Highlights of Ancient Greece
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Highlights
- Enjoy a fascinating tour of Greece's capital, Athens.
- Marvel at landmarks including the Acropolis, and Parthenon temple
- Wonder at the ancient site of Mycenae
- Visit Olympia, where the original Olympic Games were first held
- Admire Delphi, famous for the legendary Oracle
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- Fully Escorted Tour with local English Speaking Guides throughout
- Scheduled Flights from the UK.
- All internal travel including air-conditioned/heated transportation.
- Accommodation, meals as specified and entry fees to all sights.
- All airport taxes and security charges.
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Itinerary
Depart London on your scheduled flight to Athens, where you will be met by a local guide and transferred to your hotel for a welcome dinner.
This morning, you'll explore the cradle of Western civilization with a fascinating tour of Athens. Discover the rock of the Acropolis, crowned by the dramatic ruins of the Parthenon, an immortal symbol of Ancient Greece, get lost in the narrow lanes and alleyways of h...
Following breakfast, you will embark on a journey to the remarkable Olympia via the Corinth Canal, a vision of Greeks more than 2000 years to separate Peloponnese from mainland Greece, it was finally completed in the late 19th century. Moving on to the ancient site of...
This morning you will visit the archaeological site of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games which includes the sanctuary of Zeus and remains of all the original sports structures erected for the ancient games. The Atlis (sanctuary to the Gods) is an absolute m...
Following breakfast, cross the Rio-Antirrio bridge, one of the world's longest multi-span cable bridges to commence your tour of the Pan-Hellenic ancient site of Delphi, famous in all its antiquity for being where the oracle of Apollo spoke. According to mythology, tw...
This morning begins with a visit to the mountainous village of Arachova which nestles at the foot of Mt. Parnassos. The afternoon is spent at leisure for you to explore Delphi at your own pace or should you wish an optional excursion will be available to the UNESCO listed Hosios Loukas Monastery, the epitome of the Byzantine architecture built in the 11th century.
Breakfast
Following breakfast, you will depart for Athens where you will have time at leisure to enjoy Athens at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to conclude your memorable tour of Greece.
Breakfast
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight to London.
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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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- Breakfast will always be served at your accommodation each morning during the tour.
- Lunch and Dinner, where included, will be served in local restaurants or at your accommodation.
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