Exploring Greece and Its Islands

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Tour Type:	First Class Tour
Tour Category:	Escorted Tour
Tour Operator:	Collette Tours
Tour Code:	3330

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Journey back 2,500 years to world of the ancient Greeks and the origins of Western Civilization. This well-paced 15-day journey balances expeditions to Greece's most important Classical age monuments with ample time to bask in the sun amidst the whitewashed houses, narrow streets vineyards, elegant shops, marketplaces, workshops and beautiful beaches on the island paradises of Mykonos and Santorini. Feast on local cuisine, sample some of Greece's best wines, enjoy lively local entertainment and learn about ancient Greek art, architecture and culture while enjoying time to explore and relax on your own. Your comprehensive tour of Athens takes in the marble Parthenon, Olympic Stadium, and the incredible Acropolis. An overnight visit to Olympia, an important early religious site dedicated to Zeus - the mythological father of the Greek pantheon - includes a tour of the Olympic Stadium - the birthplace of the first Olympic games. Join a local expert in exploring Delphi, one of ancient Greece's most important religious centers dating back to the 8th century. Another important religious site in Greece is Meteora, a group of monasteries perched atop nearly inaccessible limestone rock towers. As early as the 11th century, hermits settled on these towers, which are as high as 900 feet. As you travel through the dazzling Peneios Valley, you will visit two of these remote holy places. Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and entertainment at a local taverna located in Athens' historic Plaka district.3766Journey back 2,500 years to world of the ancient Greeks and the origins of Western Civilization. This well-paced 15-day journey balances expeditions to Greece's most important Classical age monuments with ample time to bask in the sun amidst the whitewashed houses, narrow streets vineyards, elegant shops, marketplaces, workshops and beautiful beaches on the island paradises of Mykonos and Santorini. Feast on local cuisine, sample some of Greece's best wines, enjoy lively local entertainment and learn about ancient Greek art, architecture and culture while enjoying time to explore and relax on your own. Your comprehensive tour of Athens takes in the marble Parthenon, Olympic Stadium, and the incredible Acropolis. An overnight visit to Olympia, an important early religious site dedicated to Zeus - the mythological father of the Greek pantheon - includes a tour of the Olympic Stadium - the birthplace of the first Olympic games. Join a local expert in exploring Delphi, one of ancient Greece's most important religious centers dating back to the 8th century. Another important religious site in Greece is Meteora, a group of monasteries perched atop nearly inaccessible limestone rock towers. As early as the 11th century, hermits settled on these towers, which are as high as 900 feet. As you travel through the dazzling Peneios Valley, you will visit two of these remote holy places. Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine and entertainment at a local taverna located in Athens' historic Plaka district.