Grand Tour of the Best Greece

Departure dates 2010:  22 Apr, 13May, 27May, 24Jun, 15Jul, 9Sep, 23Sep, 7Oct

Itinerary:

1st day: Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). ( departure 8:30 am) Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus. Then proceed to the Town of Nafplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnesus and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)

2nd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Iliad 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. Overnight. (Dinner)

3rd day: In the morning visit the archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)

4th day: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries,. 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. 5th day: Depart in the morning for the Macedonian hinterland and the town of Kastoria. After Kastoria continue driving in the plateau of Western Macedonia and arrive in the picturesque town of Edessa. Here you can see the town’s famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then, proceed to Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.

6th day: See in the morning the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire, was the “co-reigning” city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively centre of the city. Dinner and overnight.

7th day: 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): 895 per person based on double ( triple) accommodation on half board basis.

Single supplement: Euro 240

Children up to 3 years are free (no bed or seat is occupied)
Children 4-12 (sharing with 2 adults) : 50% discount

Rate Includes:
* First class accommodation 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