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Fly UK to Athens School Leisure & Tourism Trip to Athens
The city of Athens has been a tourist destination for thousands of years. The enchanting capital of Greece is referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Home to some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, as well as the modern Olympic Games and over 140 theatrical stages, this is a city with something for everyone. Ancient sites such as the Acropolis, which dates back to the 5th century BC, the famous Golden Age of Periklis, museums and galleries provide an insight into the past and, with modern additions, this is a must-see city for visitors.Take time also to visit other historical sites and the islands to appreciate what this magnificent country has to offer.
Sample itinerary
Day 1/6
Morning
Fly UK to Athens 
Afternoon
Arrive Athens, group to be met on arrival and transferred to accommodation
Rest of day at leisure
Evening
Evening meal
Day 2/6
Morning
Explore the Acropolis Afternoon
Visit the National Archaeological Museum
Evening
Evening meal
Day 3/6
Morning
Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus Afternoon
Tour the 2004 Olympic Stadium
Evening
Evening meal
Day 4/6
Afternoon
Full day excursion to Delphi - home of the mythical oracle - or Epidaurus
Evening
Evening meal
Day 5/6
Afternoon
Time for shopping or sightseeing in Athens
Evening
Evening meal
Day 6/6
Morning
Check out and transfer to airport Afternoon
Fly from Athens to the UK
What's included?
5 nights' half-board accommodation- All flights including tax
- Coach transfers
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
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Activities
2004 Olympic Stadium
The major Greek stadium, with a capacity of 72,000, hosted the opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympics as well as the A… Read more
Acropolis
The Acropolis hill (acro - edge, polis - city), the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site withi… Read more
Agorá
The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity as… Read more
Delphi
Delphi is one of the most beautiful ancient sites in Greece and the one which seems to most vividly evoke&… Read more
National Archaeological Museum of Athens
The National Archaeological Museum of Athens provides the opportunity to see ancient statues, pottery,… Read more
Panathinaiko Stadium
In ancient times the stadium was used to host the athletic portion of the Panathenaic Games in honour of the Goddess A… Read more
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympeion) was an enormous structure, the largest temple in Greece, exceeding even the Par… Read more
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Accommodation
Hotel Balasca
This three-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation, an excellent location, and very nice views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, and a lovely park very near to the hotel.
The Balaskas features an excellent restaurant and a comfy bar, has a public lounge with television and a lovely terrace on the roof with superb views of the city and of the sea.
This is a simple, yet very comfortable hotel in a good location.
Reviews
Bedford Girls’ School, April 2019
I cannot think of any improvement to suggest. Would like to mention how brilliant your staff have been throughout all the planning period. They always listened and tried to find a solution to all our requests even though some of them were made at a very late stage and all communication was excellent. We are delighted and will definitely book out next trip with Halsbury.Need help?
Jenny Walsh - Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
0115 9404 303
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