Athens and day cruise
Price per person from US$994

Athens and day cruise

From
US$994
Price per person
From
US$994
price per person

Description

Embark on a 5-day, 4-night adventure in the heart of Greece with our Athens tour. Begin your journey with a warm welcome at the Athens International Airport and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy a panoramic city tour, highlighting the Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and the vibrant Plaka district. Spend a day cruising the Aegean Sea, visiting the charming islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Experience their unique cultures, stunning landscapes, and delicious local cuisine. With ample free time, you can explore Athens at your own pace or join optional excursions to Delphi or Argolis. This package includes hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts, transfers, and guided tours in English. Discover the ancient and modern beauty of Athens with us!

Visiting

Day 1: Arrival
Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at Athens International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in the city center, meeting with our assistant who will give you all the necessary documentation and information. Rest of the day free for personal activities and exploring the city on your own.  

Day 2: City tour – without Acropolis museum
Day 2: City tour – without Acropolis museum

Breakfast at your hotel and pickup in the morning for the half-day visit of the city of Athens in regular service that includes a panoramic tour of the city and a guided tour of the Acropolis.Pick up from your hotel and return to your hotel. Duration more or less 3 hours. We will take a panoramic tour of the main avenues of Athens, highlighting Panepistimiou Avenue (University). We will pass through Syntagma Square, Parlamente, the monument to the unknown soldier that we will admire alongside the colorful uniforms of the Evzones guards outside the Royal Palace. We continue to the Kalimarmaro Stadium, home of the first Olympic Games of the Modern Age (1896). Then we will move to the sacred rock of the Acropolis , a pilgrimage to the cradle of Western civilization. Among its many attractions, we will visit the Theater of Herod Atticus, the Propylaea, the temple of the Parthenon, the temple of Erechtheion or Temple of the Caryatids and the small Temple of Nike. A stop at the panoramic tower of the Acropolis will help us explain everything we see from here, such as the eight hills of Athens (Lycabettus, Pnyx, Filopapou, etc.) as well as the city of Athens. We will observe the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's arch, Parliament, the Zappion, etc.If you wish, when the tour ends, you can stay strolling through the picturesque streets of the Plaka neighborhood and return to the hotel on your own. Rest of the day free and accommodation. 

Day 3 : Day cruise
Day 3 : Day cruise

Morning transfer from your hotel to the port to embark on the day cruise. We will head to the island of Hydra , while we enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Aegean Sea on the way to this famous island. Hydra is the beloved muse of craftsmen, painters and photographers. Its unique and picturesque character, its architecture, its crystal-clear waters where its inhabitants move by boat, its splendid crafts and jewelry shops, and its folk art, combine to create a feeling of vivid Mediterranean history. Its capital stands out for its medieval stone buildings of Genoese and Venetian architecture. Try to get to know the island with traditional island transportation: the donkey, vehicle traffic is prohibited. We set sail for the island of Poros which rests in the strait between Poros Island and the Peloponnese. During the crossing, an excellent lunch based on Greek cuisine will be served . The Greek island of Poros is another traditional and rural fishing island. It is surrounded by vegetation, nestled between lush forests of Mediterranean pines and delicately perfumed lemon groves. Its beautiful town stands out with neoclassical houses painted in bright pastel colors, narrow streets and a picturesque promenade that invites you to explore. During this stop, you can climb the town's magnificent bell tower for unforgettable views of the surrounding area. From the island of Poros we set sail for the island of Aegina ( Aegina ). From the port side we will enjoy the sunset over the Peloponnese. On most occasions our passengers enjoy the orchestra and the large cushion-type mats that exist on the upper deck from where they can enjoy the most beautiful show. The island of Aegina is known for its rich history, pistachio groves and picturesque coastal towns. One of these towns is Santa Marina, where you can choose to visit the majestic temple built in honor of the goddess Afaia. This is one of the best preserved ancient temples in Greece. Another possibility is to visit the church of Saint Nectarios, known for its impressive Byzantine architecture and the saint's tomb engraved in silver. Be sure to try the famous local pistachio . Return to Athens approx. At 8:00 p.m. and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4: Free day
Day 4: Free day

Free to walk in the city or take an optional excursion such as “Full Day to Argolida” (in the Peloponnese visiting the Corinth Canal, the famous theater of Epidaurus, Mycenae with Lunch included) or “Full Day to Delphi” (with a visit to the famous archaeological site and museum, with lunch included).

Day 5: Departure
Day 5: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel, free morning to take advantage of the last moment, shop or stroll through the streets of the city. At the indicated time, departure transfer.

Guide languages

English
Español
Türkçe

Meeting point

Athens International Airport
Day 1: Athens
Day 2: Athens
Day 3: Athens
Day 4: Athens
Day 5: Athens
  • 4 nights accommodation and breakfast in Athens.
  • Private arrival and departure transfers.
  • Spanish-speaking assistant at arrival.
  • Half-day tour of the city of Athens with Acropolis, without the Acropolis museum (in regular service)

Supplement for the visit with the Acropolis museum 20.00 euros per person. 

  • Professional Spanish-speaking guide and tickets to the archaeological site of Acropolis.
  • One day cruise in regular service, with lunch on board visiting the nearby islands of Idra, Poros and Aegina.
  • Regular hotel/port/hotel transfers.
  • Rates.
  • Accommodation fee, direct payment to the hotel.

For your information €4.00 for 5-star hotels, €3.00 for 4-star hotels and €1.50 for 3-star hotels per room per night.

  • International or domestic flights.
  • Optional excursions.
  • Food and drink.
  • Personal expenses.

Possible accommodations

28 accommodations

IMPORTANT

  1. In the winter period the one-day cruise can be canceled due to bad weather or lack of participants and the program can be altered in the best possible way.
  2. Holidays when museums and archaeological sites remain closed:

October 28, 2024 National Holiday, museums and sites operate from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

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