“Enclose in your soul Greece
and you shall feel every kind of grandeur.”
Dionysios Solomos (Greece's national poet, 1798 – 1857)
We are excited to announce that prior to the main conference program, we are organizing an immersive pre-conference cultural experience that will transport participants back to the golden age of ancient Athens. This carefully curated program will include guided visits to iconic sites such as the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora - where Socrates once walked and taught - and the Pnyx, the hill where the ancient Athenian democratic assembly gathered to debate and vote on the affairs of the city-state. You'll walk the very steps where citizens exercised their democratic rights and witness firsthand the architectural magnificence that has influenced civilizations for millennia.
Take the time, when you visit Athens for the LMDE conference, to learn about the history of the country, and its amazing culture and civilization. Ancient Greek Civilization has left its profound legacy on Western culture and society and continues to be studied and celebrated around the world!
Democracy, the political debate and the rhetoric, architecture, Olympic Games, the Hippocratic oath, theater, drama, science literature and so many other ideas and achievements have their origins in Ancient Greeks heritage!
Discover with us the "kallos", the ultimate beauty and harmony as perceived in ancient Greek philosophy and arts, but also where the idea of robots was first born!
Immerse yourself in the history and life of Athens, with our tailored guided tours!
You can register on 2 different tours:
- A Taste of Time: Athens Gastronomical & Cultural Stroll - Thursday June 12 2025 (10.30-12.00)
- Myths, Minds, and Machines: A Walk Around the Acropolis - Thursday June 12 2025 (18.00-20.00)
A Taste of Time: Athens Gastronomical & Cultural Stroll
Embark on a delicious journey through the heart of Athens, where history meets the senses. Our gastronomical tour offers a rich blend of flavors, aromas, and stories as we explore the city’s most authentic culinary treasures. Visit age old spice shops, traditional delis (with ouzo, olive oil, pastries, cheeses from all over Greece), the central fish market, the koulouri baker. But this is more than a food tour—it’s a cultural feast. As we stroll the cobbled lanes of the Plaka district and stand in the shadows of ancient ruins, we’ll stop at the Ancient Agora to reflect on the birthplace of democracy and admire the Temple of Hephaistos—dedicated to the god who, according to myth, forged the first robot. This tour will nourish your body and your curiosity, offering a taste of Greece you’ll never forget.
June 12, 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
Duration: 1,5 hour
Cost: EUR 20 (to be paid directly to the tour guide)
Are you interested to join?
Please indicate you interest by June 7, 2025.
Myths, Minds, and Machines: A Walk Around the Acropolis
Step back in time and forward in thought on this enlightening walking tour through Athens’ most iconic sites. We begin in the charming neighborhood of Plaka, winding our way through its neoclassical alleys, as we ascend toward stunning vantage points of the Acropolis. From the Pnyx—the ancient assembly hill—you’ll learn not just about the birthplace of democracy, but also where visionary thinkers first imagined artificial beings and mechanical marvels. Discover how Greek philosophers and inventors conceptualized automated devices and robots long before our modern age. As we uncover hidden perspectives and stories surrounding the Parthenon and its neighboring temples, you’ll gain new insights into how ancient ingenuity and myth laid the groundwork for today’s technological wonders. This tour offers a profound blend of history, beauty, and philosophical inspiration in the city that started it all.
June 12, 2025, 18:00 - 20:00
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: EUR 20 (to be paid directly to the tour guide)
Are you interested to join?
Please indicate you interest by June 7, 2025.
