DISCOVER GREECE

Greece is the country of gods and goddesses, islands, feta and olive trees. We offer the following packages:

1. Athens Packages
2. Athens Sightseeing & halfday tours
3. Escorted Coach Tours
4. Island Hopping Packages
5. Cruises

1. ATHENS PACKAGES

1.1. ATHENS CITY BREAK
3 days / 2 nights
Daily Departure

Day 1: Transfer from Athens Airport or pier to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the Acropolis, the Olympic Stadium & Parliament House. Afternoon free to explore ancient marketplace in Plaka. Overnight in Athens.

Day 3: After breakfast End of Services.

Includes:

* Arrival transfer
* 2 nights accommodation with breakfast.
* Half Day City Tour of Athens
* Entrance Fees, service changes and local taxes.

1.2. ATHENS CITY BREAK
4 days / 3 nights
Daily Departure

Day 1: Transfer from Athens airport or pier to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the Acropolis, the Olympic Stadium & Parliament House. Overnight in Athens.

Day 3: Join your cruise boat for a full day cruise visiting the Saronic Islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra. Lunch is included.

Day 4: After Breakfast End of services.

Includes:

* Arrival transfer
* 3 nights accommodation with breakfast.
* Half Day City Tour of Athens
* Full Day 3 Island Cruise with lunch
* Entrance Fees, service changes and local taxes

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

2. ATHENS & SURROUNDINGS SIGHTSEEING
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2.1 ATHENS SIGHTSEEING (HALF DAY)
Daily service all year round
Dep. 9:15- Ret. 1:00 p.m.
Memorial of the Unknown Soldier - Royal Palace - Panathenian Stadium - Temple of Olympian Zeus - The Acropolis (visit of the site and the Museum) - Thesseum - Greek Orthodox Cathedral - Flea Market - Modern Market - Academy - University- National Library.

2.2 ATHENS BY NIGHT
From April 01 to Oct 31 daily service
From November 01 to March 31 every Thursday, Saturday.
8:30 p.m. - Ret. 00:30 a.m.

Your evening will start with a ride to the port of Piraeus, passing by the port of Zeas and a short stop to Mikrolimano where you will enjoy a drink of ouzo with Greek appetizers. Then, drive back to Plaka (old quarter of Athens ) for dinner in a typical Greek tavern with bouzouki music and Folk Dances.

2.3 SOUNION (HALF DAY)
Daily service April 01 to Oct. 31
Mon, Wed, Fri & Saturday Nov. 1 to Mar. 31
April 1 - September 30 : Dep. 3:00 p.m. - Ret. 7:00 p.m.
October 1 - March 31 : Dep. 2:30 p.m - Ret. 6:30 p.m.
Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of GLYFADA, OULIAGMENI, VARKIZA , one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. Visit Cape SOUNION, dominated by the Temple of Poseidon.

2.4 ANCIENT CORINTH (HALF DAY)
Every Monday & Friday from Apr 18 to October 28
Dep 8:00 a.m. - Ret. 13:00 p.m.

Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to CORINTH. Visit the Canal and then the Archaeological site and the museum of Ancient Corinth. Then visit of Kechries, the harbour of Ancient Corinth.

2.5 CORINTH-MYCENAE–EPIDAURUS (ONE DAY)
Every Tue -Wed - Thu – Sat from Apr to Oct & every Tue & Sat from Nov to March
Dep 8:15 a.m. - Ret. 7:00 p.m.

Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to CORINTH. Visit the Canal. Proceed to MYCENAE, visit the ancient city, the Lionesses Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then through ARGOS on to NAFPLION. After lunch visit EPIDAURUS and its theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics. Return to Athens.

2.6 DELPHI (ONE DAY)
Daily service from April 01 to October 31
Every Wednesday - Friday - Sunday from Nov 2- March 31
Dep. 8:15 a.m. - Ret. 6:30 p.m..
Drive through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA (famous for its bright multicolored carpets). Arrive in DELPHI, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the Museum in which one can see among other treasures, the unique bronze Charioteer, then proceed to the site. Visit the Temple of Apollo, the Castalia Spring etc.

2.16. CRUISE TO HYDRA - POROS – AEGINA (1 DAY CRUISE)
Daily throughout the year
8.00 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens to Flisvos Marina and embark on the cruise ship.
8.30 a.m. Sail for the island of HYDRA. In Hydra you have time for strolling, shopping or swimming. In the early afternoon sail for the island of AEGINA, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the island of POROS. Lunch is served after sailing. Short visit of Poros. Upon arrival in Aegina you can either join the excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (optional by bus) or walk around the town.
7.00 p.m. Arrival at Flisvos Marina and transfer to Athens.

