Athens Greece Short Vacations City Hotel  Package with Sightseeing A short and flexible stay in Athens with tours included 1Apr-31Oct'13 3 nights packages from Euro 224 per person SPECIAL PRICES AT SELECTED 5, 4 AND 3STAR HOTELS

Package includes:

• 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in the hotel category of your choice
• Choice of the following tours in Athens:
  City tour of Athens with visit to the New Acropolis Museum or Athens by night (short panoramic tour followed by dinner and folklore show)
• Choice of the following half day tours outside of Athens: 
  Visit to Cape Sounion or Excursion to Corinth 
• Taxes and service charges

For Optional tours and tour descriptions scroll to the bottom of this page!

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Optional tours from Athens - half day, full day tours
and longer - 2, 3,4  days tours
2013

ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
Category: Half Day Bus Tour
Description: Panoramic tour to: Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenean Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion and the Parthenon. After Acropolis we will visit the New Acropolis Museum.
Runs: daily (08h45-13h45) – except Mondays
Price per person:
Adult: 68.00 € / Child: 47.00 €

ATHENS BY NIGHT
Category: Night bus tour including dinner and show of folklore dances and songs
Description: Your evening will start with a drive to Piraeus and its natural harbors, such as lively Zea with its busy yacht marina and tiny Mikrolimano, one of the most picturesque corners of Piraeus. Then, return to Athens for dinner in Plaka, the old city, in a typical Greek tavern with folk music and dancers.
Runs:  (20h15-00h30) April to October
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Child age: 04-12 years (0-3 years children free)
Price per person:
Adult: 63.00 € / Child: 44.00 €

ANCIENT CORINTH
Category: Half Day Bus Tour
Description: Leave Athens and drive South West until we reach the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Drive on and visit the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the City, which include the Agora (market place) and
Apollo’s Temple (6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Cehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens in time for lunch.
Runs: Monday and Friday from 19 April to 25 October 2013,  (08h45-14h00)
Price per person:
Adult: 61,00 € / Child: 40,00 €

CAPE SOUNION
Category: Half Day Bus Tour
Description: Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
Runs: Daily (14h30-18h30) April to October 2013
Child age: 04-12 years (0-3 years children free)
Price per person:
Adult: 44,00 €  / Child: 29,00 €

DELPHI
Category: Full Day Bus Tour
Description: Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled
beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens by the same route.
Runs: Daily April 1st to October 31st 2013 (08h45-19h00)
Price per person:
Adult: 91,00 € without lunch / Child: 62,00 € without lunch
Adult: 101,00 € with lunch  / Child: 68,00 € with lunch.

ARGOLIS - Corinth - Mycenae- Epidaurus - Nafplion)
Full day bus tour

Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Short visit. Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient poets.
Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. Lunch in the modern village of Mycenae.
Depart for Nafplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Short visit.
Leave for Epidaurus, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics.
Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidaurus with Corinth.
Operates:
April 1st - October 31st 2013: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays (08h45-19h00).
Price per person:
Adult without lunch: Euro 91 per person /Child: Euro 63
Adult with lunch: Euro 101 per person /Child: Euro 69
 

1 DAY CRUISE TO THE ISLANDS AEGINA, POROS & HYDRA
Category: Full Day Boat Tour
Description: Departure from the hotel at 07h30 and transfer to Piraeus for the embarkation. Cruise to 3 islands. AEGINA, the biggest of the Saronic islands, where you can enjoy a nice walk though the small picturesque streets, a swim or an optional visit of Ancient Temple of Aphea Athena. The island of POROS, opposite to the mainland of Peloponnese is small but very lively and reach in history. The short stay gives you the possibility of souvenir shopping at the typical small shops. The island of HYDRA, very famous for its remarkable architecture and is therefore very popular to artists and painters. You will see the traditional city centre, which is built in amphitheatre style overlooking the harbour. No cars or motorcycles are allowed and donkeys are used as the main way of transportation on the island. After disembarkation, return transfer to your hotel
Runs: Daily (07h30-19h15)
Price per person:
Adult: 99 € including lunch  / Child: 63 € including lunch

2DAYS DELPHI (1night)
Category: Extended Tour
1st day: Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova arrive in Delphi, the centre of the Ancient World. on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer. Afternoon free. Dinner. Overnight.
2nd day: The whole morning is free for you to see more of the ragged grandeur of Delphi and take photographs to remind you of its beauty. Return to Athens by the same route.
Tour operates: Daily April 1st to October 31st 2013
Price per person based on double
Accommodation 4 stars hotels – half board: 155,00 €
Accommodation Tourist class hotels – half board: 132,00 €

2 DAYS DELPHI - METEORA (1 overnight)
Category: Extended Bus Tour
1st day: Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.
2nd day: Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Tour operates: 3Apr-30Oct 2013: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and on the following Saturdays:

Apr 13,27: May 18,25: Jun 1,15,29: Jul 13,27:Aug 10,24: Sep 14,21,28: Oct 5,19
Price per person based on double:
Accommodation 4 stars hotels – half board: 188,00 €
Accommodation Tourist class hotels – half board: 160,00 €

2DAYS ARGOLIS - Corinth/Mycenae/Epidaurus/Nafplion  (1 overnight)

1st day: Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Short visit. Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs.
Lunch in the modern village of Mycenae. Afternoon at leisure in Nafplion. Diner and overnight Nafplion.
2nd day: Morning at leisure
In the afternoon leave for Epidaurus, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics Afternoon Return to Athens early evening
Tour operates: April 2 to October 30th 2012: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Price per person based on double:
Accommodation 4star hotels - half board: Euro 160
Accommodation Tourist class hotels - half board: Euro 134
 

3 DAYS DELPHI METEORA (2overnights)
Category: Extended Tour
1st day: Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, (Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, etc.) and the Museum. Afternoon free. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at
Delphi.
2nd day: Morning free. Leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece and the town of Lamia to Kalambaka. Enjoy dinner and overnight Kalambaka.
3rd day: Visit Meteora, particularly impressive scenery, ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, stand suspended between earth and sky, on top of granite rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia. Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening
Tour operates: 2Apr-29Oct 2013: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays and on the following Fridays:

Apr 12,26; May 17,21,31; Jun 4,28: Jul 12,6: Aug 9, 23: Sep 13,20,27: Oct 4,18
Price per person based on double:
Accommodation 4 stars hotels – half board 360,00 €
Accommodation Tourist class hotels – half board 305,00€ 

3DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR (2 overnights)
Category: Extended Tour
1st day: Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then
depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
2nd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner)
3rd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. A couple of hours free time in Delphi before departing and drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Tour operates: 1Apr-28Oct 2013: Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays and on the following Thursdays:

Apr 11,25: May 16,23,30: Jun 13,27: Jul11,25: Aug 8,22: Sep 12,19,26: Oct 3,17
Price per person:
Accommodation 4 stars hotels – half board: 360,00 €
Accommodation Tourist class hotels – half board : 305,00 €

4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA (3 overnights)
Category: Extended Tour
1st day: Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then
depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
2nd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner)
3rd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
4th day: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Tour operates: 2Apr-31Oct 2013: Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays and on the following Thursdays:Apr 11,25: May 16,23,30: Jun 13,27: Jul11,25: Aug 8,22: Sep 12,19,26: Oct 3,17

Price per person based on double:
Accommodation 4 stars hotels – half board: 535,00 €
Accommodation Tourist class hotels – half board: 467,00