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2days/1night
2012 Depart daily: Apr-Oct
3* Hotels cost: $208 pp twin share (s/supp 52)
4* Hotels cost: $244 pp twin share (s/supp 63)
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day 1 Athens-Delphi
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Drive across the fertile plain of Boeotia, through Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Delphi is on the slopes of Mt Parnassus a beautiful landscape, lay the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, visit the Treasury, Temple of Apollo and the Museum.
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day 2 Delphi-Athens
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Morning at leisure in Delphi before returning to Athens.
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Inclusions: twin share in 3 star hotel, one breakfast, one dinner, coach transport, tour escort, tour guides.
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2days/1night
2012 Depart Tue, Wed: Apr - Oct:
3* Hotels cost: $208 pp twin share (s/supp 52)
4* Hotels cost: $244 pp twin share (s/supp 63)
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day 1 Athens-Nafplion
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Travel along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal. In Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides, visit the Lion’s Gate, Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. Across the plains of Argolis to Nafplion, crowned by the mighty ramparts of Palamidi Fortress.
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day 2 Nafplion-Athens
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Drive to Epidaurus, and visit the 4C bC Theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens.
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Inclusions:twin share in 3 star hotel, one breakfast, one dinner, deluxe coach, tour escort and guide.
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2days/1night
2012 Depart Mon, Wed,Thu: Apr-Oct. Wed: Nov-Mar
2012 Depart Sat: Apr21-Jun23. Jul14,28. Aug11,25. Sep15-Oct20.
3* Hotels cost: $255 pp twin share (s/supp 52)
4* Hotels cost: $297 pp twin share (s/supp 63)
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day 1 Athens-Kalambaka
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At leisure to explore this historic centre of Delphi and view the scenery from the slopes of Mt Parnassus. Continue to Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages of Central Greece.
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day 2 Kalambaka-Athens
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Drive to Meteora, view the unique scenery with ageless monasteries, which contain priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae to visit the Leonidas monument, and Kamena Vourla
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Inclusions:twin share in 3 star hotels, one breakfast, one dinner, deluxe coach, tour escort, local tour guide.
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3days/2nights
2012 Depart Tue, Wed, Sun: Apr-Oct.
2012 Depart Fri: Apr20-Jun22. Jul13,27. Aug 24. Sep14-Oct19.
3* Hotels cost: $479 pp twin share (s/supp 104)
4* Hotels cost: $565 pp twin share (s/supp 126)
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day 1 Athens-Delphi
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Drive across the plains of Boeotia, through the towns of Thebes and Levadia. Arrive in Delphi the centre of the Ancient World, and visit the archaeological site. Then continue to your hotel.
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day 2 Delphi-Kalambaka
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Visit the Delphi Museum which contains masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture, including the Athlete Agias and the famous bronze Charioteer. Drive via picturesque villages of Central Greece to Kalambaka
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day 3 Kalambaka-Athens
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Drive to Meteora view the ageless monasteries, standing between Earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens through the panoramic regions of Trikala, Lamia and Kamena Vourla.
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Inclusions:twin share in 3 star hotels, breakfast daily, two dinners, deluxe coach, tour escort, local tour guides, entries, taxes.
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4days/3nights
2012 Depart daily: year round
Cost: $636 pp twin share (s/supp 130)
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day 1 Athens-Arrival
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Met on arrival at Athens Airport and transferred to your hotel in the city centre.
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day 2 Athens
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Morning guided tour of the historical sights of Athens, including the Acropolis and Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
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day 3 Aegina-Poros-Hydra
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Met at the hotel and transferred to the Port. Discover Hydra at leisure, we sail past Poros and the Peloponnese shores, lunch will be served on board. In Aegina visit the ancient Temple of Afea Athina. Return to Piraeus and transferred to Athens.
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day 4 Athens
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Your Greece experience comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.
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Inclusions:twin share in 4 star hotel, breakfast daily, one lunch, deluxe coach, assistant, local tour guides, entries, taxes. Minimum 2 participants.
