We will stop to see it, and talk about its role in local history

    10 minutes

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens

    We will talk about the architecture, the story of the church, and the life and deeds of two martyrs. We will visit the heirloom

    10 minutes

  • Mansion Benizelou

    Visit the mansion and see the architecture and operation of each part of it. Alms are welcomed

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Its story and architecture

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    The role of the monastery in Ottoman years and the architecture of the main church

    10 minutes

  • Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos Ragkava

    The Byzantine architecture, the interior of the church, secret stories about famous byzantine personalities, the role of women in Byzantium, an iconic item

    30 minutes

  • Gate of Medrese

    The story of the monument

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    The story of the place in Ottoman Athens, animals, and olive trees in the yard

    10 minutes

  • Church of St. Mary Pantanassa

    The story, the architecture and a special link to a personality discussed in the tour

    20 minutes

  • Church of Kapnikarea

    The story, the architecture, the wall paintings, and the frescoes of the church

    15 minutes

  • Holy Church Of Saint Irene

    The medieval architecture, special wall paintings at the interior, the church's role in the Greek Revolution.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    The church's role in the Greek Revolution. The cell of a famous writer, and the greek-ottoman culture

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    The story of a lost neighborhood, its culture

    10 minutes

  • The Bathhouse of the Winds

    Visit the baths and If there is one, see an exhibition sheltered inside.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    The Byzantine Architecture, the special icons and wall paintings at the interior, the link of the church with the Orthodox Tradition

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    See it and discuss it as a place of torture. No entrance unless asked

    10 minutes

  • Little Metropolis

    Its masonry and the church's important story in Byzantine times

    15 minutes

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Additional 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund
April 29No refund

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Published on Sep, 2024

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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