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Classical Greece 2009
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RG9 |
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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 |
$1379 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
Greece
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City Highlights |
Thermopylae, Olympia, Nauplia, Meteora, Delphi, Athens |
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Headsets throughout the tourAthens: Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the AcropolisAncient Corinth: Guided visit of the excavationsMycenae: Guided visit of the excavationsEpidaurus: Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater Olympia: Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museumDelphi: Guided visit of the excavations, visit the archaeological museumMeteora Area: Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s MonasteriesThermopylae: Guided visitNote:- We suggest ladies pack at least one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting Meteora monasteries
- This tour is combinable with “Turkish Delight”
- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours
MEALS
Buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D); a welcome drink in Athens
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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 pm, 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, 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 4: Nauplia–Olympia.
(Mon.) Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then an afternoon in OLYMPIA, where the athletes of antiquity competed 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 that displays Praxiteles’ magnificent statue of Hermes. (B,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 BC bronze statue. (B,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. STEPHEN’S, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. (B,D)
Day 7: Meteora Area–Thermopylae–Athens.
(Thu.) Today’s 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 BC 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders. (B)
Day 8: Athens.
(Fri.) 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 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? (B)
Day 9: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)
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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.
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Single
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| Mar 27 - Apr 04, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Apr 24 - May 02, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | May 01 - May 09, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | May 08 - May 16, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | May 15 - May 23, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Jun 05 - Jun 13, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Jun 12 - Jun 20, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Jun 26 - Jul 04, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Jul 10 - Jul 18, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Jul 24 - Aug 01, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Aug 07 - Aug 15, 2009 | Call Us | $1559.0 | N/A | $1559 | | Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Aug 28 - Sep 05, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Sep 04 - Sep 12, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Sep 11 - Sep 19, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Sep 25 - Oct 03, 2009 | Call Us | $1579.0 | N/A | $1579 | | Oct 02 - Oct 10, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Oct 09 - Oct 17, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Oct 16 - Oct 24, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Oct 23 - Oct 31, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Oct 30 - Nov 07, 2009 | Call Us | $1569.0 | N/A | $1569 | | Nov 06 - Nov 14, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Nov 13 - Nov 21, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Nov 20 - Nov 28, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Nov 27 - Dec 05, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Dec 04 - Dec 12, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Dec 11 - Dec 19, 2009 | Call Us | $1449.0 | N/A | $1449 | | Dec 18 - Dec 26, 2009 | Call Us | $1599.0 | N/A | $1599 |
* 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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