Vacation Package Greece ” Dionysus” 6 Days

Greece vacation package ‘Dionysus’

6 days / 5 nights

Athens, Cape Sounion, One day cruise, Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae

Day 1st: Arrival in Athens and Transfer to your hotel, Accommodation and Half day cape Sounion. Depending on the period you can choose a morning or a sunset tour.

Tour description: Driving with Athens Tour Greece along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of GLYFADA, VOULIAGMENI, visit the Vouliagmeni lake, VARKIZA and countless coves, one of them has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf.

A crowning feature of the tour Cape SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular 5th century B.C Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea, with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world.

• The Cape Sounion  & The temple of Possidon

Cape Sounion Sunset – One of the best sunsets of the world

In the afternoon Athens Tours Greece will drive you to the universally considered the world’s best place to watch the sunset, the Cape Sounion of Athens, Greece. Cape Sounion offers spectacular views of the ocean, the sun dipping into the Aegean. And take it from visitors, it is the best place in the world to watch the sunset.

Lunch or dinner and return to Athens to end one of the most pictures Greece Tours

Day 2nd: Pick-up from our hotel to start the City tour of Athens early in the morning inducing the new Acropolis museum.

Tour description: This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the center of the CONSTITUTION SQUARE (Syntagma), the HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT, the MEMORIAL to the UNKNOWN SOLDIER and the NATIONAL LIBRARY.

Driving down Herod Atticus street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the PRESIDENTIAL PALACE. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the PANATHENAIC STADIUM (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896).

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.

Day 3rd: One day cruise with lunch visiting Hydra, Poros, Aegina

Pick-up from your hotel  early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the tour one day cruise. Return around 19 hrs.

AEGINA: The biggest island of the Saronic Gulf inhabited as from the 2nd mil. B.C. with two important archaeological sites, a large cathedral dedicated to St. Nectarios the last canonized Saint of the Greek Orthodox Church, a wonderful fish market, a unique fruit floating market, and an economy based on pistachio nuts.
Why don’t you join the optional shore excursion and learn about the history of this fascinating island? This guided bus tour takes us to the early fifth century B.C. Doric Temple of Afaia, built on the top of the hill offering a magnificent view. Then proceed to the grandiose cathedral of St. Nectarios where his relics are kept. Free time to wander around the little harbour at the south-west part of the island for an “ouzo” Snacks – Events – Surprises!

POROS: The smallest of the three islands, covered with pine and lemon trees, situated very close to the Peloponesian peninsula. Enjoy a beautiful walk up to the clock tower and admire the panorama.

HYDRA: The “smartest” of the Greek islands, the favorite resort of the international Jet-Set, the unique architecture of its houses, the pedestrian, narrow streets full of boutiques, exclusive jewelry and handicrafts, attracts both shoppers and photographers. The crystal clear waters will refresh the swimmer.

Day 4th: Delphi, Meteora  & Thermopylae Two Days Tour.

Athens tours  will travel you  through fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova. Finally you will arrive with Athens tours at Delphi the center of the Ancient World – the Navel of the Earth.

Visit the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the famous bronze Charioteer, and the statue of athlete Aghias. Feel the mystery in the Temple of Apollo where Pythia was seated giving out her predictions of the future. Experience and see the Castalia spring with the two monumental fountains receiving water from the spring for the last 3000 years.

After two hours at leisure in Delphi, “the Navel of the Earth”, will continue for Kalambaka driving through the city of Lamia, and passing by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece.
Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 5th: Today Athens tours will will drive you to visit of the well-known Meteora with its Byzantine Monasteries constructed on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air.  Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s Monument) and Kammena Vourla.  In the         afternoon return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s Monument), and Kammena Vourla.
Arrive in Athens in the evening. Overnight.

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Day 6th: Transfer out

Inclusion:

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 1 nights hotel accommodation in Meteora
• All transfers as mentioned
• Daily breakfast
• All taxes

Vacation Package ‘Dionysus’ 6 Days

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