Ottoman heritage of Athens walking tour
For centuries, Athens was part of the Ottoman Empire. Although the medieval period is long gone, Ottoman heritage is still visible. Join us to this amazing walking tour, travel back in the time of Emperors, Sultans, harems and bazaars, discover unknown hidden treasures in some of the most crowded districts and revive the mixed lifestyle and culture during this less known but equally important period of history. At the end of the tour join a traditional hammam experience, where you will discover an oasis of serenity and tranquility where your inner energy and your outer glow will regenerate!
Options
Medieval Athens: The Byzantines, the Ottomans and hammam experience
What's included in Ottoman heritage of Athens walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We meet at Acropolis metro station , and we start our tour discussing about the eras Athens faced and how the Acropolis and the area around evolved from the ancient times to the Byzantine and Ottoman period and what we see today in our modern world.
We start our walk by heading at the heart of Plaka district where we will admire ancient greek monuments and their role during medieval period, old byzantine churches, residences, mosques and hammam from the Ottoman times and dig their rich history.
During the tour we ll have the chance to see through a tablet how Athens has evolved through the centuries and we will share stories and historic facts about that era.
At the end of our tour we will end up to our local favorite hammam place where you will have the opportunity to relax after the long walk. Your package includes your stay in the wet – hot marble room (hammam) with the running water, the traditional basins and the large marble heated bench where you lie down to enjoy the exfoliation process by our experienced therapists to renew skin and get a silky body and face. After this magnificent ritual, you will pass at the lounge to relax and enjoy your aromatic oriental tea and the Turkish delight!
Inclusions
- Licensed expert tour guide
- Oriental aromatic tea and turkish delight (at the hammam)
- For those who are selecting the "without hammam" option
- Private tour
- Hammam experience (Kese hammam package) for those who are selecting the hammam option
- Hygiene products (hand sanitizers, face masks)
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Private expenses
- Any othen hammam package
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Teens must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 13 years
- Hamman not for those who cannot handle hot, closed places
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
