BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240910T213000Z DTEND:20240910T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Trip to Greece Interest Meeting DESCRIPTION:Orientation meeting will be held\n\n5:30 7:00 pm\, Tuesday Sep 10\, 2024\n\nSouthern Virginia Chamber of Commerce\n\n2200 Boulevard # E\n\nColonial Heights\, VA 23834\n\nPlease call John at Chamber for trip details\n\n804-526-5872\n\n\n\nApril 5 - 13\, 2025\n\n9-Day Package Rate at Just\n\nUSD $3\,799\n\nAthens Santorini Peloponnese *Poros Hydra Aegina\n\nRoundtrip international airfare & Tax 9-day deluxe tour package\n\n 4-star hotel accommodation Breakfast & lunch Deluxe bus\n\n Fluent English-speaking tour guides Entrance fees to attractions\n\nDay 1 Richmond (RIC)/Athens\n\nCheck in at Richmond International Airport for a connection flight for\n\nAthens in Greece. Overnight on the flight.\n\nDay 2 Athens\n\nChange the connection flight and arrive at Athens\, the capital of Greece.\n\nYou will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel\n\nin the City.\n\nDay 3 Athens\n\nCity tour and sightseeing covers for the attractions of Panathenaic\n\nStadium\, the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus\, Acropolis\n\nMuseum\, an ancient citadel located above the city. Explore one of the\n\nbest museums in the world.\n\nDay 4 Athens/Santorini\n\nTake the internal flight to the magical island of Santorini\, an Aegean\n\nparadise. The journey takes about 3 hours and transfer to the hotel upon\n\narrival.\n\nDay 5 Santorini\n\nExplore the whitewashed towns of Fira and Oia with view of the volcano.\n\nExplore Pyrgos and Emporio\, two of the most picturesque\n\nvillages of Santorini. See the most famous Black Sand Beach on\n\nthe island.\n\nDay 6- Santorini/Athens\n\nFly to Athens. Visit Syntagma Square\, Ancient Agora of Athens and\n\nTheatro Technis Karolos Koun.\n\nDay 7 Athens/Peloponnese/Athens\n\nDrive along the coast to Peloponnese\, we will have the first stop at\n\nCanal of Corinth\, then reach at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus\,\n\none of the best Ancient Theaters worldwide with amazing acoustic. Lunch\n\nat the seaside town Nafplio\, first capital of Modern Greece. Continue to\n\nthe archaeological site of Mycenae\, with the famous Gate of Lions and\n\nAtreus King Tomb. Return to Athens.\n\nDay 8 Athens\n\nExplore Saronic islands of Poros\, Hydra\, and Aegina on this day trip\n\nfrom Athens. Cruise over the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea and\n\nhave free time on each island.\n\nDay 9 Athens/Richmond (RIC)\n\nFly by connection flight to Richmond International Airport\, where you will\n\narrive on the same day\n\n\n\n\n\nGreece lies at the meeting point of three continents Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Greece is bordered to the north by Bulgaria and North Macedonia\, to the northwest by Albania\, and to the northeast by Turkey. The main geographic regions consist of the peninsular mainland\, the Peloponnese peninsula\, and more than 2000 islands scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas of which approximately 170 are inhabited. 80% of the country consists of mountains or hills making Greece one of the most mountainous countries in Europe. \n\nBecause of its geographical position\, Greece was the crossroad of several civilizations\, all of which left their mark. Modern Greece can trace its roots to the civilization of Ancient Greece. Considered the cradle of Western Civilization\, Greece is the birthplace of democracy\, Western philosophy\, and the Olympic Games. There are in fact\, 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Greece.\n\nAn important percentage of Greece's national income comes from tourism. Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations\, ranking in the world's top 20 countries. The reasons are manifold but considering the attractions of its beaches and reliable sunny summer weather\, its nightlife\, historical sites\, and natural beauty\, its popularity is not surprising. The nation's terrain is just as varied as its architectural heritage: idyllic beaches\, towering mountain ranges\, wine-producing valleys\, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south\, and lush forests in the north. As for Greece's historical sights\, the country offers just as many medieval churches and castles as classical ruins and temples\n\nAthens\, more than likely the first port of call for any visitor to Greece\, offers many major museums\, archaeological sites\, and other attractions\, as well as being a major national transportation hub. It is also the starting point for the many island cruises which vary in length and quality.\n\nSome of the better-known Greek Islands are Crete\, Rhodes\, Mykonos\, and Santorini. Santorini was created through volcanic activity\, making this crescent-shaped jewel with it's beautiful beaches a marvel in the Aegean Sea and Mykonos is a sophisticated vacation center.\n\n \n\nGreece has a typical Mediterranean climate\, which lends itself to mild and often wet winters and dry summers. The country is mostly sunny throughout the year.\n\n \n\nQuickfacts\n\n \n \n Area: \n 131\,957 km2\n \n \n Capital:\n Athens\n \n \n Country Code:\n 30\n \n \n Country Population:\n 10\,350\,264\n \n \n Credit Cards:\n Visa & Mastercard are widely accepted. American Express is less so due to the higher commission.\n \n \n Currency:\n Euro\n \n \n Drives on the:\n Right\n \n \n Electricity:\n 220 V - 240 V\n \n \n Ethnic Groups: \n 91.56% Greek\; \n \n \n Location: \n Southern Europe\n \n \n Official Language(s):\n Greek\n \n \n Religion:\n Eastern Orthodoxy\n \n \n Time Zone:\n EET (UTC +2)\n \n \n Tipping:\n Tipping is not obligatory\n \n \n Location: \n Southern Europe\n \n \n Weather in September\n Around 21-28 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Orientation meeting will be held
\n5:30 &ndash\; 7:00 pm\, Tuesday Sep 10\, 2024
\nSouthern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
\n2200 Boulevard # E
\nColonial Heights\, VA 23834
\nPlease call John at Chamber for trip details
\n804-526-5872
\n
\nApril 5 - 13\, 2025
\n9-Day Package Rate at Just
\nUSD $3\,799
\nAthens Santorini Peloponnese *Poros Hydra Aegina
\nRoundtrip international airfare &\; Tax ●\; 9-day deluxe tour package
\n●\; 4-star hotel accommodation ●\; Breakfast &\; lunch ●\; Deluxe bus
\n●\; Fluent English-speaking tour guides ●\; Entrance fees to attractions
\nDay 1 &ndash\; Richmond (RIC)/Athens
\nCheck in at Richmond International Airport for a connection flight for
\nAthens in Greece. Overnight on the flight.
