The Original Athens City Break

The original Athens city break

Overview

Athens; Visit the most recognized city in the world. 3 days/2 nights. Here democracy was born. The first constitution and lows in the world were written in Athens. Athens and the Acropolis are the cradles of western civilization.  Walk the footsteps of Socrates, Plato, Pythagoras, Isocrates Thucydides, and so many other philosophers, artists, and scientists here in Athens. Enjoy the modern life of Greece.

Highlights of the original Athens city break

  • 4* or 3* central hotels
  • An 8 hours private sightseeing tour in Athens
  • Visit the trademark of the city of Athens, the Acropolis of Athens with its Parthenon
  • Visit the New Museum of the Acropolis
  • Visit the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka and enjoy lunch in a Greek restaurant
  • Highly recommended for cruise passengers visiting Athens for a whole day or for several hours
  • Professional English speaking tour driver

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • 2 nights accommodation in Athens
  • 4* hotel
  • Full day Athens private tour
  • All transfers as mentioned
  • Licensed tour driver to guide you till you enter sites.
  • Daily breakfast
  • All taxes
  • Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
  • 24 hour assistance phone number

THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

  • Travel insurance
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Description

Description of the Athens city break

Day 1: Arrival at Athens International Airport. Your private chauffeur will be there holding a sign with your name on.  Transfer to your hotel in Athens. Time at leisure.

Day 2: After breakfast starts the Best Of Athens Full Day Sightseeing Private Tour. To understand the future we must first find the keys of the past. Join us to discover the amazing!! Duration of 8 hours.

Itinerary of the private tour

The Athens Acropolis
The Athens Acropolis

The full-day tour includes a visit to the following sites in Athens:

  • The Acropolis (Parthenon, Propilea, Erechthion, Temple of Athens Niki, the Odeon
  • Theater, the Dionysus Theater, Mars Hill / Areopagus)
  • Temple of Zeus
  • Panathenaic Stadium (first modern Olympic Games in 1896)
  • ex-Royal Palace
  • Change of the Guards Ceremonial
  • Greek Parliament
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Ancient Greek Agora
  • Roman Agora (Tower of the Winds)
  • Hadrian library
  • Plaka (the old city of Athens) with time for lunch and leisure
  • The Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum
  • Lycabettus Hill with its breathtaking panoramic view of the city
    Sightseeing from inside the vehicle

Panoramic tour from inside the car

  • Adrian’s Arch (Athens Gate)
  • Syntagma Square (Constitution square)
  • National Garden
  • Catholic Cathedral
  • Academy of Arts
  • University of Athens
  • National Library
  • The Kapnikarea Byzantine church
  • Monastiraki (also known as the flee market)
  • Theisio
  • Central Orthodox Church
  • Kolonaki, the prestigious area of Athens

Day 3: Transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure. End of our services.

Optional Tours

Optional Tours

Cape Sounion

HALF-DAY (Sunset)
Duration: 4 Hours
From Nov 1 to Mar 31 – Daily
Dep.: 5:30pm – Ret.: 9:30pm
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st – Daily
Dep.: 3:00pm – Ret.: 7:00pm

The Impressive 4-H Sunset tour to Sounion, the Athens Riviera and the southern coast of Athens with countless coves will give you an overview of Athens’ alluring and romantic side and will offer you the chance to experience an emotional moment during your tour. Αdmire the architecture of the spectacular Temple of POSSEIDON overlooking the Aegean sea, and one of the best sunsets in the world!

Athens by Night
NIGHT LIFE – HALF-DAY
Duration: 4 Hours
From Nov 1st to Mar 31st – Every Thu & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st – Daily
Dep.: 7:30pm – Ret.: 11:30pm

Starting our evening Athens by night private tour with folklore music, dance show and dinner in a Greek typical restaurant  in Plaka, is the tour you cannot miss if you want to combine sightseeing and entertainment. During this tour you will have the chance to enjoy Athens by night; those who have experienced it will only tell you that it is probably one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have.
N.B. Drinks at the taverna are not included.

Details

Proposed Hotels or Similar

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Atalos Hotel 3*
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Amalia Hotel 4*
Athens Electra Metropolis Hotel
Athens Electra Metropolis Hotel 5*

 

 

 

 

Important Note

  • Hotels are subject to availability on bookings day!
  • The Athens city Break includes 4* hotels. If you wish a 3* or 5* hotel please contact our customer service!


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