For all you History buffs out there, this is the perfect way to experience Athens!Syntagma Metro station, where your tour begins contains many archaeological exhibits including ancient grave stones, an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, pottery, a 2,000-year old beehive and a mosaic from the 5th century AD.Continue to the impressive House of Parliament with the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the city's famous statuesque Evzones, the presidential guards.Walking through Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, you come to Sotira of Lycodimos, the unique 11th century church, now the Russian Orhodox Cathedral, or to the church of "Sotira tou Kottaki" one of the oldest churches of Athens.Continue strolling through the Plaka's paved streets before arriving at the Lysicrates Monument from the 4th century BC and the remnants of an old Christian Church. A ten-minute walk up the beautiful Dionyssiou Areopagitou pedestrian walkway will bring you to the Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, with its spectacular views over the city below.You will enjoy a profound and detailed explanation of the history of its monuments by our knowledgeable licensed guides. On the way to the Acropolis you will also see the Dionysus Sanctuary, the Philopapos Hill, the Herodion Theatre and the Mars Hill.

For all you History buffs out there, this is the perfect way to experience Athens!Syntagma Metro station, where your tour begins contains many archaeological exhibits including ancient grave stones, an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, pottery, a 2,000-year old beehive and a mosaic from the 5th century AD. You will then see the House of the Greek Parliament, former Palace. Walking through the Syntagma Square, the heart of the city, you come either to Sotira of Lycodimos or the Kottakis Church both beautiful Byzantine churches which you are going to visit. Continue strolling through the Plaka's paved streets before arriving at the Lysicrates Monument from the 4th century BC and the remnants of an old Christian Church. A ten-minute walk up the beautiful Dionyssiou Areopagitou pedestrian walkway will bring you to the Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, with its spectacular views over the city below.You will enjoy a profound and detailed explanation of the history of its monuments by our knowledgeable licensed guides. On the way to the Acropolis you will also see the Dionysus Sanctuary, the Philopapos Hill, the Herodion Theatre and the Mars Hill.

No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. It was the residence of the legendary King Minos and is situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town.The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.Complete your history lesson with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and admire the greatest collection of Minoan treasures and priceless exhibits in the world.

Travel from Athens International Airport to your Athens city or coastal Hotel or Piraeus Port. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of:1 to 3 people4 to 8 peopleTransfers are available to coastal hotels in the following areas:GlyfadaVouliagmeniFaliroWhen making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Athens City or Coast Hotel details or your Ferry or Cruise details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.It's that easy!Don't forget to book your Athens Departure Airport Transfer, simply type the product code 2876ATHHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.At time of booking, you MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:AirlineFlight NumberDeparting City / Arrival CityArrival TimeHotel Name and Address

Travel from your Athens city or coastal Hotel or Piraeus Port to Athens International Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of:1 to 3 people4 to 6 people7 to 8 peopleTransfers are available from coastal hotels in the following areas:GlyfadaVouliagmeniFaliroWhen making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Athens City or Coast Hotel details or your Ferry or Cruise details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.It's that easy!Don't forget to book your Athens Arrival Airport Transfer, simply type the product code 2876ATHAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.At time of booking, you MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:AirlineFlight NumberDeparting City / Arrival CityArrival TimeHotel Name and Address

Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights.Your tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896).See vistas of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square.In contrast, you will visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that was Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. You also visit the Acropolis Museum.

Your Athens Night Tour begins with a pleasant scenic drive through the illuminated boulevards of Athens, as far as Piraeus, Greece's principal commercial port.Continue to Marina Zea, one of the busiest yacht harbors in the Mediterranean and home port to many luxury pleasure yachts belonging to Greece's ship owning and international jet-set communities.From here, a short drive to Mikrolimano, another picturesque yacht and fishing boat harbor, home to the ex Royal Yacht Club and many fine waterfront seafood restaurants.You finally return to Athens and the renowned "Plaka" district, located around the base of the Acropolis, for dinner with a live floor show at a typical Greek taverna. Special Offer - Children aged 12 years and under travel free during July and August - BOOK NOW!

Sail from the port of Mastihari for approximately 45 minutes before disembarking at Nera on the island of Kalymnos.The island is known worldwide as the "Sponge Island", as you will find out later on in the day. However, now you have the opportunity to take a swim in the clear waters of secluded Nera beach. Relax while your BBQ lunch is prepared, or you can help out if you would like to.Enjoy your unforgettable lunch of Greek salad, octopus and Souvlaki while sipping Ouzo (the national drink of Greece) and wine.After lunch you will sail for a further 30 minutes to Pothia, the capital of Kalymnos. Arriving into the harbor you will see colored houses arranged on the hillside and the lively port area.It is in Pothia you will see for yourself how natural sponges are processed, and learn more about the history and technique of the local sponge fisherman.Enjoy your cruise back to Mastihari where the coach is waiting to return you to your hotel.

On this private walking tour you will see the best Athens has to offer!Syntagma Metro station, where your tour begins contains many archaeological exhibits including ancient grave stones, an aqueduct from the 5th century BC, pottery, a 2,000-year old beehive and a mosaic from the 5th century AD.Continue to the impressive House of Parliament with the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the city's famous statuesque Evzones, the presidential guards. Time your visit just right and see the changing of the guard ceremony which takes place every hour.Crossing the National Gardens, you will see the Presidential Residence and the marble Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.The walk continues to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall, in front of which tower the remaining Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, both Roman monuments. No visit to Athens is complete without visiting the attractive and atmospheric part of the Athens, the Plaka. It's paved narrow streets nestle into the northeastern slope of the Acropolis and is filled with traditional Greek restaurants and souvenir shops.Your tour will end at Mitropoleos Square, home to Athens' two Greek Orthodox Cathedrals. Then you come to the most famous neighborhood of Athens - Plaka, the neighborhood of gods - at the foot of the Acropolis and to Lysicrates monument. This tour ends at Mitropoleos Square, home to Athens' two Greek Orthodox Cathedrals.

Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70km) from Athens, and the road passes the postcard-perfect beaches of the Saronic Gulf -- Glyfada beach, Vouliagmeni beach, Varkiza -- as well as countless caves. The ancient Greeks certainly knew how to choose a temple location. Cape Sounion is a remarkable site.The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea, gleaming white and a beacon for ancient (as well as modern) travelers along this dangerous stretch of coast. The view across the Aegean is magnificent, extending on a clear day all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese. The Temple of Poseidon itself was built in 44BC; today more than 16 of its original Doric columns still stand. One of the columns has a graffito left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.This is a great half-day tour option for travelers looking to explore Greece beyond the confines of Athens, complete with stunning views and world-class Greek ruins. Special Offer - Children aged 12 years and under travel free during July and August - BOOK NOW!