Greece Classic Tour - Classical Short Tour with Meteora

A short tour of Greece introducing the most famous ancient sites outside of Athens

3 nights/4 Days
from Euro 428 Per Person or the equivalent in dollars

2010/2011

Departures:

Every Monday from January to March 29 2010 & 1Nov 2010-31Mar 2011

Every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 3Apr - 26 Oct 2010 

(+ departure from Apr 15th on some Thursdays as well: Apr15,22,May 13, 20, 27, Jun 10, 24, Jul 15, 29, Aug 12, 26, Sep 9, 16, 23, Oct 7, 21)

Itinerary:

1st day: Leave 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 (short photo stop), 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. 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 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. Overnight. (Dinner)

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

4th day: 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. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.

Tour Includes:
* First class or tourist class  accommodation for 3 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

Price in Euro 1Jan - 29Mar 2010 ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate):

Price / First Class Hotels: Euro 490 per person based on double and triple occupancy with half board
Single supplement: Euro 43 per night

Price/Standard Tourist class hotels: Euro 428 per person based on double and triple occupancy with half board 
Single supplement : Euro 35 per night

Price in Euro 1apr 2010 - 31Mar 2011 ($ rate varies depending the exchange rate):

Price / First Class Hotels: Euro 525 per person based on double and triple occupancy with half board
Single supplement: Euro 43 per night

Price/Standard Tourist class hotels: Euro 458 per person based on double and triple occupancy with half board 
Single supplement : Euro 35 per night

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