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Classical Greece
9 Days / 8 Nights from £1,545 WESTERN & SOUTHERN EUROPE
Rtn (Sun) 21 Sep 19 Oct 16 Nov
Escorted Group or Private Journey · Ancient Greek Temples & Theatres · Olympia & Delphi Greece is steeped in myth and legend, but the glories of an ancient era are very much in evidence in the beautifully preserved sites and monuments found throughout the country. This tour focuses on the classical highlights found in the mainland and includes Delphi in its stunning setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassos.
Acropolis and Parthenon, Athens
Day 1 To Athens: Fly from London Heathrow to Athens with British Airways. Transfer to the Imperial Hotel for 2 nights. (N) Day 2 Athens: Visit the National Archaeological Museum, which contains important finds from Greece's major sites. Continue to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, a testament to the golden age of Greece, and the graceful temple of Athena Nike. (B) Day 3 To Nauplion: Drive to the Corinth Canal and on to Agamemnon's Citadel in Mycenae, visiting the Treasury of Atreus and the Acropolis. Continue to Nauplion, the first capital of Greece and one of the most attractive towns on the mainland. Stay 2 nights at Grande Bretagne Hotel. (B) Day 4 Nauplion: Morning visit to Epidavros to see the Sanctuary, the Museum and the 3rd century BC theatre. Return to Nauplion for an
afternoon visit to the fortress. (B) Day 5 Olympia: Drive through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Peloponnese to Olympia, stopping en route at Megalopolis, the former capital of a united Arcadia. Afternoon visit to the Olympia Museum, which contains some of the most important works of ancient Greek sculpture. Stay at the Hotel Olympia for 2 nights. (B) Day 6 Olympia: Morning visit to ancient Olympia, dominated by the temples of Zeus and Hera, and the first Olympic stadium. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 7 Delphi: Drive to Mount Parnassos and on to Delphi. Afternoon at leisure. Stay at Hotel Amalia for 1 night. (B) Day 8 Delphi: Visit the Delphi Museum, rich in Archaic sculpture. Continue to the site of
Delphi, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth. Visit the Treasuries, the Temple of Apollo, the Theatre and the Stadium. Afternoon visit to the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Hosios, before returning to Athens. Overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel. (B) Day 9 To London: Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for a flight to London Heathrow with British Airways. (B) Private Journeys: In addition to the Escorted Groups, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability. Please see page 8 for more information about Private Journeys. Extensions: Should you wish to extend your stay in Athens or the Cyclades, please contact Cox & Kings for details.
CLASSICAL GREECE Departures on or between Prices in GBP£'s per person sharing a twin bedded room
Code ESCORTED GROUPS
No of nights 19 Apr 08 17 May 08 14 Jun 08 13 Sep 08 11 Oct 08 08 Nov 08 Single Supp Sole Supp
BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHT UPGRADES
Club Europe: from £230 per person return
REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIONS
£95 RETURN* British Airways To/From Heathrow Aberdeen · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Manchester · Newcastle * Price subject to availability
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Code
Classical Greece
PRIVATE JOURNEYS
8
No. of nights
1695
1595
1695
1695
1595
1545
315
Single Supp
N/A
Sole Supp
01 Jan to 01 Apr to 01 Jul to 01 Sep to 01 Nov to 31 Mar 08 30 Jun 08 31 Aug 08 31 Oct 08 31 Dec 08
GRP
Classical Greece
8
3495
3595
3645
3595
3495
385
2895
Out (Sat) 19 Apr 17 May 14 Jun
2008 DEPARTURE DATES
Rtn (Sun) 27 Apr 25 May 22 Jun Out (Sat) 13 Sep 11 Oct 08 Nov
Additional Information
Meal Basis: Group Tours and Private Journeys - as per itinerary. B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner N = No Meals
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