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Introductory tour to the culture of Athens and Greece | Experience Athens

Introductory tour to the culture of Athens and Greece | Experience Athens

Boutique tour, guided, in Hebrew for small groups

Technical details

Duration

Morning tour: 11:30.
Lunch tour: 3:30 p.m.
Tours depart every day throughout the week.

You can also book a private tour, per hour.

The duration of the tour is 3.5 – 4 hours.

cost

28 euros per person.

Comments

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Meeting point

Syntagma Square.
*The specific point will be sent after registration.

Let's focus on the most interesting topics: History, art, politics, Judaism, heritage, economics, music, street art, with an emphasis on culture and folklore.

  • On the tour, we will guide you In the most beautiful neighborhoods of Athens.

 

  • We will visit the most important sites in Athens.: Syntagma Square, the Plaka neighborhood, Ermou Street, Hadrian's Gate, the unique and romantic alleys, the Agora, the most beautiful street in Athens, the lively Psiri neighborhood, and all that...

Let's focus on the most interesting topics: History, art, politics, Judaism, heritage, economics, music, street art, with an emphasis on culture and folklore.

  • On the tour, we will guide you In the most beautiful neighborhoods of Athens.

 

  • We will visit the most important sites in Athens.: Syntagma Square, the Plaka neighborhood, Ermou, Hadrian's Gate, the unique and romantic alleys, the Agora, the most beautiful street in Athens, the lively Psiri neighborhood, all with the Acropolis in the background.

 

  • Be impressed by the impressive monuments Left behind by the ancient Greeks and Romans, we will get to know modern Greece and its folk culture, which combines the traditions of the past with the lives of the locals today.

 

  • Although not a culinary tour, there is A delicious surprise :).

 

  • During the tour, the following will be provided: All the useful tips for the rest of your vacation.

Tour structure:

  • General background on Greece.
  • The geography of Athens.
  • History - from ancient Greece to modern Greece.
  • The representative clothing of the soldiers.
  • Explanation of the alternative text of the watchtower.
  • Greece's political tensions with Turkey.
  • General background on Armo Street - we will understand what was there once and what it is today.
  • The Pontic Greeks.
  • Israeli real estate sharks.
  • The connection between the Greeks and the Italians.
  • Interesting points about the entrance.

Through the stores, they illustrate:

  • Ancient Greek culture and modern Greece.
  • The Turkish influence on Greek culture.
  • Athenian sports.
  • The connection between Greece and the United States.
  • Hadrian's Gate, Temple of Zeus.
  • The statue of Melina Mercouri - the Greek Civil War and the rule of the military junta.
  • A few words outside the Acropolis Museum (do not enter).
  • Liskratis - the gathering point of the Romans and Greeks for plays.
  • Lisio – the most romantic street in Plaka.
  • The famous steps of the Plaka.
  • The Roman Agora (market square) and the House of the Spirits.
  • Music Museum.
  • Overview of the square.
  • Tour of the Psiri neighborhood, the former Jewish quarter.
A break for a sweet pastry
The statue of Melina Mercouri - Greek actress and singer
Athenian sports
Explanation of the iconography in the Metropolitan Church
The famous steps of the Plaka by day
Against the backdrop of Ino's graffiti
The meeting begins at Syntagma Square
The blue eye - for good luck in Greek culture
The Roman wall at the Railway Museum
Exiting the metro
Church of Saint George: Agios Georgios slaying the dragon
Athens from the mountain of wolves
The mosaic of the ancient Byzantine church
Guided tour of Athens in Hebrew - Umbrellas in the Rain tour
Ancient Greek culture through souvenir shops

Guide details:

Ratem Rostovsky

Tour guide Retam Rostovsky

"There's nothing I love more than traveling the world and discovering new places! So I decided to turn my love into a profession"

◀ Successfully completed his tourism studies at Ben-Gurion University.
◀ With focused experience in guiding tours for the Israeli audience, in Israel and Greece.
▶ Certified in tourist guidance by the Czech Ministry of Labor.

Guide details:

Guy Tel Oren

Tour guide Guy Tel Oren

"From a young age, I loved learning about history and different cultures. I decided to turn my passion into a profession because I love connecting with people, telling stories, and making people smile."

◀ A guide to a variety of trips around the world.
◀ With experience in tours for thousands of travelers.
◀ Certificate holder from the School of Tourism, University of Haifa.
▶ Certified in tourist guidance by the Italian government.

Additional information and frequently asked questions

The walk is easy and suitable for all ages.

The content is suitable for all ages. The tour is an experiential, fun and interesting tour for children and adults alike.

Cancellation is possible up to the day before the tour.

Arrival at the meeting point is independent.

The tour does not include entrance to the museum and the Acropolis Hill.

The wonderful customers who were on the tour recommend!

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