Departure Stuttgart Airport: Spring break in Greece
Admire the Acropolis in Athens and explore ancient sites and the picture-perfect coastline along the Greek Islands of Poros, Hydra and Aegina. All this — and much more — awaits on our trip to Greece on Spring Break!
Let us handle the details
- Round Trip Flight
- Private Transportation
- Experienced Trip Leader
- Daily Breakfast
- Handpicked Hotel
- Local Tour Guide
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare & transportations in Greece
- 4 nights’ in a 4-star hotel accommodation in the downtown of Athens, Greece
- 4 x breakfast buffet
- Guided sightseeing tour in Athens with a local tour guide
- Acropolis of Athens entrance ticket
- Full day cruise to Poros, Hydra and Aegina
- 1 Greek cruise buffet lunch and entertainment with live orchestra and dancers
- Explore Europe Trip Leader
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Your trip highlights
- Ancient Athens’ world-famous Acropolis
- Hadrian’s Arch and the 1896 Olympic Stadium in Athens
- Cruising the shimmering waters of the Aegean
- Island Hydra and its colorful little capital, full of quaint, narrow alleys and charming red-tiled houses
- The warm and welcoming Greeks
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel day and arrival in Athens (Tuesday, March 28)
Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled flight from Stuttgart Airport to Athens in Greece.
Flight times: Stuttgart – Athens 5:50am – 09:35am
Welcome to mythical Greece! Transfer by private bus to settle in to your 4-star hotel in the heart of Athens. Then, enjoy a free afternoon and evening in the bustling ancient capital, home to the world’s first democracy!
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Athens (Wednesday, March 29)
After an included breakfast buffet, enjoy an included guided sightseeing tour of the city by bus, covering the most important sights and attractions with an expert local tour guide:
- See the ancient Acropolis, site of the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit the 6th-century Temple of Zeus
- View the classically inspired Old Royal Palace, home of the Greek Parliament
- Pass through Syntagma Square to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Then, take the afternoon and evening to explore the city on your own.
Day 3: Full Day island-hopping cruise to Hydra, Poros and Egina from Athens (Thursday, March 30)
After an included breakfast, we will visit three gorgeous Greek Islands on an island-hopping cruise from Athens. Visiting the Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros and Egina, this sightseeing tour also includes a delicious Greek lunch and entertainment with live orchestra and dancers.
Day 4: Free Day (Friday, March 31)
After an included breakfast buffet, spend the day at your leisure in Athens or add optional excursion:
Full Day Guided Optional Excursion – Corinth Canal, Palamidi Castle and Nafplion 79€ pp
Stop at the scenic Corinth Canal and Palamidi Castle as you travel to the charming port town of Nafplio, located about two hours south of Athens. You’ll explore the historic region of Nafplion with a local guide that was the first capital of independent Greece and has been occupied by the Turks, Venetians, Franks, and Byzantines.
Day 5: Return Day (Saturday, April 1)
After an included breakfast buffet, transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Flight times: Athens – Stuttgart 10:20 – 12:15
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PASSPORTS: A valid tourist passport is required for this trip. Please make sure that you are traveling with the appropriate passport.
*Price is based on 2 persons sharing a room, price for single room €180 extra.
BOOK IN ADVANCE AND SAVE
Early Bird: Book this trip by January 15 for only €749 and save €50!
Regular price after January 15 is €799 per adult
How’s the weather?
Athens, Greece
Meeting point for the start of the trip
Your trip starts and finishes at the airport in Stuttgart, Germany.
Address: Stuttgart Airport, Flughafenstraße 32, 70629 Stuttgart, Germany
Passport & Visa
A tourist passport is required for all trips outside of Germany.
Important passport rules are as follows:
If you have a passport with a SOFA stamp on any page (a “No-Fee” passport), you are provided permission to reside in Germany, NOT to travel outside of Germany. You have to have a tourist passport in addition to the SOFA/”No-Fee” passport to travel outside of Germany. You cannot travel with a RED Official passport as that is used only for the purpose of a mission or deployment. If you have a passport with a detachable SOFA card clipped inside, it is acceptable to travel with as that was issued originally as a tourist passport. If you are not sure: a tourist passport will be BLUE and will be valid for 10 years for adults. It cannot contain a SOFA stamp on any page or it is not acceptable. A child’s tourist passport (under 15 years of age) is valid for 5 years, but will not have a SOFA stamp in it anywhere. All of this information has been verified to be correct with the Grafenwoehr Passport Office.
Health
There are no major health risks when traveling to Greece. During the summer months, take proper care for sun exposure. Also, codeine (commonly found in headache medications) is banned in Greece, and you may face prosecution if you bring it into the country. It is always advisable to check with your doctor or health-care provider for the latest updates and travel recommendations.
Transportation
Round-trip direct flights from Stuttgart to Athens are included. All other included transportation is in Athens by private bus. In your free time, you may wish to explore the city by public transportation. Despite the famed hustle and bustle of Athens, the city’s main attractions are easily accessed on foot. If you do need to use public transportation, however, there’s a metro system that was conveniently completed in time for the 2004 Olympics.
Baggage Allowance
· One 12 kg (approx. 22 lbs) checked in bag
· One personal item such as a purse or backpack: max size 40cm H (16”) x 20cm W (8”) x 20cm D (8”).
Clothing & Packing Tips
Due to the temperate climate, light, loose-fitting clothing that provides comfort when exploring the sights is essential for your trip. A sun hat, sunglasses and a sturdy pair of walking shoes are recommended for sightseeing. It’s always a good idea to be prepared for any eventuality—a lightweight sports jacket and emergency rainwear are advised. If you plan to visit an especially elegant restaurant or attend the opera or theater, you will probably feel more comfortable in something more formal. Also, remember that it is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (entrance may be denied on this basis).
Currency
The Euro is the currency you will be using on your trip. We strongly advise that you take a combination of bank/debit cards and credit cards. We suggest informing your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so they don’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
Cuisine
One of the pleasures of traveling is the variety of local cuisine. Greece’s climate ensures a constant supply of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables. Salads are excellent here, served with olive oil and topped with feta cheese and oregano. Grilled fish and meat are also a staple. Barbecued lamb, squid, octopus, spinach and cheese pies, baked eggplant and zucchini are other delicious dishes.
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