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12 days in Greece Tuesday, Dec 20

Dec 16, 2022 - Dec 27, 2022

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CREAT ED USING INSPIRO CK TRIP PLANNER
8:00am D leave from ionina, go to meteora
12:00am

Timeline
Wednesday, Dec 21

Friday, Dec 16
9:30am Free time
12:30pm
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Dubai to Athens
12:30pm E DAY TRIP TO ARACHOVA
6:00am Depart from Dubai 10:00pm

Dubai — Athens
Thursday, Dec 22
Duration: 5 h 45 min non-stop

1:00pm Arrive in Athens

9:30am Free time
2:00pm

Athens

2:30pm F Acropolis of Athens

Saturday, Dec 17 5:30pm
Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece See map ›
Phone: +30 21 0321 4172
10:00am A City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
5:00pm Thursday open hours: 8am - 8pm

Discover the very best of Athens with a 24 hour or 3 day hop-on hop-off bus pass. Athens is
an incredibly ancient city, and on this double-decker bus tour you'll see all of the key sights,
including the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis & Parthenon, the National Library, the Ancient
Olympic Stadium, the National Gardens and much more! Learn all about ancient Greek
mythology and philosophy, thanks to the informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on
and off as many times as you please within the chosen time period, getting a closer look at
the Athenian history on show. This sightseeing tour provides access to up to 3 bus routes
depending on the ticket chosen, giving you the chance to properly immerse yourself in this
city's culture!
A cluster of ancient ruins of great architectural and historical significance, Acropolis of Athens has
been the star attraction of Athens for many centuries and is a World Heritage Site. Sitting on a rocky hill
just above the city, this age-old citadel contains ruins of temples constructed during the 5th century
BCE. The "City on a Hill," as its name roughly translates, contains outstanding examples of Classical
architecture that continues to influence the building styles of modern cities around the world. Although
pollution and exposure to weather continue to take their toll on the ancient buildings, the historical hill
remains an important reminder of the cultural influence and political power ancient Greece once
exercised on the rest of the world.

Sunday, Dec 18
Friday, Dec 23

9:00am B go to ionnina/zagori
12:00am
8:30am G Presidential Mansion
9:00am
Herodou Attikou Street, Athens 106 74 Greece See map ›
Monday, Dec 19
Drive: 2 min ›
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8:00am C ionina
12:00am
9:30am H National Garden 11:00am L Acropolis Museum
10:30am 1:00pm
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 1, Athina 105 57, Greece See map › Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece See map ›
Phone: +30 21 0721 5019 Phone: +30 21 0900 0900
Friday open hours: 6am - 9pm Saturday open hours: 8am - 8pm

Take a break from the heat and the crowds of the city at National Garden. Created by Queen Amalia in Established to preserve the rich heritage of ancient Greece, Acropolis Museum brings together
1839, these gardens once belonged to the royal palace. Now, the 15.4 hectare (38 acre) property is thousands of artifacts found at the world-famous ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above
open to the public throughout the day. Walk among the multitude of trees, flowers, and other greenery, Athens. Opened in 2009 just a short walk from this heritage-listed archaeological site, the museum
or sit on one of the many benches to picnic and watch the ducks in the pond. Stop into the on-site mini exhibits nearly 4,000 objects, including items formerly held in storage or displayed by foreign
zoo to view turtles, birds, goats, and some other animals. museums. The collection focuses on statues from the 5th century BCE, widely regarded as the finest
examples of ancient artistic achievement. The museum building, a major tourist attraction in itself,
Drive: 5 min ›
features exhibit spaces designed to give each artifact a clear historical context. Finish your visit at the
second-floor restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the city's historical hills.
11:30am I Kolonaki Square
1:30pm Drive: 20 min ›
Pl.Filikis Eterias, Athens 10673 Greece See map ›

1:30pm M Erechtheion
Kolonaki Square is a well-known spot for people watching in central Athens. Athenians gather in the
2:00pm
cafes surrounding the square to read newspapers over a cup of coffee or gossip during a lunch break. Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece See map ›
The neighboring pedestrian streets lined with the city's chicest boutiques offer good shopping Phone: +30 21 0321 4172
opportunities.

