Greece
Greece Program Highlights and Sights:
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Play games vs. local Greek teams
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Sightseeing in Athens, one of the world's most historic cities, as well as Thessaloniki, which is located on the Greek coast
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Visit the Athens Olympic Sports Center
​Volleyball: Available October through March
Rugby: Not available
Lacrosse: Available
Baseball: Available March through October
Field hockey: Not available
Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. Athens, the capital, offers a myriad of experiences, landscapes, and activities. And, of course, there’s the Parthenon—solitary and pristine—standing majestically over the hazy sprawl of the city. About 80 percent of Greece is mountainous, with Mount Olympus the highest peak at 9,570 feet.
Athens, the capital city of Greece, is an ancient metropolis steeped in centuries of history. As the home of the Olympics, it hosted the original modern Olympic Games over 100 years ago. In 2004, the Games returned to Athens, prompting a major citywide facelift. The city is built around eight large hills, including the Acropolis. A visit to Athens’ most famous attraction—the impressive Parthenon, built on the Acropolis around 2,500 years ago—is unforgettable.
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Other top places of interest include the Agora, a grand Roman ruin funded by Roman emperors; the Temple of Zeus, built about 1,500 years ago to honor the Greek god Zeus; Hadrian’s Arch, originally the city gate linking the Roman quarters with the original town of Athens; and the stunning Dionysos Theatre—the world’s oldest theater, where many great plays have been performed over the centuries.
Tour Example:
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Tour 9201
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Athens, transfer your accommodation in Athens
Day 3 Sightseeing Athens - visit the Acropolis, evening game
Day 4 Transfer to Thessaloniki
Day 5 Guided tour of Thessaloniki, evening game
Day 6 Visit ancient cities of Vergina and Pella
Day 7 Transfer to Volos – afternoon sightseeing Volos.
Day 8 Transfer to Athens airport and return flight.
Participant Prices:
Starting at US $ 2,100.00 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $ 2,500.00 per person June-August departure
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Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $250.00 - $350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary.