Atenas Patricia Turismo - Excursions


1/2 Day Athens Sightseeing
Morning Tour

HIGHLIGHTS OF ATHENS - ACROPOLIS

Leave at 09.15 a.m. for Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (visit). Pass by the Museum of Cycladic Art - Byzantine Museum - War Museum - National Gallery - Prime Minister`s residence - Ex Royal Palace (guarded by the colourful Evzones) - Zappion Garden - Temple of Olympiean Zeus - Hadrian`s Arch - St. Paul`s Church - Parliament - the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Schlieman`s House - Catholic Cathedral - Academy - University - National Library - Omonia Square - Old Parliament - Constitution Square - Russian Orthodox Church - Theatre of Dionyssus - Theatre of Herodus Atticus - Acropolis (visit Propylaea - Temple of Athena Nike - Parthenon - Erechtheion and the Museum of Acropolis).

N.B. Passengers participating in this tour on Monday - Wednesday - Friday can also visit the National Archaeological Museum with an additional fee of 4.300 Drs.
1/2 Day Cape Sounion
Afternoon Tour

Leave Athens for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic view in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). The Doric columns of local marble have 16 flutings instead of the usual 20. The precipice is a sheer 197/foot drop to the sea.
Athens by Night
Evening Tour

A. HIGHLIGHTS OF ATHENS APRIL - OCTOBER
Daily
After attending the Sound and Light show from the Pnyx Hill opposite the Acropolis, the party proceeds for dinner to one of the most popular tavernas and enjoy a Greek floorshow.

NOVEMBER to MARCH
Tues.-Thu.-Sat.
As the Sound and Light show doesn't operate, the tour starts with a visit to the main Greek port of Piraeus with a short stop at the picturesque yacht's harbor of Microlimano for a refreshment. Afterwards we proceed for dinner at one of the most popular tavernas. While you have dinner enjoy a Greek floorshow entertainment.
N.B. Drinks at the taverna are not included in the price.

B.THEATRE NIGHT From MAY to SEP.
Daily except Monday
This tour includes the Sound and Light show and a performance of outstanding Greek folk-dances at the Dora Stratou theatre. Dinner is not included.
N.B. Both the "Sound and Light show" and the Greek folk-dances at the Dora Stratou theatre take place in the open air.
1 Day Delphi
Full Day Tour


Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for Delphi via the National highway passing by Thebes - Levadia (short stop) - Arachova. Visit the Museum of Delphi with its spectacular finds including the world-famous Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos and wonder at the Ancient Sanctuary of Apollo. Visit Castalia Spring and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. After lunch return to Athens with a short stop at the picturesque mountain village of Arachova built on the south slopes of Parnassus, famous for its attractive hand-woven carpets and quilts as well as for its wine and cheese.
1 Day MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS
Full Day Tour


A visit to the Argolis region, including Mycenae, the plain of Argos, the bay of Nauplia and the famous for its remarkable acoustics theatre of Epidaurus.
Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop for pictures), then on to Mycenae (visit Lion Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace). Proceed to Nauplia, (lunch), and then on to Epidaurus to visit the Ancient theatre. Return to Athens.
2 Days Delphi
Two Day Delphi Tour


1st day: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m., via the National highway passing by Thebes, Levadia (short stop) - Arachova. Visit the Museum of Delphi with the unique statue of the Charioteer and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Lunch. Afternoon free. Overnight in Delphi.
2nd day: Morning free in Delphi. After lunch return to Ahtens with a short stop at the picturesque mountain village of Archova, built of the south slopes of Parnassos, and famous for its attractive hand-woven carpets and quilts as well as for its wine and cheese.
(Lunch on first day, breakfast and lunch on second day).
3 Days DELPHI AND METEORA
Three Day Tour


1st day: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m., via the vew National highway for Dlephi, passing by Thebes, Levadia (short stop) and Arachova. Voisit the Museum of Delphi with the unique statue of the Charioteer and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Afternoon free. Overnight in Delphi.

2nd day: Morning free in Delphi. Drive through Central Greece and the town of Lamia, to Kalambaka (Meteora). Overnight in Kalambaka.

3rd day: Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteri8es. On the way to Athens visit the monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

(Dinner on first day, breakfast and dinner on second day, breakfast of third day).
4 Days CLASSICAL TOUR
Four Day Tour


1st day: Leave Athens at 8.45 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Pass by Ancient Corinth then on to Mycenae (visit). Proceed to Nauplia and then on to Epidaurus to visit the Ancient theatre. Overnight in Nauplia.

2nd day: Leave Nauplia in the morning, via Tripoli - Megalopolis, for Olympia. Visit the Sanctuary of Zeus and Museum. Overnight in Olympia.

3rd day: Departure from Olympia in the morning via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by ferryboat to Antirion. Drive to picturesque Nafpaktos and from there on, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. Visit part of the antiquities and Museum of Delphi. Overnight in Delphi.

4th day: Further sightseeing of Delphi to complete visit. Return to Athens with short stop at the picturesque village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, and famous for its attractive hand-woven carpets and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese.

(Dinner on first day, breakfast and dinner on second and third day, breakfast on fourth day).
5 Days CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA
Five Day Tour


1st day: Leave Athens at 8.45 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Pass by Ancient Corinth then on to Mycenae (visit). Proceed to Nauplia and then on to Epidaurus to visit the Ancient theatre. Overnight in Nauplia.

2nd day: Leave Nauplia in the morning, via Tripoli - Megalopolis, for Olympia. Visit the Sanctuary of Zeus and Museum. Overnight in Olympia.

3rd day: Departure from Olympia in the morning via Patras to Rion, cross the Corithian bay by ferryboat to Antirion. Drive to picturesque Nafpaktos and from there on, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. Visit part of the antiquities and Museum of Delphi. Overnight in Delphi.

4th day: Further sightseeing of Delphi to complete visit. Drive through Central Greece and the town of Lamia, to Kalambaka (Meteora). Overnight in Kalambaka. 

5th day: Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. On the way to Athens visit the monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

(Dinner on first day, breakfast and dinner on second, third and fourth day, breakfast on fifth day).
1 Day AEGINA - POROS - HYDRA
One Day Cruise


Leave Athens at 8.15 a.m. by bus to Paleon Phaleron, (Trocadero Harbour). Sail for the island of Aegina (optional visit the famous Temple of Athena Aphaia). Cruise through the straits to Poros (visit). Lunch on board and then on to Hydra (time at leisure for shopping or swimming). Sail back to Trocadero Harbour and transfer by bus to Athens.
 
 

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