Philosophy and Democracy tour of Athens

Philosophy and Democracy tour of Athens

In this tour, we:

a. Will see many of the most important landmarks of ancient Athens and give you tips for sightseeings, activities, food, night life etc.

b. Will provide an overview of the city’s ancient history and discuss about its greatest achievements such as Philosophy, Democracy, Sciences, Art etc.

c. Will examine some of the ancient philosophical theories under a new light due to surprising latest scientific discoveries

d. Discuss the ancient Democracy compared to the modern

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kerameikos Cemetery, Between Ermou, Peireos, and Asomaton Streets, Athens 105 53 Greece

This is a place relatively unknown to tourists even though it is one of the most important landmarks. Kerameikos means “ceramic”. It was called like that because there were many ceramic workshops here. It was also the cemetery of Athens for many centuries. In this place many prominent Athenians whose name are famous, were buried here! This is also where Pericles pronounced his famous “Epitaph” speech for the first casualties of the Peloponnesian war where he praises the virtues of Democracy and the ways of the Athenians.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monastiraki Flea Market, Ifestou 2, Athina 105 55, Greece

Take an easy pace walk in the Flea market of Athens

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hadrian's Library, Areos 3, Athens 105 55 Greece

Hadrian's Library was created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Roman Agora, Polignotou 3, Athens 105 55 Greece

The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tower of the Winds, Aiolou, Athina 105 55, Grecia, Athens 10555 Greece

The octagonal building called the Tower of the Winds was made by the astronomer Andronicus of Kyrristos, in the 1st century BC and served both as wind indicator but also a clock, so it was the “Big Ben” of Athens and also the meteorological station of the city. The clock was solar but in cloudy days there was also a hydraulic mechanism that produced a sound every hour! It’s considered the first meteo station.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece

This place was the heart of the city of Athens. Philosophers like Socrates, Plato, politicians like Solon, Themistocles, Pericles, Thoucidides,Sofoklis, Aristofanis,that consisted the “Dream Team” of Athens, prominent Athenians and simple citizens walked here and had discussions and debates for all matters.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pnyx, Philopappos Hill, Athens Greece

Pnyx Hill was the first parliament of the world. This place offers a great view to the area. It’s also free, just like the best things in life.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Areopagus, Acropolis, Athens 105 58 Greece

This is where Apostle Paul preached in Athens for the first time and spoke to them for the "unknown God"

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Herod Atticus Odeon, Dionissiou Areopagitou, Athens Greece

One of the top theatres for live performances, this theatre can host 5.000 people!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hadrian's Arch, Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 50, Athina 105 58, Greece

Adrian, a Roman Emperor, loved Athens and made many buildings in the glorious ancient city. The Arch spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city that included the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

Duration: 5 minutes