Shopping Therapy in Athens
Shopping Therapy in Athens
Shopping Therapy in Athens
4 Days Starting and ending in Athens
Visiting: Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
83239
Group size:
2 - 30
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Being in Athens is a must. One of the most historic cities in the world, among the oldest cities in Europe with a history of 3000 years; the cradle of western civilization and the birthplace of democracy and science. A fascinating town, full of highlights and surprises, also famous for its vibrant nightlife and Greek cuisine. You can also customize this tour, as there are optional activities available. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Plaka: The oldest neighbourhood of Athens, with colourful narrow streets and neoclassical buildings dating from the nineteenth century. Home of historic monuments such as the Roman Agora, the Bathroom of the Winds and Hadrian’s Library. Syntagma Square: Also known as the “Constitution Square”, this lively white marbled square is also the main meeting point of the city, surrounded by famous hotels, bars and restaurants.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Athens – Shopping At Plaka District, Ermou Street, Attica City Link And Kolonaki Area
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Jason Inn
Welcome, Kalosorisate! Arrival at Athens airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free at leisure for exploring this never-sleeping city. Start your visit with Syntagma Square and get into the city’s vibe. Attica at City link is the largest and most fashionable department store in Greece, housed in a historically preserved, neo-classical building. Situated in the centre of Athens, it showcases a wide array of high-end designer brands and excellent, personalized services. Attica offers a complete section of womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, sportswear, accessories, jewellery and traveller's items. With an immaculate interior architecture and a café-restaurant with a breathtaking view on the top floor make Attica equivalent to some of Europe's most famous department stores, such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods and Gallery Lafayette. Continue to enjoy shopping in one of the most popular streets of the city in the Kolonaki area, with the famous Da Capo coffee shop, where a lot of politicians, businessmen, intellectuals and upper-class Athenians patronize for a short coffee amid work breaks and chitchat. The famous “Kolonaki Square” is surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, bistros and bars, boutiques giving an intense pulse to this vibrant part of the city, from the early hours till late at night. Ermou street, named by the ancient Greek god of Commerce, is the most commercial street of Athens with lots of branded and local stores. At the beautiful alleys of Plaka (the old district), you will have a nice, quiet walk where you can also find a big number of small shops selling souvenirs and other local artefacts. Please note that depending on your arrival day, the order of the program can be changed.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 : Athens – Shopping At The Mall Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Jason Inn
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel. Use the Electric urban railway (Isap) or the Suburban Railway or Athens Metro, and get off at ‘’Neratziotissa’’ station. Cross the bridge and arrive at The Mall Athens for an unforgettable shopping experience as you will find there more than 150 stores covering from accessories, stationaries, coffee and bars, footwear, department stores, men fashion, women fashion, jewellery shops, gifts and arts, homeware, optical stores, specialized stores, banks, supermarkets, wellness and beauty and cinemas. You will find yourself lost in paradise fed up with shopping, thirst-quenching drinks, delicious burgers and just before your return enjoy relaxing with a movie film at the Mall Athens cinema.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 : Athens – Shopping At Mc Arthur Glen Athens Designer Outlet
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Jason Inn
Recharge your energies with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Use the Athens metro, and get off at Doukissis Plakentias which is the nearest metro station to Mc Arthur Glen Athens Designer Outlet. Once arriving at Doukissis Plakentias Station, there is a frequent bus service to Mc Arthur Glen Athens Designer Outlet. Bus line available is 319. Embark on the bus and get off at stop ‘’emporiko kentro’’ where your shopping experience starts. Mc Arthur Glen Designer Outlet Athens is the first designer outlet in Greece where you can find your favourite brands at up to 70% off, all year round. The beautiful setting, cafes and restaurants and more than 100 boutiques, offer something for everyone. A wide range of stores, ranging from iconic fashion brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Guess and Hugo Boss to athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas, and highstreet favourites, like Diesel, designer brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, and Levi's. Every brand, every day, all in one place close to Athens.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 4 : Departure Athens
Location: Athens
Wake up to your beautiful breakfast in the hotel and enjoy your last day in this long-standing metropolis. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport of Athens (or Piraeus port) to take your flight home or to your following destination.
What's Included
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3 nights' accommodation
The tour includes 3 nights of accommodation in Athens.
