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Private Eleusis Guided Excursion, Athens

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Enjoy a half-day private excursion to Eleusina, the European Capital of Culture for the year 2021.

An entertaining trip just outside Athens, that can also be combined with a delicious traditional lunch.

Eleusina is world famous for the Eleusinian Mysteries and also as the birthplace of Aeschylus, one of the three great tragedians of antiquity. 

It used to be one of the five holy cities of Greece with the famous Eleusinian Mysteries –which were linked to the myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone- attracting pilgrims from all over the then-known world.

 

Highlights

  • Enjoy a private guided tour with an experienced state-licensed guide 
  • Acquire Insider background information, anecdotes and historical knowledge about the Eleusinian Mysteries and the legend of goddess Demeter
Depart in the morning from your hotel and drive Northwest of Athens to reach Eleusina.

Nowadays, in the archeological site of Eleusina you will admire the Roman courtyard where the temple of Artemis Propylaea is located, the remains of a fountain and two triumphal arches. Then you will visit the precincts of the sanctuary of Greater Propylaea, next to which is preserved the Kallichoro Frear. Then you will reach the main temple of Demetra, the Telesterion.

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1

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5

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4 hours

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Jan - Dec

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Easy

We

Speak

  • • English

What is

included

  • • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
  • • Transport by luxury private vehicle (no taxi)
  • • Refreshments & snack basket in vehicle
  • • 2-hour private guided tour to Eleusina
  • • Private services of a state-licensed guide for the entire excursion
  • • All taxes

Do not

forget

  • •Keep in mind that this is a private tour and it is possible to customize it to meet your desires.
  • •Don’t forget your hat, sun-block and a light cardigan


Meeting

Point

Meeting Point Area

Athina, Kentrikos Tomeas Athinon

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