Athens by Night
Nightly
Day(s) of week:
Daily, from April 1st to October 31st
Every Thursday & Saturday, from November 1st
to March 31st
Departure/Return times:
Departs 8:30pm, Returns approx. midnight
Your evening dinner/tour begins with a pleasant scenic drive through the
illuminated boulevards of Athens, as far as Piraeus, Greece's principal
commercial port. Continue to Marina Zea, one of the busiest yacht harbors in the
Mediterranean and home port to many luxury pleasure yachts belonging to Greece's
ship owning and international jet-set communities. From here, a short drive to
Mikrolimano, another picturesque yacht and fishing boat harbor, home to the ex
Royal Yacht Club and many fine waterfront seafood restaurants. We finally return
to Athens and the renowned "Plaka" district, located around the base of the
Acropolis, for dinner with live floor show at a typical Greek taverna.
Sounion
Half Day (afternoon)
Day(s) of week:
Daily, from April 1st to October 31st
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, from November 1st to March 31st
Departure/Return times: Departs 3pm, Returns 7pm (Oct 1- March 31 -
returns ½ hour earlier)
Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada,
Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and countless coves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic
Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour, Cape Sounion is dominated by the
spectacular Temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean Sea.
One-Day Mycenae & Epidaurus
Full Day
Day(s) of week: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, from April
1st to October 31st
Every Tuesday & Saturday, from November 1st
to March 31st
Departure/Return times:
Departs 8:45am, Returns 7:00pm
Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Mycenae (Visit) . Mycenae
'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon that was first sung by
Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the
Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest
civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization.
Then drive through Argos on the way to Nauplia, the 1st capital of
Greece in 1829. After lunch depart for Epidaurus for a visit.
On the headland called "Nesi" at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of the ancient
city is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the latter years
of its function. The theater is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which
permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the
proscenium or scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.
Ancient Corinth
Half Day (morning)
Day(s) of week: Every Monday & Friday, from April 12th to
October 29th
Departure/Return times: Departs 8:45am, Returns 2pm
Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach
the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (short stop). Shortly thereafter
we reach the ancient town of Corinth (visit) where St. Paul lived and preached
for two years. Back in the ancient times Corinth was amongst the richest cities
and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge agora (market
place) and Apollo's Temple (6th C.B.C) brief stop at the site of the ancient
port of Kechreai where St. Paul disembarked.
Return to Athens in time for lunch.
One-Day Delphi
Full Day
Day(s) of week: Daily, from April 1st to October 31st
Every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, from November 1st to March 31st.
Departure/Return times: Departs: 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi colored
carpets). Arrive in Delphi the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the Museum
where one can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze
Charioteer, then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury. Visit
the Temple of Apollo. Return to Athens by the same route.
One-Day Cruise Excursion to Hydra, Poros & Aegina
Lunch Included
Day(s) of week:
Daily Year round
Departure/Return times:
Departs 7:45am, Returns 7:15pm
7:45am -
Transfer by motorcoach from Athens to Piraeus Port and embark on the cruise
ship.
8:15am - Sail for the island of Hydra, where you will have time at
leisure for strolling, shopping or swimming. In the early afternoon sail for the
island of Aegina, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian
coast from the island of Poros.. Upon arrival in Aegina you can either join the
excursion to the Temple of
Aphaia (extra cost ) or walk around the
main town.
Lunch is served on board.
Sail to Poros for a short visit before reembarking for the sail back to Piraeus
Port.
7.15pm – Arrival at Piraeus Port and transfer to Athens
Two-Day Mycenae & Epidaurus
Two Days (on Halfboard basis)
Day(s) of week: Every Tuesday & Wednesday from April 1st to
October 31st
Departure/Return times:
Departs 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Starting from Athens, drive westwards along the scenic coast,
until you reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (Short
Stop). The Corinth Canal is a junction of international sea transport and
serves ships coming from the western Mediterranean and Adriatic en route to
eastern Mediterranean and black sea ports and vice-versa.
Continue along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Mycenae for a visit.
Mycenae, 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon that was first sung
by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the
Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest
civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization.
Then depart for Nauplia, the first capital of Greece. After lunch, afternoon at
leisure. Overnight in Nauplia. (L)
DAY 2: After a morning at leisure, depart for Epidaurus for a visit. On
the headland called "Nesi" at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of the ancient city
is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the latter years of its
function. The theater is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit
almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or
scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their seating
In
the afternoon drive back to Athens (B).
Participants on this tour will have an afternoon and morning at leisure for
swimming or strolling through the streets of Nauplia.
Two-Day Delphi
Two Days (On Halfboard basis)
Day(s) of week: From April 1 - October 31, 2009 - Daily
Departure/Return times: Departs 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi
colored carpets) and arrive into Delphi.
At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the
Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most
famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world.
According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the
ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of
Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the
cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and
seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the
Olympics, which were held every four years.
Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum
where one can see among other archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue
of the
Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos, the tyrant of Gela,
in 478 B.C. when he won the chariot-race at the Pythian Games. This incomparable
statue is a representative example of the ''severe'' Attic style, certainly the
work of a major artist.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Delphi. (D).
DAY 2:
Day at leisure to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Delphi’s landscape, before
the afternoon drive back to Athens. (B)
Two-Day Meteora
Two Days (On Halfboard basis)
Day(s) of week: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, some Saturdays
from
April 5th to October 28th Every Wednesday from November 4th to March
31st
Departure/Return times:
Departs 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi
colored carpets) and arrive in Delphi.
At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the
Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most
famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world.
According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the
ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of
Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the
cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and
seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the
Olympics, which were held every four years.
Visit of the archaeological site (Museum not included).
After visit depart to Kalambaka
through the towns of Central Greece – Amphissa, Lamia and
Trikala - crossing the Thessalian Plain, the granary of Greece.
Dinner & Overnight in Kalambaka. (D).
DAY 2: Morning visit of the breathtaking Meteora and its monasteries
built on the top of high rocks. Then start the drive back to Athens passing
through Thermopylae where Leonidas was killed (visit) and Kamena Vourla. (B)
Three-Day Delphi & Meteora
Three Days (on Halfboard Basis)
Day(s) of week:
Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, some Fridays, from
April 4th to October 27th
Departure/Return times: Departs 8:45am, Returns 7:00pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi
colored carpets) and arrive in Delphi.
At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the
Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most
famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world.
According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the
ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of
Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the
cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and
seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the
Olympics, which were held every four years.
Visit of the archaeological site and the Museum where one can see among other
archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to
Apollo by Polyzalos, the tyrant of Gela, in 478 B.C. when he won
the chariot-race at the
Pythian Games. This incomparable statue is a representative
example of the ''severe'' Attic style, certainly the work of a major artist.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner & Overnight in Delphi.(D).
DAY 2: Morning at leisure. Drive by the Central Greece towns of Amphissa,
Lamia and Trikala to arrive into Kalambaka. Overnight. (B,D)
DAY 3: In the morning visit the breathtaking Meteora and then start the
drive back to Athens, passing through Thermopylae (visit) and Kamena Vourla.
(B)
Classical Tour with Meteora
Four days (on Halfboard Basis)
Day(s) of week:
Every Monday and Saturday (English/French), Tuesday
(English/Italian), Thursday on certain dates (English only),
from April 3rd
to October 26th Every Monday, from November 2nd to March 29th
Departure/Return times:
Departs 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Starting
from Athens, drive westwards along the scenic coast, until reaching the Corinth
Canal with its breathtaking views (Short Stop). The Corinth Canal is a
junction of international sea transport and serves ships coming from the western
Mediterranean and Adriatic en route to eastern Mediterranean and black sea ports
and vice-versa. Continue along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Epidaurus
for a visit. On the headland called "Nesi" at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of
the ancient city is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the
latter years of its function. The theater is marveled for its exceptional
acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken
word from the proscenium or scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their
seating.
Then depart for Nauplia, the first capital of Greece (Short Stop). Next,
drive to Mycenae for a visit. Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon which
was first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial
centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the
greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization. In the
afternoon depart for Olympia.
Dinner & Overnight in Olympia. (D)
DAY 2: In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of
Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion, cross the channel to Antirion on the "state
of the art" suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in
Europe. Arrive in Nafpaktos and then continue to Delphi. Dinner & Overnight in
Delphi. (B,D)
DAY 3: In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of
Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka. Drive through Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala. Arrive
in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight (B,D)
DAY 4: In the morning, visit breathtaking Meteora and in the early
afternoon start the drive back to Athens passing via Thermopylae (visit) and
Kammena Vourla. (B)
The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour, reminding the
visitor of the glory that was Greece.
Classical Tour
Three days (on Halfboard Basis)
Day(s) of week:
Every Monday, Saturday (English/French), Tuesday
(English/Italian), Thursday (English) in certain dates.
From April 3rd
to October 26th Every Monday, from November 2nd to March 29th
Departure/Return times: Departs 8:45am, Returns 7pm
Accommodation during tour in 1st class hotels
DAY 1: Starting from Athens, drive westward along the scenic coast until
reaching the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (short stop). Drive to
Epidaurus (visit the archaeological site and the Theatre famous for its
remarkable acoustics) and then on to Nauplia, the first capital of Greece (short
stop). Drive to Mycenae, where you will visit the archaeological site and then
depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of
Megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
(D)
DAY 2: In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of
Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion, cross the channel to ANTIRION on the "state
of the art" suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in
Europe. Arrive in Nafpaktos and then continue to Delphi. Dinner and overnight
in Delphi. (B,D)
DAY 3: In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of
Delphi. Two hours at leisure before starting the drive back to Athens. (B.)
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