Escorted Tours
Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you will be met by a welcome assistant and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay in Athens.
Today is dedicated to exploring the City of Athens. We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikos Stadium, the Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's House, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Old Parliament. Next, we depart on a guided visit to the Acropolis including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Our guided visit continues to the Acropolis Museum, which was voted as one of the best Museums in the world. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore Pláka, the picturesque old part of the city and enjoy some shopping at Ermou Street. Meals: Breakfast
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This morning, enjoy an early breakfast before you are transferred to the port for a day cruise to the Saronic Gulf Islands. Our first stop will be to Hydra, a picturesque little 'vehicle free' island well known to the international 'jet set'. Here, why not enjoy a donkey ride, explore the little cobble stoned streets and visit the Metropolis at your own pace. Afterwards, we depart Hydra for the Island of Poros with its Clock Tower facing the Peloponnese. Our last stop is to Aegina, which is a weekend retreat for many Athenians. Here, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride or take an optional visit to the Temple of Aphaia. Make sure to buy some pistachios as Aegina is world famous for its production. Enjoy a buffet lunch served onboard. On the way back to Athens, you will have to opportunity to watch and join in traditional Greek dancing. Upon arrival back to Athens, you will be transferred to the hotel for your overnight stay. PLEASE NOTE: During the winter period the company operating the day cruise may decide not to operate the cruise in case of low participation. In such cases the cost of the day cruise will be refunded. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, the day is free at leisure to explore more of the city on your own. Why not walk Ermou Street for some shopping or spend your day exploring Pláka, Monastiraki or Thision. Alternatively, join any of the available Optional Excursions (depending on the day of the week) to visit Delphi, Argolis (Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus) or Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon). Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, at the appropriate time you will be transferred to Athens Airport for your onward journey or departure flight home. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and escorted tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (be/ ht)
