1st DAY : ATHENS AIRPORT – ATHENS
Arrive at Athens airport, transfer at hotel and overnight.
2nd DAY : ATHENS WALKING CITY TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS.
Breakfast at hotel.
The tour begins in front of the Parliament in Syntagma Square where you will see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous Guards. A pleasant walk will follow through the National Garden and on to the Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch. From here you will enter the Plaka area heading to the Acropolis and visit with your guide the Propylaea, the Temple of Nike, and the Parthenon, the monuments that remind us of Glory of Ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. See also in the surrounding the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), Mars and Philoppapos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and the Theater of Dionysus. At the end of the tour, and since you are so close, do not miss the opportunity to visit on your own the New Acropolis Museum.
N.B : The Entrance Fee (20,00 €) to the Acropolis it is not included in the price
3rd DAY : ONE DAY CRUISE AT 3 SARONIC GOLF ISLANDS (time 08.00 – 19.00)
Breakfast at hotel.
Pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in order to take you by coach to the port for embarkation on the cruise ship. At 08:00 the cruise ship departs and sails for the first stopover on the island of Hydra. You will spend approximately 1 hour, thus you have free time to explore the unique island. Embarkation and sail to the island of Poros, separated from Peloponnese by a narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of Poros town. Leisure time in Poros will be approximately 60 minutes. After 2 hours trip we shall arrive to the last port, the island of Aegina, where you have time either to make an optional tour visiting the Athena Afea Temple or to swim to the nearest beaches of the island. Total time to be spent 1,5. Lunch is served on board during the voyage. Re-embarkation & sailing back to the port. Arrive late afternoon & transfer by coach back to your hotel.
4th DAY : PIRAEUS – PAROS
Breakfast at hotel.
We pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in order to transfer you at the port of Piraeus embarkation at boat 07.25 sail to island Paros. Arrive at 11.25, transfer to hotel, check in, free time & overnight.
5th DAY : PAROS
Breakfast, free time and overnight at hotel.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO ISLAND SANTORINI ( 08:00 - 19:30 )
Departure by boat from PAROS 8:00 & arrive SANTORINI island 10:40. Take this tour to the magical island of Santorini and see one of the top destinations in the world. You will fall in love with Santorini at first sight: the wild beauty, the fabulous view to the volcano, the traditional villages at the edge of the caldera, the romantic atmosphere, every little thing in Santorini is amazing! Upon arrival at the port of Athinios, you will get on board a luxury coach and you will see the lovely villages of Oia and Fira, the most famous places on the island. Walk the narrow paved streets and enjoy a relaxing coffee with view to the sea and the volcano. Return at Paros 19:30
6th DAY : PAROS
OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO ISLANDS DELOS & MYKONOS ( 09:30 - 18:15 )
Breakfast, free time and overnight at hotel.
Discover the sacred island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. In the ancient times was the sacred island of Apollo, the God of light & music. The myth says that Leto, the mother of Apollo, gave birth to him on this island that suddenly emerged from the sea. In fact, the name Delos means that which emerged. An island with a history of 3,000 years, Delos was a very important religious centre in the ancient times. The island was not inhabited but it was frequently visited by pilgrims who were coming to give their gifts to god Apollo. Gradually the island also became a political
centre and gave its name to the Delian League, an alliance of ancient towns with Athens as leader.
During your visit on the island, you can see the temple of Apollo, the famous Lions of Delos, the ancient theatre, the temple of Leto and many other monuments. After Delos, we head to Mykonos, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Have few hours free to walk around the narrow streets of Mykonos Town, see the traditional architecture with the small stone houses and the vibrant colors, have a relaxing coffee in Little Venice, enjoy the view from the Windmills. Return at Paros late afternoon.
7th DAY : PAROS - PIRAEUS
Breakfast at hotel.
We pick you up from your hotel in order to transfer you at the port of Paros, embarkation at boat 10.45 sail back to Piraeus. Arrive at 14:45, transfer to hotel, check in & overnight.
8th DAY : ATHENS - ATHENS AIRPORT
Breakfast at hotel, transfer to Athens airport for fly back home
*** CITY TOUR OF ATHENS CAN BE ALSO BE BY BUS WITH FOLLOWING DETAILS***
ATHENS CITY TOUR (time 09.00 – 13.00)
Breakfast at hotel, then city tour of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the 1st Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop).
Then we pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones 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. Return to hotel, free time and overnight.