Homer's Walking Tour Of The Acropolis Museum

Homer's Walking Tour is an old trail on the island of Ithaca that travels through and around the ruins of various dilapidated stone structures. The stones of the ruins appear old and worn, and the trail itself is overgrown with grass and weeds. Rocks and stone debris litter the ground, portraying the age of the ruins. The tour showcases beautiful scenic views of the hills of the island. Hills of varying sizes can be seen along the horizon. A simple wooden railing lines the side of parts of the trail, and lush trees as well as various greenery surround the path. Houses can be seen in the distant hills, and the trail overlooks the vast expanse of crystal clear water that encircles the island. Parts of the trail are lined with beautiful stone structures, and multiple stone steps are featured along the stone pathway. Homer's Walking Tour is a guided tour which takes the tourist on a journey through the history of one of
Homer's most famous characters, King Odysseus. The ruins are rumored to be the castle of Odysseus himself, and the tour gives insight to the story of Odysseus and his history in relation to the island of Ithaca. The tour explores various excavation sites that have taken place with the intent of relating the island to Homer and his stories. Ithaca itself is a mountainous island located in the Ionian Sea. It is a small peaceful island full of nature and history. Homer's Walking Tour is said to be an easy tour albeit partially rocky. The distance of the tour is about five kilometers and the cost is fifteen euros. The tour lasts around three hours and is "a must for lovers of Homer and people who want to know the story behind Odysseus and Ithaca" (Zuylen). The Acropolis of Athens is a historic complex on the top of a rocky hill that is comprised of the ruins of various ancient structures. The rocky prominence ascends high into the sky, looming over the city of Athens. The ruins of a temple can be seen on the top of the hill and are supported by a numerous amount of aged stone columns. The remains of a pattern etched into the stone can be seen on the top of the structure. Stone bricks make up the foundation of the structure, and stone debris and other rubble cover the ground at the base of the temple. An assortment of lush greenery and foliage is seen as well as various other ruins and buildings in the distance. Some of the ruins are clearly the remains of ancient buildings while others are too decrepit to determine what they used to be. Tourists can be seen traversing the grounds gazing curiously at the various ruins. The Acropolis is one of the world's most recognizable landmarks and is considered to be the main attraction of ancient Athens. It is considered by many to be "an archeological wonder"(The Acropolis). Acropolis comes from the Greek words "acro" meaning edge and "opolis" meaning city, translating to "city on the edge". The site dates back to 510 BC and was a site of major religious importance in early Greece. It was built in honor of the Greek goddess Athena, and today, the remains of the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and other ruins can still seen in the Acropolis. The Acropolis is positioned on a hilltop in central Athens and is open daily during different hours depending on the day of the week and time of year. Admission is twenty euros, and tours can either be guided or self-guided (The Acropolis). The Acropolis Museum is a large building encircled by a number of small trees and shrubbery. The building is supported by many pillars and large panels of glass make up the majority of the sides of the museum. Light radiates from within the building and can be seen through the various windows. The interior of the museum is filled with a vast array of exhibits and artifacts. Multiple stone statues are showcased throughout the museum as well as various other stone structures. Display cases housing ancient artifacts can be seen throughout the building. An outside view of the entrance to the museum reveals that it is built over ruins of some kind. Columns support the entire structure and allow it to hover over the ruins below. Railings are position along the entranceway to allow people to gaze upon the ruins below. The Acropolis Museum is located in the historical area of Makriyianni in Athens, Greece.
It has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with over 14,000 square meters of exhibition space. Admission price is ten euros and the museum is open daily. The museum contains multiple galleries filled with a diversity of displays. The Gallery of the Slopes showcases artifacts that were founded on the slopes of the Acropolis. The Archaic Gallery gives visitors the opportunity to view three-dimensional exhibits such as statues. On the 3rd floor in the Parthenon Gallery, one can observe an informative video presentation about the Parthenon, and visitors are informed on how democratic bodies functioned in the time of Ancient Greece. There is also a temporary exhibit on the Greek oracle Dodona lasting until January 10, 2017. The exhibit features information on Dodona, the oldest Greek oracle, and also provides knowledge about its role in the ancient world. The exhibit is an additional three euros and "showcases the human need to predict the future"(Acropolis
Museum). The day tour in Delphi features ancient ruins and other views that will be seen throughout the journey to Delphi. Ancient stone structures which now lie in ruins are seen along the tour. One structure shows the remains of what appear to be columns encircling a small enclosed area of grass. Only three of the columns remain standing, and a plentiful number of stones can be seen surrounding the remains. The remains of a small stone temple is also seen along the tour. The temple is comprised of stone bricks, and elegant patterns can be seen etched into the stone. Lush trees and other foliage are displayed along the tour. The town of Delphi is a small, quaint municipality featuring an array of small shops and restaurants. The shops are positioned relatively close together overlooked by the many street lights which cover the road. The tour of Delphi is a guided ten hour tour which takes one along a historical journey through the ancient ruins and history of Delphi. Delphi is said to be the center of Ancient Greek civilization, and the town is littered with monuments displaying its history. The tour departs from Athens at 8:30 AM from a designated hotel. The tour stops at the Temple of Apollo followed by a trip to the Delphi Archeological Museum. The museum includes numerous exhibits including those on the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. The tour passes through the towns of Levadia and Arachova before arriving in Delphi at around midday. Lunch is included with the fee and is eaten at a nearby Delphi hotel. The tour returns to Athens at around 6:30 PM, stopping on the way in the town of Arachova. The tour is booked online at a cost of $109.41 (Delphi