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Departure dates 2012:
apr 21, may 12, May 26, Jun 9, Jun 23, Jul 14,
Sep 15, Sep 29, Oct 6 2012
5% early booking special
for all departures if booked by the 30th of March 2012
Itinerary:
1st day: Drive
through the fertile plain of Beotia region, passes by the towns of
Thebes, Levadia and via the picturesque village of Arachova, arrives
in Delphi. Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum.
Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of
astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight
in Kalambaka.
2nd day:
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge
rocks which seem to be suspended in midair, 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 Olympos, the highest
mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. After the
visit depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most
vibrant city in Greece. Dinner and overnight in Thesssaloniki.
3rd day:
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 and the Macedonian youths.
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.
4th day:
Visit Thessaloniki and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of
the oldest and most
characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the
Museum of Byzantine Culture. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight in Thessaloniki.
5th 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):
694 per person based on double
or triple accommodation on half board basis.
Single supplement: Euro 136
Children up to 3 years are free (no bed or seat is occupied)
Children 4-12 (sharing with 2 adults) : 468 Euro
Rate Includes:
* First class accommodation(4star hotels) for 4 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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