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Hi everyone! My name is Callum. I'm an archaeological student originally from New Zealand, but have previously lived in Germany, Australia and now Greece. I am currently completing my masters degree with Kent University in Heritage Management, with a campus located in the town of Elefsina. The focus of my studies is in preparing and presenting archaeological and heritage information for public consumption. Many of you are on this website as you seek both a unique and informative experience from you stay in Greece. I am happy to be able to offer both whilst providing an element of fun in my walking narration of the past. I would love to invite you to join me in a journey through time.
The history of Athens is a history of blood, sweat and tears. From humble origins, Athens rose up to be a dominating Mediterranean power, standing up against the likes of the Persians, Spartans, Macedonians, Romans and the Ottomans. In order to face these formidable foes, Athens constructed some of largest defensive fortifications known to the Greek world, which completed several circuits around the city. In ancient Athens, warfare was entwined in all aspects of life, from democracy to religion, politics, economics and even the everyday lives of individual citizens.
Athens as we know it today lies atop the ruins of countless cities before it, which were built up from prosperity and torn down from conquest.
This tour will focus on the military history of the city itself, ranging from late Mycenaean times (1200 BC) until the end of Civil War (1949). We will use the remnants of the past city and its various stages of walls to explore the history of Athenian War.
Join me as we tour from Kerameikos to Syntagma to explore the often forgotten turbulent history of such a important city.
We will be stopping at between 8-12 focal points spread across a 2 and a half hour walk. This walk will require climbing up both the hill of the Nymphs and Muses and will cover a distance of around 5km. I advise you to bring comfortable shoes as well as plenty of water to drink.
On top of the foot bridge over the railway. The tall guy with a brown book bag.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
