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INTERNATIONAL EXPLORERS Spring Break 2010 Friday 2 April- Sat 10 April
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GREECE? ONE OF OUR CHOICES IS HERE…..
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GEOGRAPHY Location: Location: Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey Coordinates: Coordinates: 39 00 N, 22 00 E Area: Area: total: 131,940 sq km land: 130,800 sq km water: 1,140 sq km comparative: slightly smaller than Alabama comparative: Land boundaries: Land boundaries: total: 1,228 km border countries: Albania 282 km, Bulgaria 494 km, Turkey 206 km, Macedonia 246 km Coastline: 13,676 km Coastline:
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ECONOMICS/LAND USE Climate: temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers More Climate Details Terrain: mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands Climate: More Climate DetailsTerrain: Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Olympus 2,917 mElevation extremes: Natural resources: lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt, hydropower potential Land use: arable land: 20.45% permanent crops: 8.59% other: 70.96% (2005)Natural resources: petroleumLand use: http://www.photius.com/countries/greece/geography/index.html
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GATE 1
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Independent Package Includes Round trip flights NYC-Athens Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲ Airline fuel surcharges 8 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels –3 nights Santorini –3 nights Mykonos –2 nights Athens All transfers Breakfast daily Flights and ferries between Athens and the Greek Islands Host services in Athens & the Islands Special Features Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos Approx $1700 Air from NYC Breakfast and local guides (not tour director) 2009 Gate 1 Travel - (800) 682-3333 http:// www.gate1travel.com/greece-travel/greece-package-10dgiossma10.aspx?SessID=C6DA1FCC-6CFB-4E6A-8D31- 75FFA6C437E5
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Aristotle Travel DAY 1: ATHENS ARRIVAL Meet, assist & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight stay (D). DAY 2: ATHENS – CORINTH – MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION Early morning visit of the ancient city of Corinth where the apostle Paul lived and preached. On to Mycenae to see remains of the prehistoric citadel and the tomb of King Agamemnon. Continue on to Epidaurus with its famous well-preserved theatre. DAY 3: NAFPLION – TRIPOLIS – MEGALOPOLIS - OLYMPIA Drive through central Peloponnese to ancient Olympia where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. Afternoon visit to the site and museum. Dinner & overnight in Olympia DAY 4: OLYMPIA – PATRAS - DELPHI Morning drive via Patras to Rion where you cross by ferry-boat to Antirrion, and onwards to visit the archaeological site at Delphi and famous oracles in the Temple of Apollo. Dinner & overnight stay in Delphi (B-D) DAY 5: DELPHI - ATHENS Early visit to the museum at Delphi before returning back to Athens in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight stay (B-D). DAY 6: ATHENS- SOUNION Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Athens, visiting the spectacular Acropolis Afternoon visit to the Temple of Poseidon. Dinner & overnight stay (B-D). DAY 7: ATHENS DEPARTURE Transfer to Athens International Airport for departure (B). http://www.aristotle.gr/student-tours.asp 550 Euros per person in twin room= 800 USD 6 nights, full breakfast no air or transfers
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COSMOS TOURS About $2000 USD with Meals and airfare http://www.cosmos.com/Vacations/Europe/Greece-Turkey/
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EF Tours http://www.eftours.com/ Athens-Delphi-Olympia-Mycenae with optional 3- days to Mykonos, Crete About $3000 with airfare, dinner and breakfast, all guides and full time tour director
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OTHER POSSIBLE COMPANIES TOURS.COM/ Aegean Tours http://www.tours.com/tours_vacations/greece/student.htm http://www.aegeantours.com/ NEW HORIZONS http://www.nhtt.com/ Aristotle Travel Our contact information is : Tel:+30-210-8941417 Fax:+30-210-8943704 E-mail: aristotle@aristotle.graristotle@aristotle.gr
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OTHER POSSIBLE COMPANIES GAP http://www.gapadventures.com/ http://www.gapadventures.com/ A yacht adventure is the ideal way to experience what many consider the world's most beautiful islands: the Greek Islands. Sail 8 days aboard our 50-foot yachts, with time for hiking, snorkelling and relaxing. Explore ancient archaeological sites and taverna-lined harbours. INTREPID http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ Santorini to Athens Length: 8 Days Trip Code: ASD Highlights: Relax on black sand beaches in Santorini, Stretch your legs on the stairs of Ios, Experience hospitality at a mountain taverna in Naxos, Enjoy the rugged beauty of the Paros beaches, Climb to the Parthenon in Athens INSIGHT http://www.insightvacations.com/us/ Glories of Greece Athens-Olympia-Kalambaka-Athens 8 days, Priced from US$1285
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GREECE IS…
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