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Classical Greece and Meteora |
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4days/3nights
2012 Depart Mon,Tue,Sat: Apr-Oct. Mon: Nov-Mar
2012 Depart Thu: Apr19-Jun21. Jul12,26. Aug 23. Sep13-Oct 04,18.
3* Hotels cost: $733 pp twin share (s/supp 156)
4* Hotels cost: $840 pp twin share (s/supp189)
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day 1 Athens-Olympia
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Drive to Argolis. View the Canal of Corinth and in Mycenae visit the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, and the Cyclopean Walls. Visit the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Nauplia. Evening arrival at your hotel in Olympia.
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day 2 Olympia-Delphi
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Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Olympia. Depart to Delphi via Patras and the ferry Rion / Antirion.
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day 3 Delphi-Kalambaka
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Visit the Delphi Museum with masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture, including the Athlete Agias and the bronze Charioteer. Travel through the picturesque villages of Central Greece to Kalambaka.
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day 4 Kalambaka-Athens
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Drive to Meteora, view the ageless monasteries, with historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae, visit Leonidas monument and Kamena Vourla.
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Inclusions:twin share in 3 star hotels, deluxe coach, tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily, service and taxes.
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3days/2nights
2012 Depart Tue: May-Jul, Sept-Oct
Cost: $534 pp twin share (s/supp 104)
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day 1 Athens-Kalambaka
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Driving through the towns of Larisa and Trikala to Kalambaka. View the astonishing complex of the Meteora gigantic rocks. Visit the town and see the ageless monasteries, perched on top of huge rocks, between Earth and sky. In the evening, take part in a Greek Cooking Lesson and enjoy it for dinner.
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day 2 Vergina-Leptokarya
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In Vergina we visit the Museum, with the tumulus of earth covering the royal tombs of Macedonia, feel the thrill of this great discovery when we visit the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s father. At leisure at the Leptokarya resort. Dinner will be served with wine.
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day 3 Leptokarya-Athens
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Morning at leisure until our departure for Athens. Visit the renowned Hatzimichalis Wineries, learn about the production of wines and visit the underground cellars with 2500 oak barrels. Tasting at other vineyards will follow.
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Inclusions:twin share, deluxe coach, tour escort, breakfast daily, two dinners, wine tastings, service charges and taxes. Hotels: Kalambaka-3star, Leptokarya-4star.
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7days/6nights
2012 Depart Thu: Apr19, May10, Jun07, Jul12, Sept13,27. Oct04.
Cost: $1445 per person twin share (s/supp 380)
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day 1 Athens-Epidaurus-Olympia
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Morning departure. En route visit the Theatre of Epidaurus. Proceed for a short stop in Nafplion, then to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Through the Peloponnese towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis we arrive in Olympia in time for dinner.
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day 2 Olympia-Delphi
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In the morning visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Through the plains of Iliad and Achaia we cross the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Past the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea, we arrive in Delphi.
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day 3 Delphi-Kalambaka
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Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of gigantic rocks, Meteora.
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day 4 Meteora
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Amongst striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks, stand the ageless Monasteries, where you can see specimens of Byzantine art. Driving through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of Tempi, we visit the Archaeological Park of Dion and view the gigantic Mount Olympus, home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. Evening arrival at your hotel in Thessaloniki.
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day 5 Thessaloniki-Macedonia
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Enter Macedonia from a unique approach. Stop at Veria (Biblical Beroea), visit Saint Paul’s Bema, stroll through the old Jewish quarters and the markets. We proceed to beautiful Naoussa: Aristotle’s School, where the great philosopher taught his doctrines. View the Waterfalls in Edessa and see the exquisite 4C bC mosaics and the museum in Pella, birthplace of Philip II and Alexander.
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day 6 Thessaloniki
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Guided tour of this Byzantine Empire second only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of Europe. Remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the lively city centre.
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day 7 Vergina-Athens
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In Vergina we visit the Museum, with the tumulus of earth covering the royal tombs of Macedonia, and we visit the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s father. Driving south through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae and Thebes, arriving in Athens in the evening.
