7-day Glories of Greece

This feature packed tour of mainland Greece is well paced and expertly planned. The Greek islands are considered by many to be idyllic. This classical tour of discovery will show you the best of Greece with happy memories to last a lifetime.

Regular Price from $1665
Macy's Price from $1465
plus, $100 Macy's Gift Card

Day 1 - ATHENS AT LEISURE
After being met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, there is time to relax or explore before a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Metropolitan. (D)

Day 2 - ATHENS SIGHTSEEING
Your sightseeing tour this morning delves deep into the glorious history of Athens. Highlight of the tour, of course, is a visit to the Acropolis, still dominating the frantic bustle of modern Athens with its serene presence. Admire the Parthenon, built to the honour of the goddess Athena and still amazing in its grace, despite the loss of the Elgin Marbles. Then see the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Why not join your fellow travellers for a night out with dinner and entertainment? (BB)

Day 3 - ATHENS - OLYMPIA
Cross the breathtaking Corinth canal to the Peloponnese region and drive to the ancient ruined city of Mycenae. Walk through the Lion Gate, see the giant ‘Cyclopean’ stones which were used to build the city walls and visit the Beehive Tombs. A delightful drive takes you across the Arcadia Mountains to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games in 776BC.
Hotel: Antonios. (BB,D)

Day 4 - OLYMPIA - DELPHI
Tour Olympia, this morning seeing sites of the ancient temples, the Olympic Stadium and Gymnasium. Cross to the mainland and follow the coast to Delphi, clinging to the side of Mount Parnassus at 2,000 feet. Ascend the Sacred Way, past the splendid Parian marble Treasury of the Athenians to the Temple of Apollo, where the Oracle of Delphi breathed her enigmatic ‘words’.
Hotel: Amalia. (BB,D)

Day 5 - DELPHI - KALAMBAKA
Cross fertile Thessaly, the ‘bread basket of ancient Greece’, and head for the amazing monasteries of Metéora, incredibly perched on pinnacles of rock. Visit one of the monasteries and enjoy stunning views before continuing to your hotel in Kalambaka.
Hotel: Divani. (BB,D)

Day 6 - KALAMBAKA - ATHENS
A morning scenic drive along the coast brings you to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. Return to Athens for your final night in this fascinating city.
Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)

Day 7 - RETURN TO USA
The tour ends with transfers to Athens airport. (BB)

*$200 savings is based on double occupancy and applies to guided vacations of 7 days or more when booked by 11/30/09. Restrictions, fees, taxes, and other terms may apply. This offer is provided by Meridian World Travel. Meridian World Travel is solely responsible for this offer and this product, and is not affiliated with Macy’s, Inc., Department Stores National Bank or their affiliates. By responding to this offer, you will be communicating information to Meridian World Travel. This travel offer is not available at any Macy’s, Inc. location. CST#2043009-50.

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