Athens Greece

Greece

Athens A city of striking contrasts, Athens has left a lasting impression on visitors for 3,500 years. 3 nights with sightseeing from

$264

pp/dbl land only

> Package is also available with discounted round-trip air from cities across Canada and the U.S. > Many other sightseeing tours, transfers, and hotel options are available.

Services Included • 3 nights’ hotel accommodation, breakfast daily, hotel taxes and service charges • Athens Sightseeing Tour. This half-day tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On the way to the Acropolis see Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit its Museum and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally, the Parthenon.

Price per person double occupancy

Ionis Hotel 

Hotel City Plaza 

Jason Inn Athens 

Hotel Dorian Inn 

Kaningos 21 Hotel 

Zafolia Hotel 

Electra Hotel 

Divani Palace Acropolis 

Divani Caravel Hotel 

Athens Electra Palace 

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Prices are per person based on double occupancy, at the lowest available rate. Surcharges may apply during certain weekends, holidays, or trade fair periods. Blackout periods may apply. Single, triple and child rates available upon request. This package is subject to availability and prices are subject to change.

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> All sightseeing must be purchased with hotel

Sightseeing Tours & Excursions from Athens Athens by Night Begin at the port of Piraeus, passing the port of Zeas and a stop at the famous Mikrolimano for ouzo and appetizers. Dinner in Athens in a typical Greek tavern in the old area Plaka, with bouzouki music and Greek folk dances. Departs daily; 4 hrs; $90

Cape Sounion in the afternoon Drive along the coastal road to Cape Sounion to see the white marble pillars of the Temple of Posseidon and leisure time to walk on the rocky promontory of Sounion. Departs daily; 4 hrs; $55

Delphi Delphi was the centre of the Ancient World.Visit the Treasury of Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum with masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture. Departs daily; 10 hrs; $125

Argolis Visit Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides; Nafplion, the picturesque town at the foot of a cliff and the theatre in Epidaurus, dating back to the 4th century BC. Departs Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat; 10 hrs; $125

Ancient Corinth Visit Corinth where St Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, including the Agora and Apollo’s Temple (6th century BC) show Corinth’s importance in Ancient Times. Departs Mon/Fri; 5 hrs; $85

Hydra - Poros - Aegina cruise Cruise from Marina Trokadero to Hydra, Poros and Aegina including lunch. Departs daily; 11.25 hrs; $140

Packages Classical Tour with Meteora 4 days/3 nights from $972 pp/dbl Discover Greece through the centuries from prehistory and the classical period to Roman Domination, the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades and modern times.Visit famous archaeological sites, the Cradle of the Olympic Games in Olympia and see exquisite Byzantine art. Services Included • Coach throughout the tour (pick-up & drop-off in Athens) • English speaking guide throughout the tour • All entrance fees • 4* hotels on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Days of Operation: Mon/Tue/Sat Package price per person in CAD$ Twin Departs $972 01APR07 - 31MAR08

Single $1187

Discover Athens and Cruise the Islands Tour 8 days/7 nights from $1393 pp/dbl Mythology and history come to life in Athens with visits to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Parliament and Presidential Palace. See breathtaking scenery and picturesque villages on a cruise through the Greek Islands including Mykonos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Herklion and Santorini. Services Included • 3 nights’ accommodation at 4* Hotel Kaningos 21 or similar in Athens with breakfast • 4 day cruise on full board basis (inside cabin category F), visit Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini • Arrival transfer Athens airport-hotel • Half day organized Athens sightseeing tour with visit to Acropolis • Transfer hotel-port • Departure transfer hotel-airport • Port taxes USD 90 Package price per person in CAD$ Departs Twin 01APR07 - 31OCT07 $1393

Single $2052

Delphes First Class Two day tour includes free time at Delphi, the Sanctuary of Apollo, located on the slopes of mount Parnassus. Departs daily 01Apr-30Oct/07; 1 overnight in Delphi; $209 pp (min 2 persons)

Athens, Classical Tour & Greek Islands Cruise 14 days/13 nights from $2538 pp/dbl

Argolis First Class Two day tour includes free time to enjoy the picturesque town of Nafplion, Naples of Greece. Departs Tue/Wed 03Apr-30Oct/07; 1 overnight in Nafplion; $209 pp (min 2 persons)

This tour offers a sampling of all that Greece has to offer including the famous attractions of Athens; archaeological sites in Mycenae; Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus; archaeological site in Delphi and Byzantine art in Meteora. A cruise through the beautiful Greek Islands includes a full day exploring the fascinating city of Istanbul in Turkey. Services Included • 3 nights’ accommodation at 4* Hotel Kaningos 21 or similar in Athens on bed and breakfast basis • 7 day cruise on full board basis (inside cabin category F), visit Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini • Arrival transfer Athens airport-hotel • Half day organised Athens sightseeing tour with visit to Acropolis • 4 day classical tour with A class hotels on half board basis • Transfer hotel-port • Departure transfer hotel-airport • Port taxes USD 190 Package price per person Departs 01APR07 - 30APR07 01MAY07 - 31AUG07 01SEP07 - 31OCT07

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in CAD$ Twin $2538 $2592 $2653

Single $3497 $3584 $3672

> All sightseeing must be purchased with hotel

Sightseeing Tours & Excursions from Athens

Packages Delphi & Meteora 3 days/2 nights from $567 pp/dbl One of the most popular archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi was once known as the centre of the earth and universe. Delphi is also the Sanctuary of Apollo and ruins of temples, buildings and stadium date back to the fourth century BC. Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to six monasteries built on natural rock pillars. Services Included • Coach throughout the tour (pick-up & drop-off in Athens) • English speaking guide throughout the tour • All entrance fees • 4* hotels on Half Board basis (breakfast and dinner) Days of Operation: Tue/Wed/Sun Package price per person in CAD$ Departs Twin $567 01APR07 - 31OCT07

Meteora Monasteries First Class Two day tour includes visit to Delphi, Kalambaka, and the unique monasteries at Meteora. Departs Mon/Wed/Thu/Sat 03Apr-01Nov/07; 1 overnight in Kalambaka; $249 pp (min 2 persons)

Classical Tour First Class Three day tour includes visit to Mycenae, famous theatre of Epidaurus, Tripoli, Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological museum. Departs Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat 02Apr-30Oct/07; 1 overnight in Olympia, 1 overnight in Delphi; $469 pp (min 2 persons)

Single $710

Classical Turkey & Athens 10 days/9 nights from $1923 pp/dbl This tour easily combines archaeological wonders in Turkey and Greece with the breathtaking beauty of the Greek Isles.Visit all the main attractions in Athens including the Acropolis, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Enjoy a relaxing cruise with stops at Mykonos, Rhodes and Patmos. And explore the ruins of Ephesus, Gallipoli and the famous wooden horse at Troy in Turkey. Services Included • 7 nights’ accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels including buffet breakfast • 3 days & 2 nights cruise in inside cabin Category G to Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos • Arrival transfers from Athens airport to hotel • Transfer from Athens Hotel to Pireus Port • Transfer from Kusadasi port to hotel • All transportation in Turkey by private air-conditioned tour coach • Meals: 9 buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners • In Athens visit includes: Acropolis & the Museum of Acropolis, sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy • In Turkey visit includes: famous ruins of Ephesus, St Mary’s cottage, Troy with its famous wooden horse, Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War museum, Lone pine cemetery Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St Sophia and the Grand Bazaar • English speaking professional guide throughout Turkey and Greece portion is locally hosted • All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program Departure Dates for 2007: Apr 4,11,18,25; May 2,09,16,23,30; Jun 6,13,20,27; Jul 4,18,25; Aug 1,8,15,22,29; Sep 5,12,19,26; Oct 3,10,17,24 Package price per person in CAD$ Departs Twin 01APR07 - 31OCT07 $1923

Single $2686

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