Athens Tour from Dubai

Day 1 - Athens
Arrival to Athens Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day is then at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Athens 

DAY 02 - Athens Sightseeing City Tour
Breakfast at hotel then meet to depart on a half day morning regular group tour to view some of the important sights of Athens such as Constitution Square (Syntagma), House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, the 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. (Optional extra tour to Cape Sounion or Athens by Night with dinner and show can be included.)

DAY 03 - Saronic Island Cruise
Transfer by coach from Athens to Piraeus for embarkation on the cruise boat. Then sail for the island of Hydra where you have time for strolling, shopping or swimming. In the early afternoon sail for the island of Aegina, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian Coast from the island of Poros. Lunch is served during or after sailing. Short visit of Poros. Upon arrival in Aegina you can either join the optional extra excursion to Temple of Aphaia (by bus) or walk around on your own in the town or enjoy a swim, if the weather permits. At around 6pm embark for the return voyage to Athens and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 04 - Delphi or Argolis Sightseeing Tours
Today you have the choice to joinon either the full day Delphi Tour or full day Argolis Tour.Delphi: Depart on drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing towns of Thebes - connected with tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova. In Delphi visit the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the 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 05 - Departure
Breakfast, check out and as per your flight time transfer to Athens Airport 

INCLUDED FOLLOWING SERVICE 
- 04 nights hotel accommodation in Athens –Crystal City Hotel
- Half day Athens city tour, including guided Acropolis visit and Acropolis Museum
- 01 day Cruise to 3 Greek Islands including guide, entertainment on board, lunch on board.
-0 1 day tour to Delphi or Argolis, no lunch. Entrance fees during guided sightseeing, Daily breakfast, All transfers as mentioned, Hotels taxes

ROOM TYPE PERIOD/   01st APRIL/ 30th October/2013

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In shared twin (traveling USD 905 EURO PER PERSON with 4) Contact us to book
In triple room USD 884 EURO PER PERSON Contact us to book

 

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