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CLASSICAL GREECE
8 DAYS GREECE & TURKEY
Meteora
Area
1
GREECE
Trikala
Aegean Sea
Lamia
Thermopylae
Delphi
1
Patras
Corinth
▼
2 1
Athens
Olympia 1
Mycenae
Arkadian
Mountains
1
Nauplia
Epidaurus
METEORA
Add a three- to seven-night sea cruise to your
vacation; see pages 210-215.
DAY 5 OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI.
Via the busy seaport of Patras, proceed through the picturesque fishing
villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystic Delphi. The
afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the
god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.
Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. End the day with a
visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an
extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. A highlight this evening is
a DANCE LESSON, where you’ll learn how to dance the sirtaki, made
famous in the movie Zorba the Greek, accompanied by a glass of the
traditional Ouzo. (B,D)
DAY 6 DELPHI–METEORA AREA.
Drive past Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka in the unreal, fantastic
landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit VARLAAM
MONASTERY, famous for its frescoes, and ST. STEPHEN’S MONASTERY,
featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic
view (ladies should pack one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be
inappropriate when visiting the monasteries). (B,D)
DAY 7 METEORA AREA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS.
Today’s highlight is a guided visit to THERMOPYLAE, the site of the
heroic battle of Leonidas’ 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes’
huge Persian army. On the way back to Athens, your Tour Director
will tell you about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex,
and Marathon, where 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice
that number of Persian invaders in 490 BC. Tonight, enjoy an optional
dinner at a local restaurant. (B)
DAY 8 ATHENS.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
ADD A SEA CRUISE TO YOUR VACATION
PRICED FROM $1,869US
Choose from a selection of 3-, 4-, or
7-night sea cruises.
For details, see pages 217-223.
LOCAL FAVORITE JOIN A DANCE LESSON IN DELPHI AND LEARN THE
STEPS OF THE SIRTAKI, MADE FAMOUS IN THE MOVIE ZORBA THE GREEK
TOUR RG DATES & PRICES
8 days from Athens to Athens
Departure
Number
Start
Athens*
End
Athens
Land
Only
0303 Fri 03 Mar Fri 10 Mar 1579
0407 Fri 07 Apr Fri 14 Apr 1749
0424 Mon 24 Apr Mon 01 May 1749
0428 Fri 28 Apr Fri 05 May 1749
0501 Mon 01 May Mon 08 May 1749
0505 Fri 05 May Fri 12 May 1749
0508 Mon 08 May Mon 15 May 1749
0512 Fri 12 May Fri 19 May 1749
0515 Mon 15 May Mon 22 May 1749
0519 Fri 19 May Fri 26 May 1749
0522 Mon 22 May Mon 29 May 1749
0526 Fri 26 May Fri 02 Jun 1749
0529 Mon 29 May Mon 05 Jun 1749
0602 Fri 02 Jun Fri 09 Jun 1749
0605 Mon 05 Jun Mon 12 Jun 1749
0609 Fri 09 Jun Fri 16 Jun 1749
0612 Mon 12 Jun Mon 19 Jun 1749
0616 Fri 16 Jun Fri 23 Jun 1749
0619 Mon 19 Jun Mon 26 Jun 1749
0623 Fri 23 Jun Fri 30 Jun 1749
0626 Mon 26 Jun Mon 03 Jul 1749
*Dates & Prices above do not include international air
travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day
before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.
Prices based on double room occupancy.
Single room supplement: $310
Departure
Number
PRICED FROM $1,579US
Start
Athens*
Triple room reduction per person: $81
Extra nights per person in Athens:
in single room $116-$122,
in twin $63-$67,
in triple $51-$54
End
Athens
ADD INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO YOUR VACATION!
Competitive prices without the hassle—Free airport transfers included on
brochure dates.
Land
Only
0630 Fri 30 Jun Fri 07 Jul 1749
0703 Mon 03 Jul Mon 10 Jul 1749
0707 Fri 07 Jul Fri 14 Jul 1749
0710 Mon 10 Jul Mon 17 Jul 1749
0714 Fri 14 Jul Fri 21 Jul 1749
0717 Mon 17 Jul Mon 24 Jul 1749
0721 Fri 21 Jul Fri 28 Jul 1749
0724 Mon 24 Jul Mon 31 Jul 1749
0811 Fri 11 Aug Fri 18 Aug 1749
0825 Fri 25 Aug Fri 01 Sep 1749
0828 Mon 28 Aug Mon 04 Sep 1749
0901 Fri 01 Sep Fri 08 Sep 1749
0904 Mon 04 Sep Mon 11 Sep 1749
0908 Fri 08 Sep Fri 15 Sep 1749
0911 Mon 11 Sep Mon 18 Sep 1749
0915 Fri 15 Sep Fri 22 Sep 1749
0918 Mon 18 Sep Mon 25 Sep 1749
0922 Fri 22 Sep Fri 29 Sep 1749
0925 Mon 25 Sep Mon 02 Oct 1749
0929 Fri 29 Sep Fri 06 Oct 1749
1020 Fri 20 Oct Fri 27 Oct 1749
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