Trip to Greece Interest Meeting

Orientation meeting will be held
5:30 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Southern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
2200 Boulevard # E
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Please call John at Chamber for trip details
804-526-5872

April 5 - 13, 2025
9-Day Package Rate at Just
USD $3,799
Athens Santorini Peloponnese *Poros Hydra Aegina
Roundtrip international airfare & Tax ● 9-day deluxe tour package
● 4-star hotel accommodation ● Breakfast & lunch ● Deluxe bus
● Fluent English-speaking tour guides ● Entrance fees to attractions
Day 1 – Richmond (RIC)/Athens
Check in at Richmond International Airport for a connection flight for
Athens in Greece. Overnight on the flight.
Day 2 – Athens
Change the connection flight and arrive at Athens, the capital of Greece.
You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel
in the City.
Day 3 – Athens
City tour and sightseeing covers for the attractions of Panathenaic
Stadium, the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis
Museum, an ancient citadel located above the city. Explore one of the
best museums in the world.
Day 4 – Athens/Santorini
Take the internal flight to the magical island of Santorini, an Aegean
paradise. The journey takes about 3 hours and transfer to the hotel upon
arrival.
Day 5 – Santorini
Explore the whitewashed towns of Fira and Oia with view of the volcano.
Explore Pyrgos and Emporio, two of the most picturesque
villages of Santorini. See the most famous Black Sand Beach on
the island.
Day 6- Santorini/Athens
Fly to Athens. Visit Syntagma Square, Ancient Agora of Athens and
Theatro Technis Karolos Koun.
Day 7 – Athens/Peloponnese/Athens
Drive along the coast to Peloponnese, we will have the first stop at
Canal of Corinth, then reach at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus,
one of the best Ancient Theaters worldwide with amazing acoustic. Lunch
at the seaside town Nafplio, first capital of Modern Greece. Continue to
the archaeological site of Mycenae, with the famous Gate of Lions and
Atreus King Tomb. Return to Athens.
Day 8 – Athens
Explore Saronic islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina on this day trip
from Athens. Cruise over the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea and
have free time on each island.
Day 9 – Athens/Richmond (RIC)
Fly by connection flight to Richmond International Airport, where you will
arrive on the same day


Greece 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. 
Because 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.
An 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
Athens, 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.
Some 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.
 
Greece 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.
 
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