Cosmos - The Best of Greece, 9 night tour from R39 890 pps - land only

On this Best of Greece tour, discover the highlights of historic and mythical - as well as modern - Greece. As the birthplace of Western civilization, Greece has some of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites and now is your chance to explore them. Your affordable tour of Greece starts and ends in Athens with overnights along the way in Nauplia, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka and covers the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese peninsula. Step back in time as you visit some of Greece's ancient sites where the Mycenaean civilization thrived between 1600 and 1200 BC. Enjoy the included guided sightseeing tour of the Mycenae archaeological site and learn about its history and legends. In Athens, visit the Acropolis, still standing after 2,500 years. Your Local Guide will give you many insights into this ancient masterpiece. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Acropolis sits high on a rocky hill and is a symbol of Athen’s wealth and power at its apex. In Epidaurus, climb the limestone steps of the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theatre and marvel at the perfect acoustics. Step back into the Middle Ages when you walk around the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, a castle founded in 1249. You’ll also love the mystic mountain landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries set in almost inaccessible sandstone peaks. On this affordable Greece tour, you'll travel to Olympia, the legendary home of the Olympic Games, and Delphi, where people visited in ancient Greece to seek the advice of the Oracle. But that’s not all…you'll experience modern Greece as well, as you cross over one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges, the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge, linking the Peloponnese peninsula to the Greek mainland. From ancient ruins to contemporary engineering - with beautiful landscapes in between - this affordable Greece tour is perfectly designed for value-minded travel lovers. You’ll agree that your Greece vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

What's Included

Nine nights' hotel accommodation throughout Transport by private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach Daily breakfasts and three dinners Services of expert tour directors and local guides Complimentary headsets for flexible sightseeing Complimentary Wi-Fi Guided sightseeing Tour itinerary: - Day 1: Athens, Greece - Day 2: Athens - Day 3: Athens - Corinth - Nauplia - Day 4: Nauplia - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Sparta - Day 5: Sparta - Mystra - Olympia - Day 6: Olympia - Patras - Delphi - Day 7: Delphi - Kalambaka - Day 8: Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens - Day 9: Athens - Day 19: Athens - tour ends

** Alternative departure dates and pricing are available on request. Excludes flights, visas, travel insurance, transfers, meals and drinks not specified, optional excursions, gratuities and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. All tours and services are subject to a minimum number of visitors, weather conditions, force majeure or other unforeseen circumstances. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.

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