Athens Stopover - 3D/2N or 4D/3N

Photo of Athens at night, courtesy of Greece Tourism BoardAthens took its name from the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge: this is where democracy was born. This is where that marvel of architecture, the Parthenon, was created. Athens, one of the most important cities of mankind, is rich with history.

The Acropolis area: The rock of the Acropolis has been inhabited since Neolithic times. Today’s layout of the fortified citadel is the work of Pericles. The Parthenon, which dominates the scene, was the first temple to be built and was dedicated to Athena. The museum at the site contains many pedimental sculptures, reliefs and statues. The Acropolis hill is the crown jewel of Athens and all of Greece. With the still standing Parthenon temple as its symbol, the Acropolis is truly a wonder of the world, containing four ancient buildings. The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 B.C. and most of the artifacts from the temple are housed today in the Acropolis museum near the Parthenon. Also on the Acropolis are the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea.

photo of a view of Athens, courtesy of Greece Tourism BoardIncluded: 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens - Athens half day morning sightseeing tour - Meals: 2 breakfasts - Entrance fees during guided sightseeing tour - Round trip transfers as per itinerary - Hotel taxes

Not Included: Visas and passports - Any personal expenses (like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses) - Meals other than those specified in the itinerary - Any airfare - Airport taxes - Optional Tours and excursions.

Accommodation: Hotels Type A: Attalos or Adonis or similar. Type B: Central or Acropolis Select or similar. Type C: Electra Palace or Divani Caravel or Ledra Marriott or similar.

Departures: Daily.

photo of The Parthenon, courtesy of Greece Tourism Board3 Days: Day by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Athens - On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.
  • Day 2 Athens - Morning sightseeing tour of Athens most famous sights including a visit to the spectacular Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 3 Athens - You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the Athens airport by our taxi driver for your departure flight.

4 Days: Day by day Itinerary:

  • Day 1 Athens - On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.
  • Day 2 Athens - Morning sightseeing tour of Athens most famous sights including a visit to the spectacular Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 3 Athens - Day at leisure.
  • Day 4 Athens - You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the Athens airport by our taxi driver for your departure flight.

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Also tagged with: Escorted Journeys, Europe, Greece, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Classic Visit, Module, Hosted Tours, City Stop-Over


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