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Feasible 15 April - 31 October, 2010
on the specified weekdays
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): ATHENS ARRIVAL
Upon our arrival in Athens transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): HALF DAY ATHENS
After breakfast we begin our morning tour of Athens (Acts 17:15), climb up to the marble-capped Acropolis and visit the famous Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Our tour continues with the highlights of modern Athens: we pass by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Panathenian Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Return to hotel. Overnight.
DAY 3 (FRIDAY): EMBARKATION ON CRUISE- MYKONOS
At 8:00 in the morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on the cruise ship for our 3-Day Cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. Set sail for Mykonos at 11:00 a.m. In the afternoon (6:00 p.m.), call at Mykonos, the island which combines an international jet-set atmosphere with a very active nightlife. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed, flower-decked alleyways, climbing to the sculpture church of Paraportiani or along the waterfront of «Little Venice» to the well-known windmills. Sail for Rhodes at 10:00 p.m.
DAY 4 (SATURDAY): KUSADASI - PATMOS
At 07:00 a.m. we dock at Kusadasi in Turkey, starting point for our optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theater. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city.
We return to Kusadasi for souvenir shopping before sailing for Patmos, Greece at 12:00 noon.
At 4 p.m. we arrive at Patmos, this beautiful and almost mysterious rocky island where the apostle John was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation. We have an optional tour: we drive up to the Monastery of St. John the Evangelist where we have a wonderful view of the island. We also visit the Grotto of the Revelation. After some free time for browsing, return to the ship and sail for Heraklion, Crete at 9:00 p.m.
DAY 5 (SUNDAY): HERAKLION (CRETE) - SANTORINI
At 07:00 a.m. we arrive at Heraklion, Crete (Acts 27:7-13). Our excursion takes us from the lively bustling city to visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur (half bull and half man).
Sail for Santorini at 11:00 a.m., where we arrive at 4:30 p.m. Take a mule or the cable car up to the white-washed town of Thera, perched high on the rim of the ancient volcano, the eruption of which (1,600 BC) literally buried a flourishing Bronze Age town which has now been excavated at Akrotiri. Sail for Piraeus at 9:00 p.m. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 (MONDAY): ATHENS DISEMBARKATION – ANCIENT CORINTH
At 7:00 a.m. we arrive at Piraeus. After breakfast we will disembark and transfer to Athens for departure to our morning's excursion out of Athens, which takes us by the Saronic Gulf via the historic Corinthian Canal (quick stop for photos) to Ancient Corinth (Acts 18:1-18). It was to this megalopolis where the apostle Paul came and worked, established a thriving church, subsequently sending two of his epistles now part of the New Testament. Here, see all of the sites associated with his ministry: the Agora, the Temple of Apollo, the Roman Odeon, the Bema and Gallio's Seat. The small archaeological museum here is an absolute must! The tour continues with a visit to Lechaion. Also see the ruins of early Christian 5th century basilica at the ancient port of Cenchreae before returning to Athens. Overnight at hotel in Athens.
DAY 7 (TUESDAY): DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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   | GRAND TOUR OF GREECE - 7 DAYS
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 7th day)
Day 1: CORINTH CANAL – EPIDAURUS – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA Morning excursion out of Athens to Argolis. First stop at CORINTH Canal for photos. Then continue on to EPIDAURUS, where you will visit the archaeological site and the theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics. After a short stop in Nafplion (the first capital of Greece) continue on to MYCENAE where you visit the archaeological site (tomb of Agamemnon and the remains of the Mycenaean Palace). Depart for Olympia passing through the central Peloponnese area and the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia late in the afternoon. Check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 2: OLYMPIA - DELPHI In the morning visit the archaeological site and the archaeological museum in Olympia. After the visit drive via Patras to Rion where you cross over the new suspended bridge to Antirrion. Continue on to Delphi. On the way short stop in Nafpaktos. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Delphi. DAY 3: DELPHI In the morning visit the archaeological site and museum of Delphi, the centre of the ancient world. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel in DELPHI.
