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Classical Greece 2013
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RG3 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
8 |
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Countries Visited |
Greece
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City Highlights |
Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Nauplia, Olympia, Thermopylae |
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Athens 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 theaterOlympia Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museumDelphiGuided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological MuseumMeteora Area Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s MonasteriesThermopylae Guided visitHeadsets throughout the tourNote:- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
MEALS
Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D)
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Day 1: Athens, Greece
. 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 2: Athens.
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 dedicated to 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. (B)
Day 3: Athens–Corinth–Mycenae–Epidaurus–Nauplia
. 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
. 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
. 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.
North via Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit VARLAAM MONASTERY, famous for its frescoes, and ST. STEPHEN’S MONASTERY, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view (ladies are suggested to pack one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting the monasteries). (B,D)
Day 7: Meteora Area–Thermopylae–Athens
. 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 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders in 490 BC. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B)
Day 8: Athens
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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ATHENS Zafolia (F), NAUPLIA Amalia (F), OLYMPIA Amalia (F), DELPHI Amalia (F), METEORA AREA Amalia (F) at Kalambaka Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $374Triple room reduction per person: $85Extra nights per person in Athens:in single room $193, in twin room $110, in triple room $922013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in October 2012.
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jan 25, 2013 - Feb 01, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Feb 22, 2013 - Mar 01, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Mar 01, 2013 - Mar 08, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Mar 08, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Mar 15, 2013 - Mar 22, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Mar 22, 2013 - Mar 29, 2013 | Call Us | $1,449 | | Mar 29, 2013 - Apr 05, 2013 | Call Us | $1,599 | | Apr 05, 2013 - Apr 12, 2013 | Call Us | $1,599 | | Apr 12, 2013 - Apr 19, 2013 | Call Us | $1,599 |
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