Tour Description

Independent City Stay
4 Days ex Athens
Departs daily

City Stay Package is also available in First Class and Deluxe hotel categories – prices available on request.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Athens, the heart of ancient and modern Greece, with this 4-day City Stay package – a perfect introduction to Greece’s vibrant capital. Discover the world-famous Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, marvel at the Parthenon and delve deeper into history at the Acropolis Museum.

Highlights:

See the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held
Pass by the Prime Ministers residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform
Discover the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the new Acropolis Museum

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Athens

Welcome to Greece. You will be met by our local representative and then transferred by private vehicle to your hotel where accommodation has been reserved for three nights. Remainder of day at leisure.

Redolent with history and mythology, Athens is a vibrant city, enlivened by bustling outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets that wind through the city’s ancient sites and its fair share of urban eccentrics, a city full of contrasts.

Day 2: Athens (B)

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your half-day coach tour of Athens and new Acropolis Museum.

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Your expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colorful 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 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. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens.

Note: Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis Museum the order of the program can be changed. Entrance fees included. This tour does not operate during Greek National Holidays.

Day 3: Athens (B)

Day at leisure to further explore this fascinating city. You may like to take a stroll through the charming Plaka area with is narrow streets, colourful buildings, local shops and cozy tavernas. Another must while is Athens is to take a hike or funicular ride to the top of Lycabettus Hill for panoramic views of Athens and the Aegean Sea.

Day 4: Athens (B)

This morning you will be transferred by private vehicle to Athens Airport for your onward flight.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

Hotel Accommodation with private facilities
Breakfast daily
Private transfers Athens International Airport/Hotel and Hotel/Athens International Airport
Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (bilingual coach tour with professional guide and entrance fees to sites)
Greece Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

International airfares
Government Climate Crisis Resilience Tax – to be paid directly to the hotel on check-out (ranges from EUR3-EUR10 – rates subject to change without notice)
Optional tours and excursions
Meals other than those mentioned in tour inclusions above
Porterage
Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
Personal Expenses
Departure taxes
Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
Visas (unless specified)
Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below (or similar) – Superior Tourist Class
Hotels are indicative and subject to availability at the time of booking. If hotels indicated are not available at the time of request, alternatives will be offered and supplements may apply.

Athens

President Hotel

Climate Resilience Tax
The Greek government have established a climate resilience tax for all tourists staying in any kind of Hotel, Apartment, Villa, etc. in any destination in Greece. This tax is applied locally and is payable directly by guests at check-in. The tax is a fixed Euro amount and ranges from EUR3 to EUR15 per room per night, depending on the hotel category.

Athens Sightseeing and Mainland Greece Coach Tours
Scheduled tours and sightseeing are bilingual unless specified. Wifi may be available on full day tours to Delphi, Argolis and all multi day tours. Many sightseeing tours require a moderate amount of walking around historical / cultural sites therefore a good level of fitness will ensure you get a maximum enjoyment from your visit.

Double Beds
Please note a double bedded room can be requested but cannot be guaranteed. In Greece double rooms are very limited.

Transfers
Transfers are supplied by drivers and are not guided. Some drivers may only have a basic command of English.

Enquire About This Itinerary

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Priced From:

$ 1365pp ^*