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Athens, Greece
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a historic metropolis that has been inhabited for over 3,400 years. It is renowned as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the arts. The city's landscape is dominated by the Acropolis, a citadel on a rocky outcrop above the city, which houses the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Modern Athens is a bustling hub that blends ancient history with the vibrancy of contemporary urban life.
Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival at Athens Airport/Athens Central Train Station meet your car and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of day at leisure. Overnight Athens.
After breakfast, begin your day admiring Athens’s main sights on your included Hop on Hop off City tour. This tour covers the history and culture of Athens from ancient times to the present day and passes a plethora of various shopping opportunities along the route. Visit the world-famous museums, with spectacular views of ancient temples, the Acropolis and Parthenon. Athens represents the juxtaposition of ancient history and modern life, which is a very rare experience. See Piraeus, the largest port in the Mediterranean. Stop at the main harbour, with its cruise ships, travel past the Zea Marina, with its myriad of tall mast ships, schooners and cruisers, and onward past Microlimano, a pretty fishing port where once Themistocles' victorious Triremes were berthed before the epic, history changing - sea battle of nearby Salamis. The archaeological and nautical museums here are well worth a visit too. Overnight Athens.
Day is at your leisure and relaxation with possibility to stroll down Athens streets and browse shops, have a meal at one of the cafes or restaurants or join one of the below optional excursions. Overnight Athens.
Extend your stay or take your private transfer to Athens Airport/Athens Central Train Station.
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