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8 Day Classic Greece (Tuesday Departure)

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Tour Code:GR-8DCLAGRT-09
Length: 8 Days
Tour Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Guided/Hosted Tour

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Start Date	End Date	Brochure Land & Air	Brochure Land Only	Our Price (Land & Air)	Our Price (Land Only)	Quote
Tue, Nov 10, 2009	Tue, Nov 17, 2009	$1,549	$999	Call Us	Call Us	Quote

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Itinerary

Tour Highlights

Countries Visited: Greece

City Highlights: Athens, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Olympia

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens

DAY 3, Thursday - Athens City Tour
Your morning tour of Athens includes visits to the Acropolis and its museum, Panathenian Stadium, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Enjoy the balance of day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday - Sightseeing en route to Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. After envisioning Thespis singing the purest of dithyrambs, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, through to the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games
Overnight: Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday - Olympia Archaeological Site Tour
Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple
Overnight: Delphi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Sunday - Delphi Archaeological Site Tour, Travel to Kalambaka
In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo's Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column (circa 560 B.C.). Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora
Overnight: Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Monday - Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the bizarre rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art, and then continue past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in early evening
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Round trip flights NYC-Athens
Other departure cities available.

Airline fuel surcharges

6 nights accommodations

3 nights , Athens

1 night , Olympia

1 night , Delphi

1 night , Kalambaka

All transfers

9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach

Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 3-6)

Services of a local guide in Athens

Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

Acropolis in Athens

Archeological site of Olympia and Delphi

Meteora

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*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, optional tours, and gratuities.

Additional Information:

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

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Accommodations

Package: 8 Day Classic Greece (Tuesday Departure)

Divani Palace Acropolis
This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design.

Stanley Hotel
This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum.

Amalia Hotel
This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions.

Divani Hotel
This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains.

Europa Hotel
This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia.

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