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Trip Style: Country Explorer
Best of Greece
Classical culture meets modern metropolis in this exploration of mainland Greece, where ancient cliff-top
monasteries and Spartan history mingle with the temples of Olympian gods.
Meteora
Day 1 Arrive Athens (2 Nights)
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Your included sights
ŧřŧ ŧ²ǧǺŧǧÐéàŧ²ÈŧŧAthens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus,
Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
ŧřŧ ŧƐ²ä²ǧŧǧ¯¡ŧŧAcropolis, Acropolis Museum in Athens,
the ancient ruins in Corinth, the Olympic Stadium in
Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi and the
incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
ŧřŧ ŧƐ²¡Ƕŧthe Parthenon, the Agora, Royal Palace and
Temple of Zeus in Athens, the ancient theatre and
Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle
site at Thermopylae
ŧřŧ ŧ`¡¡ŧǧ¯¡ŧCorinth Canal, the Lion Gate and
Agamemnon’s Palace at Mycenae
Your Insider Experiences
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ŧ ocal Specialist For included sightseeing in Athens, Corinth,
Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka.
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ŧ e My Guest Enjoy dinner in Olympia, surrounded by
vineyards and olive trees.
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ŧ idden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure.
For more Insider Experiences, look for this symbol
You’ll enjoy Insider moments like…
the aniseed bite of a welcome ouzo shot, warming a trail
to your stomach, as you explore the Karambelas family’s
olive groves and vineyard in Olympia, before being
hosted to dinner, music and dancing.
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Welcome to Athens. You are met at the
airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax
or spend time exploring the wonders of
this ancient city. In the evening, enjoy a
Welcome Reception, including a light meal
and welcome drink with your travelling
companions and your Travel Director. (WR)
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
A Day 2 Athens Sightseeing and
Free Time
Classical Athens was a centre for the arts,
learning and philosophy, and is widely seen
as the cradle of Western Civilisation and the
birthplace of democracy. Discover the rich
heritage of one of the world’s oldest cities,
during your morning sightseeing tour of
Athens with your Local Specialist. Explore
the Acropolis and view the Parthenon,
dedicated to the goddess Athena and one
of the world’s greatest cultural monuments.
Marvel at the Agora, the Royal Palace and the
Temple of Zeus. Enjoy an included visit to the
spectacular Acropolis Museum containing
remarkable antiquities. See Hadrian’s Arch,
built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman
Emperor Hadrian, and the stadium where the
first modern Olympics took place in 1896.
Spend the rest of the day as you wish. In the
evening perhaps choose to dine in a lively
area of the city. (BB)
A Day 3 Athens – Corinth – Mycenae –
Epidaurus – Nafplion
Cross the mighty Corinth Canal to the
Peloponnesian Peninsula and visit the
ancient city of Corinth with your Local
Specialist. In Mycenae − a mighty kingdom
of ancient Greece and a military stronghold
− see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of
Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of
Agamemnon’s Royal Palace with your Local
Specialist. Later visit the ancient theatre
and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the
God of Medicine in Epidaurus with your
Local Specialist. The rod of Asclepius, a
snake-entwined staff, remains the symbol of
medicine to this day. Arrive later in Nafplion
where you will dine tonight at your hotel.
(BB, D) Hotel: Amalia Nauplia
A Day 4 Nafplion – Olympia
Enjoy a spectacular drive east across the
Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia.
Connected to many gods and myths,
Olympia is also the site of the first Olympic
Games held in 776 BC. This evening
enjoy a Be My Guest dinner of authentic
local cuisine on an olive farm. (BB, BG)
Hotel: Arty Grand/Amalia/Olympia Palace
A Day 5 Olympia – Patras – Delphi
Meet your Local Specialist and spend the
morning visiting the ancient Olympic site
and museum and the Temples of Zeus and
Hera − the wife of Zeus and one of the most
important deities in Greek mythology. Drive
north towards the city of Patras and cross
the Gulf of Corinth along the coastal road
towards Delphi. (BB) Hotel: Amalia/Aegli/
Nafsika Palace
A Day 6 Delphi – Thermopylae –
Kalambaka
Tour Delphi on the slopes of Mount
Parnassos with your Local Specialist and
see the site of the most important oracle
in the classical world. Walk the Sacred
Way to the Temple of Apollo dating from
the 4th century. It was here that every four
years athletes competed in the Pythian
Games, dedicated to Apollo and the
arts. A picturesque early afternoon drive
brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the
heroic defence by Leonidas and his brave
Spartans against the invading Persians.
After seeing the memorial, cross the fertile
Thessaly region, the ‘bread basket of
Trip Style: Country Explorer
Meteora
Best of Greece
KALAMBAKA 1
From:
US$1175 (per person twin share)
Includes: All our featured inclusions shown
on page 10. 7 nights’ accommodation. 7 buffet
breakfasts. 5 dinners (including Be My Guest).
