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Departure dates 2012: 19 Apr, 10 May, 24
May, 07 Jun, 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 13 Sep,
27 Sep, 04 Oct 2012
5% early booking special
for all departures if booked by the 30th of March 2012
Itinerary:
1st day: Corinth Canal - Nafplion - Mycenae
- Olympia
Leave Athens by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its
remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion for a
short visit. Drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site
and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central
Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and
overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.
2nd day: Olympia - Delphi
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of
Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum of
Olympia. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until
the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from
Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto)
and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
3rd day: Delphi - Kalambaka
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of
Delphi. After lunch depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the
foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner
and overnight in Kalambaka.
4th day: Meteora - Archaelogical Park
of Dion - Thessaloniki
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks
which seem to be suspended in mid- air, stand ageless Monasteries,
where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from
Kalambaka, drive through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of
Tempi, arrive and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion. Admire also
the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus. After the visit depart for
Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in
Greece. Dinner and overnight in Thessaloniki.
5th day: Veria - Naoussa - Edessa -
Pella - Thessaloniki
Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia.
First stop at Veria to visit Saint
Paul’s Bema. Then stroll through the old Jewish neighbourhood and
the colourful market area. A walk in the city where past is present
Then proceed to Naoussa, a site of exceptional beauty and
importance: Arestotle’s School, the impressive scenery where the
great philosopher taught ‘the doctrines of morals and politics’ to
Alexander. In only a few miles away is picturesque Edessa where you
can see the town’s famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then comes
Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great.
See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century B.C. villas, in
situ as well as in the local Museum.
Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.
6th day: Thessaloniki
Visit Thessaloniki and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of
the most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as
in the Museum of Byzantine Culture. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight in Thessaloniki.
7th day: Vergina - Lamia - Thermopylae -
Thebes - Athens
Drive to Vergina, to live the experience of a visit to the unique
Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of
Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Philip
II, Alexander’s father, and feel the thrill of the greatest
discovery of the 20th century. After the visit we shall start
driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the
Leonidas’ Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the
afternoon.
Price in Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange):
915 per person based on double
and triple accommodation on half board basis.
Single supplement: Euro 204
Children up to 3 years are free (no bed or seat is occupied)
Children 4-12 (sharing with 2 adults) : Euro 615
Rate Includes:
* First class accommodation(4star hotels) for 6 nights
* Breakfast and dinner daily (half board), except first day only
dinner and last day only breakfast included
* Guide and escort services
* Sightseeing as specified
* Transportation throughout
* Entrance fees
* Taxes and Service charges
*US$ rate varies depending the exchange rate
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