3 Days Winter in Greece, Athens City Break from Athens

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3 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Join this 3-day winter city break to one of the most historic cities in the world. Visit the neighbourhood of Plaka, also known as the ‘Neighbourhood of the Gods’ due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites, and visit Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Athens is a fascinating town full of well-known highlights and lesser-known surprises, which is also famous for vibrant nightlife and traditional Greek cuisine. There are several optional activities available on this tour, so it can be customised to suit your interests.

What's Included

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Poseidon temple of Sounio
Transport on a shared basis for half-day Cape Sounio Tour (Day 1)
Arrival and departure transfers from/to Athens Airport by air-conditioned shared transportation
Operated with local English speaking guide in English on Day 1 (half-day tour to Cape Sounion)
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Meet & Greet on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Domestic and international flights
Airport and hotel porterage
Gratuities for driver and guide
Optional tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary
Overnight city tax for the hotel, to be paid on the spot in the hotel
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances
such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Day 1 : ARRIVAL ATHENS

    1 stop
  • 1

    Arrive at Athens International Airport. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you in the Arrivals Hall and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time. We recommend you to book an arrival flight that arrives in the morning prior to 12:00 pm to allow you to enjoy the day’s activity. Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time to freshen up after your flight before the half-day tour of Cape Sounio. You will be collected from your hotel at 13:30 and driven along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza on the way to Cape Sounio. You will have splendid views of the Saronic Gulf and its islands en route. Upon arrival in Cape Sounio, visit the Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments from the Golden Age of Athens. Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea, and his temple dominates the southernmost tip of Attica, where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. After visiting the impressive temple site, there will be time to explore the rocky cape of Sounio before being transferred back to your hotel at around 19:00. Overnight in Athens.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Day 2 : ATHENS

    1 stop
  • 2

    Start the day with breakfast at the hotel and then head out to explore the city at your own pace. We recommend you start in Syntagma Square, then move on to Plaka and the Acropolis. You may also book the Optional Hop On – Hop off bus ticket to explore the Capital of Greece: Athens. Our City Sightseeing, open top, double deck bus tour of Athens takes you around and encompasses central Athens, commencing at Syntagma Square. Tracing the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day and passing a plethora of various shopping opportunities that are along the route. You can easily visit many things including World famous museums, with spectacular views of ancient temples, the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Athens represents the juxtaposition of ancient history and modern life which is a very rare experience and one not to be missed. Overnight in Athens.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Day 3 : DEPARTURE ATHENS

    1 stop
  • 3

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before preparing to check out of your room at the appropriate time. Enjoy a morning at your leisure in the capital and largest city in Greece. Visit the monuments and sites you best enjoyed from the day before or perhaps visit your favourite foodie destination for a second sample of a local delicacy. At the indicated time, the transportation service will transfer you to Athens International Airport for your onward or return flight. Although this is your last day with us in one of the world’s oldest cities, we are sure that the history, architecture and gastronomy of the cradle of Western civilisation will stay in your mind for a lifetime.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
  • Recommended arriving on day 1 prior to 12:00 hrs as tour departs approx 13:30 hrs.
  • Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
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