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Athens Riverside: A Journey in Mythical Athens

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Overview

    Discover the mythical side of Athens in this Athens Riverside tour. During your tour, you'll come across ancient sanctuaries that were dedicated to mystery gods. You'll also be exploring some mythical rivers in Athens. This is the tour that will open your eyes to the Greek urban myths.

    This is a 3-hour tour that comes with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll be visiting the Acropolis, Areopagus, and other attractions in Athens. This is a private tour so only your group will be participating. This is not wheelchair accessible and participants are advised to wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes for walking. You will not be picked up or dropped off, however, the meeting place is easily accessible.

    Travelers find this tour entertaining. The guide is very knowledgeable and will share interesting insights about the places you'll visit in this tour. Even if you have been to Athens numerous times, this tour comes highly recommended, especially if you are curious about Greek mythology.

What It Is

  • A adventure into the paths that the gods and philosophers of ancient Greek have walked and see the unique attractions on these paths.
  • It is a walking tour along the Heridanos River where you'll see attractions like Ruins of Roman baths, mystical sanctuaries, the Agora and Acropolis and lots more.
  • A visit to important archaeological sites as well as soaking up city views from the top of Pynx and Phoiloppapos Hills.

Your Experience With Athens Riverside: A Journey in Mythical Athens

  • Enter into the world of how the ancient gods lived by following the waterside paths along the ancient Heridanos river which was uncovered during the construction of the city's metro system in the 199s.
  • Visit the bank of Ilissos which was being used as a teaching locale for Socrates and featres predominately in ancient Greek mythology.
  • Pass by some ancient sanctuaries said to be built as a monument to the Greek gods including remnants of Christian churches and mystical caves.
  • Also climb up the Pynx and Philoppapos Hills to see Athens city as a whole giving a beautiful sightseeing experience.

What Athens Riverside: A Journey in Mythical Athens Includes?

  • 3 hours (approx.) adventure
  • Walking tour along Ancient Greek Rivers
  • Visit to the ancient Agora and Acropolis
  • Views from Pynx and Philoppapos Hills
  • Travel with a Professional Local guide

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • Adventure lovers will not want to miss this tour for anything
  • History seekers will love the content and component of this package

Travellers Talk

  • This is more than an excursion, it is an exposition into the way ancient Greek philosophers once lived
  • This is so fabulous, every minute was filled with something to mesmerize about.

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