Private tour in Athens Elias K
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I was born and raised in Athens and Mesologi, a small town in the west of Greece - a scenic but rather tired fishermen town that carries a heavy historic load. There, one day in high school, a new history teacher came in and in her opening statement she used a phrase that would haunt me forever : "He, who doesn't know the how and why of the last 3000 years, lives in the darkness of ignorance, from one day to the next. ", by Goethe. I instantly became a history buff, but soon I was lured by the sirens of Political and Economic Sciences. Then, my academic Odyssey passed the turbulent waters of the Greek economic crisis that swept me over to the island and University of Crete, where I finished my MSc in Economic Theory and Policy. While studying, I started working as a tour leader for groups of travelers and my passion for history was finally put to practice. By the time I was writing my thesis, on the "Rhetoric of economics and its performative aspects", I already knew that I needed a break from academia, towards more experiential knowledge. After travelling around for some years, I realized the value of a good tour guide and made it my goal to become one. I enrolled in the National School of Licenced Guides, and since 2015 I have been working with English and French speaking guests from around the world. When not working or travelling, I read, practice aerial acrobatics, gymnastics and yoga, play with my cat, search for that perfect wine and try to balance between a Stoic attitude and an Epicurean lifestyle. Licensed Tourist Guide, Ministry of Tourism, Greece BSC International and European politics and economics, Aristotle University, Greece MSc Economic Theory and Policy, University of Crete, Greece
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First timers in Athens but with just one day to taste the best of the city? This is the tour for you! A 5-6 hour experience that covers the best of our timeless Athenian culture, from emblematic monuments to mouth-watering flavours. During an easy-paced stroll with many short and tasty breaks in the center of the city, we will get a glimpse of what it felt and feels like to be an Athenian throughout the centuries. The tour serves as an orientation for curious explorers of all ages and origins, not just to the highlights of Athens but also to the "notorious" Greek lifestyle. By the end of the tour, both our brains and bellies with be full and very thankfull!
Meeting point to be arranged privately 1h30 visit of the Acropolis site Break for selected tastings in an enchanting café at the shade of the Acropolis Stroll in the picturesque neighbourhood of Plaka, through the Roman Agora (marketplace) and the Library of Hadrian. A quick stop in Monastiraki square, and off to the flea market, next to the Ancient Agora. Next, a visit of Psyrri. Antique shops and traditional workshops intertwine with street art, hip cafes and tavernas where the famous Greek diet will definitely enrich your palette of flavours. Through the farmers market where Athenians get their spices, herbs, fruits and vegetables, we will head towards the final food stop of our tour, an unmissable flavor of ancient origin with very modern function, in the heart of the city! *The specific food stops may vary either due to the starting time of our tour or to avoid crowded areas during the high season
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Athens, Greece
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The Acropolis metro station, on Makriyianni street
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