Arriving in Greece, I want to get to know its culture, traditions and architectural heritage better. “Greater Athens” is an ideal excursion that is suitable for informational purposes. In duration, it lasts 4.5-5 hours and offers tourists a closer look at the life of one of the greatest cities in the world. Here legends, myths and history merge into one and harmoniously complement each other.
It is on this excursion that you can hear incredible stories about the periods when the culture of Athens flourished and gained greatness. And about the periods when it was in decline. Art has always been one of the most important areas of Athens, it developed even at a time when European capitals did not pay so much attention to the development of this area.
During this tour you will be able to see the most important sights of the city, such as:
- Temple of Olympian Zeus;
- Church of St. Paul;
- Constitution Square;
- Prime Minister’s Residence;
- White marble Panathenaic stadium, etc.
And, of course, no acquaintance with this amazing city will pass without a stunning architectural ensemble, which consists of the Academy of Sciences, the National Library and the University of Athens, which is the oldest building in the city.
And finally, travelers are invited to visit the main pearl of the city – the ancient Acropolis, where you can enjoy the architecture of magnificent ancient temples such as the Parthenon, the temple of the goddess Nike, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea colonnade.
In addition, we will be able to visit the Acropolis Museum, where among the exhibits you can see ancient Greek sculptures and archaeological finds – this is very interesting and informative.
After all the architectural monuments have been awarded your attention, you will have free time so that you can walk around the Old Town area on your own. Tourists love this place very much, because the area is located at the foot of the Acropolis, it is here that you can feel the atmosphere of Ancient Greece and the unforgettable flavor of Athens. Narrow streets, souvenir shops and shops – all this will be at your disposal.
In addition, you can stop at one of the restaurants or cafes serving traditional Greek dishes and local wine. National cuisine is also an important part of Greek culture, so you should definitely try the various delicacies offered to travelers.
This tour promises to be informative and rich, do not doubt for a moment that you will get a lot of pleasure from getting to know the ancient culture and art of Athens. If you have come to Greece to get to know this country better and enjoy its treasures and heritage to the fullest, then the tour “Greater Athens” is perfect for you!
Immerse yourself in the amazing history and legends of this country, and our company will be happy to help you with this and organize the most interesting excursions.
