Like The Athenians: Long Weekend City Break

Description

Join our five-day tour and get closer to Greece's beautiful history and mythology, while exploring the beautiful city of Athens. Visit the imposing Acropolis, admire stunning landscapes, and indulge in the mouthwatering Greek food. Enjoy this short, but memorable cultural tour and see the best of Athens. 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Parthenon: The Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of the city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power.

Acropolis Museum: The Acropolis museum is the perfect sanctuary for the ancient artefacts that were found in the Parthenon and its surrounding temples. It covers a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters and nearly 4,000 objects exhibiting.

Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with bilingual English and French-speaking local guides on a shared basis during the Acropolis half-day tour on day 2

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 4 night’s hotel accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-5 Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/ Post - Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

MEALS:

  • 4 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Inbound/Outbound shared transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport)/Piraeus Port
  • Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Acropolis site and museum

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet 

Excluded

  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
  • Gratuities for driver and guide
  • Airport, Port and Hotel porterage
  • Optional tours 
  • Visa fees
  • Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels

Know before you go

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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