1 – The Landmarks

Program

DURATION Four days (three nights) PARTICIPANTS 4 -16 pax. (min. 4) PERIOD OF THE YEAR Yearlong (except February)

BOOKING ADVANCE 7 days PRICE (per person, VAT included) Group: € 490 (6-16 pax.) -14,3% discount for group bookings of +10 pax.

Private: € 900 (2-4 pax.) -20% discount for group bookings of 4 pax. Price subject to change depending on specific arrangements according to your preferences and the number of participants. NOTES (GEAR NEEDED ETC.) The proposed program is indicative and adjustable to the groups wishes and preferences. The last day’s program will depend on your time availability. It is suggested that you bring along hat, swimwear, suncream, trekking/walking shoes, and of course your camera!

BeyondAthens ~ Olympou 5, 19010 , -GREECE Tel.: +30 22910 22953; +30 697 9760560 ~ E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] www.beyondathens.net

Day 1 2

Your ATHENS – The Landmarks will start with our van picking you up at the El. Venizelos airport and taking you to your hotel. One of our guides will welcome you aboard and provide you with general info about the next days’ itinerary and activities and hand you informative material on the area that you will explore.

After a treat with Greek specialties and a short rest, you will head to a tranquil suburb on the Athens coast. There, hidden in the pines, stands a natural site of incredible charm. In Vouliagmenis Lake you will enjoy a brief visit and description of the place and swim in the thermal lukewarm waters of the lake from a specially dedicated prive area. Your already seduced senses will be further relaxed with a mild yoga practice on the greenery by the lake. Finally, an aperitif will be offered, as well as a light dinner with Greek typical specialties. Our guide and driver will then take you back to your hotel, as your first day will end.

Day 2

Day 2 of will be devoted to the intriguing cradle of the Greek Ancient Civilisation, Athens. Our van with a BeyondAthens guide will collect you and drive you to Athens downtown. Your day tour will then begin from the city historic center. With the invaluable help of an insider you will meander through the fascinating colourful old town of Plaka, rich in architecture, archaeological sites and local shops. Of course you cannot miss a visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Next, your group will decide whether to continue visiting the Agora, Ancient theatres and other sites, go to the Acropolis museum or simply rest in a café.

After a light lunch with typical Greek delights you will have the chance to decide whether to head South to one of the amazing beaches at close range, if hot weather, or spend the afternoon in Athens. In this last case, again you may want to take one of our suggested short themed tour/walk of your choice with a specialized local insider guide. Indicatively, you will be able to choose one among “Flavours of Athens”, “Walking Meze” or “Photo Safari”. Alternatively, we can take you on a segway short tour across other parts of the city’s historic center.

BeyondAthens ~ Olympou 5, 19010 Lagonisi, Attica-GREECE Tel.: +30 22910 22953; +30 697 9760560 ~ E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] www.beyondathens.net

Then if you will still want more of Athens city center, which is quite possible, you 3 will have some more extra time to endure on discovering your favorite alley or local crafts’ shop. Late in the evening, our van will drive you back to the hotel, where you will have some rest and have dinner either at the hotel’s restaurant or in some other place that we will happily suggest.

Day 3

The third day of your stay will be planned according to your choice. That is, in the morning you will be able to decide whether to continue exploring some highlights and hidden treasures of Athens, including astonishing Museums and other historic sites or just rest in the hotel or its surroundings and maybe have a walk. Similarly, where to take lunch is up to you to decide.

Then in the afternoon you may choose among two options. One is to visit a winery in the rural inland handpicked by us and participate in a winetasting, where you will hear about and taste typical local varieties dating back to Ancient Greece such as white Savatiano and be treated small snacks consisting of local cheese, bread rusks and olives. Another is to take part in a Mediterranean healthy food workshop, where you will hear about typical Greek products and ingredients, their properties and learn how to mix and cook them. And finally taste what you will have prepared!

You will then head to Sounio for a guided visit to the Temple of Poseidon (5th century BC) . A mythological invented story, photo or sketch contest will be organized, with a surprise award for the winner. The Sounio tour will end, weather permitting, with a refreshing swim at a local beach.

Either in the morning or afternoon of day 3 the group can opt for a reinvigorating and relaxing swim, weather permitting.

BeyondAthens ~ Olympou 5, 19010 Lagonisi, Attica-GREECE Tel.: +30 22910 22953; +30 697 9760560 ~ E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] www.beyondathens.net

Day 4 4

Depending on your flight schedule and time availability, day 4 will include a visit to the natural area of Vravrona, on the East Coast of Attica, where you can admire the Ancient Temple of Artemis (Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness and childbirth), a lovely archaeological museum and walk an eco-footpath along Erasinos river.

Our transfer to El. Venizelos International Airport will mark the end of this amazing 4-day stay in which you will have explored the beauties of Athens and its surroundings, discovered hidden spots with the guide of an insider and experienced true Greekness.

INCLUDED (4 days) accommodation in a 4 or + starred hotel; all transfers with private van; tour guide; professional guided tour of the Acropolis; admission to Vouliagmenis Lake – privè area – tour, swim, yoga and buffet; admission to Sounio Temple; Athens downtown day tour; one themed walk of your choice or a segway tour (both of 2 hours); visit to winery and winetasting or honeytasting or Mediterranean/Greek food workshop, one seafood tavern dinner.

BeyondAthens ~ Olympou 5, 19010 Lagonisi, Attica-GREECE Tel.: +30 22910 22953; +30 697 9760560 ~ E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] www.beyondathens.net