6. Jewish Sites – Athens

Itinerary Description

Acropolis: Parthenon dedicated to Athena Parthenos, Erechtheion dedicated to Athena Polias, Propylaea the monumental entrance to the sacred area, Temple of Athena Nike dedicated to Athena-Apteros Nike, Caryatides, Herodeon Theater, the ruins of the Theater of Dionysus and finally Areopagus [Mars Hill].
Jewish Museum which was first established in 1977. Its collection includes more than 10,000 rare artifacts of great historical significance. This unique collection is continuously enriched and updated.
Temple of Zeus (which is the largest ancient temple in Greece in the Corinthian order), Panathenaic Stadium [Kallimarmaro], the original stadium built in the 1863 for the first modern Olympic games in 1896) for a short photo stop, Old Palace, Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament & Changing of The Guards.
Jewish Synagogue which is the oldest synagogue in Athens. It was built in 1906 and is currently used only during the High Holidays. The synagogue is maintained by the Jewish Community of Athens.
Plaka for lunch which is Athens’ oldest and most picturesque neighborhood. It is stone-paved, with narrow streets, and is full of gyros places, tavernas and souvenir shops.
Greek Agora which was the civic, religious and commercial center of the Athenian life set with appropriate buildings like [Stoa of Attalus] [now, since its restoration, is used as a Museum housing interesting findings] and [Temple of Hephaistus].

* Please note that Jewish Museum and Synagogue are closed on Saturdays so they are replaced either by Roman Agora (where [Tower of Winds] stands [which is an octagonal pentelic marble clock tower]) or by Acropolis Museum (collections: Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis, Archaic Acropolis Gallery, Parthenon Gallery, Propylea- Athena Nike- Erechtheion and From the 5th c. BC to the 5th c. AD).

Breakdown of Tour Time

*The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic, weather conditions, demonstrations, strikes, lack of time or other issues that may arise.*

• Acropolis [2h]
• Jewish Museum [1h]
• Jewish Synagogue [30m]
• Plaka for lunch [1h30m]
• Greek Ancient Agora [1h]
• Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium [Kallimarmaro], Tomb of The Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament & Changing of The Guards [2h]