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Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12: Best of Greece (Winter 2011/2012)
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Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12Discover the sites of ancient Greece. See the Parthenon and Hadrian's Arch in Athens. Admire Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae and visit the spectacular amphitheatre at Epidaurus. Tread the ground where the first Olympics were held in Olympia and consult the Oracle of Delphi. Visit the impressive monasteries of Meteora, perched high above the town. Enjoy the Greek hospitality and sample the local delicacies. Sightseeing Highlights- Athens Visit the Acropolis and Parthenon. See the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
- Corinth Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient ruins.
- Mycenae See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace.
- Epidaurus Admire the amphitheater.
- Olympia Visit the Olympic Stadium and the archeological site.
- Delphi Tour the home of the Oracle.
- Meteora Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.
- Thermopylae View the battle site.
Dining Highlights- Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Athens.
- 7 buffet breakfasts.
- Be My Guest Dinner in Olympia.
- 3 three-course dinners.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by air-conditioned coach.
- Escorted by one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents, keepsake booklet and map.
- Athens airport transfers will be provided for guests who have given Trafalgar their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
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| Call (651) 731-8026 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10148443 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Athens. | | Day 2 | Athens | ARRIVE ATHENS (2 nights): Welcome to Athens! You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax or spend time exploring the wonders of this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your travelling companions and your Tour Director.
Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) | | Day 3 | Athens | ATHENS SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME: Classical Athens was a centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, and is widely seen as the cradle of Western and the birthplace of democracy. One of the world's oldest cities, discover its rich heritage during your morning guided sightseeing tour. Explore the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena and one of the world's greatest cultural monuments. Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. See Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the evening, perhaps choose to dine in the lively Plaka area of the city. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Nafplion | ATHENS - MYCENAE - NAFPLION: Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the Pelopponesian Peninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth. In Mycenae - a mighty kingdom of ancient Greece and a military stronghold - see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On the way to Nafplion, explore the amphitheatre and view the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine. The rod of Aesculapius, a snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of medicine to this day. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Amalia Nafplion (F)/Ippoliti (First Class) | | Day 5 | Olympia | NAFPLION - OLYMPIA: Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia. Connected to many gods and myths, Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic local cuisine at a restaurant located on an olive farm. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
Amalia Olympia (F)/Antonios (First Class) | | Day 6 | Delphi | OLYMPIA - PATRAS - DELPHI: Spend the morning visiting the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera - the wife of Zeus and one of the most important deities in Greek mythology. Driving north to Patras you cross the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with a local expert guide and see the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Amalia Delphi (F)/Delphi Palace (First Class) | | Day 7 | Kalambaka | DELPHI - THERMOPYLAE - KALAMBAKA: Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from the 4th century. It was here that every four years athletes competed in the Pythian Games, a precursor of the modern Olympics. A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile Thessaly region, the 'bread basket of ancient Greece' and travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards Kalambaka. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Amalia Kalambaka (F)/Divani Meteora (Superior First Class) | | Day 8 | Athens | KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS: Discover Meteora, one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece. It features six monasteries built on sandstone rocks above the town. A scenic drive brings you back to Athens. Why not consider joining your travelling companions for a celebration dinner on your final night. (Buffet Breakfast)
Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) | | Day 9 | USA | ATHENS - USA: Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and Tour Director after an unforgettable journey through this fascinating and ancient country! Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
Airport Transfers: Airport Transfers will be provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.
Christmas Highlights: Tour departures on 22 December 2011 and 29 December 2011 will have the same inclusions but amended itineraries. This is to avoid closed archeological sites over the Festive Season. Tour departure 22 December will celebrate a special Christmas in Kalambaka where you will enjoy a delightful Festive meal with all the trimmings. Tour departure 29 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Athens in true Greek style. After a delicious meal with traditional Greek dishes and a glass of bubbly to toast your travel companions, you may decide to join the locals at Syntagma Square which is within walking distance from your hotel. Experience a lively atmosphere with dancing and fireworks - a New Year to remember!
Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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