Athens

June 17 – June 21, 2025

Take advantage of additional time in the ancient city of Athens, where history and modernity entwine. The city's warm hospitality welcomes you to explore its charming streets filled with quaint cafés, traditional tavernas and lively markets. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Greek culture, sampling local delicacies and perhaps enjoying a leisurely stroll through the historic Plaka neighborhood.

Itinerary

Day +1: En Route from U.S.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Day +2: Arrive in Athens, Greece
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Upon arrival to Athens International Airport transfer to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

This capital city is located on the edge of the Saronic gulf amidst an enchanting rocky plateau. Set out to explore some of the liveliest districts in Athens including Plaka, with its maze of colorful streets. The National Archaeological museum and the Cycladic Art Museum are also some of the city’s key attractions.
Overnight: Athens Capital Center Hotel

Day +3: Athens
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Following breakfast join your local guide for a tour of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Acropolis has a history dating back to the Mycenaean period and has been continuously inhabited and developed over the centuries. The area has undergone extensive restoration and conservation efforts over the years to ensure its continued preservation.

Immerse yourself in the ancient world and witness the architectural and artistic achievements of classical Greece. The Acropolis has influenced art, architecture and philosophy throughout Western history and continues to be a symbol of cultural heritage.

This afternoon peruse artifacts and interactive exhibits at the Acropolis Museum, which is an archaeological excavation site itself. Ascending through the museum's three levels, each step unveils a new chapter in Greece's illustrious past, from the Archaic period to the Roman era. Layers of history unfold through the exhibits: Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis, Archaic Gallery and Parthenon Gallery.

The remainder of the afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Overnight: Athens Capital Center Hotel (B)

Day +4: Athens
Friday, June 20, 2025
This morning indulge your senses during a captivating city tour filled with culinary delights and cultural experiences. Join your guide for a combination bus and walking tour featuring a blend of exploration and immersion into Athens' vibrant tapestry. Visit a variety of local shops and cafés to sample an array of traditional coffees, pastries and finger foods, savoring each sip, bite and flavor along the way. Continuing the journey, meet a dance instructor for a special lesson in Greek dance and interpretation.
Overnight: Athens Capital Center Hotel (B)

Day +5: Athens | Cape Sounion | Main Program Begins
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Today sojourn to Cape Sounion situated at the southernmost tip of the Attica Peninsula where the rugged coastline contrasts beautifully against the blue Aegean Sea. Perched atop the cape's imposing cliffs sits the iconic Temple of Poseidon, its weathered marble columns bearing witness to centuries of history. Dedicated to Poseidon, the god of the sea, the structure was built in 444 BC and served as a beacon, alerting seafarers of their arrival home to Greece after being away at sea.

After lunch at a local taverna transfer to Lavrio to join guests arriving for the main program and embarkation. (B,L)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch

Pre-tour space is limited. We recommend reserving early for best availability.

(Itinerary subject to change.)

Activity Level: 3

Moderate

Tour days tend to be long, flow at a consistent pace and may include long periods of travel. Guests should be prepared to walk longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or excursions, on sometimes uneven surfaces including cobblestones or unpaved pathways and trails. Some destinations may have variations in altitude and/or temperature. Daily pace and timing may vary significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. Guests are expected to board transportation without assistance. Elevators are not always available at accommodations or sites visited.

• Historic areas are usually more accessible by foot than by vehicle. It may not always possible for the motor coach to drop guests off at site entrances.

Accommodations

Athens Capital Center Hotel

June 18 - June 20

Ideally situated in Athens's Kolonaki district, this five-star property is steps away from luxury boutiques, lively restaurants and chic art galleries. The Acropolis, Agora, Plaka, Thission and Monastiraki Flea Market are also nearby.

Room Amenities: Individual climate control, writing desk and chair, satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, phone, alarm clock, coffee and tea maker, minibar, safe, bathrobes and slippers, iron and ironing board, en suite bathroom with sundries and hair dryer.

Athens Capital Hotel outdoor dining lounge

Athens Capital Hotel robe and slipper amenities

Athens Capital Hotel outdoor pool at dusk

(Accommodations subject to change.)

Pre-Tour Rate**

Double: $1,695
Single: $2,395

Pre-tour rate is per person based on double occupancy except where noted as Single, in U.S. dollars. Single availability limited. Airfare not included.

What's Included

3 nights at Athens Capital Center Hotel (or similar)
3 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Guided panoramic city tour
Guided tours of the Acropolis and Temple of Poseidon
Admission to the Acropolis Museum
Guided culinary and cultural city tour
Transportation for included tours
Luggage porterage
Gratuities to Orbridge Travel Director, local guide, driver, porters, hotel staff and wait staff for included meals
Airport transfers for guests arriving during the suggested times