Best of Greece 2011

Day 1 - Depart Home Country
Overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director. 

Day 3 - Athens sightseeing & at leisure
We enjoy a morning walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora, Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896 before we enjoy free time. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Athens – Nauplia
We drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of
Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 5 - Nauplia – Olympia
Today we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 6 - Olympia – Delphi
We head to Patras and take the bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archaeological site. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 7 - Delphi – Kalambaka
Today's drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia and on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Then we take a trip to the monasteries of Meteora, perched above the town, where we can admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 8 - Kalambaka – Athens
This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 9 - Athens – Home Country
Farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home to your Home Country. (Buffet breakfast)

• Athens: See the Acropolis, Parthenon, Agora, Royal Palace, Olympic stadium
• Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the site.
• Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace. 
• Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre. 
• Olympia: Visit the Olympic stadium.
• Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle
• Meteora: Visit the rock monasteries.
• Thermopylae: View the battle site.

Engulf yourself with the rich history of Greece. Visit the Acropolis, surrounded by modern Athens, and see the Temple of Zeus. Walk the Sacred Way in Delphi, home of the Oracle, and make the ascension to the mysterious monasteries of Meteora, perched on high pinnacles of rock.

• 7 buffet breakfasts
• 4 three-course dinners
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach.
• Trafalgar multi-lingual Tour Director.
• You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis
Nauplia: Amalia
Olympia: Olympia Palace
Delphi: Delphi Palace
Kalambaka: Amalia
Athens: Divani Palace Acropolis

• Free airport transfers: Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
• Child Prices: Apply to children under the age of 16.
• Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
• On 20 December the tour will be operated in a different order due to the Christmas Holiday.
• Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package, at the price quoted.