Expect an immersive Athens journey crafted for art enthusiasts, where classical antiquity and modern creativity unfold side by side.
From the Acropolis and museum treasures to striking public art and contemporary exhibitions, experience the city as a living gallery.
With an extra day to explore, linger longer in its neighborhoods, studios, and vibrant cultural spaces at your own rhythm.
Itinerary
( 4 days )
Your tour’s schedule in detail:
- Arrive in Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of the day is at leisure. - Athens – Art on the Underground and Overground [duration approx. 3 hours]
Did you know that you can visit an underground “museum” in Athens, featuring casts of the famous Parthenon sculptures, ancient amphorae, and funeral monuments, as well as some of the finest works of public art created by world-famous Greek artists?
These stations represent nodes of both transportation and enlightenment – where Greek culture past and present intersect for the appreciation of passersby.
Let’s visit together Syntagma, Acropolis and Syngrou-Fix subway stations before we end at the National Museum of Contemporary Art where its exhibition of the permanent collection includes 172 artworks created by 78 Greek and foreign artists.
Your afternoon is free to enjoy this vibrant city on your own pace. Wander in Plaka, the oldest district in Athens. It is also mentioned as “Gods’ district”, with outstanding scenery. Scout the Monastiraki flea Market for everything from kitsch souvenirs to antique prints, second hand-vinyl and vintage army surplus.For dinner, visit Lycavittos hill or one of the numerous roof top restaurants to enjoy the magnificent night view to the Acropolis.
- National Gallery of Athens & National Glyptotheque [duration approx. 3 hours]
One cannot talk about art in Athens without visiting the National Gallery and the Glyptotheque. It was founded in 1900 and today includes the collections of more than 20,000 paintings, sculptures, engravings, and other art forms and is the treasury of Modern Greek artistic creation, covering a period from the post-Byzantine period until today.
We will then drive to Goudi at the Alsos Stratou area, where we can see the history of Modern Greek sculpture, as well as temporary exhibitions. - Departure
Arrangements terminate with breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Departure / Return location
ATHENS
Departure days:
Daily except some public holidays
Notes :
The sequence of the tour may change, depending on your arrival day/
Wear
Casual dressing.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
- Private arrival transfer [from the Athens airport or port of Piraeus].
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Athens, at hotel category of your choice.
- Breakfast daily.
- All hotel taxes and services [except the Climate crisis resilience charge to be paid directly]
- Private English speaking qualified guide during both tours .
- Public transportation day pass [one day] .
- Deluxe private car [taxi or minivan] for the tour to the National Gallery of Athens & National Glyptotheque.
- 24hrs Assistance phone number
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Climate crisis resilience charge
- Departure transfer on day 4
- Anything not clearly mentioned above as included.