Classical Greece
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- Start in Athens. Visit the city’s top sights, such as the ancient Agora, the iconic Acropolis and the stunning Acropolis Museum. Also explore local open-air markets and the charming, taverna-filled Plaka neighborhood.
- Explore Meteora. En route, pass through the historic towns of Boeotia, Thebes and Livadeia. Also, enjoy private touring of the ruins of Delphi, revered in ancient Greece for its oracle and renowned today for its spectacular hilltop setting. Perhaps also opt to visit the Jewish Museum and synagogue in Trikala.
- Enjoy a private tour of Meteora and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byzantine monasteries, which perch atop craggy pinnacles high above the village of Kalambaka.
- Experiemce culture-rich Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city. During private touring, see sights that reveal the town’s Greek, Roman, Jewish and Turkish influences. Explore the Jewish Museum and synagogue, the Modiano Market, the Museum of Byzantine Culture, Ana Polis and the Old Turkish Quarter, the eighth-century Agia Sofia, the Roman forum, and Agios Dimitrios. Also, explore ancient sites in the surrounding region, such as Veria, Vergina and Pella.
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Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Half-day private city tour
Private excursion to Delphi for touring of ruins en route to Kalambaka (also, Jewish touring in Trikala, if desired)
Full-day private touring of city’s highlights
Private transfer to airport for flight to Athens. Private transfer to hotel for overnight
Private airport transfer
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A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm all services. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the tour start date. For reservations made within 90 days of departure, the entire tour cost must be paid at the time of booking. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and personal or travel agency check. All services and payments are non-transferrable. Additional deposits may be required for certain destinations or for travel during peak holiday dates.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Hotels
Athens: Hotel Grande Bretagne
Meteora: Divani Meteora Hotel
Thessaloniki: The Excelsior Hotel or Hotel Nikopolis
All cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing to our New York office. Your cancellation date will be the date we receive your notice. No verbal refund requests will be honored. Deposits are non-refundable. Refunds of final payment will be honored as follows:
Notice received between 61-90 days of scheduled tour departure: 75% refund
Notice received between 31-60 days of scheduled tour departure: 50% refund
Notice received 30 days or less prior to scheduled tour departure: No refund
Cancellation penalties and fees imposed by our suppliers may be additional and, if imposed, will be deducted from the above refunds, if any. A change of trip date or change of travel destination(s) will be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees may apply.
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