Athens July , 2023
Central Reservations @ 112, 26th July Street, Zamalek, Cairo, EGYPT
TEL. (202) 38545503, 38545504, 38545506, Mob. 01223510951
outgoing@travco.com
Day 1 Cairo – Athens
Arrival in Athens.
Meet with our English speaking driver who will take you to your hotel, in the city center of Athens!
Check in your hotel and have some time to rest.
In the afternoon, enjoy a half day group tour in Sounio with one of our shared Bus, the southernmost tip of Attica,
where the horizon meets the Aegean Sea. Travel alongside the coastline of Athens and admire a truly impressive
scene and let the idyllic landscape amaze you!
Cape Sounio, known for the imposing sanctuary of Poseidon which is one of the most important sights and
archaeological sites of Attica! Once the tour starts in the afternoon, you will admire the magnificent sunset, as seen
from Cape Sounio! Book now and enjoy our experienced guided tours!
The bus pick you up at about 14.30 form your hotel to start the Tour in Cape Sounio as it is an excellent choice
because you can admire the sunset over the Aegean Sea, as viewed from the ruins, is a sought-after spectacle
(especially during the afternoon hours when you can take the chance of the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean
Sea!), Cape Sounio and Temple of God Poseidon!
Cape Sounio is located 69 kilometers south-southeast of Athens, at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula in
Greece. Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most
Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand.
On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of
Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounio. Afterwards we return at your hotel.
Day 2 Athens
Explore some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this 3.5-hour morning Athens
sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of the major Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament
and Panathenaic Stadium. Then, explore the Acropolis on foot to see the majestic Parthenon and other highlights.
Athens half day tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s
Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral,and Schliemann’s House. You
will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the
National Library. Your licensed guide will explain more of Athens’s history old and new as you look at these stately
buildings. Continue 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.
Make your way to the archaeological site of Acropolis an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and visit Propylae the
monumental entrance to the Acropolis which blends Doric and Ionic building principles, and the small temple Athena
Nike, which stands on a protruding mass of rock, protecting the gate to the citade and of course the Parthenon, and
Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens.
Program:
Starting from
LE 28,500
Central Reservations @ 112, 26th July Street, Zamalek, Cairo, EGYPT
TEL. (202) 38545503, 38545504, 38545506, Mob. 01223510951
outgoing@travco.com
Rest Day 2
With this Acropolis half day tour, you will enjoy one of the top UNESCO'S world heritage monuments, while saving
valuable time too. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of
the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.
Telling the story of one of the greatest cultural journeys in world history, the Acropolis Museum in Athens is at the
top of the bucket list of anyone visiting the Greek capital.
The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological site-specific museum, housing more than 3.000 famous artefacts from the
Athenian Acropolis, the most significant sanctuary of the ancient city. Located in the historical area of Makriyianni,
southeast of the Rock of the Acropolis, the Museum narrates the story of life on the Rock from prehistoric times until
the end of Antiquity.
Our next meeting is early in the afternoon for a night out!
Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city center and on the slopes of the sacred hill you will
be able to see, admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Then a pleasant walk through the narrow
picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you at a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner
following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes.
Day 3
Free morning to explore the city. Our suggestion? Try a traditional breakfast in Athens!
The city center has excellent places to eat delicious food in Athens. From the Athens Central Market to traditional
Greek restaurants, you can try a wide variety of delicious dishes.
You will find the famous Greek foods like different kinds of pies, olives, olive oil, honey, cheese, meat, Greek coffee,
sesame bread, and more.
And what's a food tour without some street food?
Try some koulouri (kind of round shaped bread with sesame), with or without cheese! This is a great way to
experience the city's food culture and try something new. So whether you're a foodie or just looking to try some
delicious Greek food, a food tour a great opportunity!
Day 4
Free Day at Leisure
Day 5
Free Day at Leisure
Day 6 Athens – Cairo
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, you will check–out and be transferred to the airport for your return
flight back to Cairo.
Package Includes:
Hotel Details:
▪ Round trip economy airfare on EgyptAir regular flights, including taxes.
▪ Round trip airport transfers in Athens.
▪ 5 overnights in the mentioned above.
▪ Afternoon tour at Cape Sounio with entrance fees of the Temple of Poseidon.
▪ Morning Athens sight seeing tour.
▪ Short panoramic afternoon tour of Athens .
▪ Dinner at a typical Greek taverna with folklore music and traditional dancers show.
▪ Transportation by luxury, air conditioned buses
▪ Professional & Licensed guide
▪ All taxes
Central Reservations @ 112, 26th July Street, Zamalek, Cairo, EGYPT
TEL. (202) 38545503, 38545504, 38545506, Mob. 01223510951
outgoing@travco.com
* Hotel Name Single Room Double Room Triple Room
3 Crystal City Hotel 37,400 EGP 31,300 EGP 28,500 EGP
3 Stanley Hotel 43,700 EGP 33,200 EGP 28,800 EGP
Flight Details:
Dir Flight no Origin Destin. Dep.time Arr.time
1 MS 747 CAI ATH 10:10 12:00
2 MS 748 ATH CAI 13:15 15:10
Central Reservations @ 112, 26th July Street, Zamalek, Cairo, EGYPT
TEL. (202) 38545503, 38545504, 38545506, Mob. 01223510951
outgoing@travco.com
▪ Package rate is based on minimum 2 persons at the same date.
▪ All prices are subject to change due to unforeseen fluctuation in foreign exchange rates and/or incidental
taxes imposed without prior notice.
▪ City tax to be paid directly by the client.
▪ Tours are shared.
▪ More services may be added, ie day cruises.
▪ No booking is made. Offer is based on services’ availability.
Note:
Package Excludes:
▪ Any item not mentioned in the “Package Includes” section.
▪ Gratuities.
▪ Entrance fees to Acropolis sight and museum.
▪ Drinks during dinner.
▪ City tax, 3 euro per room/night
▪ Entry Visa for LE 4,300 per person with the following requirements:
✓ Original valid passport and old passports if applicable.
✓ Two recent photos against a white back ground size 3.5 X 4.5
✓ Original stamped HR letter in English.
✓ Original stamped bank statement for last 6 months in English with a reasonable amount.
✓ Ticket, hotel reservation, and Travel insurance until the age of 65 years old.
▪ Visa is obtained in approximately 15 – 21 working days from application date.
▪ For Egyptian males, military approval is mandatory to pass Egyptian borders.
▪ Visa decision is at the sole discretion of the embassy with no liability on Travco. (Write caption for this package in Arabic)