- “I had an amazing walking Love Life of Ancient Greeks tour with Greek traveltellers. It was both enriching and entertaining. My guide had lots of stories to tell about the Pantheon gods' love life (I had specified to her colleague Dimitris on the phone that I was particularly interested in mythology, glad they adjusted the tour to my interests), and lots to share about love and the status of women in ancient Athens, also comparing with other cities in Greece. Fascinating. She also made it quite entertaining with visual helps, some theater and a game or two along the way. The walk was great too, mixing some areas around the Acropolis with areas off the beaten path. Interesting, lively and dynamic, totally worth the money.”
- Vandersvooy, TripAdvisor
- “Loved every minute of this tour! Our guide was fantastic. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very fun! The route we followed was great with some very interesting stops. We had a good laugh during the ’symposium’, as we called it, drinking local raki (strong stuff!!) and discussing about what was normal back then (you’d be surprised!). Loved every detail and especially the last role play we did!! I wouldn’t change anything. Highly recommend!!”
- Fanich123, TripAdvisor
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2. What you can expect
Ancient Greek civilization was a supernova for its time. Art, poetry, philosophy, rhetoric, science… ancient Greeks have handed down to us so many principles and concepts. Since the setting of the ancient World, numerous studies have followed the footprints of this civilization through its rich heritage. But… have you never wondered what ancient Greeks were like in their private lives? How did Pericles, Praxiteles, even the poorest of the commoners in Athens make love?
The ancient World saw life, love and human values in a completely different light. Not only did it not hide nudity, but glorified the beauty of the human body through its unique art. Let us not forget that ancient Greeks had Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, prominently positioned in their pantheon. During our Athens walking tour, we will discover beautiful neighborhoods of Athens, like Thiseio, Plaka and Anafiotika, and we will admire from afar some of the most important sites such as the Acropolis, the Roman Agora, the Hill of the Nymphs, and the ancient cemetery of Kerameikos.
Walking past the “living” proof of ancient Greeks’ greatness, we will be exposed to stimuli that will generate vivid discussions on several aspects of their private lives. What were the passions of the ancient Gods? How did ancient Greek society regard marriage and family? What were the expected behavioral patterns for men and women? Was there paid love in the streets of Athens? What was the case of erastai (lovers) and what did “appropriate” and “latent” love mean? Let us be a bit… indiscreet… let us snoop into their private rooms and come closer to the grandeur of virtue, as they perceived it. After this 3-hour Athens walking tour is over, you will have discovered a lot of interesting facts about the Ancient Greek civilization, explored some of the best attractions in Athens and had a lot of fun!
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