Classical Greece

Description

Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this eight-day tour, you will get to visit some of the country’s most interesting sites, such as the Acropolis, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympics, the archaeological site of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo and the UNESCO-listed World Heritage rock-tower monasteries of Meteora. HIGHLIGHTS: Epidaurus: Epidaurus is one of the world’s most important archaeological findings, reflecting the splendour of Greek culture through its imposing beauty. Mycenae: See ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon. Olympia: Birthday of the Olympic Games. Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. Meteora: In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Important Information

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
• Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
• In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed.
• The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
• No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
• The tour may be combined with other languages
• Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre- and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately.

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