Vacation Package
Best of Greece 2010 / 9 days / 8 nights
From $1750.00
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Vacation Package Information
Day 1 - Depart Canada
Overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director.
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis (2 nights)
Day 3 - Athens sightseeing & at leisure
We enjoy a morning walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896 before we enjoy free time. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 4 - Athens – Nauplia
We drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of
Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 5 - Nauplia – Olympia
Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Olympia Palace
Day 6 - Olympia – Delphi
We head to Patras and take the bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Delphi Palace
Day 7 - Delphi – Kalambaka
Today's drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia and on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Then we take a trip to the monasteries of Meteora, perched above the town, where we can admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 8 - Kalambaka – Athens
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 9 - Athens – Canada
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home to Canada(Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfers:
Free airport transfers: Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Athens: See the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agora, Royal Palace, Olympic stadium
- Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the site.
- Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace.
- Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre.
- Olympia: Visit the Olympic stadium.
- Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle
- Meteora: Visit the rock monasteries.
- Thermopylae: View the battle site.
Dining Highlights
- 7 buffet breakfasts
- 4 three-course dinners
11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
- Trafalgar multi-lingual Tour Director.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Please note
Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
Please note:
On 20 December the tour will be operated in a different order due to the Christmas Holiday.
Airport Transfers
- Some restrictions apply
Departures from May to September 2010
Detailed Trip Schedule
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