Itinerary
Day 1, (Sat) arrive in Athens
You will be met and transferred to
your hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner
in a traditional Greek tavern in
Plaka, the old part of Athens. O D
Day 2, (Sun) in Athens
See the highlights of Athens this
morning on a sightseeing tour. This
cosmopolitan and bustling capital
city is set amidst reminders of a
long and glorious past: graceful
temples, centuries-old monasteries,
and ornate Byzantine churches. Visit
the immortal Acropolis, the
Parthenon, the Erectheion with the
Porch of the Maidens, the Temple of
Athena Nike and the Wingless
Victory. Below the Acropolis lies
the ancient Agora and the Theaters
of Dionysus and Herodus Atticus.
Your afternoon and evening are free.
O B
Day 3, (Mon) to Delphi and Kalambaka
Your first stop this morning is
Delphi, where the famous oracle
foretold the destiny of men. The
Temple of Apollo, in which the
oracle functioned, was built in the
6th century B.C. Also see the Sacred
Way, the Stadium and the Castilian
Fountain, where pilgrims cleansed
themselves in preparation for
consulting the oracle. Visit the
Archaeological Museum of Delphi,
which contains an impressive
collection of finds from the site,
including the beautiful "Bronze
Charioteer", before continuing on to
Kalambaka. O B D
Day 4, (Tue) to Ohrid
After breakfast, admire the
fantastic landscapes of Meteora,
known as "the rocks that fell from
the sky". Here monks built their
rock-top monasteries, far away from
civilization. Of the 13 large and 20
small monasteries and hermit's
cells, only 4 are now active. The
most important is Megalo or Great
Meteoro, of peculiar architecture
with its tall and intricate dome, 12
sides and fine frescoes. Continue
across the border to Macedonia, and
on to Ohrid. O BD
Day 5, (Wed) to Tirana
The lakeside resort of Ohrid is an
important cultural and spiritual
center, classified as a UNESCO World
Heritage site. Start your morning
sightseeing tour with a walk through
the cobblestone streets of the old
town. Visit the Cathedral of St.
Sofia, containing some magnificent
frescoes from the 10th century. In
the early afternoon, travel to
Tirana, the capital of Albania. O BD
Day 6, (Thu) in Tirana
On a morning sightseeing tour, see
the Skanderbeg Square, the Mosque of
Et'hem Bey, the Clock Tower, and the
statue of G.K. Skanderbeg, Albania's
national hero; the Palace of
Culture, built with Soviet
assistance; and the National History
Museum, with a mosaic on its facade
portraying Albanian history. Your
afternoon is free to continue
exploring on your own, shop, or just
relax. O B
Day 7, (Fri) to Dubrovnik
After breakfast, depart Tirana and
travel to the town of Shkodra, a
cultural center and one of Albania's
oldest cities. See the ruins of
Rozafa Castle, set on a hill high
above the city, then cross the
border into Montenegro and on to
Croatia and beautiful Dubrovnik. O
B D
Day 8, (Sat) in Dubrovnik
There is a walking tour of "Old
Dubrovnik" this morning; the
Rector's Palace, Bell Tower Clock,
Orlando's Column and the Sponza
Palace. You will also see the
Dominican Monastery and Franciscan
Monastery with its pharmacy, one of
the oldest of the world. The rest of
the day is at leisure. O B
Day 9, (Sun) in Dubrovnik
Today, full day is at leisure to
relax, shop or explore on your own.
O B
Day 10, (Mon) depart Dubrovnik
After breakfast, transfer to the
airport for your departure flight. B
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight
| Start Date |
End Date |
Per
person in twin |
Single room supplement |
| 13 June 2009 |
22 June 2009 |
$ 2,289 |
$ 789 |
| 05 September 2009 |
14 September 2009 |
$ 2,289 |
$ 789 |
| 19 September 2009 |
28 September 2009 |
$ 2,289 |
$ 789 |
| 03 October 2009 |
12 October 2009 |
$ 2,289 |
$ 789 |
| Prices for
the K804 - ATHENS TO DUBROVNIK tour. |