DAY 4: METEORA - KALAMBAKA In the morning start the drive by the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala and arrive in KALAMBAKA. Afternoon visit of the breathtaking Meteora monasteries built on the top of gray boulders. Check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. DAY 5: KALAMBAKA – THESSALONIKI Drive by Trikala and Larissa to the famous sacred Macedonian town of DION (visit the archaeological site). Then continue to THESSALONIKI, the largest town in the Northern Greece. Visit the most interesting archaeological museum of THESSALONIKI and then enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Check-in at hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: PELLA – VERGINA - THESSALONIKI Morning drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great's capital. Visit of the site and then continue on to VERGINA, to visit the Tomb of the King PHILIP, father of Alexander and the famous "VERGINA TREASURES". After the visit drive to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to hotel in THESSALONIKI. On the way stop in VERIA to see the Byzantine mosaic commemorating Apostle Paul’s preaching. Dinner and overnight stay in Thessaloniki. DAY 7: THESSALONIKI - ATHENS Check-out of the rooms in the morning and start the return drive to ATHENS, through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA and LAMIA. On the way to Athens stop in THERMOPYLAE famous for the ancient battle that took place between the Persian army and Leonida’s 300 men. You will see the statue of Leonidas commemorating this battle. Continue on to ATHENS for check-in at hotel and overnight.
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5 DAYS NORTHERN GREECE
MACEDONIA, COUNTRY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:30 p.m. (on the 5th day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - DELPHI
Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Upon arrival visit the museum and the archaeological site. Enjoy the rest of the day free. Dinner & overnight in DELPHI.
DAY 2: DELPHI - METEORA - KALAMBAKA
Drive by the central Greek towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA and visit the breathtaking METEORA. Dinner & overnight in KALAMBAKA.
DAY 3: DION - THESSALONIKI
Drive by TRIKALA and LARISSA to visit the famous, sacred Macedonian town of DION. Then continue to THESSALONIKI, the largest town in Northern Greece. There you will visit its most interesting museum and go on a sightseeing tour of the city. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: PELLA - VERGINA -THESSALONIKI
Morning drives to PELLA, the birthplace of Alexander the Great's. Continue to VERGINA to visit the tomb of the King PHILIP and the famous "Vergina Treasures". Then on to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to THESSALONIKI via VERIA. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: THESSALONIKI - ATHENS
Start the return drive to Athens through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA, LAMIA. We will also stop for a visit to THERMOPYLAE, famous for the ancient battle that took place there. We continue our drive back to Athens through KAMMENA VOURLA.
*Selected departures, please inquire
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3 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 3rd day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - EPIDAURUS - MYCENAE - OLYMPIA
We begin our tour with a short stop at CORINTH Canal. Drive to EPIDAURUS to visit the ancient theatre, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then on to MYCENAE where you visit the archaeological site and then depart for OLYMPIA, through central Peloponnese passing through the provincial towns of TRIPOLIS and MEGALOPOLIS. Dinner and overnight at hotel in OLYMPIA.
DAY 2: OLYMPIA - DELPHI
In the morning visit the archaeological site and museum of OLYMPIA. Drive via PATRAS to RION, cross over the new bridge, considered to be the largest and most modern in Europe. Arrive in NAFPAKTOS, and then continue on to DELPHI. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: DELPHI - ATHENS
In the morning visit the archaeological site and museum in DELPHI. Then start the drive back to ATHENS (Breakfast only). The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour, reminding the visitor of the glory that was Greece.
Note: Your stay at DELPHI can be extended against payment of the hotel accommodation only. Return transportation lo Athens will be provided at no additional cost.
*APR – OCT : Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and on selected Thursday departures
NOV – MAR : Mondays
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4 DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 4th day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - EPIDAURUS - MYCENAE - NAFLPION - OLYMPIA Short stop at Corinth Canal.Then drive to EPIDAURUS to visit the theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics. Continue on to NAFPLION for short stop. Drive to MYCENAE for visit to archaeological site of the Mycenean Palace with Lions Gate. Depart for OLYMPIA passing by the cities of MEGALOPOLIS & TRIPOLIS. Dinner and overnight stay in Olympia.
