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Olympic Trail
The Facts
· 100% tents · Cabin upgrade: 50% cabins, 50% tents see page 94 - supplement 80 · 24 Breakfasts, 23 Lunches, 17 Dinners · For info on how it all works see pages 4 to 9 · Entrance fees to sites listed as part of the itinerary are not included
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25 days · London to Athens
Visit 7 Countries! France, Andorra, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Vatican City & Greece
Shop up a storm in cosmopolitan Paris, enjoy scenic mountainous Andorra with its great Duty Free, and sample some of the best paella in bustling Barcelona. We take you through Italy, where you can discover ancient ruins, stunning architecture and amazing gelati, and then we'll finish up in Greece with time to relax in pristine Corfu and discover the wonders of ancient Athens. It's an Olympic journey if ever there was one!
Day 1-7, London - Paris - Avignon - Andorra - Barcelona We begin in London, travelling through the Somme WWI battlefields to Paris, France's chic capital. Visit the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and choose to cruise along the Seine. We then travel via Avignon, the romantic city surrounded by original walls, to tiny mountainous Andorra. Next we go to lively Barcelona, where tapas and sangria addicts can head to the Ramblas and sports fans can visit the Olympic Stadium Montjuic. Day 8-14, French Riviera - Cinque Terre - Verona - Venice - Florence - Travelling via the classy beaches in the south of France, we make our way into Italy to discover the extraordinary coastline of Cinque Terre, Shakespeare's fair Verona, and the magnificent city of canals, Venice. Take an optional gondola ride to the tune of age-old accordions before arriving in Florence, where the Renaissance once blossomed. Day 15-21, Pisa - Rome - Sorrento - Brindisi - Corfu Following a stop at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, we travel to Rome, the home of the mighty Colosseum, the ancient Roman Forum and the immense St Peter's Basilica. Heading south, we arrive in scenic, coastal Sorrento and you can visit the nearby Pompeii before we take the overnight ferry from Brindisi to Corfu. Chill out on the stunning beaches and enjoy the beautiful surrounds. Day 22-25, Corfu - Athens - After more time to enjoy this beautiful island we travel to the mainland and arrive in Athens, your gateway to Greece and Turkey. We finish after breakfast on Day 25.
Choose your options!
Visit our website to download our Optional Excursions Guide for details about the activities and optional extras offered on this tour. London to Athens - 25 days Camping Code: BXOT Cabin Upgrade Code: BXOTU £750 · 1,130 · CHF1,880 · US$1,510 C$1,620 · A$1,810 · NZ$2,030 Plus Local Fund of 660
Start Sun 27 Apr 08 Sun 01 Jun 08 Sun 15 Jun 08 Wed 02 Jul 08 End Wed 21 May 08 Wed 25 Jun 08 Wed 09 Jul 08 Sat 26 Jul 08 Start Sun 03 Aug 08 Wed 20 Aug 08 Sun 26 Apr 09 Sun 31 May 09 End Wed 27 Aug 08 Sat 13 Sep 08 Wed 20 May 09 Wed 24 Jun 09 Start Sun 14 Jun 09 Wed 01 Jul 09 Sun 02 Aug 09 Wed 19 Aug 09 End Wed 08 Jul 09 Sat 25 Jul 09 Wed 26 Aug 09 Sat 12 Sep 09
ENGLAND
London
Calais Dover
3
Paris
FRANCE
Cinque Terre
1
Avignon
1
2 2
ANDORRA 1 SPAIN
Barcelona
2
Monaco
2
Venice
Riviera
Pisa
Florence
ITALY
3
Rome
2 1
Sorrento
Brindisi
3
Corfu
GREECE
1
Igoumenitsa
Athens
Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
1
2
Indicates number of nights spent in each destination
Indicates a place we visit or pass through
Good times at the Trevi Fountain, Rome
Olympic Trail Trip Notes: www.budgetexpeditions.com/tripnotes/bxot
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