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Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$98.90
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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)
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)
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Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Small talk and personal stories from the lives of Byzantine Emperors
- In-person guide which the driver also
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens (Admission per person is 3 Euros) this just optional
- Snacks
Meeting point
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.
Return details
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
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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
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We will stop to see it, and talk about its role in local history
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Metropolitan Cathedral of AthensWe will talk about the architecture, the story of the church, and the life and deeds of two martyrs. We will visit the heirloom
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Mansion BenizelouVisit the mansion and see the architecture and operation of each part of it. Alms are welcomed
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Its story and architecture
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The role of the monastery in Ottoman years and the architecture of the main church
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Ekklisia Agios Nikolaos RagkavaThe Byzantine architecture, the interior of the church, secret stories about famous byzantine personalities, the role of women in Byzantium, an iconic item
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Gate of MedreseThe story of the monument
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The story of the place in Ottoman Athens, animals, and olive trees in the yard
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Church of St. Mary PantanassaThe story, the architecture and a special link to a personality discussed in the tour
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Church of KapnikareaThe story, the architecture, the wall paintings, and the frescoes of the church
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Holy Church Of Saint IreneThe medieval architecture, special wall paintings at the interior, the church's role in the Greek Revolution.
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The church's role in the Greek Revolution. The cell of a famous writer, and the greek-ottoman culture
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The story of a lost neighborhood, its culture
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The Bathhouse of the WindsVisit the baths and If there is one, see an exhibition sheltered inside.
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The Byzantine Architecture, the special icons and wall paintings at the interior, the link of the church with the Orthodox Tradition
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See it and discuss it as a place of torture. No entrance unless asked
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Little MetropolisIts masonry and the church's important story in Byzantine times
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Byzantine and Ottoman Athens Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$98.90
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!