Drive: 8 min ›
2:00pm J Monastiraki
4:30pm
Monastiraki, Athina, Greece See map ›
Friday open hours: 12am - 11:59pm
A quintessential Athenian attraction, the old town neighborhood of Monastiraki draws visitors by
offering a blend of history and shopping. The atmospheric neighborhood is crisscrossed by a network
of narrow backstreets, lined by open-air stands and cramped shops offering bargains on everything
from vintage shoes and new furniture, to rare books and handmade instruments. Named after its main
square, the compact neighborhood represents the Ottoman and Byzantine influences on the city by
serving as a home to both an Islamic mosque and Christian church. Avoid the worst of the crowds by
exploring the neighborhood early in the morning.
Drive: 17 min ›
6:00pm K Mount Lycabettus
8:00pm
Local legend claims wild wolves used to seek refuge on Mount Lycabettus, a tall hill noted for offering
unbeatable views of Athens. Tradition has it that Athena, the goddess of wisdom, created this hill when
she accidentally dropped a mountain she had intended for the construction of the city's famed citadel.
You can access this "hill walked by wolves," as its name roughly translates, by a funicular railway
departing from a station in the central part of the city. The hill rises to 277 m (908 ft) above sea level, its
peak featuring a 19th century chapel, theater, and restaurant. Pick a sunny day for your visit if possible,
and don't forget your camera.
Across from the Parthenon, Erechtheion has gained acclaim for its south porch, which is supported by
female figures in place of traditional columns. These six figures, called caryatids, play the same
architectural role as columns and were built from marble. The caryatids are exact replicas of the
originals, which are on display in a protected environment in the Acropolis Museum. The temple was
built between 420 and 406 BCE, and the complex was designed to protect its several sacred shrines.
2:30pm N Parthenon
5:00pm
Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece See map ›
Phone: +30 21 0321 4172
Saturday open hours: Open 24 hours
The epitome of the power and glory of ancient Greece, Parthenon serves as part of an ancient group of
temples situated on a hill just above modern Athens. Undeniably one of the world's most recognizable
structures, the ancient temple features some of the finest elements of Classical architecture, a style of
building that has consistently influenced and inspired architects since its completion in the 5th century
BCE. Although this building originally was built to honor the goddess Athena, its purpose changed
several times over the centuries, and the temple successively transformed into a treasury, fortress,
Christian church, and Islamic mosque. Charge your camera and wear shoes suitable for rocky terrain.
Drive: 19 min ›
5:30pm Free time
9:30pm
9:30pm O Temple of Olympian Zeus
10:30pm
Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece See map ›
Phone: +30 21 0922 6330

What remains standing today of Temple of Olympian Zeus serves as a testament to the grandeur of
ancient Greek architecture. Built over several years and completed in 456 BCE, the temple was
dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods. Badly damaged by both fire and earthquakes, much
Saturday, Dec 24
of the temple is in ruins, but some columns still stand. At 10.5 m tall (34.4 ft) and 2.25 m (7.4 ft) in
diameter, the columns were built of local limestone and covered in white stucco. Admission is included
in the ticket to the nearby Acropolis.
 Calendar 12 days in Greece Fri, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 27
Sunday, Dec 25
ATHENS

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12am
6:30am P free to explore athens/ shopping OR go to temple of poseidon
3:00pm 1am

4:00pm Q Temple of Poseidon

7:00pm 2am
Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece See map ›
Phone: +30 2292 039363 3am

Sunday open hours: 9:30am - 7pm

4am
Study the ruins of Temple of Poseidon, where the ancient Greeks brought sacrifices to the powerful
god of the sea, Neptune. The Doric columns still stand 60 m (200 ft) above the ocean, even in their
5am
ruined state. The artifacts harvested from the site, including the Kournos of Sounion, are on display at
the Athens National Archeological Museum. Take a guided tour from the entrance or walk the grounds
6am
on your own along the trail that leads to the temple. The attraction is visible from all around the
peninsula, but the view from the ruins is by far the highlight. Be sure to wear comfortable walking
shoes. 7am

Drive: 1 h 15 min ›
8am
ionina leave from ionina, go to meteora

9am
Monday, Dec 26 go to ionnina/zagori
9h (to ATH, Athens)

10am
City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus
Free time. No activities on this day & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off
Bus Tours
11am

Athens to Dubai
12pm
2:00pm Depart from Athens

Athens — Dubai 1pm

Duration: 5 h 45 min non-stop

2pm

1:00am Arrive in Dubai

Tue, Dec 27 3pm

4pm

5pm

6pm

7pm

8pm

9pm

10pm

11pm
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ATHENS ATHENS

Wed, Dec 21 Thu, Dec 22 Fri, Dec 23 Sat, Dec 24 Sun, Dec 25 Mon, Dec 26 Tue, Dec 27 Wed, Dec 28 Thu, Dec 29 Fri, Dec 30
12am 12am
9h (to DXB, Dubai)

1am 1am

2am 2am

3am 3am

4am 4am

5am 5am

6am 6am

free to explore athens/ shopping

7am OR go to temple of poseidon 7am

8am 8am
10min

Presidential Mansion
9am 9am
2min

National Garden
10am 10am

8min
11am 5min 11am
Acropolis Museum

Kolonaki Square
12pm 12pm

DAY TRIP TO ARACHOVA

1pm 1pm
20min

8min Erechtheion
2pm 2pm
14min Monastiraki 0 min

Acropolis of Athens Parthenon

3pm 3pm

0 min

4pm 4pm
Temple of Poseidon

5pm 5pm
17min

14min
6pm 6pm
Mount Lycabettus

7pm 7pm 9h (to DXB, Dubai)

19min

1h 15min
8pm 8pm
15min

9pm 9pm

Temple of Olympian Zeus

10pm 10pm

10min
11pm 11pm