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Athena

5 Days / 4 Nights: Athens (4 nights), plus City Tour - 1-Day Saronic Islands Cruise - 1-Day Argolis Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights: Athens (4 nights), plus City Tour - 1-Day Saronic Islands Cruise - 1-Day Argolis Tour

Athens Acropolis Overview

In just 5 days, we give you an in-depth look at Athens and its historic sights, plus a  Full-Day Cruise for you to get acquainted with three outstanding Saronic Gulf islands, Hydra, Poros and Aegina. To further enhance your stay, we offer a Full-Day Guided Tour to Argolis, where we visit the remains of the ancient Bronze-Age city of Mycenae, have a stop at Nafplion, the first post-revolutionary capital of Greece, and focus on the Epidaurus archaeological site and its Open Theater, world-renowned for its remarkable acoustics. Since Athens will be your base, you'll accomplish a great deal in a short period of time, and without having to move your luggage along with you!

Day 1


Athens International Airport, Athens City

Athens View of Plaka Area from the Acropolis
Athens View of Plaka Area from the Acropolis

Arrival at Athens International Airport, where you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. We suggest you take a stroll through the tiny streets of the Old Part of town, the Plaka, and eat at a traditional tavernas. For a guideline of what you can expect to see and do, please refer to our "Athens Plaka City Quarter" Photo Album starting from here. Overnight Athens.

Day 2


Athens City

Athens Change of Guards at the Unknown Soldier's Monument in Syntagma Square
Athens Change of Guards at the Unknown Soldier's Monument in Syntagma Square

After breakfast, depart for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Ex Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Thesseum (Hephaestus Temple), The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Flea Market of Monastiraki, The Academy and, last but not least, the Acropolis and the magnificent New Acropolis Museum. Return to your hotel. Our relevant Photo Albums are entertaining and educational, and you can consult them before or after your actual tour. Overnight Athens.

Day 3


Hydra (Island), Poros (Island), Aegina (Island)

Hydra, asking the helpful port-policeman
Hydra, asking the helpful port-policeman

After breakfast, set sail for your Saronic Island Cruise! You will visit the Island of Hydra and have plenty of time at leisure to stroll, shop or swim. In the early afternoon, sail for the Island of Poros, with a short stop there and then, passing through the narrow strait separating Poros from the Pelopennesian coast, arrive to the Island of Aegina. Lunch is served after sailing. Upon arrival at Aegina, you may join the optional excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (or Aphaea), or walk around the main town. Re-embark on your vessel and sail back to Piraeus. Our representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight Athens.

Day 4


Argolida (Prefecture), Athens City

Epidavros Ancient Theater
Epidavros Ancient Theater

After breakfast, depart for your Tour to Argolis. After a short stop at the Corinth Canal, visit the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, a major center in the Neolithic and Bronze Age Peloponnese; your visit will include the Lionesses Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, and the Palace. Drive through to Nafplion and arrive at the Epidaurus Ancient Theater, famous for its remarkable acoustics, where ancient Greek Dramatic performances still take place during summer. Drive back to Athens and to your hotel. Overnight Athens.

Day 5


Athens City, Athens International Airport

Spata Athens International Airport
Spata Athens International Airport

After breakfast, you will be tranferred to the Athens International Airport for your departure, or to the port if you are continuing on to the Greek Islands.


Notes

For prices please contact our Agency using our Request Form. All prices will be given in Euros, per person in Double occupancy, and will include:

  • 4 Nights in Athens at selected hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis
  • Athens City Tour
  • One-Day Saronic Islands Cruise, with lunch
  • Full-Day Argolis Tour, with lunch
  • English Speaking Guides and Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches
  • Entrance Fees to all places visited on the tours
  • Transfers as per itinerary
  • Hotel taxes and service charges

Supplement for Single Occupancy: +50%

*All tours are operated by a Tour Organizing Company. Cruise fuel surcharges, if any, are not included.

If you don't find an itinerary that is exactly what you need and have in mind (both in terms of length and of destinations included), then choose the one(s) that are closest to your wishes and contact us by email. The itinerary that you choose will form the basis of our email correspondence. Any change or substitution is possible, and our aim is always to best fit your needs!