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SAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 Depart USA
Depart USA for your flight to Athens.
Day 2 Athens
Arrive Athens (mid-afternoon), upon arrival transfer to
Parthenon Hotel for dinner and overnight at your Athens
hotel. (B, D)
Day 3 Athens
After breakfast, start a full day guided walking tour of
Athens in the famous Acropolis Hill and the Acropolis
Museum. Climb up the Acropolis Hill and see the temple of
Athena Nike, the Parthenon and Erechtheion. From the top, we
enjoy the views to the Odeon, the theatre of Dionyssos, and
Philopappou Hill. Then we walk along the pedestrian street
towards the Acropolis Museum. Here we will see all the
findings excavated on the hill and the surrounding areas.
Return to hotel at around 5p.m. Evening at leisure. Dinner
and overnight at Hotel Parthenon in Athens. (B, D)
Day 4 Athens
We start our bus tour at 9a.m. to enjoy a panoramic
sightseeing of the city. We will visit the Panathenian
Stadium and will see the Constitution Square where we stop
to take pictures of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the
evzones in front of the Parliament Building. We will then
see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the
Academy, the University of Athens, the National Library.
After the tour, free time in Plaka or return to hotel on
your own. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Parthenon in Athens.
(B, D)
Day 5 Athens
After breakfast we will walk to Mars Hill (the Areopagus),
to see the spot where Paul preached to the Athenians. We
will then continue on foot to the Ancient Agora where we
will visit the ruins of the archaeological site and we will
see the Stoa of Attalos. After a short lunch break we will
take a walk in the Flea Market at Monastiraki. Return to
hotel in early afternoon. Evening at leisure. Dinner and
overnight at Hotel Parthenon in Athens. (B, D)
Day 6 Athens - Eleusis - Corinth - Nauplion
Breakfast and check out of rooms. At 8:00 am we start
our journey to the south of Greece. We will visit Eleusis,
which was an ancient centre of religious devotion that
culminated in the annual Eleusinian mysteries. We will
continue on to the historic Corinth Canal where we will have
a brief stop for photos. We will visit the ancient city of
Corinth and Acrocorinth (the citadel of Corinth) before
driving to Nauplion, for check-in at Hotel Park, followed by
dinner and overnight. (B, D).
Day 7 Nauplion - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nauplion
After breakfast drive to Mycenae, to visit the remains of
the prehistoric citadel fortified with the Cyclopean Walls,
the Lionesses’ Gate, the remains of the Mycenaean Palace and
the Tomb of King Agamemnon in which we will actually enter.
After a short lunch break we continue on to Epidaurus the
Sanctuary of Asclepeios, ancient god of healing. We see the
best-preserved ancient theater in all of Greece, famous for
the harmony of its design and the perfection of its
remarkable acoustics, easily accommodating 12,000 people.
After the tour return to hotel in Nauplion for dinner &
overnight. (B, D)
Day 8 Nauplion - Kalamata
Depart Nauplion, visit Mystras en route to Kalamata.
Overnight at hotel Galaxy in Kalamata.
Day 9 Kalamata
Visit Diros Caves by small boats; sail for 200 meters
followed by a walk in the caves. Free afternoon. Overnight
at Hotel Galaxy in Kalamata.
Day 10 Kalamata - Olympia
Morning departure from Kalamata towards Olympia. Upon
arrival, visit the archaeological site in Olympia, see the
Temple of Zeus built by Livon, which houses the 12 meter
high statue by Phedeas, one of the seven wonders of the
ancient world and The Temple of Hera where the Olympic flame
was lit. Also visit the museum across the street which
contains the 4th Century BC statue of Hermes by Praxiteles
and a number of other finds from excavations including the
Nike of Victory by Paeonios. Check-in at Hotel Neda in
Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 11 Olympia
Local visits around Olympia, Lake of Kaiafas or Pyrgos
village. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 12 Olympia - Patras - Delphi
After breakfast drive towards Patras, the second largest
port of Greece and cross over the bridge from Rion to
Antirrion, passing by Nafpaktos and arriving in Delphi.
Visit the archaeological site, Sanctuary of Apollo and the
Treasury of the Athenians and the archaeological museum.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Parnassos in Delphi. (B, D)
Day 13 Delphi
Morning optional* visit to Ossios Loucas. Your guide is
returning to Athens this afternoon until you meet again in a
few days. Group returns to Delphi for dinner and overnight
at hotel.
