Αthens – Heart of the city

Largest Greek city. It may seem that this city was created for admirers of history, art and culture. We invite you to see antique buildings and to access the heart of the city together with KrisTravel travel guide. After such excursion this European cradle of culture will stay in your memories for very long time.  Athens is a Greek city in which, Athenians of ancient time cherished philosophy and democracy. This small part of the world is the place where Greek vitality was expressed in all fields of creativity and their thoughts helped shaping Western human. This is unforgettable attic of civilization.

WHAT WILL WE SEE DURING THIS EXCURSION?
Monastiraki square – square of old region of the city. Influence of Ottomans and Romans can be seen in its walls and streets.
Pantanassa church – belonged to monastery. Whole Monastiraki region was named after it.
Hadrian’s library – Construction lasted 132 years. Size is 118×78.
Tower of winds – antique water clock and weather wane.
Streets of Monastiraki – Flea market, Athens old town
Mitropolis – main largest cathedral in Athens
Acropolis of Athens – Parthenon and Architectural ensemble of Acropolis
New Acropolis museum
Hadrian gate
Temple of Zeus – largest temple in Greece
Plaka streets – Athens old town
Zappeion – Palace of congress and exhibitions
Kallimarmaro (Panathinaiko) stadium – first modern Olympic games
Athens national park – 16 ha Royal park built in fifth decade of XIX a. under the order of queen Amelija
Syntagma square and palace of Greek parliament, Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Mikri Mitropoli chapel – Little cathedral
Dinner in famous “Thanasis kebab” tavern.
During the excursion there will be brief overview of history and interesting facts, myths of Athens city.

Excursion will be on foot. We suggest wearing comfortable, light shoes and clothes. Excursion will take all day.
After an excursion you will have about 1 hour free time for shoping in Athens centrum.

Excursion information will be provided in Lithuanian, Russian or English languages.

DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL, PLACE AND TIME OF EXCURSION

Departure at 9.00 am.

Participants of excursion must gather at the entrance to the hotel on agreed time.  After excursion they will be transported back to the hotel.
Tourists in Euboea Island: Central Euboea, Chalcis, Eretria, Malaconda, Aliveri are taken from hotels and brought back after excursion. It is included in price of excursion. Departure at 9.00 am.
For tourists in other Greek cities (not from central Euboea, Chalcis, Eretria, Malaconda and Aliveri) :
Option I
Departure – Chalkida, Chalcis railway station, main entrance, Euboea island.
Coordinates: 38°27′46″N 23°35′10″E
Travel Guide will meet you on agreed time. Excursion will end at the same place.
II options
Departure – Athens. Monastiraki square, near main entrance to Monastiraki Metro station. Coordinates 38°27′46″N 23°35′10″E
Travel guide will meet you on agreed time. Excursion will end at the same place.

PRICE OF EXCURSION FOR ONE PERSON – 50 EUR
Groups are counted individually.

Prices can vary because of various reasons!
Those who do not wish to visit paid objects, can stay with travel guide and wait for others.