Sweet Bites and Sights Acropolis and Plaka
Athens, Greece
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Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 3 hours
You are a restless foodie but you don't want to miss the Acropolis or an exciting stroll through the Athens old town “the Plaka”? Then this is the ideal tour for you.
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You are a restless foodie but you don't want to miss the Acropolis or an exciting stroll through the Athens old town “the Plaka”? Then this is the ideal tour for you.Join us on a sweet and educational trip; follow your knowledgeable, professional guide on a journey of flavors, history and culture.Taste and learn about the typical Greek sweets such as the syrupy baklava or spoon sweets - visit the Plaka and its charming neighborhoods and learn about its interesting history; finish with an in-depth guided tour at the Acropolis of Athens, the landmark of the city.
Indulge yourself in a challenging, balanced journey of gastronomy, culture and History. One of the most popular ancient Greek sayings is “healthy mind in a healthy body", in this tour we will put this ancient Greek quote into practice; during this tour you will be offered food and joy for both mind and body.
Don’t miss the chance to start your day with a typical Greek snack, continue with the Greek version of an energy bar and healthy dried fruit, taste some syrupy typical Greek sweets, drink traditional Greek coffees accompanied with tasty treats and finish with a refreshing surprise!
We will visit beloved traditional hangouts coffee shops and confectioneries where the Athenians frequently meet with friends and chat while eating some of their favorite goodies. Questions such as “What is the favorite Greek snack?”or “How and where do Greeks enjoy their Greek coffee or their frappe?” or “Where can we eat the best syrupy sweets ?” will be answered and explained to you by your professional guide.
PLAKA
Cross the picturesque area of Plaka, stroll through the narrow streets and admire the unique architecture which will take you back in time. Imagine the little town at the foot of the Acropolis 200 years ago and your guide with his/her stories will make the buildings come alive.
THE ACROPOLIS VISIT
After having sweetened your palate you can now do the same with your mind and spirit; nourish it with history, knowledge and ancient culture. Visit the Acropolis Hill, enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and dive into history with the help of your knowledgeable/professional guide. See and learn about monuments of time value.
Your visit in Athens would never be complete without a pilgrimage to the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to virgin goddess Athena, the patron deity of the city. You will enter the Acropolis from the south slope so as to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theater. Your guide will take care of the entrance tickets so you can skip the line.
Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Agrippa Monument and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos, Mars and Pnyx Hills.
The tour finishes in the Acropolis.
Indulge yourself in a challenging, balanced journey of gastronomy, culture and History. One of the most popular ancient Greek sayings is “healthy mind in a healthy body", in this tour we will put this ancient Greek quote into practice; during this tour you will be offered food and joy for both mind and body.
Don’t miss the chance to start your day with a typical Greek snack, continue with the Greek version of an energy bar and healthy dried fruit, taste some syrupy typical Greek sweets, drink traditional Greek coffees accompanied with tasty treats and finish with a refreshing surprise!
We will visit beloved traditional hangouts coffee shops and confectioneries where the Athenians frequently meet with friends and chat while eating some of their favorite goodies. Questions such as “What is the favorite Greek snack?”or “How and where do Greeks enjoy their Greek coffee or their frappe?” or “Where can we eat the best syrupy sweets ?” will be answered and explained to you by your professional guide.
PLAKA
Cross the picturesque area of Plaka, stroll through the narrow streets and admire the unique architecture which will take you back in time. Imagine the little town at the foot of the Acropolis 200 years ago and your guide with his/her stories will make the buildings come alive.
THE ACROPOLIS VISIT
After having sweetened your palate you can now do the same with your mind and spirit; nourish it with history, knowledge and ancient culture. Visit the Acropolis Hill, enjoy the breathtaking views of the city and dive into history with the help of your knowledgeable/professional guide. See and learn about monuments of time value.
Your visit in Athens would never be complete without a pilgrimage to the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to virgin goddess Athena, the patron deity of the city. You will enter the Acropolis from the south slope so as to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theater. Your guide will take care of the entrance tickets so you can skip the line.
Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Agrippa Monument and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos, Mars and Pnyx Hills.
The tour finishes in the Acropolis.
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