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Eternal Athens from $310


5 Days (3 nts. Athens)

Athens is a Modern City with remarkable contrasts of a glorious past. Athens is the heart and the economic and industrial centre of Greece, as well as the political and cultural centre. Eternal Athens is a Hosted Tour that explores both the Modern and the Historical aspects of the city. The highlights of the guided half-day city tour include the House of Parliament, Constitution Square, and the most celebrated of all Greek ruins, atop the Acropolis, The Parthenon. There is also a full day to explore Athens at the travelers' leisure, so that they take in all of Athens fascinating wonders.

Special Inclusions:  

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Tour Features
Optional contracted Transatlantic air transportation available from all US gateways 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens
Buffet breakfast daily All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival and departure city
Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative
Travel bag, one per person Document holder and luggage tags
Hotel taxes & service charges

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Itinerary


Day 1 Depart USA
Evening departure to Athens. Meals and refreshments served on board.

Day 2 Athens
Morning arrival in Athens Airport. You will be met and assisted by your Central Holidays tour host and then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3 Athens
Your morning guided tour will include highlights such as the House of Parliament, Constitution Square, and atop the ever imposing Acropolis - the glorious Parthenon, the most celebrated of all Greek ruins. Tour will conclude with a visit of the new Acropolis Museum (the Museum is closed on Mondays). Balance of day is at leisure. (B)

Day 4 Athens
Full day at leisure to explore this fascinating city or take an optional tour to Delphi Argolis or a full day cruise to Aegina Hydra and Poros. (B)

Day 5 Athens/USA (or ADD a 3 or 4 day Classical Tour)
After breakfast transfer to Athens Airport to board your return flight home. (B)

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Rates


US Departures for 2012 & 2013

Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  For an accurate rate, please call our Reservations Department at 1-800-935-5000.

Once we have received the deposit on your booking, the land price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange.


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Jan. - Mar. 2012 Land Only from
$347 $377 $475
 
Apr. 2012 Land Only from
$387 $400 $505
 
May. 2012 Land Only from
$387 $438 $536
 
Jun. 2012 Land Only from
$360 $418 $515
 
Jul. - Aug. 2012 Land Only from
$347 $408 $505
 
Sep. 2012 Land Only from
$387 $438 $536
 
Oct. 2012 Land Only from
$360 $398 $495
 
Nov. & Dec. 2012 Land Only from
$347 $377 $475
 
Rates for 2013 * * from
 

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Associated Hotels


 
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Athens  
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Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel and airfare seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens and Mykonos are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE. Airfare is from New York based on current estimates and is subject to change. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit. Other departure city airfares are available.
Some airfares may require instant purchase.

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Sightseeing Tours


Athens by night Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Athens by night with dinner
Departure time: Between 7:25pm and 8:10pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Scenic drive followed by dinner in the Plaka district, including a show at a typical Greek taverna.

Full day Argolis Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Argolis with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. From November to March: on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Lion's Gate, the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace, Epidaurus and its theater.

Full-day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:20am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Tome at leisure on the Island of Hydra. Visit of Poros on the Island of Aegina.

Full-day Delphi Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Delphi with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only.
Duration: 8 hours

Highlights: Drive through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the museum and Temple of Apollo.

Half-day ancient Corinth Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day ancient Corinth
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 7:40am
Schedule: From April to October only: on Mondays and Fridays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights:See the Ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city include the Agora, the Apollo s Temple and the ancient port where St. Paul disembarked.

Half-day Cape Sounion Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Cape Sounion
Departure time: Between 2:10pm and 2:45pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Scenic drive along the coastal road followed by a visit of Cape Sounion, dominated by the Temple of Poseidon

Half-day tour of Athens Call for Price This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Tour of Athens
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 4 hours

Highlights: Roman Temple of Olympian Seuz, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion, Acropolis Museum (museum will reopen sometime in 2009 - no offical date is available).