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Welcome to Athens in its vibrant capital. Kick off your in-depth discovery of what was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilisation' this evening, when you meet your Travel Director and Secrets of Greece travel companions for a Welcome Reception. Hotel: Radisson Blu Park
including Corfu Journey to Epidaurus and Nafplion Our leisurely drive takes us to the scenic northeast Peloponnese and past the Corinth Canal, which straddles two gulfs. Per person, Our fi rst stop is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and twin share 11 D a ys 1 Country 13 Meals From US$3450 the Sanctuary of Asclepius, God of Medicine. Spend the rest of the day exploring the Venetian-inspired ( B ) Hotel: Amalia Nafplio
Past An in-depth Greece trip for history buff s and lovers of Greek food and culture. You'll enjoy A Day Exploring Mycenae Continuing our drive Guest inland, we join a for a guided traditional dinner and dancing on an olive farm, travel to the enchanting island of Corfu and /5 Rated 4.8 visit of Mycenae. Stroll through the Lion Gate and explore ancient sights like Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi you've read about in history books. Agamemnon's Royal Palace, before seeing the tomb Learn more at trafalgar.com of this fearless Greek leader who commanded the Greeks in their battles against Trojan forces. This aft ernoon, we and sample delicious local vintages, gaining insights into the Nemea region's wine industry. (B,
Winemaking in Nemea. The Greeks have had centuries to perfect their wines and you'll get to explore this fi rst-hand as you learn about the area's vintages and have a chance to taste some. Discover more at trafalgar.com. Metsovo CORFU Meteora
2 1 IOANNINA PORTARIA ▼ (Mount Pelion) FERRY Onwards to Ancient Olympia We head towards the
Igoumenitsa 1 famous village of Olympia, where athletes competed ▼ in the ancient Olympic Games. Enjoy a guided tour of Your Must-See Highlights the ancient site and museum with our GREECE This evening, we joining the Nikopolis ▼ Karambellas family on their olive and wine farm for a Preveza Explore Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora, traditional experience including dinner Amphilochia Delphi and Athens with a Local Specialist Thermopylae and dancing. (B, BMG, Hotel: Olympic Village Discover Corfu, Metsovo, Meteora and
Galaxidi Off to Nikopolis and Sail to Corfu We leave the ▼ Delphi Visit the Theatre at Epidaurus, the Olympic Peninsula and return to mainland Greece, continuing 1 ▼ Stadium in Olympia, the island of Corfu, the north past Amphilochia and Preveza, before arriving in Nikopolis to see where the Battle of Actium took GALAXIDI monastery of Palaiokastritsa and Achilleon ATHENS Palace, the towns of Ioannina and Metsovo, place. Boarding a ferry, we cross to the beautiful island of Corfu. 1 1 the rock monasteries in Meteora, Mount ( B ) Hotel: Cavalieri Corinth Pelion region, the home of the Oracle at
▼ Mycenae Delphi, the port town of Galaxidi and the A Day to Discover Amazing Corfu Begin your day 1 Acropolis in Athens with an orientation tour of the island, followed by 2 a visit to the Venetian Castle and the Monastery of NAFPLION Epidaurus OLYMPIA View the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Palaiokastritsa. Later, we stop at the Phaeacian-styled 3 Epidaurus and the Parthenon, Agora, Royal Achilleion Palace. Stroll through its Imperial Gardens Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens and enjoy magnifi cent views of the lush valley and OPTIONAL EXTENSION glistening Ionian Sea. ( B ) Santorini 3-nights See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
Start End Overnight Sightseeing Optional Evzone Guards, Athens 202 Your holiday Travel Country Style Explorer Day 1 Welcome to Athens Delve into the treasures of Greece 7 Continue on to Lakeside Ioannina We bid farewell to in its vibrant capital. Kick off your in-depth discovery island living on Corfu and sail back to the mainland, Your holiday planner of what was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilisation' continuing to the lively lakeside city of Ioannina, this evening, when you meet your Travel Director and where we spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B) travel companions for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Du Lac Congress Center and Spa Start End Start End Hotel: Radisson Blu Park Athens Athens Athens Athens 8 Journey to Meteora and Mount Pelion The delicious SUN 11 APR WED 21 APR SUN 25 JUL WED 04 AUG 2 Journey to Epidaurus and Nafplion Our leisurely flavours of Metsovone cheese and wine provide a SUN 25 APR WED 05 MAY SUN 15 AUG WED 25 AUG drive takes us to the scenic northeast Peloponnese fitting start to our day. We continue to Kalambaka SUN 09 MAY WED 19 MAY SUN 29 AUG WED 08 SEP and past the Corinth Canal, which straddles two gulfs. where a Local Specialist will reveal the famous SUN 23 MAY WED 02 JUN Our first stop is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora that stand almost SUN 12 SEP WED 22 SEP SUN 06 JUN WED 16 JUN SUN 26 SEP WED 06 OCT the Sanctuary of Asclepius, God of Medicine. Spend impossibly perched atop colossal boulders. Pass the SUN 27 JUN WED 07 JUL the rest of the day exploring the Venetian-inspired seaside town of Volos before arriving into Portaria. (B) SUN 03 OCT WED 13 OCT seaport of Nafplion. (B) Hotel: Amalia Nafplio Hotel: Despotiko SUN 11 JUL WED 21 JUL
