CLASSICAL MAINLAND (03 Days)
Lions Gate, Mycenaean Archeological Site, Mycenae.
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The theatre of the Asklepieion of Epidaurus is the ideal specimen of the achievements and experience of the ancient Greeks on theatre construction. It was already praised in antiquity by Pausanias for its symmetry and beauty.
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Ancient Olimpia.
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The Sacred Way, Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi. Just to the right of the road you can see the Treasury of the Athenians, which looks like a temple. To the right of this is the rock from which the Oracle Priestess made her pronouncements in the early years of
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Duration: 03 Days / 02 Nights
Sites: Ancient Mycenae, Epidaurus Theatre, Ancient Olympia & Delphi
Run: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday (02nd April to 26th October)
DAY 01 – Mycenae and Epidavros
Leave of Athens early in the morning to the Corinth Canal via the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf. Pass by the Corinth canal (quick stop to take pictures), then on to Epidavrus visiting this Ancient Epidaurus Theatre. Then through the plain of Argos on to Mycenae. Visiting the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon. Leave in the afternoon via Tripoli - Megalopolis to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Overnight & Dinner in Olympia.
DAY 02 – Olympia
Visit to the archaeological site in Olympia with the temple of Zeus, the temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Ancient Olympic Stadium and the museum of Olympia. Departure from Olympia via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay to Antirion via the bright new bridge (the longest bridge in Europe). Drive to picturesque Nafpaktos and from there on, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. In the evening you will be visiting the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight & Dinner in Delphi.
DAY 03 – Delphi
Visit to the archaeological site in Delphi, the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the Museum of Delphi, with it?s spectacular finds, including the bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. Return to Athens in the evening.
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Please take note of the following:
* A combination of any islands and the mainland can be put together
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* Ladies for the Visit of the Meteora Monasteries need to have a Skirt and Gentlemen long Trousers
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class, including breakfasts and dinners
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group guided basis
* Professional Tour Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Entrance fees to the archaeological sites and museums, parking and road tolls
* Required land transport by A/C non-smoking tour coach
* Local taxes and handling services
* Tour Package Service Insurance
What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Greece and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Greece (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.
Tour Rates:
* A Class Hotels - In Single Room for One Person EURO 408.00
* A Class Hotels - In Twin or Triple Room Sharing Per Person EURO 342.00
* C Class Hotels - In Single Room for One Person EURO 343.00
* C Class Hotels - In Twin or Triple Room Sharing Per Person EURO 289.00
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