Day 1. Arrival / Athens.
Arrival at the Athens airport. Welcome assistance and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 2. Athens / Athens.
The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. We will begin with a panoramic tour passing by the most important monuments and landmarks of the city. We will marvel the Panathinaikon stadium (the marble stadium where the first modern Olympics – 1896 – took place), pass by the ex Royal Palace and today the Prime Minister's residence, the Zappion (ex Royal gardens and today conference and exhibition hall), the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier guarded by the colorful Evzones, Schliemann's' house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the old Parliament, and Constitution (Syntagma) square to arrive at the Acropolis. Our guided visit to the Acropolis will include the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. Later, we will walk through Herodion and Dionysos theater to the nearby (new) museum of Acropolis for a guided visit.
Day 3. Athens, Cape Sounion / Athens.
Another day to explore more of Athens and Attica. Our day begins with a guided visit of the National archaeological museum, the most important museum in Greece. Later we continue to for a walking tour through the ancient Greek and Roman Agora. Ancient and modern Athens blend together as we will be walking through Monastiraki and Plaka with its narrow picturesque streets. Later, we will board our coach again for a drive along the coastal road of Attica, through beautiful seaside suburbs, to the southern-most tip of Attica, Cape Sounion. Here we will visit the Temple of Poseidon and marvel the outstanding view to the Aegean Sea.
Day 4. Cruise Aegina, Poros, Hydra / Athens.
Day at leisure for you to explore more of Athens. Alternatively we suggest an optional day-cruise to the nearby islands of the Saronic gulf, Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
Day 5. Departure.
Take advantage of your morning for your shopping at famous Ermou street or for a nice stroll in Plaka area until we transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
