Marble Carving Workshop Create Your Own Cycladic Idol Relief
Overview
During this one-of-a-kind experience, participants become marble sculptors by creating their own Cycladic idol relief — inspired by one of the earliest art forms of the Aegean world. In the heart of Athens, they will explore Cycladic civilization, learn about marble carving traditions, and master authentic hand tools through guided practice. This workshop offers a rare combination of history, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. Participants take home their unique marble artwork, gaining hands-on experience in traditional techniques while immersing themselves in Greek culture.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Includes traditional hand tools, a marble surface, and drawing materials.
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Stasinou 8
Athina 116 35, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Become a Sculpture Artist: Create Your Own Cycladic Idol Relief
Experience the art of marble carving in the heart of Athens.
In this hands-on workshop, you will:
• Discover the history of Cycladic art and traditional marble techniques.
• Learn about rocks, marbles, and natural elements.
• Sketch your own design (no templates), transfer it onto marble, and carve it with authentic hand tools.
• Highlight light and shadow through relief engraving.
• Add your signature, apply color for a patina effect, and optionally seal your work.
Take home your personal sculpture, connect with Greek culture, and experience a creative, welcoming environment.
Optional short walk to photograph sculptures in Athens’ historic center.
No experience needed — just creativity!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Activity code: C-5565386P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Includes traditional hand tools, a marble surface, and drawing materials.
- Private transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marble Carving Workshop Create Your Own Cycladic Idol Relief is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marble Carving Workshop Create Your Own Cycladic Idol Relief will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Includes traditional hand tools, a marble surface, and drawing materials.
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
