Join our 4-day city break and visit one of the most ancient cities in the world. Discover the hidden myths and legend of the Greek mythology by visiting the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio and get an insight about the pillars of the modern democracy by visiting the Parliament and Acropolis museum. Athens is a fascinating town full of highlights and surprises, also famous for its vibrant nightlife and Greek cuisine. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for the lifetime.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ and museum (day 2)
✔ Operated with English speaking local guide during the half-day Athens city tour on day 2
✔ Departure transfer from the hotel in Athens to Athens International airport or to Piraeus port
✔ Breakfast
✔ Meet & Greet on day 1
✔ All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: half-day city tour of Athens with Acropolis site
✔ Air-conditioned transportation for Athens half day city tour on day 2 on a shared basis
✔ Arrival transfer from Athens International airport or Piraeus port to the hotel in Athens
✖ Any airfares or airport taxes, supplements for which are quoted separately if applicable
✖ International nor domestic flights
✖ Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls,
✖ alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, and video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses
✖ Any visit not mentioned in the programme
✖ Optional tours and activities
✖ Travel Insurance, any loss or cost due to unforeseen circumstances:flight delays, accidents,etc.
✖ City tax for the hotel overnights. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.
✖ Visa fees
Pickup Locations
1. Athens Intl Airport
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Additional Info: Airport or Port
Itinerary
ARRIVAL ATHENS
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On your arrival in Athens airport or port, you will be met and greeted by our tour representative, who will assist you with the transfer and with the check-in to your hotel in Athens. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to explore this never sleeping city. You may optionally visit Syntagma Square and get into the city’s vibe or explore the city in our “One night in Athens” tour, which will offer you the first insight into the ancient history of the cradle of the civilization. Enjoy shopping in one of the most popular streets of the city in the Kolonaki area or Ermou, and have a nice, quiet walk at the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district) where you can also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artifacts.
Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 12 hours
ATHENS: HALF-DAY CITY TOUR
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After breakfast, your tour begins and you explore the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.
Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 12 hours
ATHENS
1
Wake up to a luscious breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your day at leisure in this fascinating city. Explore the city and discover its secret corners on your own rhythm.Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 12 hours
DEPART ATHENS
1
Wake up to your beautiful breakfast in the hotel and enjoy your last day in this long-standing metropolis. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport of Athens (or Piraeus port) to take your flight home or to your following destination.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• On day 2, the pick-up point for the clients accommodated at the hotel Arion is in front of the hotel Cecile, in Athinas 39, Athina 105 54, Greece, 2 min far from the hotel Arion. (Please arrive at the mentioned meeting point at least 10 minutes earlier).
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
• The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of package is not allowed
• Optional “Night out in Athens tour” is available in English and it includes: shared transportation, dinner in a typical Greek tavern with live music and Greek folk dances
• Optional “One day cruise to three Saronic islands (Poros – Hydra – Aegina)” includes transfer from the hotel to the port, transfer from the port to the hotel, boat excursion, lunch on board, entertainment onboard
• Please note city tax for the hotel overnights will be paid directly at the hotel.
