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atLantIC tO tHe MeDIterranean
The Treasures of Ancient Greece
8 days from £1049
" Six included excursions " Specialist tour lecturer " 3- and 4-star hotels " Knowledgeable local guides
Delphi The Parthenon
Included excursions
" Corinth & Mycenae " Epidaurus & the Temple of Apollo " Olympia " Delphi, Sanctuary of Athene Pronaia
& Osio Loukas
" Athens,Vravrona & Cape Sounion " The Acropolis & the Parthenon
Explore magnificent archaeological sites including Olympia, Delphi and the Parthenon, step back in time in Corinth and admire well-preserved sculptures in Athens.
ItInerary Day 1 UK/athens We fly to Athens and transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay. Day 2 Corinth, Mycenae & tolon We journey to Corinth where we see the elaborate Fountain of Peirene; the Temple of Apollo, the oldest Doric temple on the mainland; and an extensive collection of artefacts at the museum. We continue to Mycenae to explore Agamemnons citadel and the Treasury of Atreus, before travelling on to Tolon for an overnight stay. Day 3 epidaurus & Bassae Our day begins in Epidaurus, where we visit the sanctuary, the museum and the magnificent theatre, before travelling to the well-preserved Temple of Apollo at Bassae and on to Olympia for an overnight stay. Day 4 Olympia & Itea Olympia is home to the Doric Temple of Zeus, where the Olympic flame was kept burning between games; and nearby the Temple of Hera. We visit the Archaeological Museum and the New Museum for the Olympic Games. We journey to Patras and board the ferry for the voyage to Antirion, making a brief stop in Nafpaktos before continuing our journey to Itea for an overnight stay. Day 5 Delphi & Osio Loukas Monastery We see the Temple of Apollo and the well-preserved Stadium before visiting the Kastelian Spring, where pilgrims had to wash to purify themselves before seeking the wisdom of the Oracle.This afternoon we visit the museum and the Sanctuary of Athene Pronaia. We travel on to the remote Byzantine monastery of Osio Loukas before reaching Athens for a three-night stay. Day 6 athens We spend time visiting the Acropolis Museum, full of the treasures found on the site; the Temple of Athena Nike; the Parthenon; and the Agora, Athens ancient market place. The afternoon is free for you to explore. Day 7 athens archaeological Museum, Vravrona & Cape Sounion This morning we visit the superb National Archaeological Museum. We continue to Vravrona and the Sanctuary of Artemis before visiting the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Day 8 athens/UK Todays optional excursion is to the Benaki Museum, a private collection of sculptures, paintings and artefacts. From here we transfer to Athens airport for the return flight. yOUr HOteLS atHenS athens Gate Hotel (4-star), 4 nights bed and breakfast. This modern hotel is located in the heart of Athens, 500 metres from the Acropolis. tOLOn Hotel tolon Holidays (3-star), 1 night half board. Surrounded by gardens and only 200 metres from the sea, the hotel has a bar, restaurant, and swimming pool. OLyMPIa Hotel europa (4-star), 1 night half board. Located on a hill above the village of Olympia and providing superb views of the archaeological area, Arcadian mountains and the sea, the hotels comfortable rooms are complemented by a swimming pool. Itea Hotel nafsika Palace (4-star), 1 night half board. Located in the centre of Itea, this hotel has a lounge, restaurant and bar and rooms feature air-conditioning, TV and hairdrier.
Optional excursion
" Benaki Museum
Meal arrangements
3 nights half board and 4 nights bed and breakfast
Also included
" The services of a specialist tour lecturer
and a local guide
" Gratuities
Departure Dates & Prices
Holiday Number: eeGraG 2008
10 May 24 May 13 September 4 October Price Per Person £1049 £1219 £1119 £1079
Deposit £100 per person Prices are based on the shared occupancy of twin or double rooms with private facilities.
Supplements per person
Single rooms £238 Holiday Insurance please see page 74 Please see pages 69-72 for details of items not included in the holiday price and our price policy.
Travel Arrangements
also fly from
Scheduled flights by British Airways between London Heathrow and Athens; departing at 1145h and arriving back at 2105h. You can also fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). Luton £nIL Regional connecting flights to London also available Please see page 3 for details. For details of airlines and approximate flight timings please see page 73.
GREECE
ITEA
Delphi
Corinth Mycenae OLYMPIA TOLON Bassae
ATHENS Vravrona
SPeCIaLISt tOUr LeCtUrer
In addition to a local guide, each group will be accompanied by a specialist tour lecturer. The maximum group size for this tour is 30, which ensures the unique and personal experience that you would expect from a Page & Moy holiday.
transfers
Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 mins.
Make your own way
Save £150. Please see page 3 for further details.
Epidauras
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