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Inclusions:twin share in 4* hotels, deluxe coach, tour escort, breakfast and dinner daily, service charges and taxes.
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Athens-Santorini-Paros-Mykonos-Athens
7days/6nights
2012 Depart daily: 01Apr-30Sep
Cost from: $1082 pp twin share
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day 1 Athens-Santorini
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Make your own way to Piraeus port and board the ferry to Santorini. Met on arrival and transferred to your selected hotel in Santorini.
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day 2 Santorini
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Day at leisure on Santorini.
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day 3 Santorini-Paros
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Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, make your own way to the port and embark on the ferry to the Island of Paros, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
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day 4 Paros
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Your day is at leisure in Paros.
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day 5 Paros-Mykonos
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In the afternoon, make your own way to the port and embark on the high speed boat to Mykonos, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
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day 6 Mykonos
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Your day is at leisure in Mykonos.
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day 7 Mykonos-Athens
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Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, make your own way to the port and embark on the ferry to Piraeus port, Athens. End of services
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Inclusions:twin share at 4* hotels, breakfast daily, ferry crossing: Piraeus/Santorini, Santorini/Paros, Paros/Mykonos, Mykonos/Piraeus, all transfers mentioned above, local taxes.
NB: the Island Hopping programme can be modified to include your preferred Islands extend or reduce stays. Supplements may apply in July and August
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Athens-Santorini-Heraklion-Athens
8days/7nights, Athens/Athens
2012 Depart daily: 01Apr-30Sep
Cost from: $967 per person twin share
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day 1 Athens-Santorini
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Own arrangements to Piraeus port and board the ferry to Santorini. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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day 2 Santorini
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Day at leisure on Santorini.
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day 3 Santorini
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Day at leisure on Santorini.
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day 4 Santorini-Crete
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In the afternoon, make your way to the port and embark on the high speed boat to Heraklion. Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
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day 5 Heraklion
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Day at leisure on Heraklion.
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day 6 Heraklion
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Day at leisure on Heraklion.
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day 7 Heraklion-Athens
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Day at leisure in Heraklion. In the evening, make your own way to the port and embark on the overnight ferry to Piraeus port.
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day 8 Athens
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Services end on arrival at Piraeus port, Athens
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Inclusions:twin share at 4* hotels, breakfast daily, ferry crossing: Piraeus/Santorini, Santorini/Heraklion, Heraklion/Pireaus (overnight, airline type seats), all transfers mentioned above, local taxes.
NB: the Island Hopping programme can be modified to include your preferred Islands extend or reduce stays. Supplements may apply July and August
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10days/9nights, Athens/Dubrovnik
2012 Depart Sat: May12. Jun09,23. Jul07. Aug18. Sep01,15,29.
Cost: $2198 per person twin share (s/supp 748)
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sat Athens Arrival
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On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. To the Plaka district for a welcome dinner in a traditional Greek Taverna.
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sun Athens
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on your guided tour in Athens visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory.
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mon Athens-Delphi-Kalambaka
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In Delphi, view the 6C bC Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way, the Stadium and the Castilian Fountain. Then the impressive Archaeological Museum with includes the “Bronze Charioteer”.
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tue Kalambaka-Meteora-Ohrid
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Admire the fantastic landscapes of Meteora. A total of 33 rock-top monasteries built far from civilisation by the monks, an incredible feat, four are still active. Travel to Macedonia and your hotel in Ohrid.
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wed Ohrid-Tirana
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The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual centre, classified as a WHS. Walk through the ancient cobblestone streets and visit St Sofia Cathedral. Cross the border into Albania.
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thu Tirana
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Your morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et’hem Bey, the Clock Tower the statue of Skanderbeg (national hero), the Palace of Culture and the National History Museum.
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fri Tirana-Shkodra-Dubrovnik
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Travel to ancient and culturally rich Shkodra, view the ruins of Rozafa Castle, which dominates the city. Cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia, to your hotel in Dubrovnik.
