Greece trip for 2020 Hakim-92 Get-Together
Aklilu Yishak
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 1:10 PM
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Hello
The trip is $1499.00 pp
Single Supplement is $410.00pp
Group #1853534
8 Day Classic Greece 2020 (Saturday Departure)
8 days, departing US September 19, 2020 with Gate 1 Travel
Land price*:
$1,499 Singles add $410.00
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Greece
Depart for Greece.
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and an orientation
meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers. (Dinner)
DAY 3, Monday - Athens City Tour
The exploration of Athens begins with a panoramic drive through the city center. View the Panathenian Stadium and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Continue on to visit the Acropolis,
the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens and the new Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. The rest of the
day is at leisure. Be sure to walk to Constitution Square, where you might catch a glimpse of the colorfully-costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. Tonight, perhaps walk through the lively Plaka area, the oldest section of Athens,
a neighborhood of charming restaurants, shops and sidewalk cafes. (Breakfast)
DAY 4, Tuesday - Sightseeing en route to Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the mighty Corinth Canal, dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Tomb of Atreus, built around 1250
B.C. From here, drive through the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose major cities in classical times were Corinth and Sparta. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 5, Wednesday - Tour the Olympia Archaeological Site
Morning visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were first held in 776 B.C. Visit a local store, where you will have a chance to taste local olive oil and spices.
Then, drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the town of Nafpaktos en route to Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 6, Thursday - Archaeological Tour of Delphi, Travel to Kalambaka
Tour the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological Museum, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the most significant places in Greek history, its stunning setting and ancient ruins are truly
inspirational. Walk the Sacred Way to the imposing 4th century B.C. Temple of Apollo, site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Then travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs
in the foothills of Meteora. (Breakfast, Dinner)
DAY 7, Friday - Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air", with its mystical Eastern Orthodox monasteries incredibly nestled perilously close to the edge of bizarre rock formations. Admire the exquisite specimens of Byzantine art and the panoramic vistas over the Peneios
Valley. Stop at a workshop of Byzantine icons and souvenirs. Browse the store's vast collection of icons, created using old traditional methods. Afterward, a scenic drive takes you along the coast, past Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens in the early evening. (Breakfast)
DAY 8, Saturday - Depart Greece
Your vacation ends today after breakfast. (Breakfast)
Map
All This Included
- 6 nights First Class accommodations
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Highlights
- Explore the Acropolis, an ancient architectural masterpiece
- Visit the Acropolis Museum, a modern museum housing ancient relics from the Acropolis
- Tour the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo
- Visit Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games
- Ascend to Meteora with its mystical monasteries
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Accommodations
Athens: Divani Caravel
Olympia: Amalia Hotel Olympia or Europa Hotel
Delphi: Amalia Hotel
Kalambaka: Amalia Hotel
Notes
- Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
- Please note that the Acropolis will be closed on March 25. For the March 23 departure, the Athens sightseeing tour will be held on March 25 (Day 3), and the visit to the Acropolis will be on March 26 (Day 4) on the way to Olympia. The new Acropolis Museum will not be included on this departure.
- This program is fast paced. Walking is done over uneven surfaces, stairs, steps significant slopes. Expect most of the sightseeing to require three to four hours of walking as well as a considerable time standing. Many historical cities have specific driving regulations, with set drop off and pick up points, that result in extra walking to and from the sights. The pacing is active as many sites are included. This is a Classic program.
- Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.
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Aklilu Yishak
Dear all,
Following the concerns raised for previously proposed Morocco trip, we've now changed it to Greece but it would be same week from Sep 19-26, 2020. Please see below for details including price, itinerary, contact info for the agent, fastdeal #, etc.We've blocked 20 spots for Hakim-92 with a non refundable deposit but if we don't fill all spots, they will be released at the 30 day mark starting next week and may not be available any more.
A non refundable deposit of 200 USD is required now to book the trip and the remaining balance is collected a couple months before the trip.For folks in the diaspora , you may book directly using your credit card by contacting the agent Preston and mentioning FastDeal #T250353, Group #1853534 & my last name, Yishak.For folks back home, again please let's know if we can facilitate your joining the trip in anyway.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Greece in 2020!
Warmest regards,
Aklilu
From: Preston Christopher <pchris...@vacationstogo.com>
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2019 1:10 PM
To: yak...@hotmail.com <yak...@hotmail.com>
Subject: Gate 1 group details.
Hello
The trip is $1499.00 pp
Single Supplement is $410.00pp
Group #1853534
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Greece
Depart for Greece.DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers. (Dinner)DAY 3, Monday - Athens City Tour
The exploration of Athens begins with a panoramic drive through the city center. View the Panathenian Stadium and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens and the new Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. The rest of the day is at leisure. Be sure to walk to Constitution Square, where you might catch a glimpse of the colorfully-costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. Tonight, perhaps walk through the lively Plaka area, the oldest section of Athens, a neighborhood of charming restaurants, shops and sidewalk cafes. (Breakfast)DAY 4, Tuesday - Sightseeing en route to Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the mighty Corinth Canal, dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Tomb of Atreus, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive through the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose major cities in classical times were Corinth and Sparta. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games. (Breakfast, Dinner)DAY 5, Wednesday - Tour the Olympia Archaeological Site
Morning visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were first held in 776 B.C. Visit a local store, where you will have a chance to taste local olive oil and spices. Then, drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the town of Nafpaktos en route to Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple. (Breakfast, Dinner)DAY 6, Thursday - Archaeological Tour of Delphi, Travel to Kalambaka
Tour the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological Museum, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the most significant places in Greek history, its stunning setting and ancient ruins are truly inspirational. Walk the Sacred Way to the imposing 4th century B.C. Temple of Apollo, site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Then travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora. (Breakfast, Dinner)DAY 7, Friday - Meteora Sightseeing, Return to Athens
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air", with its mystical Eastern Orthodox monasteries incredibly nestled perilously close to the edge of bizarre rock formations. Admire the exquisite specimens of Byzantine art and the panoramic vistas over the Peneios Valley. Stop at a workshop of Byzantine icons and souvenirs. Browse the store's vast collection of icons, created using old traditional methods. Afterward, a scenic drive takes you along the coast, past Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens in the early evening. (Breakfast)DAY 8, Saturday - Depart Greece
Your vacation ends today after breakfast. (Breakfast)Map
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Aklilu Yishak
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