Organized
Tours & Daily Cruise
5, Apollonos str., 105 57 Athens, Greece Tel.: +30 210 3237640, +30 210 3227539, Fax: +30 210 3233718 e-mail: info@gulliver.gr web: www.gulliver.gr
Tours Index 1
ATHENS SIGHTSEEING WITH VISIT OF THE ACROPOLIS AND THE BRAND NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM / HALF DAY
3
CAPE SOUNION IN THE AFTERNOON / HALF DAY
2 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11
12 13 14
15
ATHENS BY NIGHT / 4 HOURS
ANCIENT CORINTH / HALF DAY DELPHI / FULL DAY
ARGOLIS / FULL DAY
DELPHI 2 DAYS / 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
ARGOLIS 2 DAYS / 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
3 DAYS CLASSICAL / 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
4 DAYS CLASSICAL WITH METEORA / 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS 2 DAYS DELPHI / METEORA / 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
3 DAYS DELPHI / METEORA / 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
5 DAYS NORTHERN GREECE / 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS GRAND TOUR OF GREECE / 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS DAILY CRUISE TO 3 ISLANDS / FULL DAY
1
ATHENS SIGHTSEEING WITH VISIT OF THE ACROPOLIS AND THE BRAND NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM HALF DAY
Panathenaic Stadium
Parliament
BRIEF
The Brand New Acropolis Museum
Acropolis
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. The expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally «the harmony between material and spirit», the monument that «puts order in the mind», the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.
Operation
Daily service Tuesday to Sunday. Dep. 08:45 - Ret. 13:30
Mondays only: Half Day Athens Sightseeing tour with visit of the Acropolis, WITHOUT the Acropolis Museum.
Languages
English: Monday to Sunday French: every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Italian: every Saturday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2012) Spanish: every Tuesday - Friday (winter) / Monday to Sunday (summer)
Rates
Period With visit to the New Acropolis Museum Without visit to the New Acropolis Museum
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
63 51
67 53
Included
GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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2
ATHENS BY NIGHT 4 HOURS
Piraeus at night
BRIEF
Piraeus - Mikrolimano
Acropolis at night
Plaka
Your evening will start with a drive to Piraeus and its natural harbors, such as lively Zea with its busy yacht marina and tiny Mikrolimano, one of the most picturesque corners of Piraeus. Then, return to Athens for a dinner in Plaka, the old city, in a typical Greek tavern with folk music and dancers.
Operation
From April to October, every Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday. November to March every Thursday and Saturday. Dep. 20:15 - Ret. 00:00
Languages
English: Monday to Sunday French: Monday to Sunday Italian: Monday to Sunday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2012) Spanish: every Saturday (winter) / Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday (summer)
Rates Period
Included
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
60
62
GT coach tour to Piraeus and its natural harbors, dinner in Plaka, the old city, in a typical Greek tavern with folk music and dancers, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens. Drinks are not included.
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3
CAPE SOUNION IN THE AFTERNOON HALF DAY
Cape Sounion sunset
BRIEF
The Temple of Poseidon
View from Cape Sounion
View from the Temple
Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
Operation
Daily Service from April to October From April 1st to September 30th: Dep. 15.00 - Ret. 19.00
From October 1st to March 31st: Dep. 14.30 - Ret. 18.30 November to March every Monday - Wednesday - Friday & Saturday
Languages
English: Monday to Sunday French: every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Italian: every Saturday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2012) Spanish: every Wednesday (winter) / Monday and Friday (summer)
Rates Period
Included
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
39
42
GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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4
ANCIENT CORINTH HALF DAY
Corinth Canal
BRIEF
Acrocorinth
Ancient Corinth
Ancient Corinth
Leave Athens and drive South West until we reach the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Drive on and visit the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the City, which include the Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Cehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens in time for lunch.
Operation
April 19th to October 25th
Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 14.00 approximately
Languages
English: every Monday - Friday
Rates Period
Included
19/Apr/13-25/Oct/13
57
GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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5
DELPHI FULL DAY
The Temple of Apollo
BRIEF
The Theater
Ancient Sign
The Bronze Charioteer
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens by the same route.
Operation
Daily Service from April to October November to March every Wednesday - Friday & Sunday
Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00
Languages
English: Monday to Sunday French: every Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday Italian: every Thursday (from 18/6 to 8/9/2011) Spanish: every Friday (winter) / every Monday - Wednesday - Friday (summer)
Rates
Period Full day with lunch
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
Full day without lunch
Included
95 85
99 89
GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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6
ARGOLIS FULL DAY
Lions Gate at Mycene
BRIEF
Tomb of Clytemnestra
Nafplion
The ancient Theater of Epidavros
Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop). Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city ÂŤrich in goldÂť of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c. Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae.
