Athenian Riviera Tour

Day 1 - Arrival in Athens

Arrival at Athens airport - Our assistant will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.

Afternoon free at leisure.

We propose an optional tour: Athens by night. Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city centre and on the slopes of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you to a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner with live music

Day 2 - Panoramic tour of Athens and Acropolis

After your breakfast, we will start the tour around the sites of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop).

Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (Old Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts the mind in order", the Parthenon.

Continue and visit the place where the statues found their home and admire the classical era’s wonders: The Acropolis Museum.

If you are a fan of shopping, there are plenty of shops in Ermou Str, and if you are a culinary enthusiast, if you are a fan of local food you will find various restaurants and small taverns with traditional Greek food and wine in Plaka.

Don't forget to discover the Nightlife of Athens. Overnight in Athens.

Day 3 - Sunday Free Day or One day Cruise (optional)

Enjoy your day by strolling the narrow streets, which are full of restaurants where you can taste traditional Greek dishes, and the famous drink "ouzo" and enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant neighbourhood.

Or One day Cruise (optional)Departure from the hotel in the morning with a guide towards the port of Piraeus. The ship sails at 08:00 am for the islands of the Saronic Gulf. Free to visit each island. Aegina: the biggest island of the Saronic Gulf. Two major attractions to visit in Aegina are (note: Optional tours organized on board the ship): The monastery of Aghios Nektarios, who was the last declared saint by the Greek Orthodox Church and the Temple of Aphaia, the second best-preserved temple in Greece after the Parthenon in Athens. Poros is the smallest of the three islands, full of pine trees and lemon trees, where you are going to have a nice walk and enjoy the great scenery. Hydra: One of the most cosmopolitan and picturesque Greek islands, with unique architecture, narrow streets and many shops.

Arrive at the port of Piraeus at around 19:30 and return to the hotel at around 21:20.

Day 4 to 7 - Free days at Athens Riviera

Take time out of the city and admire the nearby enchantments of the Greek coastline. Athens has some stunning beaches locally. If you’re looking for a calm and quiet beach visit the private beaches found southeast of Athens in Glyfada. Here you may have to pay for access but a visit to the unspoiled coves is worth the charge. To the northeast of Athens, the beaches are more alive with locals and tourists, you will be part of the buzzing holiday atmosphere! The best way to discover the beaches surrounding Athens is to hop on a bus and get off when you see a beach that takes your fancy.

Day 8 - Departure

Breakfast and departure transfer to the airport with an English-speaking assistant.