The Greeks of Smyrna in Athens

Athens, Greece
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

The tour explores how the Greeks of Smyrna survived in Athens , in the first half of the 20nth century,when they were forced to leave Turkey. We will visit a former carpet industry, a neighborhood with stone buildings, a museum with personal items and archives and churches with precious icons. We will taste the foods they made.

What's included

  • We will taste dishes made with recipies from the Greeks of Smyrna

What to expect

  1. Opap Arena Stadium - AEK Stadium Agia Sofia
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit an exceptional museum with everyday equipment, photographs, archives etc of the Greeks of Smyrna
  2. Nea Ionia
    2h
    We will visit churches, museums and neighborhoods with 20nth century's stone buildings.
  3. 40m · Admission ticket included
    We will taste food with recipies from the Greeks of Smyrna

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will be waiting for you at the National Historical Museum, beneath the big statue of the General Kolokotronis, carrying an A4 paper with your names on

End point

I will leave you on the platform of the train station to get the train to Omonoia

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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