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Athens - Sounio
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Scrub up on your ancient Greek history, because today you're off to Athens. Wake with the birds this morning as you head to the airport, speed through security and settle into your plane seat. The flight is around three-and-a-half hours, so make sure you've consulted our recommended reading list for Greece to fill the time (or drift off to Stephen Fry's audiobook retellings of Greek myths). When you land, you’ll be privately transferred to your elegant hotel in the heart of the city. Drop off your bags, head out into the city and soothe your rumbling bellies with some delicious Greek gastronomy.
Retrace the footsteps of those who roamed Athens thousands of years ago with a visit to the Acropolis. Perched high above the city on a rocky outcrop, this fifth-century BC citadel is a testament to the artistic architecture of the ancient Greeks. Built in honour of Athena, the patron Goddess of Athens, its monuments are the epitome of Greek mythology: the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Theatre of Dionysus, and the Propylaea. During the tour, your guide will take you to the museum, which houses over 4,000 objects found on the ancient site.
We’ve left today free for you to explore Athens at your own pace. The city is bursting at the seams with ancient wonders so history buffs will be in their element. And there’s contemporary culture to experience too, with plenty of trendy bars and cutesy cafes (our Concierge can recommend the best) and some excellent restaurants where you can tuck into tasty Greek grub. Join Athenians at the tables and chairs spilt across squares and dig into plates stacked with souvlaki (meat skewers) and keftedes (meatballs).
Pack your bags ready for today's private transfer to your next hotel in Sounio, a one-hour drive south of Athens. Perched on the toe of Attica, Sounio is home to the legendary Temple of Poseidon, swathes of sandy beaches and Sounio National Park. Settle into your terracotta bungalow, then slip into swimsuits and dive into one of the hotel’s pools or straight into the Aegean Sea.
Over the next three days, you’ll get to experience Sounio’s lovely landscapes and historic sites. A trip to Sounio National Park is a must. Accompanied by a private guide, wind along dirt roads and over green hills as you venture from Agios Konstantinos to Agia Varvara. Along the way, admire the clifftop views of the glittering Aegean Sea and stop off to explore the ancient Lavrio Mines and the gulch of Chaos, a sinkhole with 165ft-tall walls.
A trip to Greece wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Temple of Poseidon, and luckily for you, it’s right on your doorstep. We recommend a stroll up to the cliff-side monument at sunset, when you can see 16 of the original 38 columns silhouetted against the yolky sun. It won’t be hard to understand why they deemed the grand structure worthy of honouring the God of the sea.
Feast on one final Greek breakfast, because sadly your last morning in Greece has rolled around. A private transfer will take you back to Athens, where you’ll head to the airport and board the three-and-a-half-hour flight back to London. The time will fly by as you discuss your newfound knowledge of the mythical Gods that once ruled Greece.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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