Getaway From Athens

After arrival at Athens International Airport, a transfer to the hotel will be arranged. The remainder
of the day is free. Spend time exploring this enthralling city of Athens. The world's most gorgeous
metropolis is revered by gods and mortals alike. Greece's magnificent capital has traditionally been
regarded as the cradle of civilisation. It is the city that gave birth to democracy and the majority of
old wise men. Athens was the epicentre of the ancient world's greatest civilisation, which lives on via
magnificent architectural treasures. Overnight in an Athens hotel.

Today, after breakfast, take a half-day Athens sightseeing and Acropolis museum trip from the
Acropolis to Omonia Square. On this full morning tour, you will see all the prominent locations of
ancient and modern Athens. This guided half-day trip provides an excellent overview of the city. We
begin at Panathinaikon Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It is the world's
first stadium constructed entirely of white marble. Then we'll pass through Zappeion and the Temple
of Olympian Zeus, the Athens Trilogy, which includes the University of Athens, the National Library,
Hadrian's Arch, St. Paul's Church, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's
House, the Catholic Cathedral, the Old Parliament, Constitution Square, and the Russian Orthodox
Church, and finally the ACROPOLIS, which includes Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike Overnight
in an Athens hotel. (B)

Today, following breakfast, you have the remainder of the day free to rest. You may choose to
participate in an optional tour. The Full Day Delphi / Full Day Argolis or the Full Day Cruise are all
recommended. Overnight in an Athens hotel. (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, the remainder of the day is free to spend as you like until your
departure transportation to the airport or train station for your onward trip. (B)