Ancient Greek Warriors for a Day

• Duration

  2 hours

• Theme

  • History & Mythology

• Group Type

  • Private

Get Ready for an unforgettable experience while in Athens! If you’ve watched & enjoyed blockbuster movies on ancient Greek battles and wars, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get in the sandals of an ancient Greek warrior and learn all about their training, armature, and mentality.

Your experienced tutor will give you the historical background of some important ancient Greek battles, like the battles in Marathon and Thermopylae, and the ongoing wars between ancient Greeks and Persians. He will explain to you why and how ancient Greeks trained for battle, the weapons they used, and their everyday life.

He will then hand you replicas of actual ancient Greek spears, helmets, and body shields and will show you the body position ancient Greek warriors took in battle, their movements, and their signals during battle to notify their comrades. You will learn about their strategies, and how and why they chose specific places for their battles.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable activity, the whole family will love! For more information and available dates, contact one of our travel specialists today.