Athens City Stay
CITY STAY: Enjoy a historic getaway with this 4 day stay in Greece's capital city. Take an extensive tour through the history of Athens, culminating with a visit to the Acropolis, before free time to explore on your own.
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Tour overview
Itinerary
Day 1 Athens
Day 1 Athens
Welcome to Greece! Transfer to your hotel upon arrival at Athens airport, where you may spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 Athens City Tour
Day 2 Athens City Tour
Today you will embark on a coach tour of Greece's vibrant capital city, named after the goddess Athena and thought to be over 3000 years old. See various sites of interest including the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first modern Olympics were held in 1896), Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Syntagma Square, and enjoy a tour of the fascinating Acropolis Museum, recently voted one of the best museums in the world. The highlight of the morning is a visit to the Acropolis, the ancient hilltop sanctuary housing the architectural masterpieces of Classical Athens: the Parthenon, Propylaia, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in the old Plaka neighbourhood and perhaps shop for souvenirs on Ermou street.
Please note Itinerary Alterations:
All Tuesday & Friday departures in November, December & March: This Athens city tour will operate on day 3.
All Wednesday, Friday & Sunday departures in January & February: This Athens city tour will operate on day 3.
Departures on 19 April, 30 April, and 31 October 2025 this Athens city tour will operate on day 3.
Day 3 Athens at Leisure
Day 3 Athens at Leisure
Spend the day at leisure, continuing to explore Athens. Why not visit the Monastiraki market, ancient Kerameikos, or Pnyx hill? Alternatively, join any of the available optional excursions (depending on day of the week) to Delphi, Argolis, or Cape Sounion, or perhaps a day cruise to the gulf islands of Aegina, Poros, & Hydra.
Day 4 Athens
Day 4 Athens
Today marks the end of our Athens city break. A transfer to the airport for your departure flight is included after breakfast.
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Prices & Dates
Hotels
In the heart of Athens, the Polis Grand is a contemporary hotel with excellent facilities. Guest rooms are well appointed with elegant furniture and all modern conveniences. Some rooms are equipped with a balcony with fantastic views over to the Acropolis. The hotel benefits from a number of eateries which serve up an array of Greek and international cuisine as well as tasty coffee and delicious pies. Definitely head for a cocktail in the evening at the roof garden bar for amazing views across the city.
The Golden Age Hotel of Athens is a 4 star hotel, located close to the Kolonaki District. A 5 minute walk from the Megaro Mousikis Metro Station, the urban chic property is 2 stops away from the centre of Athens. Each guest room is soundproofed, air conditioned and feature an ensuite bathroom and blackout drapes. Be sure to try the hotel's daily American buffet breakfast, that includes traditional Greek options. There are two restaurants onsite that serve gourmet Meditteranean cuisine.
The Athens Tiare Hotel sits in the heart of the commercial and business district of Athens. It is a unique hotel that overlooks Omonoia Square. Each guest room is designed in an avant-garde and modern style, offering charging stations, soundproof windows and a private bathroom. There is a restaurant at the hotel that offers a daily American buffet breakfast. If you're around for dinner, not try some Greek tapas?
Nestled in the historic centre of Athens, the Titiana offers beautiful accommodation all classically designed. The ensuite guest rooms are furnished to a high standard with neutral tones and wooden flooring. Breakfast is served in the impressive rooftop Olive Garden restaurant which affords amazing views across the city including the Acropolis. The hote offers complimentary Wi-Fi and a fitness centre.
Located close to the Athens National Museum, the Athens Zafolia Hotel is a 4 star property with views of Lycabettus Hill. Each guest room is tastefully decorated, with air conditioning, a TV and minibar. During your stay, enjoy free access to the seasonal pool, gym and sauna, or visit the restaurant for a tasty Mediterranean dish. Relax by the rooftop pool bar, and enjoy panoramic views with a cocktail in hand.
Tour Reviews
Athens City Stay - 4 DaysCITY STAY: Enjoy a historic getaway with this 4 day stay in Greece's capital city. Take an extensive tour through the history of Athens, culminating with a visit to the Acropolis, before free time to explore on your own.Private4920The hotel in Athens should have originally been located within an easy walking distance of the main tourist attractions such as the Acropolis but was a long 35 min walk instead. Too far to stroll out on an evening to experience the restaurants and cafe culture in the city centre. Therefore the brochure and description were not true to what our expectations were and if we had been located with in eye dropping views of the acropolis, the holiday would have been so much better.
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