Athens and Argolis.
Combine Athens with the mystical site of Argolis and a taste of the Aegean Sea!
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Four overnights in Athens on Bed & Breakfast basis |
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Athens guided city tour |
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Excursion to Argolis (Mycenae, Epidaurus) |
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One Day Cruise to the Saronic islands (Hydra, Poros and Aegina) |
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Arrival & Departure transfer service Athens Airport to Athens hotel |
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All entrance fees |
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All local taxes |
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Athens and Argolis, Trip Itinerary
A short (Athens) city break holiday with wonderful included daily sightseeing activities. Our specialists will discuss various options with you and tailor make this trip to your exact requirments.
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| Arrival in Athens |
Welcome to Athens!
Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Athens is a city that offer an incredible variety of things to do and explore. Our expert staff will brief you on the possibilities and any new venues in town.
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| Athens city tour. |
Enjoy a morning walking tour with our local expert guide.
Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and wonder about the historical events that took place in front of the Parliament Building. Visit the first modern Olympic games stadium, and gaze upon the Acropolis, one of the cornerstones of ancient architecture that still watches over the city. Spend the remainder of the day as you wish.
Stroll around the Monastiraki area or the small winding roads of the Plaka, under the slopes of the Acropolis and, to end, take a bite of the local specialties!
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| Excursion to Argolis - Visit Mycenae and Epidaurus. |
Begin your day driving via National coastal highway and enjoy the seaside view. Arrive at the Corinth Canal for a short photo stop and admire this feat of engineering. Continue to Mycenae, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon.
Visit the Palace, the Lion’s Gate and admire the great cyclopean walls and the tomb of Agamemnon. Drive through the plains of Argos and reach Nafplion, the first capital of Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.
After lunch, next stop is the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its extraordinary acoustics.
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| One Day Saronic Islands Cruise. |
This morning transfer to the lively port of Piraeus. On arrival, you board to enjoy a whole day cruising!
First stop, Poros. Lush vegitation, sandy beaches and the enchanting view of Poros town will certainly fascinate you.
The biggest of the three islands, Aegina is well known for its pistachio nuts some of the best in the world. Apart from its harbour there are numerous interesting sites to visit, such as the temple of Aphaia and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios.
Final destination, Hydra!
Hydra is one of the only Greek islands that no wheeled vehicles are allowed on. There are no cars and no scooters. Just tiny marble-cobbled lanes, donkeys, rocks, and sea.
Stroll the waterfront and explore the beauty of the island; see why Hydra has been attracting world renowned artists since the early 60’s up to today.Hydra, against the tide, has managed to retain its style and character unspoilt by modern development and tourism. It is a hidden gem amongst the Greek islands.
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| Farewell |
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Today your memorable holiday ends.
Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight out.
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