Tour of Athens – the real Greece

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Formula

Clio Travel guided tours

Group Size

person

Overview

Tour of Athens – the real Greece

A city rich in history, combining antiquity and modernity. A walk through the city center starting from the famous Acropolis, where the Parthenon, among Athens’ most famous monuments, watches over the city from above; a walking tour of the Plaka district, one of Athens’ oldest neighborhoods, located on the slopes of the Acropolis; and many other wonders!!!

HIGHLIGHTS

Useful documents: valid ID card
Tour confirmed with 20 participants, on non-achievement, with a minimum of 15 participants supplement of € 70.00 per person
Single supplement € 290.00
Registration by 11/30/2024

Itinerary

Day 1 Friday, 04/25/2025 Milan - Athens

Meet at Milan airport and depart by flight to Athens.
Upon arrival meet with the guide and private transfer to Vari location for lunch at a typical tavern.
In the afternoon, visit Cape Sounion for a tour of the Temple of Poseidon, the southernmost point in mainland Greece. The temple dates back to the fifth century B.C. and is dedicated to the god of the sea located on the sea at the southeastern tip of Attica. At one time, this majestic Temple represented a signal to sailors returning to Piraeus that they were almost home.
Upon completion transfer to Athens along the beautiful coastal road of Attica, the Greek Riviera.
Arrival at the hotel, accommodation in the reserved rooms.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 Saturday, 4/26/2025 Athens

Prina breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of Athens and Acropolis, the heart of Athens.
The Parthenon is the big attraction for those visiting the city for the first time, it is equally true that ancient Greek and Roman ruins are scattered in many neighborhoods of the city, some of them unsuspected.
Lunch at a typical tavern to enjoy some local specialties. In the afternoon walking tour of Plaka, a charming neighborhood. Known as the Neighborhood of the Gods because of its proximity to the Acropolis, Plaka is one of the oldest areas of Athens, as well as being one of the most attractive and busy areas of the city.
Upon completion, return to the hotel and time at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 Sunday, 4/27/2025 Athens - Argolis - Epidaurus and Mycenae

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure for Argolis, the power center of the Mycenaean empire.
The Argolis region is one of the most important places in the world for history and archaeological discoveries. Indeed, there are very important archaeological sites here, which have revealed to us all the splendor of the Mycenaean civilization. Lunch at a typical restaurant.
In the afternoon continuation of visits. Stop at the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Brief photo stop and on to Epidaurus for a visit to the Theater (4th century BC), famous for its perfect acoustics.
At the end departure for Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides or the "city of gold" according to the ancient poets. Visit to the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs.
Return to Athens in the late afternoon. In the evening, typical dinner at Zafiro with folkloric show.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 Monday 28/04/2025 Athens - Milan

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning guided tour of the National Museum of Athens or the Acropolis Museum.
Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure until transfer time to the airport for return to Milan.

The fee includes / The fee does not include

Flight from Milan to Athens in economy class with 1 piece of checked baggage
Private transfers by GT coach for the duration of the tour
Three nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Athens city
Full board as per the program, from lunch on 25/04 to lunch on 28/04/2025
Drinks included with meals in the amount of 1/2 mineral water + 1/4 wine per person
English-speaking guide services for all scheduled visits, including a typical evening in Athens
Earphones during museum visits
Medical - baggage and cancellation insurance
Clio Travel Companion

Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites to be paid directly on site (lump sum cost to date approximately €43.00 per person)
Tourist tax of approximately €7.00 per person per night, to be paid directly at the hotel.
Anything not specifically mentioned under "the fee includes"