DAY 2: OLYMPIA - DELPHI Morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum in Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion and cross over the suspended bridge to Antirrion. Pass by Nafpaktos and continue on to DELPHI. Dinner and overnight in DELPHI.
DAY 3: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA Morning visit to the archaeological site and museum of DELPHI. Depart for KALAMBAKA driving through Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala. Arrive in KALAMBAKA for dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 4: METEORA - ATHENS In the morning, visit the breathtaking rocky formations of METEORA and in the early afternoon start the drive back to ATHENS. (Breakfast only)
*APR –OCT : Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and on selected Thursday departures
NOV – MAR : Mondays
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2 DAYS METEORA
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 2nd day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - DELPHI - KALAMBAKA
Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Two hours at leisure. Depart for KALAMBAKA and drive through the towns of Central Greece, AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA, crossing the Thessalian plain, the granary of GREECE, to reach KALAMBAKA. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: METEORA - ATHENS
Morning visit of breathtaking METEORA and its monasteries built on the top of high rocks. Then start the drive back to ATHENS passing through THERMOPYLAE where we will visit where LEONIDAS was killed. After that we will stop in KAMMENA VOURLA for breakfast.
N.B. Visits to the archaeological site and the Museum in Delphi are not included.
*APR – OCT : Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays and on selected Saturday departures
NOV – APR : Wednesdays
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3 DAYS DELPHI & METEORA
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 3rd day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - DELPHI Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Upon arrival visit the archaeological site and the Museum. Dinner and overnight in DELPHI.
DAY 2: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA Morning at leisure. Drive by the Central Greece towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to arrive in KALAMBAKA. Dinner and overnight.
3rd DAY: METEORA - ATHENS Morning visit to breathtaking METEORA, then start the drive back to ATHENS, passing through THERMO¬PYLAE (visit) and KAMMENA VOURLA (Breakfast only).
*APR – OCT : Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and on selected Friday departures
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2 DAYS DELPHI
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 2nd day)
DAY 1: ATHENS - DELPHI
Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Visit the arcaheological site. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 2: DELPHI - ATHENS
DELPHI. Morning at leisure. Enjoy the wild beauty and gran¬deur of the landscape over breakfast. Visitors spend a day of complete relaxation in DELPHI. You will return to Athens in the evening.
N.B: Your stay at DELPHI can be further extended against payment of the hotel accommodation without any additional charges for transportation.
*APR 01-OCT 31: Daily
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2 DAYS ARGOLIS (MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS)
Depart 08:45 a.m. – Return 07:00 p.m. (on the 2nd day)
DAY 1 : ATHENS - MYCENAE - NAFPLION
Morning drive to CORINTH Canal (short stop). Then continue on to MYCENAE to visit the remains of the Mycenean Palace. Depart for NAFPLION where we enjoy our lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Lunch)
DAY 2: NAFPLION - EPIDAURUS - ATHENS
NAFPLION, morning at leisure. Afternoon visit to EPIDAURUS. In the evening return to ATHENS.Participants on this tour will have an afternoon and morning at leisure for swimming or strolling through the streets of NAFPLION, first capital of Modern Greece. On the way back to Athens, drive along the new Epidaurus - Corinth road (Breakfast).
*APR 01-OCT 31 : Tuesdays & Wednesdays
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ONE DAY CRUISE TO THE ISLANDS OF HYDRA, POROS & AEGINA
Depart 07:45 a.m. – Return 07:15 p.m.
Enjoy all the thrills of a cruise to the Greek islands of Hydra, Poros, Aegina in just one day. Including lunch on board and round-trip transfers by bus.
Sail for the island of Hydra, this fashionable artists' colony, a retreat of intellectuals and favourite film location. An amphitheatrical town with well-preserved sea-merchant family mansions surrounds the colorful harbor. There is plenty of time for some leisurely strolling, shopping or swimming.
Continue your voyage to Poros where the first naval arsenal of independent Greece was established. Poros provides delightful scenery marked by the low pine-wooded hills.
Afternoon sail for Aegina where you can either join the optional excursion to the Temple of Aphaia, one of the finest and the best preserved of the Greek temples, or walk around the harbour browsing in the small gift shops. Return to Athens in the early evening.
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