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Ancient Greece with the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce DISCOVER & EXPLORE ANCIENT GREECE WITH THE ELK GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Cancel For Any Reason Plan Now Available! (see Res Form) Click here to EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT BOOK & SAVE $3,399 PER PERSON $3,399 PER PERSON BOOK NOW $3,099 PER PERSON $3,199 PER PERSON if deposited by December 31st!* if deposited by April 21st!* Departing October 21, 2021 For more information, please contact Katie Beskeen at (916) 691-3760 HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy lunch at the Plaka Taverna Helen of Sparta fled with Paris of Troy before an afternoon at your leisure in creating the epic battle best known as • Round trip scheduled airfare Athens with suggestions from your tour the Trojan War. Leaving Mycenae, we • Round trip transfers between manager on sites and shopping. Later continue to Nafplion, the Greek capital airports and hotel this afternoon, return to our oasis hotel from1823 to 1834. Enjoy the medieval • 7 nights at the King Saron Hotel for your included dinner. (B, L, D) Old Town, the narrow cobblestone (all-inclusive resort) in Isthmia... Day 4: Delphi (optional) alleys, the neoclassical well preserved Single Hotel Holiday! Enjoy a day at leisure and relax at mansions with the Bougainvillea trees the hotel, or take an optional tour to and the Turkish fountains. Enjoy a • All meals included while at the waterfront café and shopping before hotel Delphi, Greece’s most breathtaking ancient site. Famous in antiquity as returning to the hotel. (B, L, D) • City tour of Athens the home of the oracle of Apollo, it is Day 6: Olympia Tour (optional) • Tour of the Parthenon & Acropolis here where the Oracle representing the Enjoy a day taking advantage of • Corinth Canal Crossing revered god Apollo presided over the your hotels included features or visit • Full day in Mycenae, Epidaurus & ancient world. Perched on a mountain Olympia. Walk in the footsteps of the Nafplion slope overlooking olive trees and the world’s first Olympic heroes at this sea, Delphi continues to radiate as you Unesco World Heritage site. Travel to marvel at the impressiveness of the site the archaeological site, where you even in ruins. Visit the Delphi Museum, can admire remnants of the historic which houses valuable pieces of art birthplace of the Olympic Games and including the bronze Charioteer, one of even sprint down the original racing antiquity’s greatest statues. (B, L, D) track. Learn about the site’s history Day 5: Ancient Sites & Mountainside from an archaeologist guide, and view Villages displays and ancient artifacts at the This morning travel back in time as we on-site museum. Every four years the explore the Peloponnese Peninsula, city-states of Ancient Greece used to where Gods and Goddesses, ancient call a truce and head to Olympia for kings and pioneer Christians roamed. an athletics competition in worship of This full day tour will take you to many Zeus. Visit the ancient Sanctuary of ancient and modern wonders including Zeus - a vast expanse of well-preserved the theater of Epidaurus. Built in 6th altars, temples, theaters, and marble statues. Highlights of the site include Day 1: Board Your Overnight Flight century B.C. and world renowned for its remarkable acoustics, you can easily the Temples of Hera and Zeus, the Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece hear a coin drop from anywhere in the Council House and the Treasuries, Arrive Athens, Greece, a city named theater. Continue on to Mycenae where while the Archaeological Museum after Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom. you will see the tomb of Agamemnon, houses exquisite sculptures such as Meet your tour manager for the transfer the King of Mycenae and the Lion’s the statues of Praxiteles and Hermes. to you Saronic Gulf hotel ideally Gate. This famed place was where the Enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir located to enjoy your trip. Enjoy the Trojan War was decided. shopping before the return trip. scenic views as we make the short 1 (B, L, D) hour trip through rolling hills to hotel overlooking the crystal blue Aegean Hotel King Saron Sea. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Relax and take it easy before your welcome dinner tonight. Time to rest or to start exploring the area. (D) Day 3: Athens City Tour Athens City tour: Today you will see the monuments that have made Athens famous, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Olympic Stadium. You will have a guided tour of the Acropolis and visit the world famous Parthenon, a magnificent temple built by the Athenians around 3000 B.C. DAY BY DAY DAY 1 • Transatlantic flight DAY 2: ARRIVE IN ATHENS • Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel for 7 nights DAY 3: ATHENS CITY TOUR • Breakfast at your hotel • City tour of Athens including the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Gate and new Parliament Buildings, Constitution Square, tomb of the Unknown Soldierand the Panathenaic Stadium • Guided tour of the Parthenon • Greek festive dinner show DAY 4: DAY AT LEISURE • Breakfast at your hotel Corinth Canal • Full day optional tour of Delphi Day 7: Crossing Corinth Canal Swim and snorkel right off the boat, DAY 5: ANCIENT SITES & MOUNTAINSIDE VILLAGES Today take a short drive on the scenic and indulge in a delicious Greek lunch coastal road to the Isthmus of Corinth. onboard during this luxury island • Breakfast at your hotel We marvel the Corinth Canal, one of adventure. (B, L, D) • Full day excursion to the heart of the 19th Century world’s engineering Day 9: Athens / Home the Peloponnese Peninsula masterpieces with history that starts Transfer to the airport for your flight • Visit to Mycenae, Epidaurus & as early as 602 B.C.. The canal connects back to the USA. (B) the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Nafplion Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through DAY 6: DAY AT LEISURE the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and • Breakfast at your hotel separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland The canal was dug • Optional full day tour to Olympia through the Isthmus at sea level and DAY 7: CROSSING CORINTH CANAL has no locks. Board the ship and enjoy • Breakfast at your hotel the crossing through the Canal. (B, L, D) Day 8: Day Cruise to Saronic Gulf • Enjoy the scenery along the drive (optional) to the Corinth Canal Enjoy a day at leisure relaxing at your • Cross the Corinth Canal by boat hotel, or join an optional tour to the DAY 8: DAY AT LEISURE Saronic Islands aboard a spacious • Breakfast at your hotel Greek sailing ship. It departs right from OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT POST-TOUR our hotel! Find your favorite spot on EXTENSION TO SANTORINI • Optional day cruise to Saronic deck to soak up the Mediterranean sun $899 per person (double-occupancy) Gulf INCLUDES: while island-hopping to Agistri, Moni, DAY 9: DEPARTURE DAY and Aegina. 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