Wonderful 5-day, 4-night tour of Greece, for those with limited time who want to enjoy the history and culture of this great country. Spend four nights in Athens, with transfers and two tours (of Athens and Delphi).
Tour Highlights
- Great introduction to the beauty and history of Greece.
- Perfect blend of touring and free time to explore.
- English-speaking guides.
4-Night Golden Greece
- Arrival & departure transfers from/to Athens International Airport.
- 4-nights hotel in Athens (choose from Bronze, Silver or Gold categories)
- Breakfast daily, except morning of arrival.
- Half-day walking tour of Athens with English-speaking guide.
- Full-day tour of Delphi with English-speaking guide.
Hotels:
Hotel is based on the category selected:- Bronze: Based on Hotel Jason Inn or similar
- Silver: Based on Hotel Titania or similar
- Gold: Based on Hotel Grand Hyatt
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 | Arrive Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Athens for the next four nights.*
Day 2 | Touring Athens
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Athens. Depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. You 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 finally Acropolis (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 3 | Full-day tour to Delphi
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi (on your own), return to Athens by the same route at about 19.00 and drop off at your Hotel. (B)
Day 4 | Athens free-day
Discover this magical city and all it has to offer by walking along the narrow streets of Plaka or visiting the Promontory on top Mount Lycabettus for spectacular views on Athen’s highest hill. If you feel like going further afield why not take a Day Tour to Argolis, or if the weather is good why not enjoy a 1-day cruise. (B)
Day 5 | Athens - end of services
After breakfast, transfer to Athens International Airport at the arranged time. End of services. (B)
*Based on the following hotels or similar:
Bronze: Hotel Jason Inn
Silver: Hotle Titania
Gold: Hotel Grand Hyatt
If the above hotels are not available at time of booking, a suitable replacement will be utilized in the same category.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Hotel City Tax to be paid locally
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips to drivers and guides
Airfare
Round-trip airfare can be booked online or via our call center at 800-833-4373.
Tour Date & Transfers
This land package offers daily departures. The hotels that are part of this package are on request and if not available, suitable replacements will be booked. Final hotel booked will be confirmed with documents. If you wish to arrive earlier and/or book additional nights, please let your agent know and additional nights can be added.
HOTELS
Hotel Jason Inn Athens
