GAT Unexpected Athens. 7 days with activities

Day notes

Arrive to Athens Airport where your private driver – car will be waiting for you. Drive to Athens center Hotel.
Check in and free the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this vibrant city!

Day notes

After breakfast, your private driver will come to pick you up for the tour that you have chosen between the ones
we offer.

Choose 1 between the below proposals of tours:

1. Private Tour to Parnassos & Arachova 4X4

Description
Escape in the unspoiled nature of the oldest national park in Greece "Parnassos" and the most cosmopolitan mountain village "Arachova.
Discover wooded ridges, hills, a forest of black pine trees and 􀁷rs that just seems to go on forever, traditional Greek villages with a long history, uncharted routes of the beaten track, and taste local 􀁸flavors of Greek cuisine in a private 9-10 hours all included day package. Traveling into a premium luxurious off-road vehicle driven by expert escorts is the best way to discover Parnassos Mountain in private.
Our day starts after we pick you up from your hotel or a point close to the indicated hotel if car access is not possible, and we will follow the national road heading towards central Greece. After passing Euboean Golf our route goes onwards to the north slopes of Parnassos national
Park and following a breathtaking route we reach the foot of Parnassos and the springs of Voiotikos Kifisos. A true paradise of natural beauty full of plane trees with streaming waters from the springs of the Voiotikos Kifisos and an amazing view to Polydrosos village. We take a short walk in the area while visiting the ruins of the Byzantine church of Paleopanagia or Mavromantila which was built in the 6th -7th century.
Continuing our day tour crossing traditional villages in the slopes of Parnassos we work up an appetite we arrive at Eptalofos village. There we are going to visit a traditional Greek tavern where we will be welcomed by the owner. He will introduce us to the Greek Mediterranean cuisine and heartfelt Hellenic hospitality with plenty of local food and wine.
After our lunch break, we will follow the road through Livadi before we reach the cosmopolitan village of Arachova. The picturesque landscape, the regions history and the rustic architecture combined with the town’s sophisticated character, make the ideal scenery for a perfect coffee stop and short walk around the village.
Closing our day tour we follow the national road to Athens full of memories, with the best panoramic views of Parnassos, amazing photo opportunities to capture each and every moment and the premium service of our escorts.
A unique premium backcountry day escape, an exciting adventure to embrace the renowned Greek hospitality, enjoy the sights and professional yet relaxed service!!!

2.  Athens Private Tour to Mount Corinth, Ziria, Lake Dasiou and Doxa 4x4

Description
Athens day escape on a spectacular mountain route visiting two lakes and lush landscape. Forests with wild cypress, fir, and black pine trees, lakes, rivers, plateaus, chapels, and Monasteries compose an incredibly serene setting, focusing on the Ziria Mountains and Feneos River.
Our day starts after we pick you up from your hotel or a point close to the indicated hotel if car access is not possible, and we will follow the national road heading towards central Greece and Trikala Korinthias. We enter the forest of Ziria and an off-road route will lead us to our first stop at the beautiful lake Dasiou surrounded by firs and wild mountain vegetation at an altitude of 1600m. Continuing our adventure tour we follow an off-road route through the woods crossing wild horse pastures carving a path to the picturesque village of Gkoura and Lake Doxa. Our route passes through one of the most densely populated areas of the Peloponnese and reaches Goura Village and will have lunch in a traditional Greek tavern where we will be welcomed by the owner. He will introduce us to the Greek Mediterranean cuisine and heartfelt Hellenic hospitality with plenty of local food and wine.
After lunch, we will head up towards Feneos River and take a short visit to Lake Doxa. Spending some time around we continue our route into a lush landscape headed and see the impressive Virgin Mary of Rocks in Tarsus and the Holy Trinity Church.
Driving the way back to Derveni, Corinth, and Athens, full of memories, with the best panoramic views of Trikala Korinthias, amazing photo opportunities to capture each and every moment, and the premium service of our escorts.
A unique premium backcountry day escape, an exciting adventure to embrace the renowned Greek
hospitality, enjoy the sights, and professional yet relaxed service!!!

3. One Day Cruise

Description

Dep. 08.15 - Ret. 19.15 approximately

We pick you up from your hotel early in the morning in order to take you by coach to the port for
embarkation on the cruise ship

At 08:15 the cruise ship departs and sails for the first stopover on the island of Hydra. You will spend approximately one hour, thus you have free time to explore the unique island. Embarkation and sail to the island of Poros, separated from Peloponesse by a narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of Poros town. Leisure time in Poros will be approximately 60 minutes. 

After two hours trip we shall arrive to the last port, the island of Aegina, where you have time either to make an optional tour visiting the Athena Afea Temple or to swim to the nearest beaches of the island. Total time to be spent one hour and a half. Lunch is served on board during the voyage.

Re-embarkation and sailing back to the port. Arrive late in the afternoon and transfer by coach back to your hotel

Drop off in the afternoon and have the rest of the day free to enjoy.

Day notes

After breakfast take advantage of the day to discover Athens city with rich history, busy streets, great market, nice shops, and vibrant nightlife!  

Day notes

Day at leisure. 

Or choose our optional Athens Mythology tour. 

Description

• Tour highlights

  • All the best landmarks in the city. From the world-famous Acropolis to the majestic Olympian Zeus Temple,  and the Ancient Agora.
  • Get ready for a crash course in Greek mythology. Learn all about the Greek gods and heroes and the historical events behind their myths.
  • Understand Ancient Greek society. Examine the social, cultural, and political context of the myths and how they helped Athens to become one of the greatest cities in the world. 
  • A city with a view. Enjoy spectacular views and discover hidden ancient corners.
   

  Itinerary:

  Start your tour at the magnificent Temple of Olympian Zeus which was, and still is, the unofficial entry point to Athens and the mythological start of this glorious city.

  From there, your English-speaking guide will take you all the way to the Theater of Dionysus and the Acropolis to visit the Temple of Athena Nike, the Temple of Erechtheion, the Propylaia, and of course, the marvelous Parthenon.

  It is here that the most famous ancient myths come to life, stories about Gods and Heroes, such as almighty Zeus, Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and protector of Athens, Poseidon, God of the Sea, Dionysus, God of Wine, and many more. But what’s even more intriguing is that you’ll also find out what truths hide behind these myths and why the Ancient Greeks created them.

  Your tour back in time continues to the Ancient Agora. It is here that democracy was born and where great philosophers such as Socrates spoke about global truths. Here you’ll have a rare chance to see the Hephaisteion, the most perfectly preserved of Greece’s temples and one shared between Athena and the God of the forge, Hephaestus. You‘ll hear more mythical stories about Theseus and the Minotaur, the jealous wife of Zeus, Hera, and Aphrodite, Goddess of love and beauty.

  This walk will also help you figure out how this city was created and how it rose to become one of the greatest cities of the old world, how Athens managed to create such a reputation, and such monuments that are still immortal and legendary. Just like their Gods.

Day notes

After breakfast your private driver will come pick you up to drive you to the Airport for your flight out.