7 Days 6 Nights Glamour of Greece

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Day 1 Athens

Meet and greet upon arrival at Athens Airport and transfer to hotel. Check into Hotel by 1400hrs. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 2 Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. In the morning, make your own way to the starting point of Half Day Guided Panoramic Tour of Athens. We pass the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that stands in front of Parliament House on Constitution Square, and see the Presidential Mansion that served as the Royal Palace before the country’s monarchy was abolished in 1974. See th Panathenaic Stadium — site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 — and then relax as your coach drives along Panepistimiou, home to Athens’ National Library and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, known locally as ‘Mitropoli.’After seeing the highlights of modern Athens, step back in time with a tour of the city’s past. Visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then stop at Athens’ crowning glory: the Acropolis of Athens. Built on a rocky hill towering above the city, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed acropolis comprises a cluster of ancient buildings that once collectively acted as a fortress. Each building was created to reflect the splendor and wealth of Athens during the 5th century. After spending time at leisure at the acropolis, drop back to starting point of tour. Proceed to hotel on your own. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 3 Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. Today we proceed to Discover three beautiful Greek islands on this Full-day cruise from Athens. Sail to Poros, Hydra and Egina in the Saronic Gulf. You will gety free time to enjoy on each island. A delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included, and a guided excursion to Egina’s ancient Temple of Aphaia(Admission not included). Overnight at Hotel

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Day 4 Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. We proceed to Full day trip to Delphi. We hear the tales about the ancient Greeks and their lives in Delphi while traveling to the town. Pass through the towns of Levadia and Arachova – both famous for their production of brightly colored carpets. We take a tour of the Delphi archeological site – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily one of the most important digs in Europe. As you walk around the evocative ruins with your guide, see famous monuments like the Temple of Apollo. We head inside Delphi Archeological Museum and explore this veritable treasure trove at leisure which is a home to countless artifacts and intriguing relics. Later return to Athens. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 5 Athens – Kalambaka

Breakfast at Hotel. Prepare for your departure transfer to Athens Train Station to connect to your train to Kalambaka (Standard Train Travel Included). Arrive and tranfer to your hotel. Check into Hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 6 Kalambaka – Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for a Half day Guided Tour of Meteora with Theopetra Cave. Meteora is located just over 3 miles (5.4 km) from central Kalambaka and is a remote region of sandstone peaks where, from the 11th century onwards, monks settled. marvel at the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the awe-inspiring sandstone pillars and spend a few minutes snapping photos. With your local guide at your side, visit two of the remaining monasteries. As you explore the sites, listen to your guide share fascinating stories about the first hermits and monks who settled in Meteora, and discover their motivations for building the monasteries atop the sheer rock spires. Later we proceed to south of Meteora to the prehistoric Theopetra Cave. Situated at the foot of the Chasia mountain range, the cave shows signs of being continuously inhabited from 135,000 BC to 4,000 BC and holds some of the earliest historical secrets in the world, including the oldest known man-made structure. (Note: Theopetra Cave is closed on Mondays, when you’ll visit one additional monastery). Later return to the hotel. In the afternoon departure transfer to the train station to connect your train to Athens (Standard Class Train Travel Included). Arrival transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

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Day 7 Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. Day free at leisure until departure transfer to Airport.

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