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Winter at the Athenian Riviera The typical traveller to Greece visits the Greek islands, and why not: the "must visit" list includes the beautiful beaches and nightlife of Mykonos, the gorgeous views

Attica's Mediterranean climate, coupled with the nearby Mountain Parnassos ski resort two hours away, also means it's the one of the only places in Europe you can go skiing in the morning and

1 Winter at the Athenian Riviera The typical traveller to Greece visits the Greek islands, and why not: the "must visit" list includes the beautiful beaches and nightlife of Mykonos, the gorgeous views of Santorini, the cuisine of Crete... the list goes on. What you might not know is that you can experience almost everything the Greek islands have to offer in Athens and along the Athenian Riviera. Attica's Mediterranean climate, coupled with the nearby Mountain Parnassos ski resort two hours away, also means it's the one of the only places in Europe you can go skiing in the morning and swimming on the beach in the afternoon. In short, Athens and the Attica peninsula has it all. It should definitely be on the top of your list of places to visit in Greece the next time you're looking for a holiday with a little variety. The Most Popular Attractions in the Athens Riviera include Cape Sounion with the magnificent Temple of Poseidon built in 440 B.C., Lake Vouliagmeni with its natural hot springs which are warm (22-29 degrees) throughout the year, the fabulous suburban beaches, shopping in the upmarket seaside suburb of Glyfada and fine dining on the Riviera.

2 06 Days-05 Nights 3 nights Athens- 2 nights Vouliagmeni Child 2-11, 99 years old (sharing room with 2 full paying pax) Please note that Rates are not valid between Athens Marathon Running event ( /11) We can arrange pre book therapy Spa at Divani Apollon Palace Cape Sounion Tour from Vouliagmeni (in winter season only on private basis). Rates upon request Package includes 3 nights accommodation in Athens on bed and breakfast basis, the package rates are based in STANDARD ROOM TYPE. 2 night s accommodation in Divani Apollon Palace on bed and breakfast basis, the package rates are based in SUPERIOR ROOM TYPE. Half day tour to Athens with Acropolis and Museum (organized) with English speaking guide + entrance fees, and the transportation from/to hotel. Private transfers: Athens airport-hotel Athens / Hotel Athens to Vouliagmeni and hotel-athens airport with private air conditioned taxi. (MAXIMUM 3 PAX ) normal size luggage All the vouchers and program will be at the hotel s reception upon arrival. Package does not include Tips or personal expenses in land services Drinks of any kind International airfare tickets Meals not mentioned in the package Therapies Spa or tours in Vouliagmeni Porterage at hotels or airports Any other services not mentioned Extra charges for night transfers. Supplement during 22:00-07:30 hrs per taxi Euros per way Day Wise Itinerary Day 1 - ARRIVAL Meet and assist at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend to explore this fascinating city. Athens: A magical city, the city with the most glorious history in the world is worshipped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces. Accommodation in Athens. Optional Athens By Night Tour.

Day 2 - ATHENS CITY TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS MUSEUM From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day Athens sightseeing and Acropolis

Offering a perfect overview of the city, this guided half-day tour, the only one which includes headphone system will help you get

We start with a photo stop at Panathinaikon Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896.

We then proceed, passing by Zappeion and The Temple of Olympian Zeus.

We Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian s Arch, St.

Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the ACROPOLIS where we will visit Propylea, Temple of Athena

We continue the tour with a short pleasant walk passing by the Herodion and Dionysus Theatre in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum.

3 Day 2 - ATHENS CITY TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS MUSEUM From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day Athens sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect overview of the city, this guided half-day tour, the only one which includes headphone system will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. We start with a photo stop at Panathinaikon Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in It is the only stadium in the world that is built out of white marble. We then proceed, passing by Zappeion and The Temple of Olympian Zeus. We will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library. We Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian s Arch, St. Paul s Church, The Parliament, The Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the ACROPOLIS where we will visit Propylea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). We continue the tour with a short pleasant walk passing by the Herodion and Dionysus Theatre in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. We skip the lines of the new museum and proceed to see the main attractions such as votives, artefacts of everyday life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze that will amaze you. Evening free or optional Cape Sounion or Athens by Night tour. Accommodation in Athens. Day 3 - FREE DAY To relax or do an optional tour. Recommended options include Full Day Delphi / Full Day Argolis or the Full Day Cruise. Rates and descriptions at the end of the document. Accommodation in Athens

Day 4 - ATHENS-VOULIAGMENI Breakfast at hotel & transfer to Vouliagmeni area & Divani Apollon Palace (About 25 kilometers from the Center of Athens) Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso www.divanis.

