Transcript Siva Travel Programmes

Classical Greece
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
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Athens
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Corinth
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Mycenae
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Epidaurus
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Olympia
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Delphi
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Meteora
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Thermopylae
Day 1 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
On arrival at Athens airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight,
enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director.
Day 2 - Athens sightseeing & at leisure
Today's morning sightseeing tour includes the Acropolis and the Parthenon. We'll
also see the Agora, Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the
stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The rest of the day is at
your leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 3 - 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)
Day 4 - Nauplia – Olympia
Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first
Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. 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)
Day 5 - Olympia – Delphi
This morning we head to Patras for a ferry 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)
Day 6 - 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 incredible
monasteries of Meteora, perched on giant rocks above the town. We
will visit two monasteries to admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes
and the views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 7 - 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)
Day 8 - Athens
This morning time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer
you to Athens Airport for your return flight home. Or why not join
either the 3 or 7-day Aegean cruise? (Buffet Breakfast)
The incredible monasteries of Meteora
Classical Greece – Included Services & Cost
Sightseeing Highlights
•Athens: Sightseeing featuring the
Acropolis and Parthenon. Plus views of
the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal
Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch
and the Olympic stadium.
•Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and
visit the ancient remains.
•Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus,
Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and
Agamemnon's Palace.
•Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre.
•Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and
this Archeological site.
•Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
•Meteora: Visit two of the incredible
rock monasteries.
•Thermopylae: View the battle site.
•Scenic drives through the rugged
Mountains of Arcadia, scenic route from
Mount Parnassus to Giona and along the
coastal highway to Thermopylae.
Dining Highlights
•A welcome drink with your
Tour Director in Athens
•7 Buffet breakfasts
•4 three-course dinners
First Class Travel Highlights
•Top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
•Chauffeur driven on luxury air-conditioned
motorcoaches with reclining seats.
•Ferry across the Gulf of Corinth.
•You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities.
•All hotel service charges and tips, baggage
handling fees and local taxes included.
Airport transfers
Arrival and departure transfers in Athens
are Included to the price.