The Catastrophe of Smyrna Greeks Tour

3 to 4 hours (approximately)

It is an evocative tour that takes you to the "haunted" side of Piraeus. We visit industrial places, abandoned mansions, churches, iconic landmarks related to the Greek Refugees of the 1920's but also we visit sites related to the naval local history of the biggest port of Greece . The tour gives you the oportunity to make the acquaintance with the local history of the port and its cultural identity.

What's Included

In person Guide
Meals
Public transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will be waiting for you at the water tower, next to the kiosque

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will walk by the sea and see the old Industry of Fertilizers and speak about it. We will stop to see the impressive buildings of the Industry scattered in the shore of the cove.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will stop to see the ancient ruins of the Piraeus Wall and the iconic Bridge of Rebetis. Also the Train Station of tears, which is an iconic site of Greece in the 1960's.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will stop to see the statue of the most exotic poet and sailor of the modern Greek literature and speak about a lost neighborhood of a local market in Piraeus

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will stop to see the church that is the starting point of the notorious neighborhood of Trouba. We will speak about the Saint to which thei church is dedicated and the story of the church. The church might not be open, but we will walk in the neighborhood and I will show you important deserted mansions that h played an important role in the begining of the 20nth century and in the Second World War.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will stop to see a big church with a distinct architecture dedicated to the protection of sailors

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recomended for people with hearing problems
Supplied by paraskevi zografou

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Half-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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