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Classical Greece 2010
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RG0 |
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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 |
$1399 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$392 |
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Triple room disc. |
$78 |
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Countries Visited |
Greece
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City Highlights |
Nauplia, Meteora, Delphi, Athens, Thermopylae, Olympia |
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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 visitNotes:- We suggest ladies pack at least one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting Meteora monasteries.
- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast (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: Arrive 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 MONASTERY, 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 guided 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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Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| Feb 26 - Mar 06, 2010 | Call Us | $1289.0 | N/A | $1681 | | Mar 05 - Mar 13, 2010 | Call Us | $1289.0 | N/A | $1681 | | Mar 12 - Mar 20, 2010 | Call Us | $1289.0 | N/A | $1681 | | Mar 19 - Mar 27, 2010 | Call Us | $1289.0 | N/A | $1681 | | Mar 26 - Apr 03, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Apr 02 - Apr 10, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Apr 09 - Apr 17, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Apr 16 - Apr 24, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Apr 23 - May 01, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Apr 30 - May 08, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | May 07 - May 15, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | May 14 - May 22, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | May 21 - May 29, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | May 28 - Jun 05, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Jun 04 - Jun 12, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jun 11 - Jun 19, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jun 18 - Jun 26, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jun 25 - Jul 03, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jul 02 - Jul 10, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jul 09 - Jul 17, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Jul 16 - Jul 24, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Jul 23 - Jul 31, 2010 | Call Us | $1419.0 | N/A | $1811 | | Jul 30 - Aug 07, 2010 | Call Us | $1419.0 | N/A | $1811 | | Aug 06 - Aug 14, 2010 | Call Us | $1419.0 | N/A | $1811 | | Aug 13 - Aug 21, 2010 | Call Us | $1419.0 | N/A | $1811 | | Aug 20 - Aug 28, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Aug 27 - Sep 04, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Sep 03 - Sep 11, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Sep 10 - Sep 18, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Sep 17 - Sep 25, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Sep 24 - Oct 02, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Oct 01 - Oct 09, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 | | Oct 08 - Oct 16, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Oct 15 - Oct 23, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Oct 22 - Oct 30, 2010 | Call Us | $1429.0 | N/A | $1821 | | Nov 05 - Nov 13, 2010 | Call Us | $1299.0 | N/A | $1691 | | Nov 12 - Nov 20, 2010 | Call Us | $1299.0 | N/A | $1691 | | Nov 19 - Nov 27, 2010 | Call Us | $1299.0 | N/A | $1691 | | Dec 17 - Dec 25, 2010 | Call Us | $1439.0 | N/A | $1831 |
* 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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