Athens In Depth Tour (05 Days)

The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square (Athens). The elite 'Evzones' form the Presidential Guard and the full regiment participates in the changing of the guard just once a week - our timing was very fortunate...

The Arch of Hadrian is a monumental gateway resembling a Roman triumphal arch. It spanned an ancient road from the center of Athens to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city.

The Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896

The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock which rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens. It was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Kekrops or Cecrops, the first Athenian king.

Duration: 05 Days / 04 Nights
Sites: Athens, Saronic Cruise, Delphi
Run: Everyday

DAY 01 – Arrival to Athens
Upon arrival to Athens International Airport, you will be met by VENI VIDI TRAVEL representative and transferred to your hotel. You have the remainder of day free to relax. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 02 – Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast at hotel then depart on a 1/2 day morning tour to view some of the most important sights in Athens such as Constitution Square (Syntagma), House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, Presidential Palace and Hadrian’s Arch. The tour also includes visits to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896, the Acropolis (Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion and Parthenon) along with the Museum of Acropolis. After the tour the remainder of day at leisure for you to further explore the city (Plaka, Monesteraki flea market, etc) on your own. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 03 – Delphi or Argolis Tour
Breakfast at hotel then a choice of departure on the full day Delphi or Argolis Tour.
DELPHI: Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova. At Delphi lies the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
ARGOLIS: Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Mycenae and visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs etc. Depart for Nauplion the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Afternoon, leave for Epidauros to visit the theatre (4th century BC) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 04 – Saronic Islands Cruise
In the morning transfer by bus, from Athens to Piraeus for embarkation on the cruise boat. 08:30 Depart to Hydra arriving at 11:45. Here you have free time for a walk or a swim. At 13:30 embarkation and sail for Aegina past Poros and the shore of the Peloponnese. Lunch served during the voyage. At 15:30 arrive to Aegina where you have time for a stroll or swim. (Optional excursion, by bus, to the fine preserved Temple of Afea Athena can be taken). At 18:00 embarkation for the return voyage to Piraeus. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 05 – Departure Transfer
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Athens International Airport, regarding to your depature details.

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Please take note of the following: 
* Optional extra tours to Cape Sounion OR Athens by Night Tour with dinner and show can be included

What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Professional Tour Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
* Required land transport and return airport transfers by A/C non-smoking tour coach
* Lunches in local restaurants with full day tours (drinks extra)
* Local taxes and handling services
* Tour Package Service Insurance

What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Greece and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Greece (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.