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Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable guide and escorted by private taxi to your choice of hotel, the first class Athens Gate or the deluxe New Hotel or the extravagant Electra Palace. For the rest of today, you can take advantage of your hotel’s heart-of-it-all location to begin your exploration of Athens and its numerous sites, cafes, shops and restaurants.

The birthplace of Western Civilization and the cradle of democracy, the capital of Greece is a dynamic city with many facets – both ancient and modern. After breakfast, your personal car, driver and guide will be waiting to show you the iconic highlights of their beloved hometown. Marvel at the Temple of Zeus, see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896) and ascend the Acropolis to explore some of the most important monuments of the Ancient World! Your half-day private city tour also includes the New Acropolis Museum, a gleaming landmark filled with more than 4,000 ancient artifacts which have been found at the nearby archaeological site. Opened in 2009, its  priceless collection spans the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of your afternoon and this evening at leisure. Meals B

This entire day is free for you to enjoy and explore as you wish.  Meals B

Your personal guide will accompany you on your included transfer to the airport via a private taxi.  Meals B