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Best
of Greece (9 Days)
From $1,230 - $1,535 USD
From $1,275 - $1,599 CAD
10%
Discount for Land only.
10% Discount on Land with airfare.
Featuring: Athens, Corinth, Mycenae,
Epidaurus, Nauplia, Olympia,
Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Thermopylae |
Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director. Hotel: Divani
Palace Acropolis (2 nights)
Day 3 - 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
free time. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - 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 amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in
Nauplia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Amalia
Day 5 - Nauplia – Olympia
Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where
the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. 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 - 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 - Delphi – Kalambaka
Today's drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia, and on via
Trikala to Kalambaka. Then, we take a trip to the monasteries of Meteora,
perched above the town, where we can admire the beautiful Byzantine
frescoes and the views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Amalia
Day 8 - Kalambaka – Athens
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae,
site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return
to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 9 - Athens – USA
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight
to USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
** Please note that clients are responsible for obtaining all travel
documents including
passports, visas, tourist cards or any other required documentation.
**