Day 1:

Arrival at the airport and transfer to you hotel located at the foot of the Acropolis hill, and the new Acropolis Museum.

Overnight in Athens

Day 2:

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a guided tour of Athens

Dep. 08.45 – Ret. 13.30

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 Presidential residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful 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 order in the mind”, the Parthenon.  Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

N. B.  1) Every Monday the New Acropolis Museum is closed. The tour ends at 12.15.

N. B.  2) Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.

Return to your hotel. Free time

Approximately at 19:30 your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the City Center and at the slope of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and photo the illuminated Acropolis.  Next you will visit the Museum and discover the divine origin of Ancient Greek musical instruments and enjoy travelling in the hidden paradise of Ancient Greek music history and sounds.  Explore the greatest and only collection around the Universe, of more than 60 reconstructed Ancient Greek musical instruments.  Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you at a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes. 

Return at midnight

Overnight at the hotel

Day 3:

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer at the airport