Itinerary
Day 1:Athens
Hotel:
Standard:
Zafolia or similar
Meals:
Meal: Excluded
Welcome to Athens! At 6:00 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Day 2:Athens
Hotel:
Standard:
Zafolia or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the world-famous Acropolis. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the Agora, where Socrates taught, with the beautifully preserved Theseum. Later, a city orientation tour features the Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner outing to try the local fare.
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Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
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Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been standing strong for more than two thousand years. Its most famous building is the Parthenon, an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena.
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Panathenaic Stadium
One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896 and was the venue for 4 of the 9 contested sports. It was used for various purposes in the 20th century and was once again used as an Olympic venue in 2004.
Day 3:Athens - Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplio(8181 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Amalia Nauplia or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Stop at the Corinth Canal to take a photo. Highlights today include Mycenae. Admire the Beehive Tombs, known as the Treasury of Atreus; Lion Gate, Europe's oldest known monument; the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Also visit the museum before a short drive to Epidaurus for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Stay overnight in nearby Nafplio.
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Corinth, Greece
An ancient city which is located in south-central Greece.
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Corinth Canal
Although proposed on numerous occasions throughout history (the earliest known being 700 BC), the Corinth Canal wasn't actually built until the late 19th century. Unfortunately, it is too narrow for modern boat traffic and is mostly a tourist attraction today.
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Argos, Greece
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.Considerable remains of the ancient and medieval city survive and are a popular tourist attraction.
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Mycenae
Mycenae is a Greek archeological site that dates back more than 4000 years. During the 2000s BC, Mycenae was a center or Grecian culture and civilization. In mythology, it was the home of the hero Agamemnon.
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Epidaurus, Greece
A small city in ancient Greece, known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today.
Day 4:Nafplio - Olympia(104 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Europa or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Take in the spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then, spend the afternoon in Olympia. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the Museum that displays Praxiteles' magnificent statue of Hermes. Tonight, enjoy a Cooking Demonstration and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer.
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Olympia, Greece
A small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name, which was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held.
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Temple of Zeus
The Temple of Zeus at Olympia is an archaeological site that is believed to have been built toward the end of the fifth century BC. It would have been the most important of the ancient Greek temples.
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Archaeological Museum of Olympia
The museum houses discoveries from the surrounding area, including the site of the Ancient Olympic Games. The collection includes objects produced and used in the area from prehistory to its time under Roman rule. The principal pieces in the museum are Hermes and the Infant Dionysus. The extent of its bronze collection makes it one of the most important in the world.
Day 5:Olympia - Delphi(120 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Amalia Delphi or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Included
Journey to mystic Delphi. The afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the Excavations. End the day with a visit to the Archaeological Museum to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century-BC bronze statue. A highlight this evening is a Dance Lesson, where you'll learn how to dance the sirtaki, made famous in the movie Zorba the Greek, accompanied by a glass of the traditional Ouzo.
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Delphi, Greece
It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus, overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site with a small modern town of the same name nearby. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the ancient world.
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Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi is an archaeological site that dates to the 4th century BC. Carved into the temple was the Delphic and Apollonian maxim "Know Thyself." It was destroyed in 390 AD by Christian emperor Theodosius I.
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Delphi Archaeological Museum
Founded in 1903, it has been rearranged several times and houses the discoveries made at the panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which date from the Late Helladic (Mycenean) period to the early Byzantine era.
Day 6:Delphi - Arachova - Athens(120 km)
Hotel:
Standard:
Zafolia or similar
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Leave Delphi behind you this morning and head back to Athens stopping en-route in the pretty town of Arachova located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Stroll around the town and admire the picturesque architecture before arriving in Athens with time to do some last-minute exploring on your own. Tonight is your chance to savor more Greek delicacies with an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
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Athens, Greece
One of the oldest cities in the world, Athenian history spans more than three millennia, and served as the foundation for much of modern Western culture. Ancient monuments like the Parthenon have been standing for thousands of years.
Day 7:Athens
Meals:
Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Your vacation will end with breakfast this morning.
Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
Welcome drink in Athens, 3 three-course dinners with wine
Headsets throughout the tour
6 Nights hotel accommodations with breakfast
Local Guides for city sightseeing. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
Motorcoach with free wifi
Price Excludes
Plaka with Dinner: From $69/person
Greek Dinner by The Sea: From $75/person
Air fares
Optional tours, tips to guides, driver, and tour manager.
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, wines, water, beverages, food other than the table d'hote menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, airport taxes and fees, and foreign port taxes unless specifically indicated in the package inclusions