4-DAY CLASSICAL TOUR INCLUDING METEORA
Operated on the following pre & post Congress dates:
Monday, September 8th, 2008
Saturday, September 13th, 2008
1st DAY: We are passing by Olympic Stadium to see the Athens 2004 Olympics main venue. We continue for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.
 Korinth Canal |
 Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus |
Proceed to Nauplia (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis (short stop). Overnight stay in Olympia.
 Olympia - Temple of Hera |
 Olympia - Ancient Stadium Entry
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2nd DAY: Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion.
 Rion-Antirion Bridge by Night |
 Nafpaktos Port
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Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.
 Arachova Village |
 TempleApollo - Delphi
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3rd DAY: Visit the archaeological site, and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries).
4th DAY: Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.
Cost:
Euro 455,00 per person in a double room in a First class hotel, Half Board
Euro 400,00 per person in double room in a Tourist class hotel, Half Board
Euro 515,00 per person in single room in a First class hotel, Half Board
Euro 470,00 per person in a single room in a Tourist class hotel, Half Board
The prices include:
- Roundtrip transportation with an air-conditioned motor coach
- English speaking guide
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All taxes
- Entrance fees