Its unique location gives the opportunity to the guest at the one hand to relax by the private beach and enjoy all that Vouliagmeni resort has to offer while on the other hand he can visit the

4 Day 4 - ATHENS-VOULIAGMENI Breakfast at hotel & transfer to Vouliagmeni area & Divani Apollon Palace (About 25 kilometers from the Center of Athens) Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is located in the heart of the Athenian Riviera Vouliagmeni hotel is ideally located for a memorable stay in Athens. Its unique location gives the opportunity to the guest at the one hand to relax by the private beach and enjoy all that Vouliagmeni resort has to offer while on the other hand he can visit the historic centre of the Athens, with its well known museums and other attractions. Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is located just half an hour drive from the city centre, thus offering the ability to enjoy all that Athens has to offer. Day 5 - VOULIAGMENI Breakfast at hotel. Just 5 minutes from the hotel, one can visit the luxurious Glyfada, one of the most famous shopping areas in Athens, with numerous boutiques, restaurants and cafés. Furthermore, the areas around the hotel offer a big variety of excursions, such as the Archeological area of Cape Sounion and the Vouliagmeni lake spa. Day 6 - DEPARTURE Today, after breakfast you will check out from your hotel and be transferred to Athens Airport for your flight out. End of services OPTIONAL TOURS

ATHENS BY NIGHT TOUR & GREEK DANCE SHOW Tour time 20:30 Duration 3.

Academy, University, National Library and the Old Parliament we arrive at Plaka.

Highlights Port of Piraeus Microlimano Pass by the main ancient attractions in city centre to see them lit up at night.

5 ATHENS BY NIGHT TOUR & GREEK DANCE SHOW Tour time 20:30 Duration 3.5 hours The tour starts with a visit to the main Greek port of Piraeus, passing by the most important points of the city (City Hall, picturesque yacht harbour of Microliman oetc). Following the principal avenues and passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Garden, the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library and the Old Parliament we arrive at Plaka. Short pleasant walk through the unique old Athens city to one of the popular taverns for dinner with live bouzouki music and Greek folk dances. Highlights Port of Piraeus Microlimano Pass by the main ancient attractions in city centre to see them lit up at night. Show with Greek folk dances Bouzouki music small walking tour in Plaka Inclusions: Dinner Transport by luxury bus Professional tour leader All taxes Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Drinks and beverages Additional Info: This is not a guided night tour. If you need a guided tour please visit our Athens sightseeing morning tour. For any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us and we will help you decide if this tour or activity is right for you. CAPE SOUNION HALF DAY AFTERNOON TOUR Tour time 15:00 Duration: 4 hours

A half day afternoon trip along the picturesque coastal route.

Vouliagmeni, Varkiza). As you approach Cape Sounion, it rises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. At Cape Sounio, where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world(on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).

The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns.

6 A half day afternoon trip along the picturesque coastal route. Begin your Sounio tour with a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which offers a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza). As you approach Cape Sounion, it rises like a sheer cliff out of the sea. At Cape Sounio, where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world(on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).the precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea. Land masses to the west stand out in sharp profile: the island of Aegina backed by the mountains of the Peloponnese. The beauty of the surviving Doric columns has inspired many poets, including Lord Byron who carved his name on one of the columns. Highlights Beautiful views of Saronic Gulf and its islands Pass by some of the most expensive and highly rated areas of Athens Vouliagmeni area Passing by Hellinikon Olympic complex Guided tour of Poseidon temple Inclusions: Entrance fees of the Temple of Poseidon Transport by luxury bus Pick up service Professional and Licensed guide All taxes Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Personal expenses Additional Info: If you need additional information please do not hesitate to contact us and we will provide to you in order to help you decide if this tour or activity is right for you. 1 DAY DELPHI Tour time: 08:30 Duration: 10 hours Depart from our terminal for one day trip from Athens to Delphi to explore one of the most famous archaeological sites of Greece. Along the way, you will see the plain of Boeotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. You will continue your Delphi day tour towards Mt. Parnassos, making a short rest stop outside the town of Levadia. You will drive then to DELPHI, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts. After lunch return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of

Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop).

restaurant Wander around the picturesque village of Arachova Inclusions: Entrance fees Transport by luxury A/C bus Pick up service Services of a Professional and licensed guide All taxes Free Wi Fi

For day trips, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, a hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended. The site of Delphi is perched on the side of a hill.

7 Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop). Highlights Castalia spring Guided tour of the Temple of Apollo and the world famous Oracle See the Athenian Treasure Guided tour of Delphi Museum Optional lunch in a traditional family owned restaurant Wander around the picturesque village of Arachova Inclusions: Entrance fees Transport by luxury A/C bus Pick up service Services of a Professional and licensed guide All taxes Free Wi Fi on coaches Lunch Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Drinks and beverages Additional Info: Expect mostly warm weather in Greece during the day and cooler at night. For day trips, comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, a hat and loose fitted clothing are strongly recommended. The site of Delphi is perched on the side of a hill. All visitors are rewarded with a beautiful view over the site and the valley beyond. 1 DAY ARGOLIS Tour time: 08:30 Duration: 10 hours Explore with this guided full day trip from Athens to Argolis the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC and a world heritage site. Depart from our terminal via the coastal National highway for the Corinth canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek lunch at a nearby restaurant. Before lunch an optional stop in a pottery factory. After lunch through ARGOS proceed to Nauplia the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI (short stop).

Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre.

Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics.

Highlights Short stop at the Corinth Canal Guided tour in Mycenae Lion's Gate Visit the tomb of Agamemnon A short stop in Nafplia the first capital of modern Greece Entrance to Epidaurus and visit

8 Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. The Argolis (Mycenae - Epidaurus) day tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon. Highlights Short stop at the Corinth Canal Guided tour in Mycenae Lion's Gate Visit the tomb of Agamemnon A short stop in Nafplia the first capital of modern Greece Entrance to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre Inclusions: Entrance fees Transport by luxury A/C bus Pick up and drop off service Services of a Professional and licensed guide All taxes Free Wi Fi on coaches Lunch Exclusions: Gratuities (optional) Drinks and beverages FULL DAY SARONIC 3 ISLAND CRUISE Tour Time: 08:00 Duration: 12 hours The daily cruise across the Saronic gulf islands isn t just a trip to three magical Greek treasures, Hydra, Poros and Aegina. It s much more than that. It s an experience that you ll never forget. Get on board and experience the harmonious combination of Greek hospitality and multicultural co-existence. People from all over the world, joined together, on the same wooden deck. A big group of people of different nationalities, customs and cultures, along with the unique Greek hospitality and entertainment, will travel like never before. They ll dance and sing together. From the moment the captain announces full ahead, until the ship is anchored to the final port. And all this, while sailing across the deep blue Mediterranean waters, enjoying our tasty foods and delicacies. TASTE DELIGHTS Every visitor, boarding the ship, will have the opportunity to enjoy a tasty Mediterranean breakfast, alongside the wonderful view and the clear blue waters of the Saronic gulf. (optional/not available on all vessels) At noon, just when you start feeling hungry, the pleasure blasts off thanks to the freshly cooked delicacies prepared daily from our distinguished chef, inspired from the Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Dishes

made out of chosen, pure and fresh ingredients, composing a gastronomic journey of taste, for all of our guests.

bringing everyone together, singing and dancing on the sea. BARS & LOUNGES When the fun gets underway, we lift your spirits even higher.

FIRST STOP: HYDRA First stop, the cosmopolitan Hydra, with its cobblestone alleys, its unspoilt over the centuries- unique architectural beauty, as well as the traditional means of transportation

9 made out of chosen, pure and fresh ingredients, composing a gastronomic journey of taste, for all of our guests. ENTERTAINMENT in THE GREEK WAY Not only our live orchestra, with its beautiful sounds, but also our live and cheerful dancing group, will give the visitors a taste of the Greek entertainment, bringing everyone together, singing and dancing on the sea. BARS & LOUNGES When the fun gets underway, we lift your spirits even higher. On our two wonderful bars that are on-board, our professional bartenders serve the most exquisite, colorful and tasty cocktails. FIRST STOP: HYDRA First stop, the cosmopolitan Hydra, with its cobblestone alleys, its unspoilt over the centuries- unique architectural beauty, as well as the traditional means of transportation that you can find on the island, its donkeys, will make the visitors fall in love with it at first sight. The vessel remains at the port of Hydra for 1 hour and 55 minutes, giving enough time to the passengers to discover some of the most wonderful parts of the island, the beautiful forts and the impressive mansions, enjoying a walk along the picturesque alleys, or even discover the historic landmarks, by taking part in the historical walking tour of the island, (optional). SECOND STOP: POROS Next stop, is the port of Poros. A leafy island, with an unsurpassable natural beauty and thousands of pine trees, expanding from the steep mountains to the sandy beaches, making Poros the island of romance and calmness. We stay at Poros for 50 minutes Walk across the town and discover the city hall, the archaeological museum, the public library, the cultural center and the white little houses on the island, and head towards the highest point of the island, to discover the historical and famous clock tower of Poros. THIRD STOP: AEGINA Last stop, is the historical island of Aegina. The biggest island of the Saronic gulf, which took its name by the beautiful nymph that was kidnapped by Zeus. Aegina is well known across the world for the delicious pistachios, the beautiful, virgin beaches and the Temple of Afaia. We stay at the port of Aegina for 2 hours. There is enough time to enjoy your coffee and the pistachio sweets at the beautiful port, or to participate in the optional historical tour of the island and discover its hidden treasures. After sailing back to Piraeus port you'll be transferred to Athens.

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