Piraeus Private Tour: Option 1B

Athens Overnight Package

Starting from Piraeus or the Athens Airport

Tour Summary-
Type: Airport and Cruise Ship Transfers, Antiquities, 4 Star Hotel Accommodations, Scenic Drive, Walking
Length: Overnight
Walking: Easy to Difficult (based on sites visited)
Mobility: Folding wheelchair OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)
Guide: Licensed Guide
Languages: English
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Athens, Greece - This overnight package includes airport meet and greet, followed by a transfer to your 4 star hotel in central Athens. After your overnight stay and breakfast the following morning, you enjoy a highlights of Athens tour and transfer to the pier in Piraeus.

Day 1- Arrival at El. Venizelos airport in Athens. Our representative will meet you outside the luggage area and then introduce you to your driver and deluxe vehicle which will transfer you to your hotel in central Athens. You have the rest of the day at leisure or to relax. Your hotel is located near Syntagma Square and the Plaka including many restaurants and shopping opportunities.

Day 2- Breakfast at the hotel is included. After breakfast, your licensed guide will meet you at 11 AM for your half day tour of Athens. Your first stop is the Acropolis, which means the high city, for a visit to the foremost symbol of the glory of ancient Greece.  Climb the smooth marble steps on the Sacred Way as visitors have for centuries.  History's doors open before you as you reach the Propylaea, a masterpiece of classical architecture, serving as the entrance to the complex of buildings.  You’ll see the Temple of Athena Nike (Wingless Victory), and the Erectheum, with its classical Porch of Maidens (Caryatids).  Stand in awe of what is considered the most perfect example of classical architecture in the world – the Parthenon, designed as a shrine to Athena and at one time housing a massive gold and ivory statue of the warrior goddess. Your licensed guide is with you throughout the journey to explain the things other tourists miss.

Looking down from the Acropolis you'll see the two ancient theaters in its shadow, the Greek theater of Dionyssos where the masterpieces of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes debuted to delighted audiences, and the theater of Herod Atticus, a grand Roman theater restored and used today for concerts and classical plays during the summer Athens Festival.
 
Next is a driving tour of the city where you see the top sights including the Olympic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games in 1896 that returned in 2004.  You'll see the Parliament Building with its traditionally dressed ‘Evzones’ soldiers guarding the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Constitution Square, Hadrian's Arch and much more. 

After your tour, you are taken to the pier in Piraeus so you can begin your cruise. Please note this option can also be in reverse if your cruise is ending in Piraeus and you want to overnight in Athens before your departure.  

Accommodations - The ELECTRA HOTEL Athens is a 4 star property, centrally located in the heart of Athens on Syntagma Square, facing the Greek Parliament and is within walking distance of all major historical sites, shopping and restaurants.

The hotel offers a variety of tastefully designed facilities such as dining areas and business conference venues. The 106 rooms and 3 junior suites are elegantly furnished and fully equipped to meet the requirements of even the most demanding traveler. A separate floor is provided for non-smokers (Enquire at time of reservation).

Tour Breakdown-
1- Airport (or pier) Meet and Greet and transfer to hotel- 1 hour
2- Overnight Accommodation with Breakfast
3- Highlights of Athens City Tour and pier (or airport) transfer- 4 Hours

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