3. ESCORTED COACH TOURS

GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All tours are guided by professional English-speaking guides
2. All multi day tours will be on half - board basis, meaning breakfast and dinner (first day dinner only & last day breakfast only).
3. Accommodation in first or tourist class hotels, rooms with bath or shower.
4. A pick-up service is operated from most hotels.

3.1 CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS (TWO DAYS)
Every Tuesday - Wednesday April 03 to Oct 28
Dep. 8:15 a.m. - Ret 7:00 p.m. (2nd day)

1st day: CORINTH (visit of the Canal) MYCENAE (visit) - NAFPLION lunch.
Afternoon at leisure, overnight.
2nd day: NAFPLION, morning at leisure. EPIDAURUS (visit) - ATHENS.

3.2 DELPHI (TWO DAYS)
Daily service from April 01 to Oct 31
Dep: 8:15 a.m.- Ret. 6:30 p.m. (2nd day)

1st day: LEVADIA - DELPHI (visit) - lunch - overnight.
2nd day: DELPHI, morning at leisure - ATHENS.

3.3 METEORA (TWO DAYS)
Every Mon, Wed & Thu from April - November
Every Wednesday from November - March
Saturdays on selected dates
Dep. 8:30 a.m. - Ret. 7:30 p.m.

1st day: Drive through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA (famous for its bright multicolored carpets). Arrive in DELPHI, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Two hours free time (no guided visit). Then drive through AMFISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA FOR dinner and overnight.
2nd day: Visit the breathtaking monasteries in METEORA. Then drive to Athens via THERMOPYLAE (visit) and KAMENA VOURLA.

3.4 DELPHI - METEORA (THREE DAYS)
Every Tue, Wed & Sun from Apr to Nov. Fridays on selected dates
Dep. 8:15 - Ret. 7:30 p.m. (3rd day)

1st day: Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Visit the
archaeological site and the Museum. Dinner and overnight DELPHI.
2nd day: Drive through AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA. Dinner and overnight.
3rd day: Visit the breathtaking METEORA and then back to ATHENS, through THERMOPYLAE (visit) and KAMENA VOURLA.

3.5 CLASSICAL TOUR (THREE DAYS)
Every Mon, Tue & Sat from April to Oct.
Thursdays: (depending on season)
Dep. 8:30 a.m. - Ret. 7:00 p.m. (3rd Day)

1st day: Drive to CORINTH. Visit the Canal. Continuation to EPIDAURUS visit and then on to NAFPLION. In the afternoon drive to MYCENAE (visit) On to Olympia-the Cradle of the Olympic Games. Dinner- overnight.
2nd day: Visit the Site and the Museum . Then on to Delphi, driving through the plains of Eliad and Achaia till the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay. Dinner - overnight DELPHI.
3rd day: In the morning visit the site and the Museum. Then drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens - via Levadia and Thebes - early in the afternoon.

3.6 CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA (FOUR DAYS)
Every Mon Tue & Sat from April To Oct .
Thursdays on selected dates
Dep. 8:30 a.m. - Ret. 7:30 p.m. (4th day)

1st day: Drive to CORINTH. Visit the Canal. Continuation to EPIDAURUS visit Then on to NAFPLION. In the afternoon drive to MYCENAE (visit). On to Olympia-the Cradle of the Olympic Games. Dinner - overnight
2nd day: Visit the Site and the Museum. Then on to Delphi, driving trough
the plains of Eliad and Achaia till the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay. Dinner - overnight DELPHI
3rd day: In the morning visit the site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora gigantic rocks. Dinner - overnight in Kalambaka.
4th day: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine Art. Return to ATHENS via THERMOPYLAE (visit the Leonida's monument) Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
EUR 466 (First class HB)
EUR 406 (Tour. class HB)

3.7 NORTHERN GREECE (THREE DAYS)
Mondays on selected dates

1st day: Transfer from your Athens hotel to the airport for you morning flight to THESSALONIKI. In the afternoon, visit the museum and sightseeing of the city. Dinner and overnight.
2nd day: Drive to PELLA, Alexander the Greta's capital. Continue to VERGINA. Then to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to THESSALONIKI via VERIA. Dinner - overnight.
3rd day: Start the return drive to Athens, through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA, LAMIA, THERMOPYLAE (visit), KAMENA VOURLA.

3.8 NORTHERN GREECE- MACEDONIA (FIVE DAYS)
Saturdays on May 21 - June 18 - September 10, 24 - October 8
Dep. 8:15 a.m. - Ret. 6:30 p.m. (5th day)

1st day: Drive to DELPHI through LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Visit the museum and the archaeological site. Dinner and overnight in DELPHI.

2nd day: Through the towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA. Visit the breathtaking METEORA. Dinner and overnight in KALAMBAKA.

3rd day: Through TRIKALA and LARISSA to the sacred Macedonian town of DION (visit). Continue to THESSALONIKI, the largest town in Northern Greece. Sightseeing and visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight.

4th day: Drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great's capital (visit). Continue to VERGINA to visit the palace. Then to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to THESSALONIKI via VERIA. Dinner - overnight.

5th day: Through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA, LAMIA, THERMOPILE (visit), KAMENA VOURLA, ATHENS

3.9 GRAND TOUR OF GREECE (SEVEN DAYS)
Thursdays on: selected dates
Dep. 8:30 a.m. - Ret. 6:30 p.m. (7th day)

1st day: Drive to CORINTH (visit the canal). Continuation to MYCENAE (visit). Arrival in NAFPLION In the afternoon visit EPIDAURUS. Dinner - overnight NAFPLION

2nd day: Drive through the Central Peloponnese area passing the city of TRIPOLIS, arrive in OLYMPIA visit the archaeological site and the museum. Dinner - overnight. OLYMPIA.

3rd day: In the morning drive via PATRAS, to RION where you cross by car ferry to ANTIRION and through NAFPAKTOS, arrive in DELPHI. In the afternoon visit the museum and the archaeological site. Dinner - overnight DELPHI.

4th day: Through the towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to KALAMBAKA. Visit of the breathtaking METEORA. Dinner - overnight KALAMBAKA.

5th day: Through TRIKALA and LARISSA to the famous, sacred Macedonian town DION (visit). Continue to THESSALONIKI. Sightseeing and visit of the museum. Dinner - overnight THESSALONIKI.

6th day: Drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great's capital (visit). Continue to VERGINA to visit the palace. Then on to LEFKADIA where you visit the excavations. Return to THESSALONIKI via VERIA. Dinner - overnight. THESSALONIKI.

7th day: Through the TEMPI VALLEY, LARISSA, LAMIA, THERMOPYLAE (visit), KAMENA VOURLA, arrival in ATHENS.

4. ISLAND HOPPING PACKAGES

You haven’t seen anything of Greece, if you do not visit the Greek islands. They are famous for their beautiful landscaps, their typical villages, the traditional architecture and their idyllic sandy beaches.

4.1 Saronic Gulf: AEGINA - POROS - HYDRA - SPETSES
Small island group situated between the coasts of Pelopponese and Attica, which offer with their picturesque villages, the magic of Greek islands, without spending many hours on a boat for reaching them.

4.1a. 8 days/7 nights
2 or 3 islands of your choice
1st day
Arrival in Athens, assistance by our hostess at the airport and transfer directly to the port of Piraeus for the departure by hydrofoil to the 1st island of your choice. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for accommodation on bed and breakfast basis according to the overnights requested. At the end of your stay on the 1st island, transfer to the port and departure by hydrofoil to the next island. Transfer upon arrival to your accommodation on bed and breakfast basis for the requested nights. The same procedure will be followed on the 2nd and/or 3rd island.
8th day
Transfer to the port and return by hydrofoil to Piraeus. Transfer to the international airport of Athens.
End of our services or continuation of your holidays.

4.1b. 15 days/14 nights
2 nights Athens plus 4 nights on each of the 3 preferable islands
1st day
Begins with your arrival in Athens. You will be met by our representative at the airport and taken to your hotel (passengers who are already in Athens will be able to collect all their documents from our office prior to the start of the tour). You will stay overnight in a C' class hotel.
2nd day
You will be transferred from your hotel to Piraeus pier for your hydrofoil hop to the first island of your choice. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have 4 days to explore this island.
6th day
Transfer to the port for your next hydrofoil hop, to the second island of your choice where upon arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation and again you will have 4 days to explore the island. The same procedure will be followed for the 3rd island where you will complete your beautiful suntan.
14th day
You will be transferred to the pier for your hydrofoil ride back to Piraeus. Arrival in Piraeus and transfer to the hotel in Athens for the final night of your programme.
15th day
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation 7 or 14 nights as per program in hotels cat. C', ** on bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private facilities.
• 2 or 4 transfers in Athens - assistance by our hostesses
• 2 transfers on each island (arrival/departure), local assistance.
• Hydrofoil tickets for all your destinations.
• Documents for the islands.
• All taxes.

4.2 Cyclades 'A la Carte': ANDORS-SYROS-TINOS-MYKONOS-PAROS-NAXOS-AMORGOS-IOS-SKIKINIS-SANTORINI

The Cyclades is a group of islands of varying sizes scattered over the deep blue waters of the Aegean. A fusion of stone, sunlight and sparkling sea, make them an ideal holiday destination for visitors of every taste.

We offer an 8 days and a 15 days package:

4.2 a. 8 days/7 nights
1 night Athens + 5 nights on 2 islands o your choice + 1 night on board
1st day
Arrival in Athens, assistance and transfer to the hotel of cat. C.- 2**. Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
2nd day
Transfer to the port of Piraeus for the departure by boat to the first island of your choice. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis for 2 nights.
4th day
Transfer to the port for departure by boat to the next selected island. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
for 3 nights.
7th day
Transfer to the port and departure by night boat to Piraeus.
8th day
Upon arrival in Piraeus, assistance and transfer to the airport for your departure.

4.2b. 15 days/14 nights
2 nights Athens + 4 nights on each chosen island
1st day
Begins with your arrival in Athens. You will be met by our representative at the airport and taken to your hotel (passengers who are already in Athens will be
able to collect all their documents from our office prior to the start of the tour). You will stay overnight in a C' class hotel.
2nd day
You will be transferred from your hotel to Piraeus for your ferry-boat trip to the first island of your choice. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have 4 days to explore the island.
6th day
Transfer to the port for your next ferry boat hop to the second island of your choice, where upon arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation and again you will have another 4 days to explore the island. The same procedure will be followed for your third island where you will complete your beautiful suntan that all will be envious of.
14th day
You will be transferred to the pier for your ferry boat ride back to Piraeus from where you will be transferred to your Athens hotel for the final night of your program.
15th day
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your departure.

RATES 4.2a INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in hotels C’ class 2** on bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private facilities, 1 night Athens, 5 on the islands and 1 on the boat.
• 3 transfers in Athens, transportation of luggage.
• 2 transfers on each island, transportation of luggage.
• All ferry tickets in tourist class + cabin for the night ferry.
• Assistance by our hostesses.
• Complete documents for the islands.
• All taxes.

RATES 4.2b INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in hotels C’ class 2** on bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private facilities, 14 nights.
• 4 transfers in Athens, transportation of luggage.
• 2 transfers on each island, transportation of luggage.
• All ferry tickets in tourist class.
• Assistance by our hostesses.
• Complete documents for the islands.
• All taxes.

4.3 Sporades Combination: SKIATHOS – SKOPELOS - ALONISSOS

4.3a. 8 days/7 nights
1 night
Athens + 6 nights in the islands
1st day
Athens- assistance at the airport and transfer by bus to Aghios Konstantinos (166 km) for the embarkation on the hydrofoil to the island of Skiathos. Arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights on bed and breakfast basis.
3rd day
Transfer from the hotel to the port for the departure by hydrofoil to the 2nd island, Skopelos. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2
nights on bed and breakfast basis.
5th day
Transfer from the hotel to the port for the departure by hydrofoil to the 3rd island, Alonissos. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights on bed and breakfast basis.
7th day
Transfer from the hotel to the port for the departure by hydrofoil to Aghios Konstantinos and then by bus to Athens. Overnight with breakfast for 1 night in Athens.
8th day
Breakfast and transfer to the airport.

4.3b. 15 days/14 nights
2 nights Athens + 4 nights each island
1st day
Athens - assistance at the airport and private transfer to a C class hotel in Athens. Stay on bed and breakfast basis.
2nd day
Transfer to the bus station for your bus trip to Aghios Konstatinos (166 km – appox. 2 hours driving), flying dolphin (hydrofoil) connection Agios Konstantinos Skiathos (duration 1 hour and 15 minutes). Assistance at the harbour and transfer to your C' class hotel in Skiathos. Stay on bed and breakfast basis till the 6th day.
6th day
Transfer from your hotel in Skiathos to the harbour and departure by flying dolphin (hydrofoil) to Skopelos (duration 40 minutes). Assistance upon arrival and transfer to your C’ class hotel in Skopelos. Stay on bed and breakfast basis till the 10th day.
10th day
Transfer from your hotel in Skopelos to the harbour and departure by flying dolphin (hydrofoil) to Alonissos (duration 20 minutes). Assistance upon arrival and transfer to your C' class hotel in Alonissos. Stay on bed and breakfast basis till the 14th day.
14th day
Transfer from your hotel in Alonissos to the harbor and departure by flying dolphin (hydrofoil) to Aghios Konstantinos (duration 2 hours and 45 minutes). Then by bus to Athens. Arrival in Athens, accommodation in a C’ class hotel. Stay on bed and breakfast basis.

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in hotels C’ class 2** on bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private facilities, 7 or 14 nights.
• 2 or 3 transfers in Athens and on each island
• Bus tickets
• Hydrofoil tickets
• Assistance in Athens and on the islands
• Complete documents for the islands.
• All taxes.

4.4 Dodecanesian and East Aegean Islands: RHODOS – KOS – KALYMNOS – LEROS – LIPSI – PATMOS – IKARIA – SAMOS - CHIOS

4.4a. 8 days/7 nights
2 nights on each island plus 1 night on board
1st day
Arrival at the Athens international airport, assistance and delivery of all documents and departure by a domestic flight to the 1st island of your choice. (Latest flights to Rhodes and Kos 22h00, to Samos 21h00, to Chios 20h00) Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for 2 nights stay on bed & breakfast basis.
3rd day
Transfer to the port and embarkation to the ferry or hydrofoil for the departure to the 2nd island of your choice. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel for 2 nights stay with breakfast.
5th day
Transfer to the port and embarkation to the ferry or hydrofoil for the departure to the 3rd island of your choice. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel for 2 nights stay with breakfast.
7th day
Transfer to the port late evening, and embarkation to the overnight ferry to Piraeus. (Overnight in a cabin on board.)
8th day
Early morning arrival Piraeus, Athens's port - end of your program

4.4b. 15 days/14 nights
4 or 3 nights each island plus 1 night on board
1st day
Athens - assistance at the international airport, departure by flight to the 1st island of your choice. (Latest flight to Rhodes and Kos at 22:00, to Samos at 21:00 or to Chios at 20:00). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for 4 nights stay.
5th day
Transfer to the port for embarkation to the ferry to the 2nd island. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for a 3 nights stay.
8th day
Transfer to the port for the ferry to the 3rd island. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for a 3 nights stay.
11th day
Transfer to the port for the ferry to the 4th island. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for a 3 nights stay.
14th day
In the evening transfer to the port for the overnight ferry which arrives the next morning in Piraeus. (Overnight on board).
15th day
Upon arrival in Piraeus end of your programme.

RATES INCLUDE:
• Accommodation in hotels C’ class 2** on bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private facilities, 6 or 13 nights.
• 1 transfer in Athens and transfers on each island
• Bus tickets
• All interisland transportation (ferry C' class, overnight ferry cabin B' class)
• Assistance in Athens and on the islands
• Complete documents for the islands.
• All taxes.

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

5. CRUISES

5.1 3 DAYS AEGEAN DISCOVERY WITH ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES

Round trip from Athens

Friday: Piraeus, Mykonos
Saturday: Rhodes
Sunday: Patmos, Kusadasi (Turkey)
Monday: Piraeus (Athens)

5.2 4 DAYS AEGEAN CLASSIC WITH ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES

Round trip from Athens

Monday Piraeus (Athens), Mykonos
Tuesday: Kusadasi, Patmos
Wednesday: Rhodes,
Thursday Heraklion (Crete), Santorini
Friday Piraeus (Athens)

5.3 7 DAYS GOLDEN FLEECE WITH ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES

Round trip from Athens

Friday: Piraeus (Athens)
Saturday: Istanbul (Turkey)
Sunday Istanbul
Monday Kusadasi (Ephessos)
Tuesday: Santorini, Heraklion (Crete)
Wednesday: Rhodes
Thursday: Patmos, Mykonos (Delos)
Friday: Piraeus (Athens)

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za