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Join our 4-day city break and visit one of the most ancient cities in the world. Discover the hidden myths and legend of the Greek mythology by visiting the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio and get an insight about the pillars of the modern democracy by visiting the Parliament and Acropolis museum. Athens is a fascinating town full of highlights and surprises, also famous for its vibrant nightlife and Greek cuisine. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for the lifetime.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Cape Sounio: Also known by ancient Greek as ‘Sacred Cape’, where the horizon meets the sea, enjoy the breath-taking 180 degrees views of the Aegean sea.
Poseidon Temple: One of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens, built to honor Poseidon, the ancient god of the sea, in the middle of the fifth century B.C.
Plaka: The oldest neighborhood of Athens, with colorful narrow streets and neoclassical buildings dating from the nineteenth century. Home of historic monuments such as the Roman Agora, the Bathroom of the Winds and Hadrian’s Library.
Syntagma Square: Also known as the “Constitution Square”, this lively white marbled square is also the main meeting point of the city, surrounded by famous hotels, bars and restaurants.
Athens Airport/Hotel/Athens Airport
Valid from 1st May 2022 to 31st November 2023
RM1240.00 PER PAX
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Day 1-3 Athens
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Hotel Arion or similar 3* Hotel Fresh or similar 4* Hotel Wyndham Grand Athens or similar 5* |
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On your arrival at Athens airport or port, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Athens. The rest of the day will be at your leisure to explore this never sleeping city. You may optionally visit Syntagma Square and get into the city’s vibe. Enjoy shopping in one of the most popular streets of the city in the Kolonaki area or Ermou, and have a nice, quiet walk at the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district) where you can also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artefacts.
Overnight in Athens.
Early in the morning, after breakfast, begin your half-day Athens city tour. Meet your guide, hop on to your bus and explore the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). 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 an order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum (due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed). You will be back at the hotel at approx. at 13:30 pm. The rest of the day at leisure. Give a try to the local gastronomy at one of the Greek taverns and enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean coast or stroll down to ancient streets one more time and absorb this exclusive atmosphere on your own.
Overnight in Athens.
Wake up to a luscious breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your day at leisure in this fascinating city. Explore the city and discover its secret corners on your own rhythm.
Overnight in Athens.
Wake up to your beautiful breakfast in the hotel and enjoy your last day in this long-standing metropolis. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport of Athens (or Piraeus port) to take your flight home or to your following destination.
