| PACKAGE INCLUDES |
Hotel
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Partial Meals Inclusive
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| This 5 days Golden Greece Tour of Athens and Delphi offers a profound journey through ancient Greek history and culture. In Athens, the iconic Acropolis stands as a testament to classical civilization, showcasing the Parthenon and other architectural marvels. The city blends ancient landmarks with vibrant modern life, offering rich museums, bustling markets, and delightful cuisine. Delphi on the other hand was once considered the center of the world in ancient Greek mythology, enchants with its mystical ruins, including the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle. The breathtaking views of Mount Parnassus and the surrounding valley add to the allure, making these destinations perfect for a captivating and educational travel experience. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Witness the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture & history in Acropolis
✔ Visit The Parthenon an iconic ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Athena
✔ Visit The Acropolis Museum in Athens showcases exquisite artifacts from the Acropolis
✔ Check out the breathtaking views of Mount Parnassus and the surrounding valley
✔ Visit Temple of Apollo & experience Greek heritage amidst stunning mountain scenery
✔ Check out architectural elegance & cultural wealth at The Treasury of the Athenians
✔ Witness a rich collection of artifacts from ancient site at the Delphi Archaeological Museum
✔ Visit The Temple of Olympian Zeus dedicated to the king of the gods in Greek mythology
✔ Check out Greece’s oldest university renowned for its academic excellence & historical significance
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrive Athens
D02: Athens City Tour (B)
D03: Explore Delphi > Apollo Tour (B,L)
D04: Athens Free Leisure Day (B)
D05: Depart Athens (B)
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVE ATHENS
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Welcome to Athens. Our driver will meet with you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel for check in. |
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Overnight stay in Athens |
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| DAY 02: ATHENS CITY TOUR (B)
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After breakfast at hotel, you will depart for a photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. |
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Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. |
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Thereafter, pass by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis where you will visit Propylaea the monumental entrance of the Acropolis, Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon built by Ictinus, the Erechtheon with its Porch of Maidens. |
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Proceed with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis museum. The main attractions in the museum such as votives, artifacts of everyday life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. |
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You will then be transferred to your hotel. |
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Overnight stay in Athens. |
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| DAY 03: EXPLORE DELPHI > APOLLO TOUR (B, L)
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After breakfast at hotel, we will pick you up from hotel and proceed journey to the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova. You will have short break before proceed journey to Delphi, the center of Ancient World - the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. |
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On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. You will have lunch at modern village in Delphi. |
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Thereafter, visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and Delphi Archaeological Museum showcasing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. |
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You will be transferred to hotel. |
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Overnight stay in Athens. |
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| DAY 04: ATHENS FREE LEISURE DAY (B)
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After breakfast, you will have a free leisure day to explore on your own. You can visit the highest hill Lycabettus to see view of Athens, take optional tour of Argolis or daily cruise tour. |
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Overnight stay in hotel. |
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| DAY 05: DEPART ATHENS (B)
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After breakfast, we will transfer you to airport at arranged time to take your international flight. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| Temple of Apollo, Delhi...
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| Delphi Archeological Museum...
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| Zappeion...
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| Academy of Athens...
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| Dionysos Theater...
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| National Library of Athens...
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| Erechtheion...
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| Acropolis Museum...
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| The Temple of Olympian Zeus...
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| Treasure of the Arthenians, Delphi...
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| The Temple of Athena Nike...
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| Proylaea...
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| The Parthenon...
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| INCLUSION |
- Meals inclusive as specified
- All entrances inclusive as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- Transfers with new & AC vehicles inclusive as specified
- Seat in Coach tours with English speaking guidance licensed by Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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| EXCLUSION |
- International Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Drinks, personal expenses & Tips
- MSIG Travel Insurance
- High Season Surcharge
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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