Vacation Package ” Artemis” 6 Days In Greece

Greece vacation package ‘Artemis’

6 days / 5 nights

Athens, Cape Sounion, One day cruise, Argolis, Meteora

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. Overnight in Athens.

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. Overnight in Athens.

Day 4th: Argolis, Olympia

In the morning you will depart from your hotel with Athens tours and first stop for a coffee break at the Canal of Corinth. Our Athens tours by coach tour will continue to Mycenae for visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate and the Tomb of King Agamemnon.  Next stop at Epidaurus for visiting the Ancient Theatre.  Athens tours will be passing by the Bay of Nauplion, we will picturesque town of Nauplion and driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia, as well as the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis arrive in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.
Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

DAY 5th: You will have the opportunity in ancient Olympia  to visit the ancient Olympic stadium, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum. After lunch we will depart for Athens arriving late in the afternoon.

Day 6th: Transfer out

Inclusion:

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

Vacation Package ‘Artemis’ 6 Days

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