1/2Day Athens Sightseeing
The tour begins with a panoramic drive through the city center of Athens. View Constitution Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the Evzones, an elite unit of light infantry, wearing their traditional uniform. Continue on to the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games and the only major all-marble stadium in the world. Then, visit the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Finally, visit the Acropolis to see such monuments as the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, and the Parthenon, often considered the most perfectly proportioned building ever constructed. Tour departs at 8:45 AM. Pick-up from hotel approximately 30-60 minutes prior to departure time. Tour ends at hotel.
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Authentic Gyros
Several trips to the gyros stand.
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Caprice/Cocktails
Cocktails at sunset on the trendy veranda.
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Cruise Ticket $25 Units
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Cruise Ticket $50 Units
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Daytrip to Delos
in ancient times, Delos was a major sacred site, second in importance only to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. The island was covered in a variety of temples and sanctuaries dedicated to various gods. Today, it is a fascinating archaeological site located a short boat ride from the island of Mykonos.
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Dinner at Archipelagos
Sitting on the caldera, Archipelagos has stunning views out to the volcano and islands. It is one of Fira’s best restaurants, and does tasty Greek/Med food.
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Explore Akrotiri
he ancient city at Akrotiri is not merely the most important archaeological site on the island, it is also, thanks to its excellent state of preservation and the wealth of findings it has yielded, the most important prehistoric settlement found anywhere in the Eastern Mediterranean. Akrotiri could be called the prehistoric Pompeii of the Aegean.
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Fresh Hotel Athens
From the neon pink Perspex front desk to the bright white balconied bedrooms, this boutique hotel in the hectic heart of downtown Athens encapsulates modern minimalism, but it’s the sweeping cityscape views from the Fresh Hotel rooftop bar that truly set it apart.
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Full Day Istanbul Tour
oday, enjoy a full day classical tour into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, featuring a vast collection of artifacts from the Anatolia civilizations. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Konyali Restaurant, located on the Palace grounds. In the afternoon, visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit the Treasury Rooms which house 700 years worth of priceless Endurun Treasure, making for the largest national trove in the world. Continue to visit the famous Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built in the 16th century, and regarded today as one of the greatest buildings in the world, before making a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. (L)
The Basilica of St. Sophia and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum are closed on Monday. Likewise, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday; Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel.
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