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Athens City Break
From 351 €

Athens City Break

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Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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351 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024
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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.  

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cape Sounio: Also known by ancient Greek as ‘Sacred Cape’, where the horizon meets the sea, enjoy the breath-taking 180 degrees views of the Aegean sea.

Poseidon Temple: One of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, built to honor Poseidon, the ancient god of the sea, in the middle of the fifth century B.C.

Plaka: The oldest neighborhood of Athens, with colorful narrow streets and neoclassical buildings dating from the nineteenth century. Home of historic monuments such as the Roman Agora, the Bathroom of the Winds and Hadrian’s Library.

Syntagma Square: Also known as the “Constitution Square”, this lively white marbled square is also the main meeting point of the city, surrounded by famous hotels, bars and restaurants.

Day 1: ARRIVAL ATHENS

Arrive at Athens International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check in and enjoy some free time to freshen up after your flight. If you feel like it you can go on an optional excursion (not included):

Half-day tour of Cape Sounio: Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: ATHENS: HALF-DAY CITY TOUR

Early in the morning, after breakfast, begin your half-day Athens city tour. Meet your guide, hop on to your bus and explore the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). 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 an 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 (due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed). You will be back at the hotel at approx. at 13:30 pm. The rest of the day at leisure. Give a try to the local gastronomy at one of the Greek taverns and enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean coast or stroll down to ancient streets one more time and absorb this exclusive atmosphere on your own. 

Overnight in Athens.

Day 3: ATHENS

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.

Day 4: DEPART ATHENS

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.

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TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with English speaking local guide during the half-day Athens city tour on day 2 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 nights´ accommodation

 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Athens:

Standard hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre- and Post - night stay in Athens:

Standard hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4* 

MEALS:

  • 3 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival transfer from Athens International airport or Piraeus port to the hotel in Athens
  • Departure transfer from the hotel in Athens to Athens International airport or to Piraeus port 
  • Air-conditioned transportation for Athens half day city tour on day 2 on a shared basis

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: half-day city tour of Athens with Acropolis site and museum (day 2)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet on day 1
Excluded
  • 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 insurance etc.
  • Any visit not mentioned in the programme
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Travel Insurance, any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as 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

Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3 Athens:

  • Standard hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre- and Post - night stay in Athens:

  • Standard hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
  • Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4* 

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