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| Tour Operator | Globus | | Tour Code | RJ9 | | Vacation Quality | First Class | | Vacation Type | Escorted Tour | | Number of Days | 8 | | Starting Price | $1319 (Select Dates)* | | Countries Visited | Greece | | City Highlights | Athens, Delphi, Nauplia, Olympia |
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| Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 25, 2009 | Call Us | $1319 | Call Us | $1187 | Quote | | Sep 12, 2009 | Sep 19, 2009 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1196 | Quote | | Oct 10, 2009 | Oct 17, 2009 | Call Us | $1319 | Call Us | $1187 | Quote | Note: All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents. Some land prices may include an internal air component and discounts will not be offered on the internal air component. Discounts will not be offered on packages with a land price of less than $500.Itinerary
 | This Greece vacation is perfect if you want to see Greece and do not have a lot of time. Your trip starts in Athens, the capital of Greece, with a guided sightseeing tour. See the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the Acropolis, the Roman Temple of Zeus, the Agora where Socrates taught, and more. You also have leisure time in Athens to explore the city on your own. On your way to Delphi, hear about Marathon. In Delphi, enjoy a tour of the excavations and a visit to the Archaeological Museum. Next, travel to Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the King of Deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you enjoy a walking tour with your Local Guide, including the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Next, travel to Mycenae, where 19th-centruy excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Take a short drive to Epidaurus for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Your trip concludes in Athens, a perfect ending to a spectacular Greece vacation! Day 1: (Sat.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece.
(Sun.) Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 3: Athens.
(Mon.) Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman Temple of Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the Royal Palace, government buildings, and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your Tour Director knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B)
Day 4: Athens–Delphi.
(Tue.) On the way to Delphi your Tour Director will tell you about Marathon, where in 490 BC 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders, and Thebes, the setting of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. In the afternoon, a fascinating guided tour of Delphi's ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. Finally, visit the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. (B,D)
Day 5: Delphi–Olympia.
(Wed.) Travel through the picturesque fishing villages along the coast to Patras on the Peloponnese. The afternoon is dedicated to OLYMPIA, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the King of Deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk with your Local Guide among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM that displays Praxiteles’ magnificent statue of Hermes. (B,D)
Day 6: Olympia–Mycenae–Epidaurus–Nauplia.
(Thu.) Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian mountains. Two major features today: MYCENAE, where 19th-century excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, Europe’s oldest known monument, remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Then a short drive to EPIDAURUS for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Overnight in nearby Nauplia. (B,D)
Day 7: Nauplia–Athens.
(Fri.) Return to Athens via the bridge spanning the impressive Corinth Canal. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 8: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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What's IncludedHeadsets throughout the tourAthens: Welcome drink; guided sightseeing; visit the AcropolisDelphi: Guided visit of the excavations and the Archaeological MuseumOlympia: Guided visit of the archaeological site and museumMycenae: Guided visit of the excavationsEpidaurus: Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theaterNote:- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours
MEALS
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 3 three-course dinners (D); a welcome drink in Athens
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Accommodations
Single room supplement: $320Triple room reduction per person: $81Extra nights per person in Athens:In single room $222, in twin room $125, in triple room $107Reduction for leaving tour on day 7 in Athens (to join one of the cruises departing on Friday): $101
Athens Amalia Athens (F), Delphi Amalia (F), Olympia Europa (F), Nauplia Amalia (F) |
OptionalsGuaranteed Departures
4/25/2009
5/23/2009
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included with land and air price. |
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