# 4-Day Athens City Break with 3-Island Cruise: Athens City Tour, Acropolis Museum and Aegina One Day Cruise | UNESCO World Heritage

Tour in EU — Athens → Athens.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Athens → Athens
- Duration: 4.00 day
- Price from: $502.25
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 6823

## Summary

• Guided Exploration of Ancient Athens: Visit iconic sites including the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio • Insight into Greek Mythology & Democracy: Learn the myths, legends, and history behind ancient temples, white-marble pillars, and modern democratic institutions • Flexible Free Time in a Vibrant City: Enjoy leisure time to explore charming neighborhoods, shop, relax, or taste authentic Greek cuisine and nightlife • Hassle-Free 4-Day City Break: Includes hotel stays, transfers, daily breakfast, and expert-led tours for a seamless Athens experience

## Categories

Daily Departure, Free Airport Transfer, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Mediterranean Meal

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Athens - Arrival

Arrive at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your first taste of Athens and rest after your flight. Discover Plaka , the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis , the only district where you may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy a spot of shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.

### Day 2: Athens: Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum

ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (S.I.C.) - 5.0H: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then we start your half day tour of Athens. At the end of your tour you will return to your hotel and the rest of the is at leisure. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square , with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. The Athens half-day tour, depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church , Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann's House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral , Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens' prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum . Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. INCLUDES: • Transport by luxury A/C bus • Acropolis & Acropolis museum entrance fees • Hotel Pick up and drop off service • Services of a Professional and licensed guide • Whispers • All taxes EXCLUDES: • Gratuities (optional) • Personal expenses

### Day 3: Athens

(OPTIONAL) Poros - Hydra - Aegina One Day Cruise (S.I.C.) - 12.0H: Take a day cruise from Athens to the fabulous Greek islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina for a relaxing day on the sea. With all your transport, transfers and buffet lunch organized, (a delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included), you can sit back and enjoy your leisurely day cruise with free time on each island to explore. After transferring from Athens to the port by motor coach, you'll set sail for the island of Poros , where you'll have free time for strolling and shopping. Head ashore at the colorful capital and enjoy around two hours to look around on your own. As you approach the island of Hydra admire the colorful harbor. You will have about 1.5 hours at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphitheater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. Amble down the narrow lanes, relax over coffee, or buy souvenirs in the quaint shops. As an asset, you can explore the island on your own schedule with a free self-guided audio tour. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history. Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) a guided excursion to Egina's ancient Temple of Aphaia is also available at your own expense or take a walk around the main town. Aegina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Athens, and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months. Return to your cruise-boat and sit down to enjoy a Greek folklore show of traditional music and dancing as you sail back to the port. After an hour at sea, disembark and finish your trip with a drop-off (if option selected) in Athens. VIP Cruise Experience: Upgrade to enjoy special amenities and be spoiled in the VIP class lounge. Start with a transfer from hotel to port, enjoy a private check-in with fast track entry and then relax in the VIP lounge. Enjoy a welcome drink and savor a buffet lunch in the VIP dining room which located in a separated area from standard class passengers as well as unlimited water, filter coffee and soft drinks. The VIP area is equipped with Wi-Fi, and on the second deck a tax-free luxury goods store awaits. In the summer, you'll be charmed by the sun deck and spacious open space with a comfortable sitting area and bar. Choice between a walking tour in Hydra or a Panoramic tour in Aegina is also included. INCLUDED: Buffet -Lunch on board Hotel pick up/drop off service Greek dance show and music All taxes EXCLUDED: Guide Drinks and beverages Entrance fees Cost of optional tours in Aegina Gratuities (optional)

### Day 4: Athens - Departure

At the agreed time, our representative will transfer you to the Athens International airport , where you will board your flight back home. Having spent a few fantastic days with us, we hope to see you again soon to create new and extraordinary moments that will be lovingly etched in your memory. Have a nice trip! or as Greeks say: "Kalo taksidi!"

## Guide languages

English Live, Greek Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/103234347-athens-city-break-4-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951