Independent Holiday4 Days ex AthensDeparts: Daily
Athens (3)
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:- 24/7 local operator support in Greece
- 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
Day 1: Athens
Welcome to Greece. On arrival at Athens International Airport you will be 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:
- 24/7 local operator support in Greece
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- Private roundtrip transfers Athens (airport/hotel/airport)
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour with Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
- First Class: Group coach tour with English-speaking guide
- Deluxe Class: Private vehicle tour with English-speaking guide
- 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-EUR15 - rates subject to change without notice)
- Optional tours and excursions
- Porterage
- Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
- Personal Expenses
- Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
- Visas (unless specified)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above
Accommodation based on the below (or similar):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
First Class: President Hotel
Deluxe Class: Electra Metropolis Hotel
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.
