Athens and Saronic Gulf – Spetses & Hydra
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Athens and Saronic Gulf – Spetses & Hydra
Discover the perfect mix of history and island charm with a journey through Athens, Spetses, and Hydra. Explore Athens’ ancient landmarks, enjoy Spetses’ elegant mansions and beaches, and experience Hydra’s timeless beauty with its stone houses and car-free cobbled streets.
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.
If time permits depending on your arrival time to Athens, you may enjoy one of our optional tours (Cape Sounion or Athens By Night Tour with Traditional Greek show).
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast at hotel, pick up for our Athens Sightseeing Tour.
Our Athens Half Day Tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by many sightseeing hot spots such as National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral and Schliemann’s House. We will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Our licensed guide will make you feel as if you are experiencing firsthand Athens’s old and new history as you look at these stately buildings. We continue for a photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium, otherwise known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. As we proceed, we pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Last but not least, we make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and we visit Propylae, as well as the small Temple of Athena Nike. Of course, our visit shall not be completed without the Parthenon and Erechtheion. The expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour continues with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the New Acropolis Museum. With this Athens half day tour, you will enjoy one of the top UNESCO'S world heritage monuments.
At the end of our tour, transfer back to your hotel & balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast, transfer to the port for a short ferry ride to the beautiful island of Spetses, just a short ferry ride from Athens.
Known for its timeless elegance and aristocratic atmosphere, Spetses invites you to explore its cobbled streets, lined with grand neoclassical mansions and vibrant bougainvillea. Take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride along the waterfront, breathe in the salty sea air, and admire the island’s refined charm. Stroll through the picturesque Old Harbor, enjoy seaside dining, or simply relax and watch the world go by. Spetses offers a unique blend of relaxation, history, and sophistication, perfect for those seeking a quieter, yet luxurious escape.
Overnight stay in Spetses.
This morning, breakfast and take the ferry from Spetses to the enchanting island of Hydra, one of Greece’s most romantic and well-preserved destinations.
Step back in time as you wander through stone-built mansions, hidden courtyards, and charming seaside promenades. With no cars allowed on the island, the peaceful rhythm of Hydra is maintained by donkeys, the island’s traditional mode of transport, adding to its unique and authentic atmosphere. Spend the day exploring Hydra’s narrow cobbled lanes, visiting local artisan shops, and enjoying waterfront cafés with views of elegant sailing boats. Whether you’re soaking up history or simply savoring the serenity, Hydra offers an unforgettable glimpse into a slower, more graceful way of life.
Late in the evening, embark on the ferry at port of Hydra and return to Athens.
Overnight stay in Athens.
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and morning at leisure for your last-minute shopping or strolling down the streets of Athens.
Depending on your international departure flight, transfer to Athens International Airport.
Includes
- 3 Nights Athens Hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*)
- 1 Night Spetses Hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*)
- Daily Breakfast
- SIC (shared basis) Half day Athens Sightseeing Tour, including the Acropolis Arch. Site and the Museum of Acropolis (entrance fees included) with professional guide & transfers from/to hotel
- Private transfers in Athens, from/to airport & from/to Piraeus port with professional driver
- Economy class ferry tickets, as per above itinerary (PIR – Spetses – Hydra – PIR)
- All taxes
Excludes
- International and/or Domestic flights
- Other optional tours
- Meals or Beverages
- Other transfers
- Climate Resilience Tax - Paid directly to the hotel by guests
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any personal expenses
- In case of an increase in the VAT or other taxes, including entrance fees, rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates may change during special periods such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, International Congresses, Conventions and Fairs.
- We would like to inform you that guests shall be required to pay directly to the hotel a “Climate Resilience Tax”, per overnight, per room. This tax goes directly to the state and the Hotel and/or travel agents have no interference. Hotel guests shall be requested to pay the Climate Resilience Tax directly to the hotel and is not included in our offers.
- Athens Highlights tour with Acropolis
- Experience island life close to Athens, with visiting two cosmopolitan islands of the Saronic Gulf, Spetses & Hydra