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Package Includes
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Athens
- 4 nights accommodations in your choice of Plan A or Plan B hotels
- 1 night Athens ▲
- 1 night Olympia
- 1 night Delphi
- 1 night Kalambaka
- 7 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees per itinerary
▲ Athens Hotel Upgrades:
Upgrades are available at the following hotels, for additional cost:
Plan A: Royal Olympic
Plan B: Stanley Hotel
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Itinerary |
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DAY 1, Sunday - Athens
Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
DAY 2, Monday - Athens, Nauplion, Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. After envisioning Thespis singing the purest of dithyrambs, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon (circa 1250 B.C.). From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, to reach the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games
Overnight: Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3, Tuesday - Tour Olympia, Arrive Delphi
Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. By coach, continue north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple
Overnight: Delphi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Wednesday - Delphi, Kalambaka
In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo's Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton. Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amid smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora
Overnight: Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Thursday - Meteora, Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled high upon the rocks at the edge of huge rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art, and then continue past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in early evening.
Meals: Breakfast
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Optionals |
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. 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. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Rates & Hotels |
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*Not included: tips to driver and guide (see Terms & Conditions).
Delphi, Plan B: Some departures may be accommodated at the Olympic Hotel.
Olympia, Plan A: Some departures may be accommodated at the Amalia Hotel Olympia.
Kalambaka, Plan A: Some departures may be accommodated at the Amalia Hotel.
The following hotels are also available for an additional supplement:
▲ Athens Hotel Upgrades:
Upgrades are available at the following hotels, for additional cost:
Plan A: Royal Olympic
Plan B: Stanley Hotel
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Oscar & Oscar Inn
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Athens
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This tourist class hotel, consisting of three buildings, is located in the center of Athens near many tourist attractions. [more]
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Ilis Hotel
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Olympia
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This tourist class hotel is located at the entrance of the town of Ancient Olympia, in the main street next to the church. [more]
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Hermes
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Delphi
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This tourist class hotel is located on the main street in the center of Delphi town, and has a view of the olive grove. [more]
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Orfeas Hotel
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Kalambaka
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This tourist class hotel offers views of the sea, and is near Kournas Lake. [more]
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Stanley Hotel
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Athens
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This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum. [more]
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Europa Hotel
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Olympia
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This first class hotel is situated on a hill above the village of Ancient Olympia. [more]
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Amalia Hotel
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Delphi
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This first class hotel is located within walking distance of the town and main tourist attractions. [more]
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Divani Hotel
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Kalambaka
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This first class hotel is situated at the foot of the rocks of Meteora at the small village of Kalambaka. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens, and has stunning views of the mountains. [more]
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