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Tour Code: RG
Tour Length: 9 days
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CLASSICAL GREECE
Overview Click map for larger sizeFrom picturesque fishing villages to ancient ruins, this vacation is a classic. Begin in Athens, then head west via ancient Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus for overnights in Nauplia, Olympia, and Delphi. Enjoy special visits to the archaeological sites and museums, where history unfolds before you. Spend a day among the rock-top monasteries of Meteora, with included visits to Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, and St. Stephen's with its unique icons. Next up: Thermopylae, site of the battle between Leonidas' 300 doomed Spartans and Xerxes' huge Persian army. Drive past Thebes and Marathon on your way back to Athens, where guided sightseeing shows you the Acropolis, the Roman Temple of Zeus, and the Theater of Dionysus.
Special Departure:
Dec 17 Departure - Christmas Eve in Athens. City Highlights
Headsets throughout the tour
Athens:
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
Ancient Corinth:
Guided visit of the excavations
Mycenae:
Guided visit of the excavations
Epidaurus:
Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
Olympia:
Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum
Delphi:
Guided visit of the excavations, visit the archaeological museum
Meteora Area:
Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries
Thermopylae:
Guided visit
Notes:
- We suggest ladies pack at least one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting Meteora monasteries.
- All arrangements in Greece are under the management of Kentavros Tours.
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