| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Inspirational Athens in Greece has been a bright light on the short break scene for many years – find out why on a weekend break.
The main square – the Plaka – is the heart of this beautiful and contrasting city, and close to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Byzantine churches and fine archaeological museums sit proudly alongside modern developments that have brought Athens well and truly into the 21st century. Fully deserving of its title ‘the cradle of western civilization’, Athens is a surprisingly easy city to get around.
A package that includes hotel accommodation in Athens, airport transfers, and a tour to the breathtaking Acropolis with the famous Acropolis Museum. This package gives you the opportunity to arrange everything before your arrival in Athens saving time and money!
Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrival
On arrival, you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 2: Sightseeing Tour of Athens
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens' most famous sights including a visit to the spectacular Acropolis and the new Acropolis museum. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 3: Shopping Tour in Athens
Free day in Athens for shopping, strolling through the city discovering its hidden charms, or choosing from our optional sightseeing tours (such as Delphi, Epidaurus-Mycenae, etc.). Overnight in Athens
DAY 4: Departure
You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our taxi driver for your departure flight.
Furthermore, Athens is still so much more than all these ancient treasures. If you pick the right time of year for your Athens short break or weekend break, you can take a tram or taxi to the beach and enjoy the full benefit of mild early spring or late autumn weather to help you really relax at the end of a hectic week.
If shopping is your idea of a weekend break, make sure not to miss the Kolonaki area or Ermou Str. and find time to visit the Monastiraki Flea market or Evripidou Str. spice market.
Unforgettable evenings on an Athens short break are yours to enjoy in the areas around the Plaka, but be sure to also check out the fashionable Gazi or Kolonaki districts for a more cosmopolitan experience.
Highlights:
Guided tour of the Acropolis
Visit the famous new Acropolis museum
See the highlights of Athens
Pamper yourself with private airport transfers
Arranged everything before your arrival in Athens
Save time and money