Operation
From April to October every Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday & Saturday November to March every Tuesday & Saturday Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00
Languages
English: every Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday French: every Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday Italian: every Tuesday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2011) Spanish: every Thursday (winter) / Tuesday - Thurday - Saturday (summer)
Rates
Period Full day with lunch
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
Full day without lunch
Included
95 85
99 89
GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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7
DELPHI 2 DAYS 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Arachova Village
The Temple of Apollo in Delphi DAY
1 DAY
2
Ancient Sign
The Bronze Charioteer
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova arrive in Delphi, the center of the Ancient World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer. Afternoon free. Dinner. Overnight. The whole morning is free for you to see more of the ragged grandeur of Delphi and take photographs to remind you of its beauty. Return to Athens by the same route.
Operation
Daily, from April to October.
Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (2nd day)
Languages
English: Monday to Sunday French: every Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday
Rates
First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
Included
153 130
1 night accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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8
ARGOLIS 2 DAYS 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
Corinth Canal
Lions Gate at Mycene
DAY
1 DAY
2
Nafplion
The ancient Theater of Epidavros
Corinth Canal - Mycenae (visit & lunch) - Nauplion, afternoon free. Overnight.
Note: Participants in this tour will have an afternoon and a morning free in order to see more of the picturesque town of Nauplion that the Venetians called ÂŤNaples of GreeceÂť. Nauplion - Epidauros (visit) - return to Athens.
Operation
From April 1st to October 31th, every Tuesday & Wednesday
Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (2nd day)
Languages
English: every Tuesday - Wednesday French: every Wednesday
Rates
First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
Included
153 130
1 night accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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9
3 DAYS CLASSICAL 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Olympia
Corinth Canal DAY
1 DAY
2 DAY
3
The ancient Theater of Epidavros
The Temple of Apollo in Delphi
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner) In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. A couple of hours free time in Delphi before departing and drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Operation
Every Monday (April 1st to October 28th), every Tuesday (April 9th to October 22nd), every Saturday (April 6th to October 26th) Thursdays only the following dates : 11/Apr - 25/Apr - 16/May - 23/May - 30/May - 13/Jun 27/Jun - 11/Jul - 25/Jul - 08/Aug - 22/Aug - 12/Sep - 19/Sep - 26/Sep - 03/Oct & 17/Oct November 5th to March 25th - Every Monday (First class only) Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (3rd day)
Languages
English: every Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday French: every Monday - Saturday Italian: every Tuesday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2012) Spanish: every Wednesday (all the year) / every Saturday (July to September)
Rates
Period First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
Included
353 299
358 304
2 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
Rates in euros, per person in double room. Single room on request.
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10
Corinth Canal DAY
1 DAY
2 DAY
3
DAY
4
4 DAYS CLASSICAL WITH METEORA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
The Ancient Theater in Delphi
Olympia
Meteora monasteries
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner)
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Operation
Every Monday (April 1st to October 28th), every Tuesday (April 9th to October 22nd), every Saturday (April 6th to October 26th) Thursdays only the following dates : 11/Apr - 25/Apr - 16/May - 23/May - 30/May - 13/Jun 27/Jun - 11/Jul - 25/Jul - 08/Aug - 22/Aug - 12/Sep - 19/Sep - 26/Sep - 03/Oct & 17/Oct November 5th to March 25th Every Monday (First class only) Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (4th day)
Languages
English: every Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday French: every Monday - Saturday Italian: every Tuesday (from 18/Jun to 8/Sep/2012) Spanish: every Wednesday (all the year) / every Saturday (July to September)
Rates
Period First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
Included
525 458
534 465
2 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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11
2 DAYS DELPHI / METEORA 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
The Ancient Theater in Delphi DAY
1 DAY
2
The Sanctuary in Delphi
Meteora monasteries
Leonida’s, the Spartan, monument
Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Operation
Every Monday (April 8th to October 28th), every Wednesday (April 3th to October 30th), every Thursday (April 11th to October 24th)
Saturdays only the following dates : 13/Apr - 27/Apr - 18/May - 25/May - 01/Jun - 15/Jun 29/Jun - 13/Jul - 27/Jul - 10/Aug - 24/Aug - 14/Sep - 21/Sep - 28/Sep - 05/Oct & 19/Oct
November 7nd to March 27th Every Wednesday Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (2nd day)
Languages
English: every Monday - Wednesday - Thursday - Saturday French: every Monday - Wednesday Spanish: every Friday (all the year) / every Monday (July to September)
Rates
Period First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
1/Nov/12-31/Mar/13 1/Apr/13-31/Mar/14
Included
184 156
187 160
1 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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12
3 DAYS DELPHI / METEORA 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Meteora monasteries
Delphi DAY
1 DAY
2
DAY
3
Meteora monasteries
Leonida’s, the Spartan, monument
Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, (Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, e.t.c.) and the Museum. Afternoon free. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Delphi.
Morning free. Leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece and the town of Lamia to Kalambaka. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight.
