Athens City Stay 4 Days | Starts/Ends: Athens
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TRIP NOTES Athens City Stay 4 Days | Starts/Ends: Athens TAILOR-MADE CITY STAY: Enjoy • Services of an English-speaking tour Arrival at Athens airport, welcome assistance a historic getaway with this 4 day guide for and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day stay in Greece's capital city. Take scheduled sightseeing at leisure. Overnight in Athens. Overnight - • Note: Touring is operated in conjunction Athens an extensive tour through the with other tourist groups, not solely On history of Athens, culminating with The Go and the group size ranges from Day 2 : Athens City Tour a visit to the Acropolis, before free 20 - 45 people. Guiding may be in an time to explore on your own. additional language to English What's Not Included HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • International flights and visas Trip Highlights • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture • A hotel tax of €3.00 per room per night • Athens - Discover one of the world's to be paid directly to the hotel at time oldest cities through sites such as of check in. Please budget Euro 9, for the Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian's the duration of the tour. See Trip Notes Arch, Greek Parliament, and Temple of The day is dedicated to exploring the city additional info for details Olympian Zeus of Athens. We begin with a panoramic • Acropolis - Admire the architectural tour to the most important monuments COVID SAFE GUIDE highlights of Athens' hilltop sanctuary and and landmarks of the city including the its accompanying Museum Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the • Full day at leisure - Continue exploring DETAILED ITINERARY temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Athens, or join an optional excursion Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of Day 1 : Athens the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the What's Included Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. • 3 nights 4 star hotel • 3 breakfasts Next we head for our guided visit to • One arrival transfer on Day 1 and one the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the departure transfer on Day 4 included per temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the booking Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided • Half day guided coach tour of Athens, visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of including the Acropolis and Acropolis the best museums in the world. Afternoon at Museum leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old • Entrance fees for all included sites Athens City Stay - 4 Days updated on 23-09-2021 07:44:27 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Athens City Stay part of the city, and why not, some shopping of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow a minimum at Ermou street. Overnight - Athens (B) of 14 days before travelling in order for immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 Day 3 : Athens at Leisure vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for immunisation, so please check the related medical advice associated with your vaccine. Children under 18 years are not required to Titania Hotel provide evidence of vaccination to travel at Nestled in the historic centre of Athens, this time. the Titiana offers beautiful accommodation If you are unable to be vaccinated due all classically designed. The ensuite guest to medical reasons, you may apply for an rooms are furnished to a high standard with exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on neutral tones and wooden flooring. Breakfast a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must is served in the impressive rooftop Olive Breakfast and day at leisure to explore more provide supporting documentation from a Garden restaurant which affords amazing of the city on your own. A walk along Ermou medical professional. views across the city including the Acropolis. street for a spot of shopping, or exploring The hotel also benefits from complimentary Plaka, Monastiraki and Thision are some of Proof of COVID-19 immunisation must Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. your options for the day. Overnight - Athens be provided to us no less than (B) 4 weeks prior to travel. We accept COVID-19 digital certificates, NHS Covid Day 4 : Athens Pass or Vaccination Record Cards e- Today marks the end of our Athens city break. mailed to [email protected] or you A transfer to the airport for your departure can upload your vaccination history flight is included after breakfast.(B) yourself via our traveller login. https:// www.onthegotours.com/Login HOTELS Our Partners Hetco Tours The information you will need to upload Highlighted below are some of the hotels Please note that this city stay is operated includes: Administering national authority or which we frequently use on this tour, though by our trusted partner, and you will join government, document No, name of Vaccine, we reserve the right to substitute these travellers who have booked through several date/s of vaccination. hotels to ones of a similar standard. other operators for guided sightseeing, not Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your solely On The Go Tours. Dependent upon the Greece Country Guide confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival group demographic, the guiding sightseeing information. may be in another language as well as English. Greece Visas UK, AUS, NZ, USA and CAN passport holders Polis Grand KNOW BEFORE YOU GO do not require a visa at present to enter Greece for touristic purposes, for a stay of up In the heart of Athens, the Polis Grand is a COVID-19 Vaccination to 90 days in any 180-day period. contemporary hotel with excellent facilities. Requirements Guest rooms are well appointed with elegant For passport holders of other As of 01 November 2021 it is a condition of furniture and all modern conveniences. nationalities not included here, please travel, as detailed in our Terms & Conditions Some rooms are equipped with a balcony check the http://www.projectvisa.com/ that all travellers over 18 years provide proof with fantastic views over to the Acropolis. visainformation/Greece website for more of COVID-19 vaccination. The hotel benefits from a number of eateries information. which serve up an array of Greek and We recognise any vaccine that has been international cuisine as well as tasty coffee South African Residents authorised for use in the country where and delicious pies. Definitely head for a Greece is part of the borderless region known the vaccine was administered. This includes cocktail in the evening at the roof garden bar as the Schengen Area and South African vaccines such as AstraZeneca, Covaxin, for amazing views across the city. passport holders require a Schengen visa in Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer- order to enter Greece. A passport valid for BioNtech, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik. at least three months from your departure is In all instances, you must be fully immunised. required and a visa will only be issued if blank This means you must receive the full dosage pages are available. Athens City Stay - 4 Days updated on 23-09-2021 07:44:27 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Athens City Stay Requirements for the procurement of this time the islands are buzzing with people, or the CDC Traveler’s Health Page for more a visa are subject to change but both travellers and locals alike. If you're information. application requirements include round-trip visiting during this time it's best to book hotels, travel itinerary specifying entry and exit dates flights and local ferries as far as in advance as Currency & Holiday Money from the Schengen state and proof of funds possible to avoid disappointment and secure The official currency in Greece is the Euro. to support yourself during your stay, ask your better prices. Check OANDA for latest exchange rates. bank for this, it should include your name too. British Pounds, US Dollars and other major R600 per person per day is required with a Between September and mid-October the currencies can be easily exchanged locally in minimum of R3600 soft light and delicate colours are particularly suited to photography. The sea water retains banks or bureau de change prior to departure. You’ll need to contact the consulate general the heat of the mid-summer months so Credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard in Johannesburg directly for inquiries and swimming is definitely still on the cards.