INTERNATIONAL
EXPLORERS
Spring Break 2010
Friday 2 AprilSat 10 April
GREECE?
ONE OF OUR CHOICES IS HERE…..
GEOGRAPHY
Location:
Southern Europe,
bordering the Aegean Sea,
Ionian Sea, and the
Mediterranean Sea,
between Albania and
Turkey
Coordinates:
39 00 N, 22 00 E
Land boundaries:
total: 1,228 km
border countries: Albania 282
km, Bulgaria 494 km, Turkey
206 km, Macedonia 246 km
Coastline:
13,676 km
Area:
total: 131,940 sq km
land: 130,800 sq km
water: 1,140 sq km
comparative:
slightly smaller than
Alabama
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ECONOMICS/LAND USE
http://www.photius.com/countries/greece/geography/index.html
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
• Elevation extremes:
lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m
highest point: Mount Olympus 2,917 m
• 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)
GATE 1
Independent Package Includes
http://www.gate1travel.com/greece-travel/greece-package-10dgiossma10.aspx?SessID=C6DA1FCC-6CFB-4E6A-8D31-
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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
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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
Aristotle Travel
http://www.aristotle.gr/student-tours.asp
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).
550 Euros per person in twin
room= 800 USD 6 nights, full
breakfast no air or transfers
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).
COSMOS TOURS
http://www.cosmos.com/Vacations/Europe/Greece-Turkey/
About $2000 USD with Meals and airfare
EF Tours
http://www.eftours.com/
Athens-Delphi-Olympia-Mycenae with optional 3days to Mykonos, Crete
About $3000 with airfare, dinner and breakfast, all
guides and full time tour director
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.gr
OTHER POSSIBLE COMPANIES
GAPhttp://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
INSIGHThttp://www.insightvacations.com/us/
Glories of Greece Athens-Olympia-Kalambaka-Athens
8 days, Priced from US$1285
GREECE IS…