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3 Breakfasts
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Inbound/ Outbound transfer from/to Athens International airport or Piraeus port
Transfers to and from Athens International airport or Piraeus port are included.
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Meet & Greet
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3 nights´ accommodation
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Inbound/ Outbound from/to transfer from Athens International airport or Piraeus port
What's Not Included
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Tour guide
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Visa fees
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Optional tours and activities
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International nor domestic flights
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Any visit not mentioned in the programme
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Any airfares or airport taxes supplements
Airfares or airport taxes supplements are not included and are quoted separately if applicable.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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City tax for the hotel overnights
City tax for hotel overnights is not included and must be paid on the spot at the hotels.
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Expenses of personal nature
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic
on-alcoholic beverages, and video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, any insurance, etc.
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Any airfares or airport taxes supplements for which are quoted separately if applicable
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Travel Insurance any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc.
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City tax for the hotel overnights. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
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Expenses of personal nature like tipping laundry telephone/fax calls alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages and video camera fee at monuments medical expenses any insurance etc.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes inbound and outbound transfers from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port. Utilize the Electric urban railway, Suburban Railway, or Athens Metro for easy access to shopping destinations, with bus services available for specific locations.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Jason Inn in Athens, where you'll be accommodated for 3 nights. The hotel offers a convenient location for exploring the vibrant city and indulging in a shopping spree at nearby attractions.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of shopping experiences can I expect during the tour?
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to shop at various locations in Athens, including the Plaka District, Ermou Street, Attica City Link, Kolonaki Area, The Mall Athens, and Mc Arthur Glen Athens Designer Outlet. These locations offer a wide range of shopping experiences from high-end designer brands to local stores and souvenirs.
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Is transportation provided to the shopping locations?
Transportation to the shopping locations is not directly provided, but you will use public transport such as the Electric urban railway, Suburban Railway, or Athens Metro to reach places like The Mall Athens and Mc Arthur Glen Athens Designer Outlet.
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Are meals included during the tour?
The tour includes breakfast for each day of your stay in Athens.
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What is the accommodation arrangement during the tour?
You will be staying at the Jason Inn in Athens for the duration of the tour.
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Is there a guide provided for the shopping tour?
No, a tour guide is not included in the package.
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How will I be transferred to and from the airport?
Inbound and outbound transfers from Athens International airport or Piraeus port are included in the tour package.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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Where should I buy the flights to reach my destination?
Today Voyages does not sell flights directly. None of our tours come with flights included. Why? Because we prefer to give full flexibility to our valued customers to select the airlines and the booking platform they prefer. As soon as your flight is booked and confirmed, we invite you to update your flight plan within your Today Voyages booking confirmation page by entering your flight number, departure and arrival times, as well as your Passport information (if needed). None of these fields are mandatory but we highly encourage you to provide as much information as possible. This will allow us to provide you with the excellent service you are looking for.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
If you purchase one of our Group vacation packages, you will be escorted by a professional tour guide and will be traveling with other like-minded travelers you may not know. The group size depends on the tour you select. If you purchase one of our Private vacation packages, you will be traveling only within your group of friends. You may or may not be escorted by a professional tour guide; this depends on the type of private tour you are interested in.
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
If you book one of our Group or Private tours, you will receive your travel documents via email approximately 20 days prior to travel date. If you reserve one of our Vacation Rentals, you will hear back from the property manager via email a few days prior to checking-in. We recommend checking your emails on a regular basis as this is our most reliable method of communication. If you have questions or need additional support, you can always chat with us or email us directly.
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What happens if a Group tour does not get confirmed?
It is very simple... you will be offered an alternative departure date or be refunded the full amount you pre-paid. No questions asked!
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What happens after I book?
The majority of our tours are confirmed at the time of booking. This means that, after submitting the payment online, you will receive an order confirmation email; make sure to save this email and to note down your confirmation number for any future communication with us. Some tours may be sold on a 'on request' basis. This means that for these tours we reserve the right to check the availability of your spot(s) with the Tour Operator before confirming the tour to you. As soon as you submit the payment online for a 'on request' tour you will receive an email notification that confirms your order request. Within 72 hours, you will receive either a confirmation email or a denial email. Do not worry... we will do everything we can to confirm your tour!
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Free Date Changes
Today Voyages allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 65 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Today Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.