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7-Day Unexpected Athens

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Trip Overview

See Athens in a totally unexpected way on this unique tour filled with authentic, local experiences!

Based in the city centre, you'll spend your days exploring on your own with local guide recommendations or on a series of exciting day tours whisking you off to destinations in and surrounding Athens.

You'll have the opportunity to take a private 4x4 tour to Parnassos and Arachova or to Mount Corinth, Ziria, Lake Dasiou, and Doxa. You'll also be able to enjoy a beautiful one-day cruise in the Saronic Islands as well as explore the best of Athens and Chalkida in luxury.

If that wasn't enough, you'll also have the opportunity to visit Argolis and Ancient Olympia on a day tour and learn all about Greek mythology!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens!

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Welcome to Athens!

Today, you'll arrive at Athens Airport where your private driver and car will be waiting for you. You'll then drive to your Athens city centre hotel where you'll check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore this vibrant city!

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    AthensOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens Cypria Hotel

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Exciting Day Tours from Athens

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Exciting Day Tours from Athens

Today, you'll have the option to choose from one of the three day tours from Athens. After breakfast, your private driver will come to pick you up for the tour that you have chosen. You can choose to explore the unspoiled nature of the oldest national park in Greece, Parnassos, and the most cosmopolitan mountain village, Arachova. Alternatively, you can take an off-road tour to Mount Corinth, Ziria, Lake Dasiou and Doxa or enjoy a cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Private 4x4 Tour to Parnassos and Arachova

    Private 4x4 Tour to Mount Corinth, Ziria, Lake Dasiou and DoxaOptional Activity

    One Day Cruise from Athens to Hydra, Poros and AeginaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Ziria

    Idra

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    Notes

    Pick From One of Three Day Tours from Athens

Day 3

Explore Athens and Unique Optional Evening Tours

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Explore Athens and Unique Optional Evening Tours

After breakfast this morning, you can take advantage of a free day to discover Athens city with its rich history, busy streets, great market, nice shops, and vibrant nightlife! In the evening, you'll have the choice of a variety of unique and intriguing tours to get to know Athens a little better. To discover the hidden side of the Athens Riviera, take a sunset cruise. Alternatively, explore the Plaka neighbourhood or head out with a fun, young Athenian on a nightlife tour!

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    AthensOptional Activity

    Athens Riviera Night CruiseOptional Activity: AU$ 196 per person

    A Sunset Tour in PlakaOptional Activity: AU$ 202 per person

    Athens Nightlife TourOptional Activity: AU$ 275 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Vouliagmeni

Day 4

Another Day of Wonderful Day Tours from Athens

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Another Day of Wonderful Day Tours from Athens

Today, you'll have the option to choose from one of the three day tours from Athens. After breakfast, your private driver will come to pick you up for the tour that you have chosen. You can choose to explore the Mycenae Archeological Area on an Argolis luxury minibus day tour. Alternatively, you can explore the city of Athens, all of its landmarks as well as Chalkida town in a luxury minibus or tour Ancient Olympia for the day! The choice is yours.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens and Chalkida Luxury Minibus Sightseeing Tour

    Argolis Day Tour by Luxury MinibusOptional Activity

    Ancient Olympia Day Tour in Luxury MinibusOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Chalcis

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

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    Notes

    Pick From One of Three Day Tours from Athens

Day 5

Free Day or Athens Mythology Tour

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Free Day or Athens Mythology Tour

Today, you can either choose to have the day free to explore on your own or head out on the Athens Mythology tour visiting all the best landmarks in the city from the world-famous Acropolis to the majestic Olympian Zeus Temple and the Ancient Agora. You'll learn all about the Greek gods and heroes and the historical events behind their myths and gain a true understanding of Ancient Greek society as well as enjoying spectacular views and discovering hidden ancient corners.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens Mythology TourOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 6

Explore Athens on Your Own

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Explore Athens on Your Own

Today, you'll be able to enjoy your last day however you wish. It is recommended that you visit Athens Central Market, where upon arrival, you'll be greeted with thousands of colours and aromas from the hundreds of vendors filling this market selling their wares. You can also choose to head back to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum to take in this grand historical monument once more.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens Central MarketOptional Activity

    Acropolis MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 7

Departure from Athens

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Departure from Athens

After breakfast, your private driver will come to pick you up to drive you to the airport for your departure flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens Cypria Hotel to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

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What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 2 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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