Ancient Greeks were first to speak about the” balance between mind and body”.
Today, more than ever, we understand the importance of this saying and we recommend you to combine your sport tour with mental exercise by visiting the world’s most important classical monuments .
Cultural Tours
Half day tour of Athens
Sightseeing of the city’s principal modern and classical buildings. Among them are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament, the Panathenaic Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896),the Presidential Palace, the Academy, the University, the National Library,the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The tour ends with a guided visit of the Acropolis, the masterpiece of classical architecture.
EXTEND THE TOUR OF ATHENS WITH:
The Acropolis Museum
A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens
It houses all of the portable objects removed from the Acropolis
Except of the Parthenon frieze, notable highlights of the collection include several statues and offerings from the Archaic Temple of Athena and the original Caryatids salvaged from the Erectheion temple (replicas are displayed on the original site).
One day tour to Epidaurus ancient theatre and the site of Mycenae
In Mycenae we visit the remains of the ancient city, the lions’ gate, the tomb of the king Agamemnon and the Palace. In Epidavros we visit the ancient theatre, famous for its remarkable acoustics and the museum.
One day tour to the site and museum of Delphi, the centre of the ancient world
Delphi was a site dedicated to the ancient God Apollo. We visit the temple, the stadium. the athenian tresor and the museum where one can see unique archaeological treasures such as the statue of the bronze Charioteer.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre and the seat of justice.
It was located at the feet of the sacred rock of the Acropolis.
It is impressive indeed the thought that in this place promenaded Socartes, Plato, Themistocles, Pericles, Aeschylus, Euripides and many other important men, who determined the history and culture of all civilizations, of the whole globe !