A timeless guided tour in one of the most popular and oldest Athenian Museum, also known as the Museum of Greek civilization: This experience gives the visitor the chance to admire the Greek Culture in a nutshell during a conceptual journey throughout various important Eras, from the Neolithic Era until the 20th century.
- Διεύθυνση: Benaki Museum - Koumpari 1, Athina
Benaki Museum- "Greece at a glance"
The initial collection of the Museum exhibits important artifacts from the ancient, byzantine, post-byzantine and folklore art. Moreover the Museum’s collection includes two important paintings of El Greco, the ultimate Greek painter.The Museum complex accommodates an exceptional restaurant with fantastic view on the contemporary Athens City and the Acropolis Hill. The visitor will have thus the chance to enjoy a high-quality dish or to capture his/her unique moments with his loved ones pre-during or post his/her experience.
Description
The experience is further enriched with the guidance in the Chinese language which introduces the visitor to the history of the Greek heritage in an intriguing and educational manner by focusing on the most important exhibits of the Museum.This experience is available in a morning mode as well as in an afternoon mode so as to fit the visitor’s schedule and preferences.
• Review of the Greek History from the ancient times until now through the permanent collections of the Benaki Museum.
• The experience showcases unique artifacts of this collection, such as the ancient Greek exhibits which display “gods, myths and mortals”, the byzantine as well as other selected treasures.
• Visit at the Museum’s restaurant for tea or dinner with an amazing view: A unique chance for the visitor to capture his/her experience with Acropolis hill and Athens City as a background.
• Visit at the Museum’s shop where the visitor can find exact replicas of the Museum’s exhibits and high-value jewelry from precious metals as well as other ornamental gems with an exclusive discount of 10%. There is also a tailor-made Luxury collection with a discount of 15%.
What's Included
• Entrance fees• All taxes, fees and handing charges
• Guidance/translation/escort services by a Chinese Speaking docent
• Gratuities (recommended)
• WI-FI
What's Not Included
• Transfer services• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and Drink
Practical Information
• The experience takes place every Wednesday and Friday at 11 am in the morning and every Thursday and Friday at 6pm.
• The Museum starts at the Museum’s entrance at the above times and dates.
• Duration of the experience: 2 to 2, 5 hours
• Meeting Point: Benaki Museum, Koubari 1 και Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας
• The Museum starts at the Museum’s entrance at the above times and dates.
• Duration of the experience: 2 to 2, 5 hours
• Meeting Point: Benaki Museum, Koubari 1 και Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας
Additional Information
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required• Capacity: 15 people maximum
• Minimum numbers apply.
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough attendants to meet requirements.
• In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• This experience requires pre-booking two weeks in advance
• Up to 15% discount in the Museum’s shop
Cancellation Policy
• We require 10 days cancellation notice prior to your scheduled arrival in order to provide you with a full refund.
• 50% of of your total amount will be charged if you do not notify us about your cancellation or any changes by 2 days before your scheduled arrival.
• 100% of your total amount will be charged if you do not notify us about your cancellation or any changes on your scheduled arrival or No show.
• 50% of of your total amount will be charged if you do not notify us about your cancellation or any changes by 2 days before your scheduled arrival.
• 100% of your total amount will be charged if you do not notify us about your cancellation or any changes on your scheduled arrival or No show.