Tours

The following tours are optional. They will leave from and return to the Hilton Hotel. The tour guides will speak English, French and German. As the number of participants for each tour is limited, early booking is advisable and the reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis.

The tours may be cancelled by MARINE TOURS if there is a lack of interest from our participants. Should a participant decide to cancel his/her reservation, he/she must notify MARINE TOURS in writing. Full refund will only be made if this cancellation has been notified before 14 May 2007.

Cape Sounion (Half day)

SUNDAY 20 MAY 2007 and WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2007

Departure: 15.00 - Return: 19.00
Price per person: € 36,00

Depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands).

Athens Sightseeing (Half day)

MONDAY 21 MAY 2007 and TUESDAY 22 MAY 2007

Departure: 8.45 - Return: 13.00
Price per person: € 50,00

Depart for Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit). Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium, the cradle of the first Olympic Games that took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime Minister’s residence, the former Royal Palace (guarded by colourful Evzones), Zappion Mansion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, Acropolis (visit of Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis).

Delphi (Full day)

MONDAY 21 MAY 2007

Departure: 8.30 - Return: 18.30
Price per person: € 93,00 (lunch included)

We are passing by the Olympic Stadium to see the Athens 2004 Olympics main venue. We continue through Thebes, Levadia (short stop) and Arachova for Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Visit of the archaeological site of the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the Museum of Delphi, with its spectacular finds. After lunch, return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus, well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese (short stop).

Athens by night

TUESDAY 22 MAY 2007

Departure: 20.45 - Return: Midnight
Price per person: € 58,00

The tour starts with a visit to the main Greek port of Piraeus, passing by the most important points of the city (City Hall, picturesque yacht harbour of Microlimano etc). Following the principal avenues and passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament we arrive at Plaka. Short pleasant walk through the old unique Athens city to one of the popular taverns for dinner with live bouzouki music and Greek folk dances.

Athens Walking Tour - Plaka and Monastiraki (Half day)

WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2007

Departure: 9.00 - Return: 12.00
Price per person: € 22,00

Strolling through the old districts of Athens can be a unique experience. A guided walking tour that will give you the opportunity to visit some of the most interesting monuments of the city that cannot be seen by the traditional coach tour. These include the monument of Lysicrates; the churches of St. Catherine, St. Nicolas Rangavas and the Holy Sepulchre; the old University of Athens; the Roman Market; the Tower of the Winds; the Fetihyie Mosque, the Library of Hadrian and much more.

FULL DAY CRUISE: Aegina – Poros – Hydra

WEDNESDAY 23 MAY 2007
Departure: 8.30 - Return: 18.00
Price per person: € 93,00 (lunch included)

Depart by bus to Piraeus Harbour. Sail for the island of Aegina, visit to the famous Temple of Athena Aphaia (optional). Cruise through the straits to Poros (visit). Lunch on board and then on to Hydra (time at leisure for shopping or swimming). Sail back to Trocadero Harbour and transfer by bus to Athens.

PRE-CONVENTION TOUR

MARINE TOURS is proposing an exciting 3-DAY CRUISE including Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos and Kusadasi (Turkey) on the m.v. SEA DIAMOND

Should you be interested, please tick the appropriate box on the registration form. MARINE TOURS will contact you to give you more details. Further information is also available on our website www.bir.org, ‘Athens Convention’.

3-DAY CRUISE

Total cost per person: 

Mykonos

Patmos Crete Kusadasi

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