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Greece, Meteora and Rome

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Athens, Olo, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora (Kalambaka), Mini Cruise to the Greek Islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra, Rome - 13 days / 11 nights


Day 1	USA/Athens
	Depart USA on overnight flight to Athens. Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Day 2	Athens
	Upon arrive to Athens, meet with your guide and transfer to Tola (Nafplion). Overnight in Tolo x 1 night. [D]
Day 3	Tolo
	Drive through the region of Argolis and visit Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus. Overnight in Olympia x 1 night. [BD]
Day 4	Olympia
	After a visit to the Museum and the Archeological Excavations, proceed to Delphi considered one of the most famous relics of classic Greece. Overnight: Delphi x 1 night. [BD]
Day 5	Delphi
	Stan the day by visiting the Monastery of Osios Lukas, one of the earliest and most important Greek-Byzantine Monasteries located near [he Sanctuary of the Oracle of Delphi and the nearby Parnassos National Park; the Archeological Museum and the excavations including: ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Temple, the Treasury, the Theater and {he Stadium. Depart Delphi to Kalambaka. Overnight: Kalambaka x 1 night. [BD]
Day 6	Kalambaka
	Visit the world-famous Meteora to see the Monasteries of St. Stephen and Varlaam, perched atop huge granite rocks that seem to be suspended in mid-air. Continue to Athens. Overnight: Athens x 2 nights. [BD]
Day 7	Athens
	Tour of Athens, cradle of western civilization, visit: the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Caryatids, the Propylae, the Erectheum and the Areopagus, where St. Paul began preaching to the Gentiles. In the afternoon visit Cape Sounion, famous for the temple of Poseidon. [BD]
Day 8	Athens
	Enjoy a mini-cruise to the three islands of the Saronic Gulf: Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
Day 9	Athens/Rome
	Transfer to Athens airport for your flight to Rome. Overnight: Rome x 4 nights. [BD]
Day 10	Rome*
	Tour of Rome including: the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Church of St. Peter in Chains to see Michelangelo's unique statue of Moses, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona. [BD]
Day 11	Rome*
	Visit the Religious Rome starting with the Vatican Museums and its unique treasures: the Candelabras, the Tapestries and the Geographic Maps Galleries, the Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo's magnificent masterpiece • the Sistine Chapel Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom and then proceed to visit the three major Basilicas: St. Mary Major, one of the oldest shrines dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, a shrine containing a relic from the manger of the infant Jesus; St. John in Lateran, [he former residence of the Popes prior to their return to Rome in 1377; St. Paul Outside the Wall, which houses the remains of St. Paul under its main altar. [BD]
Day 12	Rome*
	Enjoy the day at you leisure to discover Rome by your own: time for last minute shopping or to reflect on the many years of Christian continuity in the world centre of the Western Church. [BD]
Day 13	Rome/USA
	Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA. IF SUNDAY - attend the Sunday mass in St. Peter's Square and the Blessing given by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI; IF WEDNESDAY* - attend the weekly Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square and the Blessing given by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Tour Includes:

Tour does not include:

• Arrival and departure transfers
• Accommodation in select hotels:
•	Tolo - 1 night
•	Delphi - 1 night
•	Kalambaka – 1 night
•	Athens – 2 nights
•	Rome – 4 nights

• Roundtrip flight between the USA and Rome
• Airfare fees and taxes
• Airfare difference between New York and another USA gateway
• Expenses of personal nature
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips to guides or drivers

• Mini cruise
• Breakfast daily
• Dinner daily
• Visits as described in the Itinerary
• Entrance fees for visited monuments
• English speaking guide
• All local taxes and service fees