8 Day Classic Greece
Ancient Greece – Athens, Olympia, Delphi & Kalambaka - from $1299* Lead Price Travel Dates: Feb 24 & Mar 14 ‘17 Promo Valid for Departures: February – October 2017 Also Valid on: 11 Day Classic Greece with 3 Day Iconic Aegean Cruise 12 Day Classic Greece with 4 Day Iconic Aegean Cruise 14 Day Greek Islander with Classic Greece 15 Day Classic Greece with 7 Day Aegean Cruise |
The Deal
In Greece, you will find the perfect mix of culture, class and history. Arrive in Athens and enjoy a panoramic tour with views of Panathenian Stadium, the President's residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens, and the new Acropolis Museum.
Depart Athens and continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology, and visit the Acropolis of Mycenae, and the Tomb of Atreus, built around 1250 B.C. Drive through the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, and arrive in Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games.
Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date back to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the town of Nafpactos, en route to the city of Delphi, home to the ruins of the Tholos Temple.
Visit the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological Museum, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs, and visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air", with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the bizarre rock formations. Lastly, continue past Thermopylae, arriving back in Athens for one final night.
Package Includes
- Round trip flights New York-Athens, Athens-New York. Other departure cities available
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 6 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Athens
- 1 night Olympia
- 1 night Delphi
- 1 night Kalambaka
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 4-7)
- Services of local guide in Athens
- Entrance fees per itinerary