Athens Discovery

Day to Day itinerary

16 Oct 25

Arrive to Athens international airport. On the arrival meet your driver & your assistant outside baggage claim and head to Athens by bus. On arrival check in (if you are on an earlier flight your may not be able to access your room but can leave your luggage and have a wander). .

In the evening walk to a nearby Acropolis view terrace for light welcome dinner & a cocktail!

17 Oct 25

Morning breakfast. Meet your professional guide at the reception and head out for a walking tour among Athens most important historical monuments. Walk up the Acropolis hill and continue with a guided tour of the Acropolis, the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon. Then proceed to the New Acropolis museum for a guided visit. After the tour enjoy some walking around the old Athenian neighbourhoods. After the end of the tour enjoy some free time to the centre of Athens, and return to hotel at your own leisure. Free afternoon

18 Oct 25

Morning breakfast at the hotel & free time. Around 18.00 meet your food expert at your hotel’s reception. Start your food tasting tour on foot at a pie shop that honours a culinary tradition dating back centuries. Taste the original Greek phyllo dough – which takes time and finesse to roll out – in the “pitas”, the cornerstone of Greek cookery. No Greek food tour in Athens is complete without tasting the original souvlaki or gyro at a local street food joint. Chunks of pork or chicken wrapped in warm pita bread, juicy tomatoes and a dollop of tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt — this is a local treat made in heaven, enjoyed with a local, cold beer! And don’t fret vegetarians, as we’ve got you covered with the nicest vegetarian kebabs you’ve ever tasted.

Walk around the Commercial Triangle area, the traditional shopping district of Athens, to discover family-run businesses that are almost 100 years old! Satisfy your sweet tooth with the best Greek donuts, the loukoumades – one of the oldest desserts that date back to 776 BC when the Olympic Games started in Greece – topped with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon powder.Meander the streets of colourful Psyrri — an old Athenian neighbourhood full of artistic and creative power. Enjoy the most beautiful street art in Athens, along with vintage shops, Greek designers’ stores, and cute cafes.

At the end of the tour, make your own way to the Hotel, or enjoy a nice drink in a rooftop bar

19 Oct 25

Day free in Athens to enjoy the beauties or relax.

20 Oct 25

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Acropolis Select (or similar)

Conveniently located in the heart of Athens and only a short walking distance to the Acropolis pedestrian walkway, leading to many of the city's main sights and attractions, the Acropolis Select Hotel is the perfect home away from home, for your next visit to Athens. A short 5 minute stroll from the hotel will bring guests to the ancient site of the Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum and the Plaka District, while other major landmarks such as Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Monastiraki Market, as well as, the city's shopping hotspots of Hermou Street and Kolonaki are all within easy reach. Just a few meters from the property you will find metro, light railway and bus stations, making traveling around the city and its beach suburbs extremely convenient.

This 72 room hotel is fitted with elegant Italian design furniture, fine European fabrics and original pieces of art inspired from ancient Greece, which add to its modern, stylish décor and welcoming ambience. A full Buffet breakfast is served daily and free Wi-Fi access is available in both rooms and hotel public areas. A rooftop lounge restaurant, 180 west, is open from 11:00 till late in the evening, offering amazing and stunning Acropolis views.

The hotel's rooms are all tastefully decorated and designed to cater to your comfort. The elegant interior is accented with warm, earthly tones which create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. Bathrooms have bathtubs and soothing showerheads while complimentary toiletries and amenities are provided. 

Provisional flight information

16/10/25 London Gatwick to Athens Dep: 0610 Arr: 1155

20/10/25 Athens to London Gatwick Dep: 2055 Arr: 2255

Direct flights with hand & hold bag up to 15kg.

16/10/25 Manchester to Athens Dep: 0630 Arr: 1155

20/10/25 Athens to Manchester Dep: 1315 Arr: 1520

Direct flights with hand & plus cabin bag up to 10kg.

16/10/25 Birmingham to Athens Dep: 0615 Arr: 1420

20/10/25 Athens to Birmingham Dep: 1515 Arr: 2215

Indirect flights with hand & hold bag up to 12kg.

16/10/25 Edinburgh to Athens Dep: 0600 Arr: 1420

20/10/25 Athens to Edinburgh Dep: 1515 Arr: 2255

Indirect flights with hand & hold bag up to 12kg.

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting in the first half of 2025 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a number of European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.

With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport (and other documents if required) and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no official date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

Global Health Insurance Card

A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).

UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.

Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.

NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!

The latest FCO travel guidance for Greece

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece