Athens from 475 €

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475 €

Based on 2 adults

Created: Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Departure: Monday, March 17, 2025

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DAY 1 – PORTUGAL / ATHENS

Arrival at the airport at least 2 hours in advance. Boarding formalities and departure by flight to Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 2 – ATHENS

We recommend a guided tour of Athens: Discover the fantastic Panathinaikó Stadium, a building erected on the ruins of an ancient Greek stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896. Stop for photos. You will then pass by the Royal Palace, the private residence of the Prime Minister of Greece. You will also be able to appreciate many historical landmarks, such as Hadrian's Arch, the Greek Parliament in Syntagma Square and Athens' memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Also discover the beauty of the world-renowned University, National Library and Academy, named after the famous Academy founded by the philosopher Plato in the classical Greek era. Finally, visit the Acropolis, a plateau filled with symbols of ancient Greece, such as the magnificent remains of the Parthenon. Explore this marvel of ancient architecture before visiting the New Acropolis Museum. Accommodation.

DAY 3 – ATHENS

Day at leisure. Accommodation.

DAY 4 – ATHENES / PORTUGAL

At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the airport to board the return flight. Arrival.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION

Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.

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Departure transport

Departure

Aegean Airlines - A3721

12:00 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

17:55 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Nonstop Fare: Light

Transport: A3721

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Light

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Transfer

Transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH) to Apollo Hotel

17:55 Shared (Shuttle)

Shared

Standard Shuttle (Bus)

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Accomodation

3 Nights

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Apollo Hotel 7.3 Good

Athens - At 0.8 km from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST10, Achilleos Street, Athens 10436 HABITACION ESTANDAR

A stay at Apollo Hotel places you in the heart of Athens, within a 15-minute walk of Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Ancient Agora of Athens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Syntagma Square.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.Make yourself at home in one of the 52 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.Grab a bite at HR & Roof Garden, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out.

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