Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
You'll arrive at Athens International Airport where a transfer meets you. From there, head to your hotel to drop off luggage and get settled in. The afternoon and evening are completely open. If you're not too tired from your flight, there's an optional half-day trip to Cape Sounio where you can see the Temple of Poseidon overlooking the coast, but it's entirely up to you. Many people just relax at the hotel their first day.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece (Pick up at Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port to hotel
Optional Activities
- Half-day tour of Cape Sounio - Drive along coastal road passing beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon, with views of Saronic Gulf and islands, plus leisure time for walking on rocky promontory
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounio 
- Day 2
Athens City Tour and Acropolis
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll meet your guide for a half-day walking tour through Athens. The morning covers the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and Parliament building. Then you'll head up to the Acropolis complex to see the Propylaea entrance, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon itself. Before returning to your hotel around 1:30 PM, you'll stop at the New Acropolis Museum. The rest of the afternoon is free to do whatever you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Half-day Athens city tour with English-speaking guide including Panathenaic Stadium (short stop), Prime Minister's residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, memorial to the Unknown Soldier, Academy, University, National Library, Constitution Square (Syntagma)
- Visit Acropolis - Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon
- New Acropolis Museum visit
- Air-conditioned transportation for Athens half-day city tour on shared basis
Landmarks/POIs Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament of Greece Academy of Athens National Library of Greece Syntagma Square Acropolis Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon New Acropolis Museum 
- Day 3
Free Day in Athens
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then you have the whole day to wander through Athens on your own. Check out neighborhoods, find local spots, and see what catches your eye. If you want structure, there's an optional food walking tour that takes you through markets and local food scenes where you can try Greek coffee, koulouri bread, olive oils, baklava, souvlaki, spices, bougatsa pastries, and various meze plates. Otherwise, just explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Optional Activities
- Delicious Athens Food Tour (available daily except Sundays) - Guided tour including Greek coffee at landmark coffee house, koulouri sampling, specialty food store with olive oils and spreads, Baklava bakery, authentic souvlaki and fried potatoes at grill spot, Varvakios Market (traditional fish, meat and vegetable market), Spice Street stop with local condiments and herbs, local pastry shop for bougatsa, and Greek meze (appetizers, cheese and cured meats) at charming deli
Landmarks/POIs Varvakios Market - Day 4
Departure from Athens
Have breakfast at your hotel one last time. At the scheduled time, you'll be picked up and transferred to Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port depending on whether you're flying out or heading to a cruise. You'll head home or continue on to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure transfer from hotel in Athens to Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port
