The Best Of Greece

2012 Season
Departs From: Athens

From 863EUR

Length:  10 days from Athens to Athens, or 11 days incl. travel

Overview

Discover the best of historic and mythical Greece. Begin your vacation with two nights in Athens and guided sightseeing that includes the amazing ancient Acropolis as well as time at leisure. Cross the Corinth Canal and marvel at the perfect acoustics of the Epidaurus Theater and at the remains of the Mycenae fortress. Visit Sparta and see the monument to its king, Leonidas. On to Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympic Games, then cross the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge and spend time in mythical Delphi. Marvel at the extraordinary rock-top Meteora monasteries before returning to Athens.

Duration:  10 Days

Schedule:

Start Date	End Date
26 May, 2012	04 June, 2012
02 June, 2012	11 June, 2012
16 June, 2012	25 June, 2012
07 July, 2012	16 July, 2012
21 July, 2012	30 July, 2012
04 August, 2012	13 August, 2012
18 August, 2012	27 August, 2012
01 September, 2012	10 September, 2012
08 September, 2012	17 September, 2012
15 September, 2012	24 September, 2012
22 September, 2012	01 October, 2012
29 September, 2012	08 October, 2012
06 October, 2012	15 October, 2012
13 October, 2012	22 October, 2012
20 October, 2012	29 October, 2012

City Highlights

Headsets throughout the tour

Visits to Epidaurus, Nauplia, Sparta, Mystra, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora

Scenic Highlights

Peloponnese, Mount Parnassus, Arcadian Mountains, Corinth Canal, Rion-Antirion Bridge

Day 1   Arrive in Athens, Greece. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers and maybe join them in an optional evening out.

Day 2   Athens. An opportunity to see island life from the cruise ship on the optional three-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Poros is a lush island with a maze of narrow streets. Aegina is the main producer of pistachio nuts in Greece, while Hydra is home to a large artist community and where beautiful boutiques line the scenic harbor. (B)

Day 3   Athens–Corinth–Epidaurus–Nauplia. Join the included sightseeing tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital with a visit to the Acropolis. Next, west to the Corinth Canal. Journey into the Argolis to stop in Epidaurus, located in the hilly countryside dotted with pine trees and oleanders. In this magnificent setting you’ll visit the open-air theater that can still seat 14,000 spectators. Head for the coast and overnight in Nauplia. (B)

Day 4   Nauplia–Mycenae–Sparta. This morning, enjoy the included excursion with a Local Guide to Mycenae, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings. Motor south in the afternoon deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta for an overnight. (B,D)

Day 5   Sparta–Mystra–Olympia. Your morning highlight will be the included sightseeing of the medieval Byzantine citadel of Mystra, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” In the afternoon, drive to Olympia. (B,D)

Day 6   Olympia–Delphi. Focus on Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the king of deities. Learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional sightseeing tour. In the afternoon, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port. Then, proceed via the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mythical Delphi. (B)

Day 7   Delphi–Kalambaka. Optional morning sightseeing of the archaeological site in Delphi. Once called the “Navel of the Earth,” Delphi was the greatest Oracle of the ancient world, where people flocked to seek advice. Now, it’s one of the grandest sights in Greece; its theater and Temple of Apollo still stand in their lovely natural setting. In the afternoon, drive north by way of Lamia and on to Trikala in Thessaly for an overnight in Kalambaka. (B,D)

Day 8   Kalambaka–Meteora–Athens. A short drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your included visit is certainly the day’s highlight. Later, drive south to Athens for an overnight. Why not join the optional Greek dinner? (B)

Day 9   Athens. A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city, last-minute shopping, or maybe even join one of the many optionals available. (B)

Day 10   Athens. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Meals:  Buffet breakfasts (B); 3 dinners (D)

Hotel Information:  ATHENS Coral (F), NAUPLIA Rex (ST), SPARTA Maniatis (ST), OLYMPIA Olympion Asty (F), DELPHI Parnassos (ST) or Acropole (ST), KALAMBAKA Antoniadis (F), ATHENS Golden Age (F) or Coral (F)

Guides

Local Guide for city sightseeing in Athens and Mycenae. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring

Transportation

If transport to or from airport is required, please let us know. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach


Terms and Conditions

Note: Flights are NOT included with the Tour and unless otherwise stated above transfers are also NOT included.

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