Day 14 Delphi - Athens Airport Flight to Crete
At 8:00 a.m departure from Delphi to Athens. Arrive to
Athens Airport for departure with flight leaving at 2:00
p.m. to Heraklion, Crete. Arrival and transfer to hotel in
Heraklion. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Castelo. (B, D)
Day 15 Crete
Excursion to visit Knossos Palace followed by Heraklion
panoramic city tour and the Aquarium. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight in Heraklion. (B, D)
Day 16 Crete, Boat Tour
Full day cruise with gulet to Dias Island which is an
uninhabited island off the northern coast of Crete. The
islet looks like a giant lizard when viewed from the city of
Heraklion. There is also a legend that a giant lizard tried
to destroy the island of Crete, but Zeus turned it in to
stone with a thunderbolt, thus creating the island. After
our visit and cruise return in the afternoon to Heraklion.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D)
Day 17 Crete - Corfu
Morning free in Crete. Transfer from hotel to Heraklion
airport for your flight departing at 3:25 pm to Corfu via
Athens. Arrival at 6:50 pm to Corfu. Transfer to Hotel Sea
Bird. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 18 Corfu, Boat Tour
Discover the deep blue of the Ionian sea today with a
boat trip. Group will be in 2-3 boats. In the morning enjoy
a scenic drive through the lush green countryside to
Paleokastritsa, famous for the crystal blue-green sea, the
mysterious grottoes, the impressive rocks and bays. Board
the boats from
Alypa to Rovinia Beach where we have our first stop for
swimming. We pass by beautiful bays of Klimatia, Limni,
Plakes where we will have time to take pictures and stop in
Marmara beach. We then continue our cruise to Paradise beach
where the wonderful jagged coastline of this stunning
location can be enjoyed. Dinner and overnight at hotel in
Corfu. (B, D)
Day 19 Corfu
City tour of Corfu. Visit the pretty mountain village of
Gastouri, the Achilleon Palace, constructed for the Empress
Elisabeth of Austria. Continue on to Kanoni, where we’ll see
the Pontikonissi (Mouse) Island. Drive to the site of
ancient Kerkyra, called Kanoni with the summer residence of
the old
Greek Royal Family. On the way back drive by Garitsa bay, we
will see the old Venetian Fortress, spend time in old town
the shopping centre “Esplanade” at one of the biggest
squares in Europe. We’ll also see St Spyridon church, patron
saint of the island. Return to hotel for dinner and
overnight. (B, D)
Day 20 Corfu
Northern Corfu Tour. After breakfast we drive along the
greenery of the countryside to Paleokastritsa. We visit the
18th century Monastery, with its Byzantine icons and its
architecture, with a view over the Ionian Sea. Stop at the
picturesque Lakones village, called Bella Vista, pass
through typical Greek villages, like Makrades, Troumbetas as
well as the fishing village Kassiopi, with its brightly
colored bobbing boats. After some free time for lunch we
return to hotel driving through the villages of Kalami,
picturesque fisher-bay of Kouloura, Nissaki beach, Barbati,
Ipsos and Dassia. (B, D)
Day 21 Corfu - Meteora - Kalambaka
Departure from hotel to take the morning ferry to
Igoumenitsa (1,5 hrs). Meet your guide and board the bus to
head to Meteora. Visit a monastery and overnight in Hotel
Famissi in Kalambaka. (B, D)
Day 22 Kalambaka - Berea - Thessaloniki
Morning visit to a second monastery in Meteora. At noon
depart for Thessaloniki. On the way stop in Berea. Dinner
and overnight at Hotel El Greco Thessaloniki. (B, D)
Day 23 Pella - Thessaloniki
Morning visit to Pella - Afternoon city tour of
Thessaloniki with White tower, Old City Walls, Rotunda, St.
Demetrius Church etc. Overnight in Thessaloniki. (B, D)
Day 24 Thessaloniki - Litochoro
Optional inside visit to White Tower or Rotunda*.
Afternoon departure to Litochoro. Check-in at beach Hotel
Olympus Zeus for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 25 Litochoro
Morning visit of Dion (archaeological site) - Hiking at
Mount Olympus - Overnight in Litochoro by the beach.
Day 26 Litochoro - Athens
Litochoro - Platamonas - Agios Panteleimonas traditional
village - Thermopylae - Athens. Dinner and overnight at
Hotel Parthenon. (B, D)
Day 27 Athens
MORNING: FINAL EXAMS. Last free day in Athens. (B, D)
Day 28 Departure
Transfer to Athens Airport for departure flights to USA
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