Athens (piraeus), Greece - $89.

Athens / Acropolis / Plaka / Benaki Museum ( 8 hours )

Leaving the pier, enjoy a brief scenic drive through the small bays and port of Piraeus, entering Athens via Syngrou Avenue. You will have an orientation drive through the city, featuring the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Statue of Lord Byron, Constitution Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Olympic Stadium, the Academy and the University Library.

Proceed to the Acropolis to begin your visit of this famous architectural masterpiece.

After visiting the Acropolis, your guide will lead you on foot to the Plaka (Old Town) for a guided walking tour of the area. This is Athens' oldest and most picturesque neighborhood where the beauty of the neo-classical colors, architecture, and tiny gardens will delight you. Afterwards, you will have free time for independent sightseeing and shopping. Plaka's central square has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. Lunch with wine will be served at the Dionysos Restaurant, which faces the Acropolis. While eating, you will admire the Parthenon.

Following lunch, continue to the Benaki Museum, the oldest boutique museum (fully reconstructed in 2000) in Greece, which functions as a foundation under private law. Your local guide will direct you through the major exhibits in the museum. At the conclusion of your visit, you will stop for coffee in the Museum's coffee shop/restaurant.