Classical Greece II

• Round trip economy class airfare to Athens from New York
• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 4-day/3-night Classical Tour of Greece
• 3 nights hotel accommodation during the Classical tour
• Half day Athens city tour
• 2 airport transfers in Athens
• Meal plan as per itinerary: Breakfast (7), dinner (3)
• Sightseeing on air conditioned motorcoaches with English speaking professional tour guides
• Host service in Athens
• Entrance fees to all places visited on included sightseeing tours
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• FreeGate document portfolio
  

Itinerary

DAY 1: USA - ATHENS
Departure on your overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2: ATHENS
Arrival today at the Athens International Airport, where you will be met by FreeGate personnel and assisted through customs and baggage claim formalities. Transfer to your hotel in the city. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

DAY 3: ATHENS (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on an Athens city tour which will introduce you to the most important sites of the city. You will visit the famed Acropolis with its dominating view, and the site of the renowned Parthenon, one of the most impressive structures in the world, and the Acropolis Museum. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 4: ATHENS - OLYMPIA (B,D)
After breakfast, early morning departure by air conditioned motorcoach to start the four-day Classical Tour. Drive to the Corinth Canal (brief rest stop). Continue to Epidaurus to visit the the world renowned theater and archaeological site, famous for its remarkable acoustics. After a short stop in Nauplia continue to Mycenae and see the Lion Gate and the Beehive Tombs of King Agamemnon. Continue driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis for arrival into Olympia for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: OLYMPIA - DELPHI (B,D)
This morning in Olympia visit the famous stadium which gave birth to the Olympic Games. You will also visit the impressive Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, and one of the greatest sculptures of all time, "Hermes" by Praxiteles. Afterwards, drive via the plains of Ilia and Achaia to Patras, the capital of Peloponnese, and take the ferry from Rion to Antirion. You will pass picturesque Nafpactos, the town of Itea, then continue to Delphi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 6: DELPHI - METEORA (B,D)
After breakfast, the morning today is dedicated to the exploration of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Delphi Museum. Free time for lunch and shopping at the local stores. Later drive through Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

DAY 7: METEORA - ATHENS (B)
Morning visit to the breathtaking "hanging" monasteries of Meteora. It is estimated that more than a million of people visit Meteora each year. It comprises of gigantic rock pinnacles with old monasteries on their tops. The creation of the rocks has not been explained till today. Some geologists believe that they were carved out by the Pinios river. Afternoon drive back to Athens via Thermopylae (visit) & Kamena Vourla.

DAY 8: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure. You may embark on an optional Full Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands ($90), go on a shopping spree in the fashionable shops of nearby Kolonaki Square, or simply join the locals and relax by enjoying a cup of strong coffee and watch the people bustling about this modern city. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 9: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.

Accommodations	VALUE	OPTION A	OPTION B
ATHENS HOTELS	Polis Grand (4-star)	Amalia (Superior 4 -star)	Royal Olympic Athens Plaza (5-star)
CLASSICAL TOUR HOTELS	Tourist	First Class	First Class

Departure Dates & Prices

* Dates listed are based on Wednesday departures. Call us for a custom departure to suit your travel needs

Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and include airline fuel surcharges up to $200. Airfare from New York is included; departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES (per person):
- Air taxes and security fees: approx. $145 - 200 depending on airline used

BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from the tour price: