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Women Travel Adventure to Greece; Athen, Santorini, Naxos, Delos, Mykonos, Crete and the Meteora

Enjoy A Greece vacation in the company of other women. Traveling in a small group is the perfect way to visit the famous cradle of human civilization, a country boasting an unrivaled legacy. From the Acropolis, commissioned by Perikles as a beacon of Athens superiority over the rest of the ancient world, to blindingly bright islands like the sacred Delos and possibly the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini the fragments of Greek ingenuity are abundant. Proud of their classic heritage, Greeks cannot deny that they are also the daughters and sons of Dionysus, god of wine, and they know to party and have fun. Our two weeks journey takes us from Greece's vibrant capital Athens to the Argolis Peninsula where we visit the Lion's Gate and remnants of the ancient kingdom of Mycenae from where once king Agamemnon ruled. Our journey on the Mainland covers also the sites of Delphi with nearby Mount Parnassos and the world renowned monasteries of Meteora. What would be a vacation in Greece without visiting the island treasures of the Mediterranean Sea. Perhaps we will not resolve the age old dispute whether the Island of Santorini was once known as the fabulous Atlantis described by Plato the philosopher, but we certainly will enjoy the unrivaled beauty of this island paradise and the journey doesn't end there. We will also sail to Mykonos, Delos, Naxos and spend 2 days on Crete, the birthplace of the Minoan Culture and the cradle of the alphabet as we know it.

Greece travel adventure

We love to travel in comfort and style and this specially designed comprehensive tour offers you the best of lodging, food, music, sun, beaches and ancients sites. Our first days in Greece are dedicated to the exploration of Athens and its fabulous remnants of its ancient wealth and power and we drive along the coastline to spend an afternoon at Cap Sunion for a visit to the Poseidon Temple and view a gorgeous sunset. We travel to the Peloponnes where we discover the ancient city of Corinth and Epidaurus with its amphitheater and the Asclepios sanctuary. The theatre which has a capacity of 14,000 people is most famous for its impeccable acoustic. We consult the oracle of Delphi we visit Mycenae and admire the Lion's gate and King Agamemnon's palace, first discovered by German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann. We enjoy a seaside lunch before we continue our journey to Kalambaka. "Secluded location, panoramic view, quiet neighbors, unique construction", a realtors description of our next destination, the famous monasteries of Meteora. We spend the day admiring the monks ingenuity and craftsmanship. For our travels to the Islands we'll embark the ferry in Piraeus to visit Mykonos, one of the islands on our tour in the Aegean Sea and known for its wonderful beaches. We continue to the charming island of Naxos, where Theseus abandoned Ariadne. The island of Santorini, officially known as Thira is arguable the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea. Two days on the Island offers plenty of adventure as we climb the volcano, sail along the coast, discover the villages and enjoy Santorini's typical folklore lifestyle. Our journey continues to Greece's most southerly and largest island, Crete. We explore the historic palace of Knossos, home of the mythical Minotaur, drive along the coast line to Chania, hike the incredible Samaria Gorge and spend the night in this charming Venetian port town. We return to Athens by plane and on to our final destination home. Join us, on this comprehensive women travel tour, guided by your experienced Arctic Ladies and native Greek guides, certified by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

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Trip date: May 14 - May 30/2009
17 days Trip Price $ 4268.00 (subject to change)

this trip can be split up as follow:
Greece Mainland only: May 14 - 21/2009 Trip price: $
Greek Islands only: May 20 - May 30/2009 Trip price: $


Enjoy viewing our Greece Album
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included in the trip price: accommodation based on double occupancy in carefully selected comfortable hotels, all breakfast, lunch and dinners as outlined in the detailed daily itinerary, transfers to and from airports, ground transportation, ferries and fast boats, guided tours by certified guides of the greek ministry of culture, excursions, entrance fees, taxes, welcome show and wine tasting, Inland flight crete-athens.
not included:International flight to athens, alcoholic beverages, tips to guides. we highly recommend trip insurance. please ask us for the forms.

summary and notes:
trip deposit $ 1000.00 per person due at time of registration. please give us your passport information at the same time. we need this info for the crete-athen inland flight reservations. after we have received your deposit, detailed trip information will be forwarded to you, containing: day by day Itinerary, detailed lodging list, flight schedules, details and helpful hints about the areas we will visit, packing list, tips on safe money exchange, and suggestions about additional personal money for gifts, meals not included in trip package, tips to local guides etc.
the final payment of your trip balance is due not later than 90 days prior to trip departure.

we would like to consolidate all flights from the us - athens. please inform us if you like assistance with your travel arrangements. if you are intending to use frequent flyer miles, book very early as seats are limited. please inform us of your schedule prior to booking your flight. we highly recommend trip insurance. please go to travelex.com or check out any other carrier you may be familiar with.

arctic ladies general cancellation policies are posted on our web site /registration site. another great source for more information is our faq site.

minimum 6, maximum 12 participants

judith achermann owner of arctic ladies has guided this trip for the past 3 years together with our local guides in greece. all guides have expertise and this personalized attention is the secret to our success. come join us for this wonderful travel experience- and last but not least-we love to furnish references.

Women travel to Greece; this trip is exclusively designed, operated and guided by Arctic Ladies Adventure Travel for women Inc. 11261 Snowline Drive, Anchorage, AK 99507 toll free: 1 877 783 1954

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