The Big Greek Short Break

Athens, the modern capital of Greece with its 4 million inhabitants, has spread itself out alongside a 2500 year past which comes close to perfection in culture and art. Apart from the abundance of its archeological interests, Athens has quite a lot to show to its visitors in the modern city with its renovated neo-classical houses, the "Zappeion", Monastiraki and the Flea Market to name but a few. Athens was the most famous city of the ancient world and has long been considered as the birthplace of democracy and civilization. A home of writers, philosophers and politicians, it remains equally important in today's world; when the Olympic Games returned in 2004 the world saw a vibrant and modern Athens. The city centre is actually very compact and easy to get around, due in no small part to the excellent metro and tram system. To get an idea of the scale of the city it is good to head up to the top of Lycabettus Hill - on a clear day you can see across to the Saronic Islands.

	What's included in your Big Greek break?
			Athens, Delphi and Meteora. Athens is a bustling city with a fantastic range of shops, both modern and traditional. Head to Plaka, the old town, with its myriad of narrow alleys for a good choice of souvenirs. You could easily spend several hours at the Acropolis with its temple to the goddess of wisdom and city patron, Athena. The second most important archaeological site is the Greek Agora or market place; Athens also has its Roman Agora, funded by Julius Caesar and dedicated to Athena. Roman ruins can still be seen in the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Delphi, once considered to be the centre of the Ancient World, occupies a stunning setting in the shadow of Mount Parnassos. The combination of extensive classical ruins and beautiful views makes Delphi one of Greece's essential sights. Meteora, meaning "Rocks in the Air", is just one of the most impressive sights in all of Greece. The religious communities perched on the tops of these incredible formations were originally built in the 10th Century but their most important function became to avoid Turkish oppression and numbered as many as 24 monasteries in the 16th Century. Meteora was made famous in recent years by its appearance in the James Bond film, "For Your Eyes Only".
*	Private airport transfers.
*	2 nights on BB at a choice of hotels in Athens.
*	Half day city tour of Athens.
*	3 days fully-inclusive car hire with a/c
*	2 nights BB on mainland Greece (1 at Delphi & 1 at Kalambaka)
*	Guide book and map of Athens.
*	All taxes and full 24hr local agency services.
	NB: Flights available to book with us through a range of airlines, or we can simply make all the land arrangements if you have booked your flight independently.

A selection of pictures from Athens, Delphi and Meteora

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