Athens Jewish Heritage

• Private guided visit to the Acropolis Hill and its monuments
• City tour of Athens’ historical center
• Explore the Jewish Museum of Greece with its rare artifacts
• Visit the historic Synagogue of Athens (1904) and Beth Shalom Sephardic Synagogue (1935)
• Optional kosher Mediterranean lunch in the Psyrri district – the city’s former Jewish quarter
• Enjoy free time to stroll and photograph Athens’ charming old neighborhoods

Your day begins with a hotel pickup in Athens, where you meet your licensed guide and board your private vehicle to start an immersive journey through the city’s rich history. The first stop is the Acropolis Hill, rising 156 meters above the city, where you’ll walk along ancient marble paths and discover iconic sites such as Filopappos Hill, the Herodion Odeon, the Theatre of Dionysus, Pnyx Hill — the birthplace of democracy — and Areopagus Hill. Marvel at the Temple of Athena Nike, the Ancient Agora (once home to an ancient synagogue), the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion with its elegant Caryatids, as your guide brings each monument and story vividly to life.
After the Acropolis, you’ll have free time to explore on your own, capturing panoramic photos of Anafiotika, Plaka, and Lycabettus Hill, or continue the tour with your guide for a deeper exploration of the area.
The adventure continues with a panoramic drive through Athens’ historic center, passing landmarks such as the Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion Mansion, the Parliament building, and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, where you may witness the ceremonial changing of the guard. Admire the Athenian Trilogy, three iconic neoclassical buildings that represent the 19th-century architectural heritage of the city.
Next, you’ll explore the Jewish Museum of Greece, founded in 1977, which houses over 10,000 artifacts tracing 2,300 years of Jewish life in Greece, from domestic traditions to religious and community practices. Continue with visits to the city’s historic synagogues: the Old Synagogue of Athens (Etz Hayyim, 1904), still in use for High Holidays, and the Beth Shalom Sephardic Synagogue (1935, renovated in the 1970s), the main synagogue today, noted for its white marble façade and neoclassical details.
Finally, conclude your day with an optional kosher Mediterranean lunch in the Psyrri district, the historic heart of Athens’ Jewish quarter, savoring local flavors while reflecting on a full day of culture, history, and discovery.