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GREEK ODYSSEY - 2010
9 days incl. air, or 8
days from Cairo to Cairo (CO-6500)
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Vacation Overview
Greece is a fascinating
country with a long history and many traditions, and this vacation
features Greece’s major sights. Start and end your trip in Athens,
Greece’s capital, with its lively Plaka quarter dotted with cafés and
archaeological findings. Your sightseeing tour in Athens includes a visit
to the Acropolis and Athens’ highlights. Discover Meteora with its
extraordinary monasteries built on rock formations; ancient Delphi, site
of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Your
tour in Olympia features the ancient stadium where the games were first
held and the temples of Zeus and his wife, Hera. Test the acoustics at
the Epidauros Theater, and wander around Mycenae, where Agamemnon’s
golden mask was found. Your tour with a Local Guide allows you to visit
Mycenae’s imposing ruins. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens
for the conclusion of your Greek adventure vacation.
Itinerary
Day
1 Fri. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day
2 Sat. ARRIVAL IN ATHENS, GREECE
Check
into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring
the Greek capital. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers
and maybe join them in an optional evening out.
Day
3 Sun. ATHENS-KALAMBAKA
This
morning's included sightseeing features the highlights of Athens, with a
visit to the Acropolis. In the afternoon, after bypassing Lamia into
Thessaly and by way of Trikala to Kalambaka, spend the night in the
vicinity of Meteora, which will be visited tomorrow. (B,D)
Day
4 Mon. KALAMBAKA-DELPHI Delphi Ruins
A
short drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched
in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your
included visit is certainly the day´s highlight. Later, retrace your
steps southwards to reach Delphi for an overnight. (B)
Day
5 Tue. DELPHI-OLYMPIA Olympia
Included
morning sightseeing in Delphi, in ancient times known as the “Navel of
The Earth.” Located five minutes from the village, the ancient site,
backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most beautiful natural
settings in the country. Sightseeing will guide you along the Sacred Way
to see the Temple of Apollo, some of the treasures, and the theater. This
afternoon, follow the Gulf of Corinth through Nakpaktos to Antirion over
the new spectacular bridge towards Olympia for an overnight. (B,D)
Day
6 Wed. OLYMPIA-EPIDAURUS-NAUPLIA
The
original home of the Olympic Games first held in 776 BC, Olympia was a
sacred precinct to the god Zeus, whose temple once housed one of the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This morning’s included sightseeing
takes in the ancient stadium where the games were held and the temples of
Zeus and his wife, Hera. Later, travel across the mountains of Arcadia,
passing through Tripolis before entering the Argolis, land of Greek myths
and legends. Stop awhile to visit the Epidaurus theater, which can still
seat 14,000 spectators. Overnight in Nauplia on the Argolic Gulf. (B)
Day
7 Thu. NAUPLIA-MYCENAE-CORINTH CANAL-ATHENS
This
morning, visit the imposing ruins of the site of Mycenae with a Local
Guide (entrance fees included), the ancient city Homer called a “city
rich in gold.” It was here that the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was
unearthed, along with many other treasures that matched exactly Homer’s
descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city by the magnificent
Lion’s Gate and stroll up to Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then to the
Corinth Canal for a brief stop before continuing to Athens for two
overnights. (B)
Day
8 Fri. ATHENS
An
opportunity to see island life from the cruise ship on the optional
three-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Poros is a lush
island with a maze of narrow streets. Aegina is the main producer of
pistachio nuts in Greece, while Hydra, where beautiful boutiques line the
scenic harbor, is home to a large artist’s community. (B)
Day
9 Sat. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Airport transfers
may be included when you make your international flights arrangements.
Dates
and Prices
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Departure
Details
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Departure
Date
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Tour
Start Date
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Return
Date
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Land/Cruise
Price Only
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Status
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3/12/2010
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3/13/2010
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3/20/2010
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$1,039.00
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Available
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3/19/2010
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3/20/2010
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3/27/2010
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$1,039.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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3/26/2010
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3/27/2010
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4/3/2010
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$1,059.00
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Available
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4/2/2010
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4/3/2010
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4/10/2010
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$1,059.00
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Available
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4/9/2010
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4/10/2010
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4/17/2010
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$1,059.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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4/16/2010
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4/17/2010
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4/24/2010
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$1,059.00
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Available
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4/23/2010
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4/24/2010
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5/1/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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4/30/2010
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5/1/2010
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5/8/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/7/2010
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5/8/2010
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5/15/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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5/14/2010
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5/15/2010
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5/22/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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5/21/2010
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5/22/2010
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5/29/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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5/28/2010
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5/29/2010
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6/5/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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6/4/2010
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6/5/2010
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6/12/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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6/11/2010
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6/12/2010
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6/19/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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6/18/2010
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6/19/2010
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6/26/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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6/25/2010
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6/26/2010
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7/3/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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7/2/2010
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7/3/2010
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7/10/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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7/9/2010
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7/10/2010
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7/17/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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7/16/2010
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7/17/2010
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7/24/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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7/23/2010
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7/24/2010
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7/31/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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7/30/2010
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7/31/2010
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8/7/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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8/6/2010
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8/7/2010
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8/14/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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8/13/2010
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8/14/2010
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8/21/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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8/20/2010
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8/21/2010
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8/28/2010
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$1,075.00
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Available
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8/27/2010
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8/28/2010
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9/4/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure
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9/3/2010
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9/4/2010
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9/11/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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9/10/2010
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9/11/2010
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9/18/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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9/17/2010
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9/18/2010
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9/25/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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9/24/2010
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9/25/2010
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10/2/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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10/1/2010
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10/2/2010
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10/9/2010
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$1,099.00
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Available
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Popular
Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure
historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.
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