\nDay 2 &ndash\; Athens
\nChange the connection flight and arrive at Athens\, the capital of Greece.
\nYou will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel
\nin the City.
\nDay 3 &ndash\; Athens
\nCity tour and sightseeing covers for the attractions of Panathenaic
\nStadium\, the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus\, Acropolis
\nMuseum\, an ancient citadel located above the city. Explore one of the
\nbest museums in the world.
\nDay 4 &ndash\; Athens/Santorini
\nTake the internal flight to the magical island of Santorini\, an Aegean
\nparadise. The journey takes about 3 hours and transfer to the hotel upon
\narrival.
\nDay 5 &ndash\; Santorini
\nExplore the whitewashed towns of Fira and Oia with view of the volcano.
\nExplore Pyrgos and Emporio\, two of the most picturesque
\nvillages of Santorini. See the most famous Black Sand Beach on
\nthe island.
\nDay 6- Santorini/Athens
\nFly to Athens. Visit Syntagma Square\, Ancient Agora of Athens and
\nTheatro Technis Karolos Koun.
\nDay 7 &ndash\; Athens/Peloponnese/Athens
\nDrive along the coast to Peloponnese\, we will have the first stop at
\nCanal of Corinth\, then reach at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus\,
\none of the best Ancient Theaters worldwide with amazing acoustic. Lunch
\nat the seaside town Nafplio\, first capital of Modern Greece. Continue to
\nthe archaeological site of Mycenae\, with the famous Gate of Lions and
\nAtreus King Tomb. Return to Athens.
\nDay 8 &ndash\; Athens
\nExplore Saronic islands of Poros\, Hydra\, and Aegina on this day trip
\nfrom Athens. Cruise over the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea and
\nhave free time on each island.
\nDay 9 &ndash\; Athens/Richmond (RIC)
\nFly by connection flight to Richmond International Airport\, where you will
\narrive on the same day
\n
\n
\nGreece lies at the meeting point of three continents &ndash\; \;Europe\, \;Asia\, and \;Africa. Greece is bordered to the north by Bulgaria and North Macedonia\, to the northwest by Albania\, and to the northeast by \;Turkey. \; The main \;geographic regions consist of the peninsular mainland\, the Peloponnese peninsula\, and more than 2000 islands scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas of which approximately 170 are inhabited. 80% of the country consists of mountains or hills making Greece one of the most mountainous countries in \;Europe. \;
\nBecause of its geographical position\, Greece was the crossroad of several civilizations\, all of which left their mark. Modern Greece can trace its roots to the civilization of Ancient Greece. \; Considered the cradle of Western Civilization\, Greece is the birthplace of democracy\, Western philosophy\, and the Olympic Games. There are in fact\, 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Greece.
\nAn important percentage of Greece'\;s national income comes from tourism. Greece is one of the world'\;s most popular tourist destinations\, ranking in the world'\;s top 20 countries. The reasons are manifold but considering the attractions of its beaches and reliable sunny summer weather\, its nightlife\, historical sites\, and natural beauty\, its popularity is not surprising. The nation'\;s terrain is just as varied as its architectural heritage: idyllic beaches\, towering mountain ranges\, wine-producing valleys\, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south\, and lush forests in the north. As for Greece'\;s historical sights\, the country offers just as many medieval churches and castles as classical ruins and temples
\nAthens\, more than likely the first port of call for any visitor to Greece\, offers many major museums\, archaeological sites\, and other attractions\, as well as being a major national transportation hub. It is also the starting point for the many island cruises which vary in length and quality.
\nSome of the better-known Greek Islands are Crete\, Rhodes\, Mykonos\, and Santorini. Santorini was created through volcanic activity\, making this crescent-shaped jewel with it'\;s beautiful beaches a marvel in the Aegean Sea and Mykonos is a sophisticated vacation center.
\n \;
\nGreece has a typical Mediterranean climate\, which lends itself to mild and often wet winters and dry summers. The country is mostly sunny throughout the year.
\n \;
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Area: \;131\,957 \;km2
Capital:Athens
Country Code:30
Country Population:10\,350\,264
Credit Cards:Visa &\; Mastercard are widely accepted. American Express is less so due to the higher commission.
Currency:Euro
Drives on the:Right
Electricity:220 V - 240 V
Ethnic Groups: \;91.56% Greek\; \; \; \; \;
Location: \;Southern \;Europe
Official Language(s):Greek
Religion:Eastern Orthodoxy
Time Zone:EET (UTC +2)
Tipping:Tipping is not obligatory
Location: \;Southern \;Europe
Weather in SeptemberAround 21-28℃\;
\n \; LOCATION:Chamber Office 2200 Boulevard Suite E Colonial Heights VA 23834 UID:e.720.13889 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260926T032739Z URL:https://business.sovachamber.com/events/details/trip-to-greece-interest-meeting-13889 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR