Week in Athens 8 days/ 7 nights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Arrival, reception and transfer in the hotel . Overnight in the
hotel .
Day 2: Athens sightseeing
After breakfast-
Panoramic Athens sightseeing
tour includes visit to constitution square, The Parliament and
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The Presidential Palace, The Olympic
Stadium, and The Academy. Visit to Acropolis and its museum.
Free
afternoon to visit Plaka, the hill of Lycabetus and the National
Gardens .
 
Day 3: Delphi /One day
Depart from our terminal; we are passing by OLYMPIC STADIUM to see
the Athens 2004 Olympics main venue. We continue through Thebes , Levadia
(short stop) and Arachova for Delphi , known in ancient times as the
navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological
site the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the museum of
Delphi , with its spectacular finds, including the bronze Charioteer,
the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. After lunch return to
Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova , built on
the south slopes of mount Parnassus , well known for its attractive
hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese
(short stop). Overnight in the Hotel .
 
Day 4: Cape Sounion
Morning at leisure. Lunch and departure for a wonderful drive along
the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic
Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,
Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th
century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking
panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least
seven islands).The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.
Return in the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in the hotel .
Day 5: Argolis / One Day
After a short stop at the Corinth Canal d rive to Mycenae
and visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon (optional
stop for souvenirs). After lunch through Argos proceed to Nafplion
the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi
and the fortified islet of Bourtzi >(short stop).
Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre ,
world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Finally, drive along
the coastal road of Saronic Gulf to Athens . Over night in the hotel
in Athens .
Day 6: Athens
Free day in Athens on B/B basis.
 
Day 7: One day cruise
Departure by bus to Piraeus. Sail for
the island of Aegina (optional visit to the famous Temple of Athena
Aphaia ).Cruise through the straits to Poros (visit). Lunch on board
and then on to Hydra (time at leisure for shopping or swimming).Sail
back to Trocadero Harbour and transfer by bus to Athens . Overnight
in the Hotel .
 
Day 8: Departure
Having finished your breakfast in your hotel , you will be transferred
to the airport for your departure flight.
Price per person in double room in Euros. Code 2P |
Hotel category A **** (Stanley or similar) |
825,00 Euros |
Hotel category B*** (Jason Inn or similar) |
740,00 Euros |
Package includes:
- 7 nights hotel accommodation in Athens (hotel
class of your choice).
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour.
- Full day excursion to Delphi with lunch.
- Full day excursion to Argolis with lunch.
- Half day excursion to Cape Sounion .
- 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.
For any other Hotel class please contact
us.
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