Zappeion Athens
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Description
Athens is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt. Lycabettus, which the goddess Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a bulwark to defend the city. (Athens currently has over four million inhabitants). The suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions and the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops. Dominating the Athenian landscape, the Acropolis is unsurpassed in its beauty, architectural splendor and historic importance. The entrance to the Acropolis is the Propylea, which extends 150 feet adjoining the temple of Athena Nike or Wingless Victory. The Parthenon is on the highest part of the Acropolis and was built between 447 and 437 BC. It was here that modern democracy began its early foothold.
Athens is α vibrant city with a lot of archaeological sites, museums and beautiful landscapes.
If your time is limited in Athens – make the best out of it.
Come see the awesome Parthenon, a lasting memorial of the country’s glorious past adorning the Acropolis, the crowning glory of Athens and one of the countless ancient treasures and architectural wonders of the civilized world.
Itinerary
( 3 days )Your tour’s schedule in detail:
DAY 1
ARRIVE ATHENS
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.
DAY 2
ATHENS/SIGHTSEEING TOUR / CAPE SOUNION/ATHENS
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the awesome Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheum, and Acropolis Museum Drive past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Royal Palace, Panathenian Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, and lots more. In the afternoon, you’ll drive down the coast to Cape Sounion dominated by the spectacular Temple of Poseidon. Return to Athens in the early evening.
DAY 3
ATHENS
Arrangements terminate with breakfast at the hotel. – Check out time by noon
Departure / Return location
ATHENS
Tour begins
ANYTIME
Tour ends
Noon check out on day 3
Wear
Casual dressing.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation in Athens, at hotel category of your choice.
- Breakfast daily.
- All hotel taxes and services.
- Arrival transfer [from the Athens airport or port of Piraeus].
- Organized Athens city tour including the Acropolis and its museum.
- Organized Afternoon excursion to Cape Sounion.
- All entrance fees to sites visited.
- All taxes and service charges.
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Meals
- Departure transfer on day 3
Highlights
Acropolis
Acropolis Museum
Temple of Poseidon Sounion
