Join this 4-day winter city break to one of the most historic cities in the world. Visit the neighbourhood of Plaka, also known as the ‘Neighbourhood of the Gods’ due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites, and visit Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Athens is a fascinating town full of well-known highlights and lesser-known surprises, which is also famous for vibrant nightlife and traditional Greek cuisine. There are several optional activities available on this tour, so it can be customised to suit your interests.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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.Start point: Pick-up: Upon arrival at Athens International Airport you will be met in the arrival hall by a tour representative., Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece . Time: 00:00 – 23:55
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.
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.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before preparing to check out of your room at the appropriate time. Enjoy a morning at your leisure in the capital and largest city in Greece. Visit the monuments and sites you best enjoyed from the day before or perhaps visit your favourite foodie destination for a second sample of a local delicacy. At the indicated time, the transportation service will transfer you to Athens International Airport for your onward or return flight. Although this is your last day with us in one of the world’s oldest cities, we are sure that the history, architecture and gastronomy of the cradle of Western civilisation will stay in your mind for a lifetime.End point: Drop off: At the agreed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport in Athens. , Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece . Time: undefined
Our tour guide is name Fontaini Trianti and she was phenomenal! She had a lot of knowledge of the history of archaeological sites we visited. My son is 13 and he found her explanations were better than some of his teachers at school. Thank you Fonteini for the educational, interesting and inspiring experience you provided for him. She was also friendly, organized, approachable, flexible and knowledgeable. We also lucked out having less people on the tour than anticipated and this made it easier to connect with each other and we became a family in a short time. The itinerary was excellent. There was a good variety and right amount of things to see and do. Washroom breaks were provided and spread out nicely. Some of the feedback I would suggest would be the first hotel we stayed at in Athens which was Fresh Hotel not be such a small room. There was limited space to put luggage and walk. We are a family of 3. The second suggestion is that if the places where we eat have more of a variety throughout the 5 days. We ate the same foods for lunch and dinner everyday. Some people were tired of eating the same foods every meal.
Overall an excellent week-long tour. The only slightly disappointing part of the tour was Monday’s highlights of Thessaloniki. I was under the impression that it was a full day tour, while it was more of a half day. I think there were also missed opportunities to walk around and take pictures (Ladadika and Kamara Arch). The other days were excellent with wonderful tour guides and drivers. I would warn future travelers to consider taking a motion sickness pill before some excursions. There are definitely some twisty and turning roads that can be hard to unexperienced travelers.
Georgina our guide was excellent she had a wealth of knowledge with great English. She was approachable and very friendly, it was very hot during our tour so she was always looking for a shady spot for the group to take shelter in so she could talk in depth about what we were seeing and any relevant information was needed. Costos our driver was a safe driver and friendly also. I would definitely choose the 4 star accommodation we stayed at some lovely Hotels particularly the Amelia Hotel in Delphi. The Grand Meteora Hotel was a let down its staff the least friendly also they charge 7Euro to use the pool. The food on the tour was plentiful I would suggest you choose the Buffet at Olympia. Very good value for money we covered 1400kms in the 4 days after leaving Athens. We had 18 in our group for the first two tours but were joined by 38 people after our morning touring Delphi. They stayed on the tour to Meteora then back to Athens. It was crowded on the bus and the dynamics of the tour changed but I would still recommend taking the tour.
