Greece Classic Tour - Classical Short Tour with Meteora

Greece tour

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

3 nights/4 Days

from Euro 458 Per Person or the equivalent in dollars

2012

Greece Classic Tour

 

Departures:

Every Monday from Nov 07, 2011 to Mar 26, 2012


Every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from Apr 02- Oct 29, 2012

(+ departure on the following Thursdays: Apr 19, 26. May 10,17, 24. Jun 07, 21. Jul 12, 26.

Aug 08, 23. Sep 13, 20, 27. Oct 04, 18 2012.

 

Itinerary:

1st day: Corinth Canal - Nafplion - Mycenae - Olympia
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: Olympia - Delphi
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: Delphi - Kalambaka
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight in Kalambaka. (Dinner)

 

4th day: Meteora - Trikala - Larnia - Thermopylae - Athens
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 (4star) or tourist class (3star)  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 for Winter tour in Euro 1Nov 2011- 26 Mar 2012
($ rate varies depending the exchange rate):

First Class Hotels: Euro 525 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single supplement: Euro 102 per night

Price for Summer tour in Euro 2Apr-29Oct 2012
($ rate varies depending the exchange rate):

Price / First Class Hotels: Euro 535 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single supplement: Euro 102 per night
Child 4-12 years: (sharing with 2 adults): Euro 368

Price/Standard Tourist class hotels: Euro 467 per person based on double and triple occupancy
Single supplement : Euro 84 per night
Child 4-12 years: (sharing with 2 adults): Euro 315

 

2011/2012 Winter period - accommodation only at 4star hotels

 

Children up to 3 years are free (no bed or seat is occupied)