Athena

Athens View of Plaka Area from the Acropolis

Arrival at Athens International Airport, where you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. We suggest you take a stroll through the tiny streets of the Old Part of town, the Plaka, and eat at a traditional tavernas. For a guideline of what you can expect to see and do, please refer to our "Athens Plaka City Quarter" Photo Album starting from here. Overnight Athens.

Athens Change of Guards at the Unknown Soldier's Monument in Syntagma Square

After breakfast, depart for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma (Constitution) Square, the Ex Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Thesseum (Hephaestus Temple), The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Flea Market of Monastiraki, The Academy and, last but not least, the Acropolis and the magnificent New Acropolis Museum. Return to your hotel. Our relevant Photo Albums are entertaining and educational, and you can consult them before or after your actual tour. Overnight Athens.

Hydra, asking the helpful port-policeman

After breakfast, set sail for your Saronic Island Cruise! You will visit the Island of Hydra and have plenty of time at leisure to stroll, shop or swim. In the early afternoon, sail for the Island of Poros, with a short stop there and then, passing through the narrow strait separating Poros from the Pelopennesian coast, arrive to the Island of Aegina. Lunch is served after sailing. Upon arrival at Aegina, you may join the optional excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (or Aphaea), or walk around the main town. Re-embark on your vessel and sail back to Piraeus. Our representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight Athens.

Epidavros Ancient Theater

After breakfast, depart for your Tour to Argolis. After a short stop at the Corinth Canal, visit the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, a major center in the Neolithic and Bronze Age Peloponnese; your visit will include the Lionesses Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, and the Palace. Drive through to Nafplion and arrive at the Epidaurus Ancient Theater, famous for its remarkable acoustics, where ancient Greek Dramatic performances still take place during summer. Drive back to Athens and to your hotel. Overnight Athens.

Spata Athens International Airport

After breakfast, you will be tranferred to the Athens International Airport for your departure, or to the port if you are continuing on to the Greek Islands.