Ermoupolis Walking Tour
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Port
Ermoupolis, Nisos Syros, Greece
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Depart the pier for your guided walking tour through Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros. The largest city in the Cyclades, Ermoupoli is built like an amphitheatre around its harbor, and is crowned by the twin peaks of Ano Syros to the north and the Ortodox Vrontado to the south. The city was rebuilt in the early to mid-19th century and boasts gorgeous Neo-Classical architecture and monuments. Your first stop is at the St. Nicholas Church, followed by the Unknown Soldier Monument. From here, stroll amongst the lovely villas of the Vaporia area, also known as 'Little Venice', then pass by the impressive Apollo Theatre, the first opera house of Greece. Next, continue to Miaoulis Square with its monumental marble platform built for the Syros Philharmonic and Town Hall. Pass by the first high school of modern Greece and a vibrant shopping area, then enter the Church of the Assumption to marvel at a masterpiece of religious art, an icon by the renowned painter El Greco .
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.