ATHENS CITY TOUR (Included)
Description: (Half day / Seat on a coach Tour)
08h30: Departure from your hotel, escorted by a professional English-speaking guide.
08h30-09h15: Panoramic City Tour including the Temple of Zeus, the Adrian’s Arc, the Parliament , the Presidential Residence, The Academy, the University, the National Library, Omonia square and the Panathinaiko Stadium where the 1st modern Olympic Games took place.
09h30-11h00: Visit the Acropolis
11h15-13h00 : Visit the New Acropolis Museum, a very impressive building which houses all the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis.
Including: Deluxe coach, licensed English speaking guide, entrance fees to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
CAPE SOUNION 75$ per person
Description: (Half day / Seat on a coach Tour)
Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, time to walk and admire one of the most beautiful sunsets
Runs: Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (14h30-18h30)
Including: Deluxe coach, licensed English speaking guide, entrance fees to the Temple of Poseidon, Third party liability insurance, VAT
ONE DAY CRUISE TO THE 3 ISLANDS 200$ per person
Description: (Full day Boat Tour)
± 07h00: Transfer from the hotel at to Piraeus for the embarkation to the cruise boat. 08h00: Departure of the cruise to the islands Hydra, Poros and Aegina.
The island of HYDRA is very famous for its remarkable architecture and therefore very popular to artists and painters. No cars or motorcycles are allowed and donkeys are used as the main way of transportation on the island.
The island of POROS, opposite Peloponnese is small but very lively and rich in history. It is an island with a unique landscape since it one of the very few islands in Greece with such lush vegetation. The short stay gives you the possibility of souvenir shopping at the typical small shops.
AEGINA, is the biggest of the Saronic gulf islands, first capital of the modern Greek state and world renowned for the pistachios grown there that are of unparallel quality and considered the best in the world. If Ancient history is of interest to you then you can enjoy an optional visit to the Ancient Temple of Aphea Athena one of the best preserved ones.
Lunch is served on board.
±19h15 Return to Piraeus, disembarkation and transfer to your hotel
el – port, cruise ticket, lunch on board, third party liability insurance, VAT
ARGOLIDE – Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus 160$ per person
Description: (Full day / seat on a Coach Tour
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Short visit.
Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient
poets.
Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs.
Lunch in the modern village of Mycenae.
Depart for Nafplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Short visit. Leave for Epidaurus, to visit the Theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics.
±19h00 Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidaurus with Corinth.
Including: Deluxe coach, licensed English speaking guide, entrance fees to Mycenae and Epidaurus, 4 courses lunch, VAT
DELPHI 160$ per person
Description: (Full day / seat on a Coach Tour
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova
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. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi
±19h00 Return to Athens.
Including: Deluxe coach, licensed English speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, third party liability insurance, VAT
Full-Day Meteora Tour from Athens by Train 185$ per person
Day trip to Meteora from Athens by train $185 per person.
Feast your eyes on the cave monasteries of Meteora on this day trip by train from Athens. Board a train through inland Greece to Kalambaka, and upon arrival enjoy a scenic drive to see the six UNESCO-listed retreats. Learn about their history, stop for photos, and visit three of the monasteries atop their rocky pinnacles.
- Meteora Monasteries Day Trip by Train from Athens
- Soak in the sights on a train journey through Central Greece Panoramic Route to see the six UNESCO-protected retreats
- Visit three of the monasteries on their rocky perches
- Transportation between monasteries by luxury air-conditioned minivan with free WiFi
- Standard-class train travel included, with monastery entrance fees at your own expense
- Optional upgrade to first class train travel
DEPARTURE POINT: Athens Railway Station (Stathmos Larissis) at: 08:28