11 Day Athens to Dubrovnik

   $1509
Land Only
   $2559*
Air & Land
 
Home : : April 2008 - October 2008
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Highlights

Escorted Package Includes

  • Flights NYC-Athens, Dubrovnik-NYC
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 9 nights First Class accommodations
  • All transfers
  • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Acropolis, Athens
  • Temple of Apollo, Delphi
  • Meteora Monastery, Meteora
  • Cathedral of St. Sofia, Ohrid
  • Franciscan Monastery, Dubrovnik

Itinerary

DAY 1, Friday - Depart USA
Depart USA for Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome orientation and dinner in a traditional Greek taverna in the Plaka area, the old part of Athens
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Athens City Tour
This morning enjoy a tour of the city. Your tour includes the Acropolis with its Parthenon, said to be the most perfectly proportioned building ever constructed. Also, see the Erectheum, the Temple of Nike Apertos, the Ancient Agora and the Theatres of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 4, Monday - Tour of Delphi
Depart Athens through the fertile plain of the Boetia region, passing by the towns of Thebes, Levadia, and the picturesque village of Arachova, before arriving in Delphi. Upon arrival, tour the ancient Delphi excavations, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Visit the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and the Museum, home of the bronze sculpture known as "the Charioteer" among other masterpieces. This afternoon drive to Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the cliffs of Meteora
Overnight: Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Tuesday - Tour of Meteora
This morning climb to the top of Meteora, known as "the rocks that fell from the sky," where monks built their enclaves isolated from civilization. Visit Megalo Meteoro, the most important monastery of the four currently active. Then continue to Ohrid, with a stop in Bitola along the way
Overnight: Ohrid
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6, Wednesday - Ohrid City Tour
An important cultural and spiritual center, the lakeside resort of Ohrid is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Begin the morning sightseeing tour with a walk through the cobblestone streets of the old town to the entrance to the Cathedral of St. Sofia, which contains magnificent frescoes from the 10th century. In the early afternoon, continue towards Tirana, capital of Albania
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 7, Thursday - Tirana City Tour
Today, your morning sightseeing includes a visit to Bled Castle, situated on a high cliff overlooking Bled Lake. The castle also offers a stunning view of the Julian Alps. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Tirana
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday - Visit Shkodra, Scenic Drive to Dubrovnik
Continue toward the town of Shkodra, a major Albanian cultural center. The city a was the center of the Illyrian tribe Labeat and was conquered by the Romans in the year 168 B.C. Enjoy spectacular views of the Rozafa Castle, magnificently situated on a rocky outcrop of limestone high above the city, before crossing the border to Montenegro. Drive via Bar, Budva and Herceg Novi toward Dubrovnik
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Saturday - Walking Tour of Dubrovnik
This morning, enjoy a walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik.” View the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower clock, Orlando's Column and the Sponza Palace. Continue to view the Dominican Monastery and Franciscan Monastery with its pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Sunday - Day at Leisure
Day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik independently
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Monday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Optionals

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.

Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards.

Rates & Hotels

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* All Prices are in USD
2008 Land Only Air & Land
May 16 1519 3059
Jun 13 1519 2859
Jun 27 1509 2999
Jul 11 1519 2799
Aug 22; Sep 5 1519 2849
Sep 19; Oct 3 1519 2559

*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee & tips to guides, driver and tour escort/manager (see Terms & Conditions).

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Hotel Plans
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