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Best of Greece 2010
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Engulf yourself with the rich history of Greece. Visit the Acropolis, surrounded by modern Athens, and see the Temple of Zeus. Walk the Sacred Way in Delphi, home of the Oracle, and make the ascension to the mysterious monasteries of Meteora, perched on high pinnacles of rock. Highlights AthensCorinth
Mycenae
Epidaurus
Olympia
Delphi
Meteora
Thermopylae
Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights
Athens: See the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agora, Royal Palace, Olympic stadiumCorinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the site. Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace.Epidaurus: See the amphitheater.Olympia: Visit the Olympic stadium. Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.Thermopylae: View the monument.Meteora: Visit the rock monasteries.Dining Highlights
7 buffet breakfasts4 three-course dinners 11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach. Trafalgar multi-lingual Tour Director.A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 9. |
| Details | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 12/31/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA :
Overnight flight to Athens. | | Day 2 | Athens | Arrive Athens (2 nights) :
You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis | | Day 3 | Athens | Athens sightseeing & at leisure :
We enjoy a morning walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896 before we enjoy free time. (Buffet breakfast) | | Day 4 | Nauplia | Athens - Nauplia :
We drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheater. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia Nauphlia | | Day 5 | Olympia | Nauplia - Olympia :
Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Olympia Palace | | Day 6 | Delphi | Olympia - Delphi :
We head to Patras and take the bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Delphi Palace | | Day 7 | Kalambaka | Delphi - Kalambaka :
A picturesque morning drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, we cross the fertile
Thessaly region, the "bread basket of ancient Greece" and continue on to our hotel in Kalambaka. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia Kalambaka | | Day 8 | Athens | Kalambaka - Athens :
We visit two of the monasteries of Meteora, perched high above the town. Then a scenic drive brings us back to the fascinating capital of Greece, Athens. Why not join your travelling companions for a celebration dinner on the final night of your memorable tour together? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis | | Day 9 | Return USA | Athens - USA :
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home to America. (Buffet breakfast) |
| | ** Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices.
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
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