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sat Dubrovnik
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Your morning walking tour includes the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, the Sponza Palace, the Monasteries and ancient Pharmacy, one of the oldest in the world.
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sun Dubrovnik
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Day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik at your own pace.
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mon Dubrovnik Departure
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Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.
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Inclusions:twin share, deluxe coach, arrival and departure transfers, tour director, local tour guides, breakfast daily, five dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Entries: Acropolis, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum, Rector’s Palace, Pharmacy. Hotels: Athens-Divani Palace, Kalambaka-Divani, Ohrid-Metropol, Tirana-Sheraton, Dubrovnik-Lapad (or similar).
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16days/15nights, Athens/Zagreb
2012 Depart Sat: May12. Jun09,23. Jul07. Aug18. Sep01,15,29.
Cost: $3288 per person twin share (s/supp 1072)
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sat Athens Arrival
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On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Dine in a traditional Greek Taverna in the Plaka district.
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sun Athens
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On your sightseeing tour of Athens visit the immortal Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Erectheion with the Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Wingless Victory.
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mon Delphi-Kalambaka
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First stop is Delphi, view the 6C bC Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way, the Stadium, the Castilian Fountain. And the impressive Archaeological Museum whith the “Bronze Charioteer”.
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tue Meteora-Ohrid
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Admire the landscapes of Meteora. A total of 33 rock-top monasteries built far from civilisation by the monks, an incredible feat, four are still active. Cross the border to Macedonia and your hotel in Ohrid.
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wed Ohrid-Tirana
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The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an important cultural and spiritual centre, classified as a WHS. Walk the cobblestone streets and visit St Sofia Cathedral. Cross the border into Albania, to your hotel in Tirana
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thu Tirana
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Your tour includes a visit to Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of Et’hem Bey, the Clock Tower the statue of Skanderbeg (national hero), the Palace of Culture and the History Museum.
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fri Tirana-Shkodra-Dubrovnik
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Travel to culturally rich Shkodra, view the ruins of Rozafa Castle, which dominates the city. Cross the border into Montenegro and on to Croatia and your hotel in Dubrovnik.
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sat Dubrovnik
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Your walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” includes: the Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock, Orlando's Column, Sponza Palace, the two Monasteries and ancient pharmacy.
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Sun Dubrovnik
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Day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik at your own pace.
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mon Dubrovnik-Split
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Depart Dubrovnik and travel past fishing villages to Split. On tour visit the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, (a WHS) and Renaissance and Gothic structures, Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and Cathedral.
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tue Trogir-Plitvice Lakes
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Visit Trogir, a centre of artistic activities. At Plitvice Lakes National Park, have your camera for the walk around the lower lakes the scenery is breathtaking, a natural wonder with16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains.
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wed Opatija-Postojna-Bled
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Travel along the Kvarner Bay to the popular resort, Opatija. In Postojna, home to one of the largest caves in Europe, tour the fantastic subterranean world by miniature electric train. On to Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps.
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thu Bled
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Your tour includes the charming town of Bled, the lakeshore and the imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff above the lake. Optional visit to the island in the Lake centre.
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fri Ljubjana-Zagreb
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On the walking tour of Ljubljana, visit the ancient centre including the picturesque Central Open Air Market, the Three Bridges, Baroque Town Hall and Robba’s Fountain.
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sat Zagreb
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Visit the historic Upper Town, St Mark’s Church, St Catherine’s Church, the Cathedral, Parliament and the Government Palace. Leisurely explore the Old town.
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sun Zagreb Departure
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Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with your transfer to the airport.
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Inclusions:twin share, deluxe coach, arrival and departure transfers, tour director, local tour guides, breakfast daily, nine dinners, porterage, service charges, taxes. Eentries: Acropolis, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum, Rector’s Palace, Pharmacy, Diocletian’s Palace, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Postojna Cave, Bled Castle. Hotels: Athens-Divani Palace, Kalambaka-Divani, Ohrid-Metropol, Tirana-Sheraton, Dubrovnik-Lapad, Split-Atrium, Plitvice-Jezero, Bled-Golf, Zagreb-Westin (or similar).
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