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Classical Greece
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RG |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Starting Price |
$1299 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$338 |
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Triple room disc. |
$49 |
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Countries Visited |
Greece
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City Highlights |
Thermopylae, Olympia, Nauplia, Meteora, Delphi, Athens |
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ATHENS
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
ANCIENT CORINTH
Guided visit of the excavations
MYCENAE
Guided visit of the excavations
EPIDAURUS
Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
OLYMPIA
Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum
DELPHI
Guided visit of the excavations, visit the archaeological museum
METEORA AREA
Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephens Monasteries
THERMOPYLAE
Guided visit
MEALS
7 buffet breakfasts (BB); 4 three-course dinners (D); a welcome drink in Athens
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.
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Day 1: (Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece. (Sat.)
Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 p.m. meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Day 3: Athens-Corinth-Mycenae-Epidaurus-Nauplia. (Sun.)
Motor along the coast to the bridge crossing the spectacular Corinth Canal, then visit ANCIENT CORINTH, where St. Paul preached. Two more 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, Europes oldest known monument, remains of Agamemnons 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. (BB,D)
Day 4: Nauplia-Olympia. (Mon.)
Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then an afternoon in 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 among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM which displays Praxiteles magnificent statue of Hermes. (BB,D)
Day 5: Olympia-Delphi. (Tue.)
Drive to the busy seaport of Patras, and proceed through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystic Delphi. The afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. End the day with a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century B.C. bronze statue. (BB,D)
Day 6: Delphi-Meteora Area. (Wed.)
North via Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka for an afternoon in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. We have selected two of them for you to visit: VARLAAM MONASTERY, famous for its frescoes, and ST. STEPHENS, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. (BB,D)
Day 7: Meteora Area-Thermopylae-Athens. (Thu.)
Past Larisa to the comfortable coastal highway. Todays highlight is a visit to THERMOPYLAE, the site of the heroic battle of Leonidas 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes huge Persian army. On the way back to Athens, your Tour Director will tell you about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles Oedipus Rex, and Marathon, where in 490 B.C. 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders. (BB)
Day 8: Athens. (Fri.)
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Parthenons 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. Tonight, why not try out local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek for a fitting farewell to this fascinating country? (BB)
Day 9: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB) |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Apr 18 - Apr 26, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Apr 25 - May 03, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | May 02 - May 10, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | May 09 - May 17, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | May 16 - May 24, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | May 23 - May 31, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | May 30 - Jun 07, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Jun 06 - Jun 14, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Jun 13 - Jun 21, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Jun 20 - Jun 28, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Jun 27 - Jul 05, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Jul 04 - Jul 12, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Jul 18 - Jul 26, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Aug 01 - Aug 09, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Aug 15 - Aug 23, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Aug 29 - Sep 06, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Sep 05 - Sep 13, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Sep 12 - Sep 20, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Sep 19 - Sep 27, 2008 | Call Us | $1339 | Call Us | $1677 | | Sep 26 - Oct 04, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Oct 03 - Oct 11, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Oct 10 - Oct 18, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2008 | Call Us | $1329 | Call Us | $1667 | | Oct 24 - Nov 01, 2008 | Call Us | $1299 | Call Us | $1637 |
* All prices 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.
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