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Private tour in Athens Alexandros T
Half Day Walking Tour of Athens Highlights and Hidden Gems
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Ya sas, and welcome to Athens! My name is Alexandros but my friends call me Alex. I will be your local guide in Athens. They say that "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there. " So, from an early age I had realized what I always wanted to do; visit both the past and many different countries. This is why I became an archaeologist and a tour guide. I have an academic background in History and Archaeology as well as in Museology and Cultural Management. I am a museum educator, working both with children and grown-ups. Guiding walks is not merely about providing information, but mostly about sharing with visitors my experience as a local. It's not about explaining how or when Athens became the center of the ancient world, but why the city became so important and why it is still so unique. My greatest passion is traveling; As a traveler myself, I believe I know what a guest wishes to discover in a new travel destination. I always try to identify myself with the visitors and show them aspects of the city that I would like to view if I were in their position. I love reading books, learning foreign languages and listening to good music. I am always enthusiastic to introduce visitors to the city's history, culture and life, focusing on the classical sites and the modern aspects of Athens. I am looking forward to meeting you . Licensed Tourist Guide (Greek Ministry of Tourism) Bachelor's Degree in History (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) Master's Degree in Museology & Cultural Management (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Strolling in the neighborhoods of the Gods
Overview of your Athens tour
When I started designing this tour I had in mind that there are so many visitors coming to the city with one wish; to get the most out of Athens within very limited time. As a traveler myself, I believe I know what a guest wishes to explore in a new travel destination. In this 5- hour private tour we will have the opportunity to visit the highlights of Athens, the Acropolis and the Museum, and at the same time we will discover some of the city's best preserved hidden gems. We will explore the Acropolis Rock, the symbol of ancient Greece and everything that ancient Greek culture symbolizes. We will visit one the finest museums in Europe, the Acropolis Museum: a modern architectural gem in the heart of Athens with exceptional collections of ancient Greek statues, vases and marble panels. We will also spend time in the Agora, where we will learn about everyday life and customs in ancient Athens. Lastly, we will walk through the streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, the neighbourhoods of the Gods.
Your Athens tour itinerary
The tour will start with a visit of the Acropolis Sacred Rock. We will begin with the South Slope and the majestic theater of Dionysus. We will then continue with the temple of Asclepius-the healing god, the spectacular Roman Music Hall and we will take the path that leads to the imposing temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea, the monumental gate to the Acropolis. We will have the unique opportunity to admire the city's most prestigious temple, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion temple, a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture. Our tour will continue with the magnificent new Acropolis Museum, the city's indisputable jewel, where we will discover its unique collections. Our next stop will be the Agora, the center of ancient Athens, where we will trace the steps of Socrates, the Agora's most famous daily visitor. And the tour will end with a stroll in Athens' most authentic neighborhoods, Plaka and Monastiraki, where we will have a look at the Roman Agora and Hadrian's Library.
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour. Sneakers on.
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Athens, Greece
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Acropolis Metro Station ( street level, Makriyianni Street) - Next to the escalator
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