3 A Day Exploring Mycenae Continuing our drive 9 Admire Thermopylae, Delphi and on to Galaxidi Your 2022 Holiday Planner inland, we join a Local Specialist for a guided We stop in Thermopylae, the site where Leonidas and visit of Mycenae. Stroll through the Lion Gate and his 300 Spartans fought bravely against the invading If you’re looking even further ahead, this trip Agamemnon's Royal Palace, before seeing the tomb Persians. Join a Local Specialist for a guided visit to departs every other Sunday from April to of this fearless Greek leader who commanded the Delphi. Walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple October 2022. Visit our website for dates and Greeks in their battles against Trojan forces. This of Apollo and ramble through what remains of this today’s best prices. afternoon, we Dive Into Culture and sample delicious ancient sanctuary. The seaside village of Galaxidi, is local vintages, gaining insights into the Nemea our final stop for the day. (B) Hotel: Nostos region's wine industry. (B, ) 10 Return to Athens We return to cosmopolitan Athens Today’s best price for a day of delving into antiquity. We ascend to the at Trafalgar.com Acropolis and join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour with magnificent views of Athena's Parthenon, • See page 223 for past guest, multi-trip, the Agora, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus. See young traveller savings and more. Hadrian's Arch and view the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. On our • Search Secrets of Greece including final evening together, we join our fellow travellers Corfu on our website or see your local for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate together. (B, FD) Travel Agent. Hotel: Radisson Blu Park
11 Farewell Athens We bid farewell to Athens and newfound friends as we prepare to depart Greece, or join the 3-day Santorini Extension. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. (B)
Winemaking in Nemea. The Greeks have had Optional Santorini Extension Mediterranean Eastern centuries to perfect their wines and you'll get On the final day of your trip, why not extend to explore this first-hand as you learn about your holiday with three nights in marvellous the area's vintages and have a chance to Santorini? taste some. Discover more at trafalgar.com.
11 Cruise to Sunny Santorini Board a high- speed ferry to the idyllic island of Santorini. 4 Onwards to Ancient Olympia We head towards the Transfer to your hotel with an orientation famous village of Olympia, where athletes competed on arrival and spend free time exploring. (B) in the ancient Olympic Games. Enjoy a guided tour of Hotel: El Greco the ancient site and museum with our Local Specialist. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the 12 Enjoy a full free Karambellas family on their olive and wine farm for a Discover Stunning Santorini day to explore the sun-kissed shores of Santorini traditional Be My Guest experience including dinner - its villages, vineyards and caldera. (B) and dancing. (B, BMG, ) Hotel: Olympic Village
13 Santorini Your Way Another full day to 5 Off to Nikopolis and Sail to CorfuWe leave the explore Santorini. Indulge in its wines or Peninsula and return to mainland Greece, continuing consider a ride in a caique to the volcanic north past Amphilochia and Preveza, before arriving (B) in Nikopolis to see where the Battle of Actium took island of Nea Kamini. place. Boarding a ferry, we cross to the beautiful 14 Fly to Athens and Journey Home Take a island of Corfu. (B) Hotel: Cavalieri short flight back to Athens this morning. Say goodbye to Greece as you continue your 6 A Day to Discover Amazing Corfu Begin your day journey home. (B) with an orientation tour of the island, followed by a visit to the Venetian Castle and the Monastery of Trip code: GSMS Palaiokastritsa. Later, we stop at the Phaeacian-styled Achilleion Palace. Stroll through its Imperial Gardens and enjoy magnificent views of the lush valley and glistening Ionian Sea. (B) See what happens on trip: #TTSecretsOfGreece
Connect With Locals Stays With Stories Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter WR Welcome Reception L Lunch RD Regional Dinner BMG Be My Guest B Breakfast D Dinner FD Farewell Dinner Trip Code: GSML 203
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