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SOUTHERN & GREECE TOUR OCTOBER 15 - 29, 2020 14 DAYS

This unique tour will focus on Campania and in Southern Italy before moving on to Greece where we tour the Peninsula and see the country's most famous ancient sights.

OCT 15 • • • Depart from your hometown for Italy.

OCT 16 • • • We meet at on the island of Sicily and transfer to Syracuse. Welcome dinner. Stay 3 nights in Syracuse.

OCT 17 • • • Visit the sights of Syracuse including the Greek Theatre, the old city of Ortigia, and the catacombs.

OCT 18 • • • Explore the surrounding areas of southeast Sicily, including the town of Noto, or take a day trip to Palermo.

OCT 19 • • • Transfer to Catania, stopping by to visit the resort town of and Mount Etna. Continue on to , stopping by Vibo Valentia. Stay in Vibo Valentia for 2 nights.

OCT 20 • • • Visit the postcard pretty towns of Pizzo and in addition to the Violet Coast.

OCT 21 • • • Drive to Matera to visit the fascinating town full of caves, and then continue on to Bari. Sleep near Bari for 2 nights.

OCT 22 • • • Visit the town of Alberobello, Polignano di Mare, and surrounding towns in Puglia.

OCT 23 • • • Transfer to by air and settle into our hotel. In the afternoon visit the Plaka district. Sleep in Athens for 2 nights.

HANDS ON TRAVEL • S. ITALY & GREECE • UPDATED AS OF JUNE 22 2018

OCT 24 • • • Visit the world-famous and the Museum, plus the Temple of Zeus and the Olympic Stadium.

OCT 25 • • • Pick up our van and drive to and visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the famous Archaelogical Museum, and walk the Sacred Way. Sleep in Delphi for 1 night.

OCT 26 • • • Drive from Delphi to Olympia, the site of the , and visit the Sanctuary of Olympia, the Archaelogical Museum, and the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity. Sleep in Olympia for 1 night.

OCT 27 • • • Drive to the charing port town of Nafplion and enjoy walking around the intimate center. Sleep in Nafplion for 2 nights.

OCT 28 • • • Visit Mycenae, the ancient fortress city atop a hill that was the hub of a mighty civilization, and Epidarus, the famous Greek theatre. Have a farewell dinner on the beach tonight.

OCT 29 • • • Transfer back to Athens, and connect to your flights back home or continue your trip. We will offer possible extensions to Turkey or to the Greek Islands depending on group interest.

HANDS ON TRAVEL • S. ITALY & GREECE • UPDATED AS OF JUNE 22 2018

S. ITALY & GREECE TOUR PRICE

$3,450 per person/double occupancy (for a group of 8)

$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on a first come, first serve basis.

The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 90 days before the start of the tour.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE? • Small tour group size. • Total of 13 nights in moderately priced hotels all guaranteed by Hands On Travel, with private bathrooms and breakfast included. • Welcome and farewell dinners. • Services of a deaf group leader on call 24 hours a day. • Services of local deaf guide(s). • All transportation expenses connected with the tour itinerary. • All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary. • Informative travel preparation packet. • Pre-tour and/or post-tour itinerary consultation. • $100 credit off your next full tour with Hands On Travel.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Airfares at the start and end of the tour are not included. • All lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses are not included. • It is essential to consult the HOT terms and conditions before booking. • There is a lot of walking expected during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is required. • Tour itinerary and price are subject to change. • For more information, please contact Tour Manager Terry Giansanti at [email protected]

TOUR PROTECTION: • Hands On Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Travel protection plans include coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more. To learn more about how to help protect you and your trip investment, visit the following link: http://www.handsontvl.com/resources/protection/

HANDS ON TRAVEL • S. ITALY & GREECE • UPDATED AS OF JUNE 22 2018