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Christmas in Athens
Greece brightens up as Christmas approaches, from the mainland to the islands, Greek Christmas traditions remain a deep-rooted part of the culture. During December, people are out shopping for gifts, decorating their homes and preparing for family feasts.
In recent years, Athens has been an emerging European city break destination. That holds true for the Christmas traveler. December is off-peak tourist season in Athens, which lets you get great discounts on airfare, accommodation, and even entry tickets to certain landmarks.
Traveling during the winter season here is great. Why? Less crowds, for one. You’ll experience Greece outside of its summer skin and see the way Greeks celebrate one of their favorite holidays.
In all, winter weather is mild, open-air holiday celebrations are on schedule and the historical sites and museums are free of tourist crowds.
Upon arrival in Athens International Airport, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Day at your leisure. If time permits, depending on your arrival time in Athens, you may enjoy one of our optional tours. Overnight at selected hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to see the city center, the Constitution Square, the Parliament House, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University and the National Library. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and stop for photos at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896.
At the Acropolis we will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaeum, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechthium and, finally, the Parthenon “harmony between matter and spirit”, the monument that “brings order in mind”. Duration of the visit is approximately 3 hours, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Breakfast at the hotel. We suggest you visit the Technopolis Christmas Factory which is already open for the public from November!
The holiday season in Athens is spent pursuing winter activities and celebrations. The Christmas Factory at the Technopolis City of Athens is where all the festive magic happens! With a range of festivities for people of all ages, this is surely the most popular family holiday destination in Athens. Most public squares, halls, and parks in Athens turn into winter wonderlands with Christmas markets, carnivals, ice rinks, and more.
The visitor could visit several interactive workshops that will help him discover the age of Santa Claus. He will be able to try many different flavors in the restaurants and buy gifts for himself and his loved ones in the shopping market. There is also the possibility for endless fun in the amusement park games and to watch all the artistic events taking place on our stage.
For the evening, we suggest you have optionally a special Christmas Eve Dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, or we can reserve upon request a table for dinner at one of the many restaurants in Athens. Overnight at your selected hotel in Athens
Breakfast at the hotel and we suggest you visit the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where a Christmas World is set up every year where the holiday season is celebrated with decorated fir trees, dancing fountains, cultural shows and a variety of festive activities.
The festive program includes performances, concerts, readings, workshops, the beloved Ice Skating Rink in Kanali, new lighting installations in Stavros Niarchos Park, and many more suggestions for all and sundry, until January. Transfer from/to the Niarchos Foundation can be provided upon request.
Optional Lunch or Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Breakfast at the hotel and we suggest you have an optional, full-day guided excursion with lunch at Delphi, the Earth’s Oracle!
Alternative suggested optional tour of the day half day afternoon (14:30-18:30) guided visit to Cape Sounion and the Poseidon Temple.
Transfer to your selected hotel and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel and at the indicative time transfer to the airport to take your return flight from Athens.
Rates upon request
Duration: 7 days/6 nights
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