History and Culture
The
History and Culture program includes a presentation of the most
important historical events from ancient times to the modern Greece of
today. It encompasses a condensed historical review as well
as the cultural manifestations of the different eras. We will explain
the achievements in Philosophy, Mythology, Science,
Medicine, and much more. which have influenced the world throughout
history. We will also visit some of the famous Greek landmarks, such as
the Acropolis and the Acropolis Archaeological Museum with
important collections of artifacts from all over Greece.Day 2 –Wednesday 9:00 – 09:15:
Those participants who have chosen one of our affiliated hotels will be picked up at their respective hotels for transfer to the Acropolis Dance
Trip to the Acropolis departs from Glyfada center, agios Kostandinos Church (front gate) at 09:30.
This sightseeing tour will show you the two most important attractions of Athens - the Acropolis, one of the most famous archaeological sites and landmarks of Athens and Greece, and the Acropolis Museum where the masterpieces of the Acropolis are displayed.
You will enter the Acropolis from the south slope to avoid the crowds and to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theater built in the 5th century BC. Your guide will take care of the tickets so you can skip the line. As you begin to ascend the sacred hill, a breathtaking view of the city below will unfold.
Your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos, Mars, and Pnyx Hills.
There will be ample time for exploring and picture taking at the Acropolis before your tour of the Acropolis Museum begins.
Go on to the New Acropolis Museum, which was designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi in cooperation with the Greek architect Michalis Photiadis. Its unique design has incorporated the excavations which are visible under stunning glass floors.
The Acropolis masterpieces are marked out and given the prominence they deserve through the ideal interior atmosphere conditions, the natural lighting, as well as easy visitor access, panoramic views and excellent layout of the exhibition areas. It exhibits about 4,000 artifacts.
The tour ends at the Acropolis Museum.
16:30: Bus pickup at the academy for transfer back to hotels.