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Mythology, Philosophy and Democracy Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$80.25
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
From the realm of myths to the grounds of reason. The amazing journey of Ancient Greece from blind faith to the search of explanations for all things unknown!
The ancient landmarks provide the best scenery to overview this amazing transformation.
The pre-Socratic philosophers gave us what may be regarded as the only true “discovery” in science: that our world can be understood through natural laws whose identification could enable humans to comprehend their surroundings, and even themselves…
Let's explore together this fascinating shift in human perception and find out where we stand today!
The ancient landmarks provide the best scenery to overview this amazing transformation.
The pre-Socratic philosophers gave us what may be regarded as the only true “discovery” in science: that our world can be understood through natural laws whose identification could enable humans to comprehend their surroundings, and even themselves…
Let's explore together this fascinating shift in human perception and find out where we stand today!
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Mythology, Philosophy and Democracy Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 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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Meeting point
In front of the statue of Thisseas, opposite the train station, across the road.
Return details
Philopappos Hill
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KerameikosThis is a place relatively unknown to tourists even though it is one of the most important landmarks. Kerameikos means “ceramic”. It was called like that because there were many ceramic workshops here. It was also the cemetery of Athens for many centuries. In this place many prominent Athenians whose name are famous, were buried here! This is also where Pericles pronounced his famous “Epitaph” speech for the first casualties of the Peloponnesian war where he praises the virtues of Democracy and the ways of the Athenians.
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Ancient Agora of AthensThis place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thucydides, Sophocles, Aristofanis, that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.
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Monastiraki SquareWe will take an easy pace walk through the colorful Flea market of Athens with many antique and tourist shops.
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Agora RomaineThe Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
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Tower of the WindsThe octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.
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Hadrian's LibraryHadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens and was the second largest in the world, back then.
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PlakaPlaka is a scenic neighborhood of Athens with small houses and picturesque narrow streets.
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PnyxPnyx Hill was the first parliament of the world. This place offers a great view to the area and is a great spot for sunset views. It’s also free, just like the best things in life.
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Philopappos HillPhiloppapos Hill (or Hill of the Muses) offers the best vistas to Acrpolis and Athens by night.
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Mythology, Philosophy and Democracy Tour
Athens, Greece, Europe
$80.25
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!