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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
Duration
4 daysStarts
AthensEnds
AthensRange
PrivateTour Guide
Yes - for included siteseeingGroup Size
Min 2 / Max 45Minimum age
5 yrs, accompanied by an adultDeparts
DailyHotel Rating
3-4 starCountries
GreeceArrival Transfer
Yes - one transfer per bookingDeparture Transfer
Yes - one transfer per bookingMeals included
Breakfast: 3Excellent
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Tour Highlights
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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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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Pre-Tour Accommodation - Athens (From price)
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Twin
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Post-Tour Accommodation - Athens (From price)
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Twin
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Hotels
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. This city stay departs daily from April to October. From November to March it departs daily excluding Fridays.
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