Grand Tour of the best Greece
6 nights-7 days

2009

From Euro 870

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Itinerary:
1st day:
Leave by the coastal road to the CORINTH Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of EPIDAUROS, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of  NFPLION (short stop), drive on to MYCENAE and visit the Archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. The depart for Olympia trough Central Peloponnese.
Overnight in OLYMPIA, the Cradle of the Olympic games. ( D)

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 trough the plains of Elia and Achaia up to 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 (B, D)

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.Overnight in Kalambaka.(B,D)

4th day:Visit METEORA,.Perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air stand ageless Monasteries,where you can see exquisite speciments of Byzantine art. Depart  from KALAMBAKA,arrive and visit the Archaeological Site of DION. Admire also from here the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home to the 12 Gold (Greek Mythoogy), after the visit depart for the town of  NAOUSSA. Overnight in Naoussa. (B, D)

5th day: Depart in the morning for Kastoria, famous for the beautiful, prehistoric lake: a settlement 7.000 years old was discover here. Visit the tiny local Museum. After  the visit of Kastoria, visit to the picturesque town of EDESSA, where you can enjoy the town` s famous Waterfall. Overnight in NAOUSSA. (B, D)

6th day: Leave in the morning for PELLA, the Ancient Capital of the Kinfdom of Macedonia and visit the SITE. After the visit, depart for THESSALONIKI, the second largest city in Greece. Visit the city and its Archaeological Museum. Return to NAOUSSA. Overnight. (B, D)

7th day: Depart from Naoussa in the morning and make a very interesting visit to the local "BOUTARI" winery. After the visit we shall drive to VERGINIA. Visit the very important Museum with many astonishing and priceless findings belonging to the Macedonian civilization. Here we shall also view the remains of King Phillip` s Palace (father of Alexander The Great). After the visit we shall start driving south trough the Valley of TEMPI, Lamia, THERMOPYLAE (visit Leonida` s Tomb).
Arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.( B)


Departures:
23 Apr, 21May, 18Jun, 9Jul, 6Aug, 3Sep, 17Sep, 1Oct 2009

Dep. 8:30 am 

Rate: Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 870 per person based on double ( triple) accommodation on half board basis.

Single supplement: Euro 234 

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

 

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