Visit Meteora, particularly impressive scenery, ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, stand suspended between earth and sky, on top of granite rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia. Thermopylae (short stop o see across the road the Leonida's Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Operation
Every Tuesday (April 2nd to October 29th), every Wednesday (April 10th to October 23th), every Sunday (April 7th to October 27th)
Fridays only the following dates : 12/Apr - 26/Apr - 17/May - 18/May - 24/May - 31/May 14/Jun - 28/Jun - 12/Jul - 26/Jul - 09/Aug - 23/Aug - 13/Sep - 20/Sep - 27/Sep - 04/Oct - 18/Oct Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 19.00 (3rd day)
Languages
English: every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday French: every Tuesday - Sunday
Rates
First Class accommodation on Half Board Tourist Class accommodation on Half Board
Included
358 303
2 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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13
5 DAYS NORTHERN GREECE 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Arachova Village
The Ancient Theater in Delphi
DAY
1 DAY
2 DAY
3
DAY
4 DAY
5
Meteora monasteries
Thessaloniki
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia region, passes by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and via the picturesque village of Arachova, arrives in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner) Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of Tempi, arrive and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion. Admire also the gigantic figure of Mount Olympos, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. After the visit depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in Greece. Dinner and overnight.
Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul's Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colorful market area. A walk in a city where past is present and around. Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle's School, the impressive scenery where the great philosopher taught «the doctrines of morals and politics» to Alexander and the Macedonian youths. In only a few miles away is picturesque Edessa where we see the town's famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then, comes Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century b.C. villas, in sity as well as in the new Museum. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.
See in the morning the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire, was the «co-reigning» city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europe's Museum Prize for the year 2005. Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively center of the city. Dinner and overnight. Drive to Vergina, to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander's father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. After the visit we shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas' Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.
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13
5 DAYS NORTHERN GREECE (CONTINUE) 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Thessaloniki
Dion
Vergina tombs
Leonidas’, the Spartan, monument
Operation
Dates: 27/Apr/13 - 18/May/13 - 01/Jun/13 29/Jun/13 - 27/Jul/13 - 14/Sep/13 - 28/Sep/13 - 05/Oct/13 Departure time: 08.45 a.m.
Languages
English: See operation dates above.
Rates
First Class accommodation on Half Board
690
Included
4 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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14
Corinth Canal
DAY
1 DAY
2 DAY
3
DAY
4 DAY
5
DAY
6 DAY
1
GRAND TOUR OF GREECE 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
Nafplion
Lions Gate at Mycene
Olympia
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnesus and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Iliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner) In the morning visit the archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of Tempi, arrive and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion. Admire also the gigantic figure of Mount Olympos, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. After the visit depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in Greece. Dinner and overnight. Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul's Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colorful market area. A walk in a city where past is present and around. Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle's School, the impressive scenery where the great philosopher taught «the doctrines of morals and politics» to Alexander and the Macedonian youths. In only a few miles away is picturesque Edessa where we see the town's famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then comes Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century b.C. villas, in situ as well as in the new Museum. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. See in the morning the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire, was the «co-reigning» city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europe's Museum Prize for the year 2005. Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively center of the city. Dinner and overnight. Drive to Vergina, to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Philip II, Alexander's father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. After the visit we shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas' Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.
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14
GRAND TOUR OF GREECE (CONTINUE) 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
The Temple of Apollo in Delphi
Meteora monasteries
Thessaloniki
Vergina tombs
Operation
Dates:
25/Apr/13 - 16/May/13 - 30/May/13 - 13/Jun/13 - 27/Jun/13 25/Jul/13 - 12/Sep/13 - 26/Sep/13 - 03/Oct/13. Departure time: 08.45 a.m. Guiding in English Language Only.
Languages
English: see operation dates above.
Rates
First Class accommodation on Half Board
910
Included
6 nights accommodation in class of your choice with a meal, GT coach tour with guide, entrance fees, all taxes and services. Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens.
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15
DAILY CRUISE TO 3 ISLANDS (AEGINA / POROS / HYDRA) FULL DAY
On board
BRIEF
Aegina Island
Poros Island
Hydra Island
In the morning we take you by bus, from your Athens hotel to Piraeus for your embarkation to the cruise boat. At 08.30 depart to Hydra, where we arrive at 11.45. You have free time for a walk or a swim. At 13.30 embarkation and sail for Aegina past through Poros and seashore of Peloponnese. The lunch will be served during the voyage. At 15.30 we arrive at Aegina where you have time for a swim. At 18.00 embarkation for the voyage of return to the port. Arrive to Piraeus, late in the afternoon.
Operation
Daily service. Boat Dep. 08:30 / Ret. 19:30
Rates
3 Saronic Gulf islands (Aegina / Poros / Hydra) with lunch on board
Included
95
Pick up / Drop off service from the hotel in Athens, lunch on board, all taxes and services.
Rates in euros, per person.
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