Pickup from the hotel for half day morning tour. See Syntagma Square, House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, Athens Academy, University, National Library and Hadrian’s Arch. Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era, the museum of Acropolis. At the end of the tour, drop off at the hotel or at the city centre. Remainder of the day at own leisure. Overnight in Athens hotel.

Pickup from the hotel and transfer to the port for the full day cruise to the 3 Saronic islands of Hydra, Poros & Aegina. Lunch served on board. At each island, get off the boat to discover its own individual character. Hydra: an artist’s delight, with boutiques, shops and cafes dotted around the harbour. Poros: a pretty island with chance for shopping. Aegina: The largest of the Saronic Islands, famous for BBQ sea food and pistachio nuts. Arrive back at Athens port in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens hotel.

Full day at own leisure (free and easy) or take an optional tour. Overnight in Athens Hotel

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight.