Athens City Break – Full Day Ancient Delphi Tour
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💎 Why we love it ?
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the Archaeological site of Delphi, once known as the center of Earth. This tour will show you the ruins of ancient Delphi and also a big part of mainland Greece full of green places and beautiful villages. You also visit Panathenaic Stadium, Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
🏁 Tour Itinerary: Athens City Break – Full Day Ancient Delphi Tour
Day 1: Athens
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day at leisure.
🏚️ Hotel Option: President or Polis Grand or similar.
Day 2: Athens – Half Day City Tour (B)
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe 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 (shortstop).
Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful 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.
Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content.
🏚️ Hotel Option: President or Polis Grand or similar.
Day 3: Athens – Full Day Delphi Tour (B)
Full-day excursion to the Archaeological site of Delphi, once known as the center of Earth. This tour will show you the ruins of ancient Delphi and also a big part of mainland Greece full of green places and beautiful villages. Ancient Greece was full of religious places like Delphi, also connected with athletics and medical services.
Delphi was the center of the Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
You will have your lunch at a local restaurant and will return to Athens in the evening.
🏚️ Hotel Option: President or Polis Grand or similar.
Day 4: Athens (B)
Free day in Athens to stroll around the city and know better the sites and the people. Good opportunity to visit one of the famous museums like the National Archaeological Museum or the Benaki Museum.
Use the metro not only for your transportation but also to visit the different stations to admire pieces of ancient and modern art. Not to miss the visit to Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, and taverns.
🏚️ Hotel Option: President or Polis Grand or similar.
Day 5: Athens – Airport (B)
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Terms & Conditions
Hotel change
If a hotel you request is not available we will find and suggest another selected hotel similar to the requested. The same applies to the hotels mentioned in the tour packages (the hotel will be substituted by another of the same category and level of service).
Cruise changes
Cruise lines reserve the right to change the vessels, itineraries and rates and the sequence of the events and places visited without prior notice. Shore excursions operated by cruise companies are optional unless specified as included.
Land tours
Land tours are operated by air-conditioned busses and include the services of a professional English speaking guide and the entrance fees to the archaeological sites. Most of the times guides speak in two languages.
What is included?
** Packages do not include air transportation unless specified as included.
** Meals included in each tour are clearly specified.
** All rates are expressed in Euro unless another indication exists in the specific service. All rate quotes for hotels are per room. All rates for organized tours and cruises are per person in sharing a twin room. For a single room/cabin, there is an extra charge for a hotel or cruise room.
Easytraveler.net cannot arrange for sharing accommodation.
Hotel rates are per room and come according to a number of persons sleeping in the same room: Single: 1 person, Double: 2 persons, Triple : 3 persons, Quad: 4 Persons.
For people with special needs
Local tour or cruise operators need prior notice for the participation of persons who have a physical or mental disability and need special attention and treatment. It is necessary to communicate Easytraveler.net such information at the time of booking and have acceptance of participation after sharing this information with the involved parties.
Insurance
It is strongly advised before leaving home to make travel insurance that covers cancellation charges, plain delays, trip interruption etc.
Travel documents
Valid passport or identity cards are necessary for travellers from the European Union. Valid passports for all the rest and visas for citizens from some countries are compulsory for every traveller. You can check if you need a visa by visiting the official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For those needing a visa please find here the list of the authorities of the Hellenic Republic in your country. Special note for the participation in cruises to the Greek Islands and Turkey: All citizens needing a visa to enter Greece must have a multiple-entry Schengen visa.
Children rates
Children may have special discounts. Give us details when booking.
Cancellation policy
All cancellation requests must be in writing and are in effect after 24 hours after receipt. If a cancellation is received less than 60 days prior to arrival a cancellation fee is due: Days Prior to Arrival Cancellation Fee
60-45 Days euro 200 per person
44-30 Days 20% of the total price
29-15 Days 35% of the total price
14-08 Days 50% of the total price
07-00 Days & Non Shows 100% of total price When a special note for cancellation policy is made at hotel reservation form this note supersedes the general cancellation policy
Tips, Taxes, Entrance fees
For programs that include Cruises with Celestyal Cruises, cancellation fees apply if the reservation is cancelled 90 days prior to arrival. No refund will be made for unused services or changes in itineraries made by clients without prior authorization. Any change required at the destination must be processed directly from your travel agency.
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