Join our 4-day city break and visit one of the most ancient cities in the world. Get an insight into the pillars of 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 a lifetime.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSAcropolis: Visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens and let the fascinating ruins amaze your eyes.Acropolis Museum: Recognized as one of the top museums in the world, you’ll find yourself up close to the impressive marble masterpieces found on the Acropolis including dramatic sculptures and friezes that brilliantly define the Classical period of ancient Greece.
Winter in Greece, Athens City Break
Inclusions
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during the half-day Athens city tour on day 2
- 3 nights´ accommodation
- 3 Breakfasts
- 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 Piraeus Port
- Air-conditioned transportation for the Athens half-day city tour on day 2 on a shared basis
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: half-day city tour of Athens with Acropolis site and museum (day 2)
- Meet & Greet on day 1
Exclusions
- Domestic and international flights
- Airport and hotel porterage
- Gratuities for driver and guide
- Optional tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Climate Change Resilience Fee, to be paid on the spot in the hotel
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Tour Plan
Itinerary
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.
Overnight in Athens.
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 the 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 its hidden corners at your own pace.
Overnight in Athens.
Wake up to your 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.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Please Note
- 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 the package is not allowed
- Please note the clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
- Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.
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