Ancient Greek Family Games, Private Experience at the National Garden of Athens

Athens, Greece

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Enjoy a unique family experience, reviving a joyful aspect of the Ancient Greek culture; Playing! Learn about childhood in Athens and Sparta and play 5 family games, just like ancient Greeks did. Led by an enthusiastic museum educator, this activity will facilitate knowledge through action & entertainment. Suitable for families with children 5 - 12 years old; the games difficulty level is customized accordingly.

• Visit the National Garden of Greece, an oasis right in the city center.

• Learn about games & toys, childhood & education of Athens and Sparta.

• Let your kids and yourself travel back in time, gain skills and have fun!

Plain English, suitable also for families speaking English as a foreign language.

Private experience: only for your family, or for your group of 2 families. Each family should have at least one adult.

> 175€ per family (max 5pax).

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece

Our journey will start at the main gate of the National Botanical Garden. We will learn how to introduce ourselves as ancient Athenians and then we shall enter the Garden and follow its paths, among rare flora.

Then, we will settle under shaded trees and discuss interesting facts about education and childhood in ancient Greece, comparing Athens with Sparta, the two major cities of the Classical world. We will discover the patron gods of play, the toys and their materials and of course the children games of antiquity; all through real objects, photographs and interactive dialogue!

And then it’s time for action! Following the ancient resources, your family will play five ancient greek games using exclusive replicas of ancient objects. You will have fun and a great deal of laughs while trying to prevail and win!

At the end of the activity you will receive a wonderful souvenir, and the Garden's map!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Inclusions

Expert Facilitator
Usage of unique replicas of ancient toys, Commemorative gift , Map of the Garden (one per family)
Liability Insurance
Local VAT 24%

Exclusions

This experience is a family activity based on ancient greek games, it is NOT a guided tour.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
In the case the National Garden is closed for any reason, the activity will take place at the green open area of Zappeion (right next to the National Garden). Meeting point remains the same.
Most travelers can participate
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
The entire experience is outdoors and it is a private one, just for your family.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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