8:05 am- Upon landing in Athens, we will clear Customs and Immigration and meet our local guide and driver who will start us with our 4-hour tour of Athens. After our tour, we will arrive at our hotel to check in at approx 2:00 pm. You will have time to rest and adjust to the changes in time or enjoy Athens at night on your own if you choose.
Athens Tour- 4 hours
Athens is the capital and largest city in Greece and lies six miles from the port of Piraeus. It is one of the world’s oldest cities; its recorded history spans at least 3,000 years. Head towards the foot of the Acropolis, and pass the remains of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, the Roman archway built by Emperor Hadrian in 131-32. The Acropolis, or “High City,” is a true testament to the Golden Age of Greece, that magical period at the height of Pericles’ influence (461- 429 BCE) when the intellectual and artistic life of Athens flowered. Seeing the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the archetypal images of Western culture is a revelation yet utterly familiar. The modern path makes a zigzagging ascent through the Beule Gate to legendary attractions such as the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon.
Travel to the heart of Athens to Syntagma (Constitution) Square. At the top of the Square stands the Parliament Building, formerly the royal palace, where guards in their traditional costumes keep watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Next, pass the Panathenaic Stadium and the National Gardens. Travel along University Street with its neo-classical buildings before heading back to the hotel.
Electra Metropolis Hotel
Inviting and with a luxury lifestyle approach, Electra Metropolis, located in the heart of Athens, is the place to stay whether you are here for business or pleasure. Modern with a classical twist with 216 modernly equipped rooms and suites and a unique sky-light Atrium at the center of the hotel, Electra Metropolis will offer you a personalized stay with a pure Greek hospitality approach.