Athens: City Experience
From $2079 with flightsPayments as low as $93
Why go?
Greece in the off-season? Absofreakinglutely. Experience all that Athens has to offer—from old stuff like ancient ruins to new stuff like freshly cooked calamari—with fewer crowds and less sweat dripping down your back.
Picture yourself
Channeling ancient gods and goddesses at the Acropolis
Savoring the fresh, local ingredients of Greek cuisine
Touring Delphi, once considered the center of the world
Soaking up equal parts history and ouzo
People watching at a traditional taverna
What you'll get
Round-trip flights & airport transfers
5 nights in handpicked, city-center accommodations
5 breakfasts
3 dinners
Expert Tour Director
24/7 support
Greek cooking class
Insider tour of Athens with local guide
Itinerary
- Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Athens, the cradle of Western Civilization and one of the oldest cities in the world. NBD.
- Day 2: Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens! 2,500 years ago, it was kind of a happening place, and still is today—with fewer people in togas walking around.
Today's highlights:
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get acquainted with Athens on a brief walk around the city with your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with your group.
- Day 3: Tour Athens + Greek cooking class
Today, you’ll get to know the real Athens with a real local guide. Then, top it off with an authentic cooking class and dinner with local chefs.
Today's highlights:
- Step back in time at the historic Acropolis of Athens with your local guide.
- See the Propylaea, the Theatre of Dionysus, and a bunch of other structures you’ll need your guide’s help to pronounce.
- Take in incredible panoramic views of Athens from the citadel’s hilltop vantage point.
- Prep three classic dishes, then devour your creations at an included cooking class and dinner.
- Day 4: Free day in Athens
Now that you’ve had a taste of the tzatziki that Athens has to offer, head out and explore it on your own. May we suggest more tzatziki?
Free time suggestions
Ancient Agora of Athens: Visit the ruins that were once the central gathering place for ancient Greeks and do your best Socrates impression.
National Archaeology Museum: It’s considered one of the greatest museums in the world, housing everything from Greek sculptures to Egyptian Antiquities.
- Day 5: Free day in Athens or optional Delphi day trip
If you’re loving the Athens vibes, take today to keep exploring—trust us, you won’t run out of things to do. But if you feel like gettin’ outta town, opt for the day trip to Delphi.
Free time suggestions
Kolonaki: Combine two favorite traveler pastimes—shopping and people watching—in this chic, trendy neighborhood in central Athens.
Mount Lycabettus: Hike (or don’t—there’s a cable car) to the highest point in Athens for spectacular views of the city in every direction.
Delphi day trip (extra cost)
Journey to the mystical ruins of Delphi, where ancient Greeks once spoke with gods.
- Day 6: Free day in Athens + Farewell Dinner
At this point you’re practically an Athens local. Venture out into the city and cross off any remaining bucket list items before one last included dinner with your crew.
Free time suggestions
Plaka: If you take your neighborhoods like you take your ancient ruins (historic), Plaka is for you. Feel the energy as you stroll the narrow streets in search of the perfect taverna.
Panathenaic Stadium: Combine your love of architecture and sports at the site of the first modern Olympic games. And yes, this is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble.
- Day 7: Fly home
Antio, filoi!
Translation: Goodbye, friends. Your next destination awaits—home. But this isn’t goodbye. It’s “See you later.” The only question is, where?
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