GLOBUS: A TASTE OF GREECE (RJ)
8 days incl. travel, or 7 days from Athens to Athens
Enjoy an incredible week in Greece, with overnight stays in Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and Nauplia. All highlights are included with Local Guides: the Acropolis, the Roman Temple of Zeus, and the Theater of Dionysus in Athens; visits to the Archaeological Museum in Delphi and the excavation sites; the remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus in Olympia; the Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate, Agamemnon's Royal Palace remains, and Citadel fortifications in Mycenae; and the well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus. On your way back to Athens, cross the bridge across the Corinth Canal.
HOTELS
Athens Amalia Athens (F), Delphi Amalia (F), Olympia Europa (F), Nauplia Amalia (F)
HOTELS
Athens Amalia Athens (F), Delphi Amalia (F), Olympia Europa (F), Nauplia Amalia (F)
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- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | Board your overnight transatlantic flight. |
| Day 2 | Athens | Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| Day 3 | Athens | Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon's crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman Temple of Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the Royal Palace, government buildings, and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your Tour Director knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) |
| Day 4 | Delphi | On the way to Delphi your Tour Director will tell you about Marathon, where in 490 BC 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders, and Thebes, the setting of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. In the afternoon, a fascinating guided tour of Delphi's ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. Finally, visit the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. (B,D) |
| Day 5 | Olympia | Travel through the picturesque fishing villages along the coast to Patras on the Peloponnese. The afternoon is dedicated to OLYMPIA, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the King of Deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk with your Local Guide among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM that displays Praxiteles' magnificent statue of Hermes. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | Nauplia | Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian mountains. Two major features today: MYCENAE, where 19th-century excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, Europe's oldest known monument, remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Then a short drive to EPIDAURUS for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Overnight in nearby Nauplia. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Athens | Return to Athens via the bridge spanning the impressive Corinth Canal. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 8 | Return Home | Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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- US$ Price Details
Single room supplement: $286Triple room reduction per person: $75Extra nights per person in Athens:in single room $186, in twin room $108, in triple room $90Reduction for leaving tour on day 7 in Athens (to join one of the cruises departing on Friday): $85
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
