Athens and Aegina 8 days

( 5 Star )

Visit: Athens- Aegina

Arrival at Athens International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at leisure for your first taste of Athens. Discover Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis, the only district a visitor may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago, or enjoy your shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. Overnight at hotel in Athens.

Breakfast at the hotel and day at disposal.You will have the possibility (optional) to visit Acropolis and Museum of Acropolis on your own or in organized tour in English Language or on Private basis in Polish Language. Our expert guide will take you to see the center of the city, the onstitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament (ex. Royal Palace), the Tomb to the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann s House, the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, the University and the National library. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul s Church, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and will have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the famous Parthenon. continue with visit of the well-known Acropolis Museum, one of the best museums in Europe. Overnight stay at hotel in Athens

After breakfast, morning transfer to the Port of Piraeus. Embarkation to the hydrofoil sailing to Aegina Island. Duration of travel about 1 hour. Arrival at the port of Aegina and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Even though the island small, it boasts a great number of sights and natural beauties, highlight of which is the famous Aphea Temple. It forms in fact an equilateral triangle with the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, the so-called “holy triangle” of the antiquity. Aegina town, the capital of the island, stands out for its well-preserved buildings. On the outskirts you can find charming little villages with distinctive traditional character, such as Kypseli, Agii and Vagia as well as organized tourist resorts like Agia Marina, Perdika, and Souvala. Aègina is also surrounded by many smaller islands (Moni, Metopi, Diaportia, Lagouses, Kyra, Dorousa, Spalathonisi, Anonyma) that can be reached by boat from the port of Aegina. Overnight stay at hotel in Aegina.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 3 full days in Aegina Island. You will have the opportunity to explore this picturesque island of the Argosaronic gulf.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the port. Embarkation to the ferry travelling back to Athens. Arrival at the port of Piraeus and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Free time and overnight (Breakfast).

Breakfast. At the indicated time departure transfer to the Athens Airport.

Inclusion

.3-nights accommodation in Athens & 4-nights accommodation in Aegina Island on bed and breakfast basis.
• Ferry tickets Athens (Piraeus Port) / Aegina / Athens (Piraeus Port) by hydrofoil on economy class.
• All transfers as per Itinerary.
• On the Arrival English speaking assistant, to deliver the kit with day-by-day itinerary, ferry tickets and all other necessary documents to the clients.

Exclusion

International / Domestic Airfare.
Optional activities.
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program.
Personal equipment.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers.
Travel and medical insurance.
Any items not mentioned as included.

Note

Children policy:

.Child 0-2 years old sharing parents’ room is free of charge.
.Child from 2 -12 years old 30% reduction on the package per person rate of the double room.

Escorted Experience

  • Fixed Dates
  • Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
  • First Class Hotels

Tour Category

Tour Vehicle

Car or Small Van AC

Tour Guide

Local English only guide

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