PRE-CORFU CRUISE / 4 – DAY TOUR Athens – Meteora – Igoumenitsa – Corfu

Day 1: Arrival in AthensArrival Transfer: From Athens Airport to your hotel.Accommodation: Stay at a 3 or 4-star hotel( depending on availability) in Athens. (Government tax is not included)

Day 2: Athens Sightseeing TourBreakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel.Guided Walking Tour: Explore Athens’ major landmarks, including:

Syntagma Square: See the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards.

Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch: Visit these ancient monuments.

Plaka District: Take a stroll through this historic neighborhood as you head to the Acropolis.

 Acropolis: Discover the Parthenon, Propylea, Temple of Nike, and enjoy views of the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, Philopappos Hill, and the Theater of Dionysus.(Note: Entrance tickets to archaeological sites are not included in the tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance at a cost of 30 euros per person)

Free Time: Relax and explore Athens at your leisure after the tour.Accommodation: Return to your hotel for the night.
(Government tax is not included)

Day 3: Departure for MeteoraBreakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel or ask for a breakfast package.Transfer to Bus: Depart from your hotel to the bus for Meteora.Departure: At 07:30, leave Athens and head to Meteora.
Meteora Tour Highlights:

 Visit the monasteries of Meteora and take in the views of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site.

 A personal guide will lead you through the region, offering insights into the history and spiritual significance of the area. (A personal guide will not be inside the monasteries)

 Visit 3 monasteries (entrance fees are not included, 3 euros per person).

 Scenic Stops: Enjoy multiple photo stops to capture the beauty of Meteora and its hidden gems.

Accommodation: Stay overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kalambaka. (Government tax is not included)

Day 4: Journey to Igoumenitsa and Ferry to CorfuBreakfast: Start the day with breakfast at your hotel.Departure for Igoumenitsa: Travel from Kalambaka to Igoumenitsa.Ferry to Corfu: Board the ferry to Corfu from Igoumenitsa.Transfer to Cruise Ship: Upon arrival at Corfu Port, transfer to your cruise ship.
PRE-ZANTE CRUISE / 4 – DAY TOUR Athens – Ancient Olympia – Kyllini – Zante

Day 1: Arrival in Athens

Arrival transfer: From Athens Airport to the hotel.Accommodation: Stay at a 3 or 4-star hotel( depending on availability) in Athens. (Government tax is not included)

Day 2: Athens Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast: Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel.Guided Walking Tour: Explore the most important landmarks in Athens, including:
Syntagma Square: See the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and watch the Changing of the Guards.Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch: Visit these iconic ancient sites.Plaka District: Stroll through this historic area on the way to the Acropolis.Acropolis: Explore the Parthenon, Propylaea, and Temple of Nike, and enjoy stunning views from surrounding sites like the Athenian Agora, the Observatory, Philopappos Hill, and the Theater of Dionysus.
(Note: Entrance tickets to archaeological sites are not included and should be purchased in advance. The cost is 30 euros pp. )Free Time: Enjoy leisure time after the tour.Accommodation: Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Athens. (Government tax is not included)

Day 3: Departure to Ancient Olympia
Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.Departure: Head to Ancient Olympia.Hotel Check-in: Upon arrival in Ancient Olympia, check in at the hotel and relax.Guided Tour: Around 17:00, take a guided tour of Ancient Olympia, the site of the original Olympic Games.Enjoy the energy of this ancient sanctuary so called “Olympian serenity”, and visit the altar of Hera where the lighting of the flame for the modern Olympic Games takes place.Run into the ancient stadium and discover one of the greatest museums in the world with Hermes of Praxiteles, Nike of Olympia, the helmet of Miltiades from the battle of Marathon, and the pediments of the temple of Zeus.Immerse yourself in the ancient myths and descriptions about one of the seven wonders of the world…The chryselephantine statue of Zeus, a work of Phidias.
(it is not included the entrance to Ancient which is 12 euros pp)
Accommodation: Stay at a 3-star hotel in Ancient Olympia. ( Government tax is not included)

Day 4: Journey to Zante
Breakfast:  Start the day with breakfast at your hotel.Departure to Kyllini: Leave Ancient Olympia and head to Kyllini.Ferry to Zante: Take a ferry from Kyllini to Zante Island.Transfer to Cruise Ship: Upon arrival at Zante Port, transfer to your cruise ship.
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