All transport shown. All transfers shown.
GREECE
Thermopylae
Code: WGBOA
Mount Parnassus
Price per Person
1
DELPHI
Patras
Gulf of Corinth
Greek Island Cruise
1 Day 3 Greek Island
Cruise Extension
Corinth
Canal
ATHENS
2 1
1
Corinth
Mycenae
Aegina
1 OLYMPIA
Starts
Athens
4 Nov Fri
11 Nov Fri
18 Nov Fri
25 Nov Fri
Ends
Athens
11 Nov Fri
18 Nov Fri
25 Nov Fri
2 Dec Fri
2 Dec Fri
9 Dec Fri
17 Dec Sat
22 Dec Thu
28 Dec Wed
9 Dec Fri
16 Dec Fri
24 Dec Sat
29 Dec Thu
4 Jan Wed
Price per Person
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
Starts
Athens
1425
1425
1425
1425
330
330
330
330
6 Jan Fri
13 Jan Fri
Ends
Athens
2017
13 Jan Fri
20 Jan Fri
1425
1425
1425
1495
1495
330
330
330
370
370
10 Feb Fri
17 Feb Fri
24 Feb Fri
3 Mar Fri
10 Mar Fri
17 Mar Fri
24 Mar Fri
NAFPLION
1
Start
Number of overnight stays
End
Sightseeing stops
Greece’ and travel over the Pourmaraki
Pass towards Kalambaka. (BB, D)
Hotel: Amalia/Divani/Dellas Boutique
A Day 7 Kalambaka – Meteora –
Athens
Drive to Meteora, one of the largest and
most important complexes of Eastern
Orthodox monasteries in Greece. Visit two
of the six monasteries built on sandstone
rocks above the town with your Local
Epidaurus
X
Poros
Single
Twin Supp.
Share Option
1175
1175
330
330
17 Feb Fri
24 Feb Fri
3 Mar Fri
1175
1295
1295
330
330
330
10 Mar Fri
17 Mar Fri
24 Mar Fri
31 Mar Fri
1425
1425
1425
1425
330
330
330
330
X Reversed
Hydra
Specialist. A scenic drive brings you
back to Athens, where later you will enjoy
a Farewell Dinner with your travelling
companions. (BB, FD) Hotel: Divani
Palace Acropolis
Day 8 Depart Athens
Say goodbye to your fellow travellers
and Travel Director after an unforgettable
journey. Airport transfers are available,
conditions apply. (BB)
Itinerary: The departure marked will also operate
in reverse and may stay in alternative hotels to those listed
opposite. All sightseeing and inclusions will remain as described.
Christmas & New Year’s Eve
Christmas & New Year’s Eve Highlights: Departure on
22 December 2016 will have a slightly amended itinerary due to
the closure of the archaeological sites over the festive season, all
inclusions will remain the same. The 22 December 2016 departure
will celebrate Christmas in Kalambaka. The 28 December 2016
departure will celebrate New Year’s Eve in Olympia.
WAYS TO SAVE
One Day 3 Island Cruise Extension Code: WCGBO
Consider extending your holiday by spending an additional night in Athens and taking
a one day ‘3 Greek Island Cruise’ extension. On the morning of Day 8 instead of
departing Athens, transfer from the hotel to the port to embark on a one day cruise
to Poros, Hydra and Aegina. This extension includes transfers to/from the port to meet
the cruise, cost of cruise including lunch on board as well as one extra night’s hotel
accommodation in Athens.
Day 8 Athens – Transfer to Port
– 3 Greek Island Cruise – Transfer
to Hotel
Transfers are provided to the port to
embark on your scenic one day cruise
to Poros, Hydra and Aegina. Sit back and
enjoy the scenery as you cruise between
islands taking in the unique personality
of each destination. Lunch is served on
board. Return back to your hotel at the
end of the cruise. (BB, L) Hotel: Divani
Palace Acropolis
Past guest discount
SAVE up to US$75 p.p.
Multiple trip discount
SAVE up to US$37 p.p.
Young Traveller Disount US$130
Triple room discount US$60 p.p.
More about your trip
Airport Transfers: Complimentary transfers will be
available for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their
flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked
by Trafalgar.
Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip.
All prices are per person on a twin share basis.
For the best savings and to avoid disappointment book
early. For extra nights’ accommodation see page 81.
WiFi: See page 82 for details.
Visit www.trafalgar.com for availability, up-to-date itineraries
and Optional Experiences.
Day 9 Depart Athens
Transfers are available to the airport for
all guests who have provided Trafalgar
with flight details. (BB)
From US$245 per person twin share
Poros Harbour
Parthenon, Athens
KEY: A Insider Experience WR Welcome Reception FB Full Breakfast
BB Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner RM Regional Meal
FD Farewell Dinner BG Be My Guest Dining DW Dinner with Wine
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