Day 1 : Assist at Airport

Arrival at 15:00. Meet and assist at airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 : Visit to Acropolis Archaeological – Acropolis Museum – Monastiraki – Athens center

After breakfast we will visit Acropolis Archaeological Site starting from the Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). We will stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel and tour the buildings as we hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and DionysosTheater, to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of everyday life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
We will continue our guided walking tour around the Acropolis at Thiseion, Ancient Agora (Forum), Monastiraki and Plaka.
The afternoon is free to wonder around in the shops and cafes at Athens center.

Day 3 : City tour – Panathinaiko Stadium – Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus

City tour by bus. We will begin our Athens half-day tour with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. We will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church and a visit at Lycabitus Hill. We will end our tour with a visit at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, which is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and considered as one of the great museums in the world. Here you will have the opportunity to admire the richest collection of artifacts from the Neolithic times, the Cycladic civilization, the Minoan civilization, the Classical and Hellenistic periods and the Roman period.

Day 4 : Here 2 Options

Option 1
Day trip to Delfi (10 hours) First stop is a tour of the Delphi archaeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily one of the most important digs in Europe. We will walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments like the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. Second stop is Delphi Museum, with its spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Athena Pronaia Sanctuary, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. For sure we will see the bronze Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. Return to Athens passing by the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese

Option 2
Half day trip in the morning to Temple of Poseidon’s Temple at Cape Sounion (6 hours) We will begin our Sounion tour with a drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and idyllic beaches. As we approach Cape Sounion, one of Greece’s most photographed monuments, itrises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. At Cape Sounion we will explore Temple of Poseidon at your own pace, one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea. The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns. This half day excursion is a great option if you want to discover Greece beyond Athens, enjoy stunning views and visit world famous Greek ruins. Free time in the afternoon.

Day 5 : Temple of Poseidon’s Temple – Idyllic Beaches

Option 1 Free time in the morning. Option 2 Half day trip in the morning to Temple of Poseidon’s Temple at Cape Sounion (6 hours). We will begin our Sounion tour with a drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) and idyllic beaches. As we approach Cape Sounion, one of Greece’s most photographed monuments, it rises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. At Cape Sounion we will explore Temple of Poseidon at your own pace, one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea. The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns. This half day excursion is a great option if you want to discover Greece beyond Athens, enjoy stunning views and visit world famous Greek ruins. At the evening Meet for night walking tour at Athens’ tourist (and historical) districts where is Athen’s vibrant nightlife. Dinner included.

Day 6 : Depart at Airport

Depart at 12:30 from hotel to the airport