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The Greeks of Smyrna in Athens

Athens, Greeceby paraskevi zografou

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
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  • Up to 4 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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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

    Itinerary

    1. 1

      Opap Arena Stadium - AEK Stadium Agia Sofia

      30 min

      We will visit an exceptional museum with everyday equipment, photographs, archives etc of the Greeks of Smyrna

    2. 2

      Nea Ionia

      2 hours

      We will visit churches, museums and neighborhoods with 20nth century's stone buildings.

    3. 3

      Stop 3

      40 min

      We will taste food with recipies from the Greeks of Smyrna

    Meeting and pickup

    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

    Good to know

    • 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
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    • 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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