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11 Day Classic Greece with Santorini
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| Santorini, Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka |
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- Round trip flights NYC-Athens
- Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 9 nights accommodations
- 3 nights [Orizontes Hotel Santorini], Santorini
- 3 nights [Amalia Hotel Athens], Athens
- 1 night [Hotel Europa
], Olympia
- 1 night [Amalia Hotel Delphi
], Delphi
- 1 night [Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
], Kalambaka
- All transfers
- Flights between Athens and Santorini
- 12 meals: 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of an English-speaking tour manager (Days 6-9)
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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Optional tours and gratuities |
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| Acropolis in Athens |
| Archeological site of Olympia and Delphi |
| Meteora |
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| Day 1: Sunday - Depart the USA |
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Depart the USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey.
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| Day 2: Monday - Arrive in Athens, Fly to Santorini |
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Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
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| Day 3: Tuesday - Full Day Santorini |
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Spend a full day at leisure in Santorini, an island known throughout the world for its stunning Red Beach, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs.
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| Day 4: Wednesday - Full Day Santorini |
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Morning at leisure or you can choose our optional tour (Santorini Volcano Cruise). Enjoy a cruise aboard the motorized sailing boat "Pegasus" around the breathtaking island of Santorini. Sail to the island of Nea Kameni, and walk up to the still active volcano for a view of the Caldera. Sail to the island of Palea Kameni, where you will have the opportunity to swim from the boat in the bay`s sulfur springs infused water. Continue to the island of Therasia, for some free time, and perhaps ride a mule to the village of Manolas. Return to the port of Athinios in Santorini in the afternoon, passing by the beautiful cliffs and the picturesque village of Oia.
Please note that this tour involves strenuous uphill walking on uneven surfaces and may not be suitable for all travelers. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Also, the temperature of the bay`s waters varies by season and the sulfur springs do not substantially increase the water`s temperature.
Enjoy a second full day at leisure on Santorini. Santorini`s harbor, the island`s distinctive caldera, was formed thousands of years ago by one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history. This event, which created the island`s placid harbor, is believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired several Greek myths.
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| Day 5: Thursday - Fly to Athens |
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Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
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| Day 6: Friday - Sightseeing en route to Olympia |
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Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. After envisioning Thespis singing the purest of dithyrambs, continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose primary cities were Corinth and Sparta in classical times, through to the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games.
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| Day 7: Saturday - Olympia Archaeological Site Tour |
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Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues date to 5th century B.C. Drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple.
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| Day 8: Sunday - Delphi Archaeological Site Tour, Travel to Kalambaka |
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In the morning, visit the excavated site and museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos, once kept in the Adyton of Apollo`s Temple, along with the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column (circa 560 B.C.). Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora.
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| Day 9: Monday - Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens |
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Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air," with its mystical monasteries nestled perilously close to the edge of the bizarre rock formations. View exquisite specimens of Byzantine art, and then continue past Thermopylae, arriving in Athens in early evening.
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| Day 10: Tuesday - Athens City Tour |
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Your morning tour of Athens includes visits to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenian Stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Athens.
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| Day 11: Wednesday - Depart for the USA |
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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Notes
- Land only price does not include departure transfer, but does include flights Athens-Santorini and Santorini-Athens.
- When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Athens before 2:30pm in order to connect with flight to Santorini. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Athens.
- Please note that optional tours in Santorini only operate May through September.
- US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates.
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| Greece Santorini Sea View |
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| Greece Santorini View |
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| Greece Olympia Temple of Olympian Zeus |
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| Greece Athens Acropolis |
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| Greece Athens By nights |
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| Greece Olympia Marble Pillar |
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| Greece Delphi Temple of Apollo |
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| Greece Delphi Temple of Athena |
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| 11 Day Classic Greece with Santorini Tour |
| Departure Date |
Air & Land |
Land Only |
| Year 2010 |
Sep 12(Sold Out) | $2699.00 | $2049.00 | |
| Sep 19 | $2699.00 | $2049.00 | |
Sep 26(Sold Out) | $2699.00 | $2049.00 | |
Oct 3(Sold Out) | $2699.00 | $1999.00 | |
| Oct 17 | $2699.00 | $1999.00 | |
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