Athens
5 days/4 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2: Half-Day Athens Sightseeing

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 (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.

Optional:
Visit Poseidon’s temple in Cape Sounion.
Afternoon free. Overnight.

Day 3: One Day cruise

In the morning transfer by bus Athens to Piraeus for your cruising adventure. We depart for Hydra at 8.30 am and arrive at about 11.45 am. Once on the island, you have time for a walk or a swim. At: 13.30 we embark for Aegina passing by Poros and the seashore of Peloponnesus. We have lunch on board. We arrive at Aegina at 15.30 and head to the beach. Also, there is an optional excursion, by bus, to the fine preserved Temple of Afea Athena. At: 18.00 we leave Aegina and return to the Piraeus port late in the evening. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

Day 4: Delphi /One Day

Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the centre of 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. Lunch and return to Athens by the same route. Overnight in Athens.

Day 5: Departure.

Having finished breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Package includes:

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens (hotel class of your choice).
  • Half day Athens sightseeing tour + Acropolis Museum.
  • Full day excursion to Delphi with lunch.
  • One day cruise in Saronic Gulf (lunch included).
  • Entrance fees in the archaeological sites and museums.
  • All transfers as mentioned.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • All taxes.
  • The assistance and supervision from our agency.
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