INTERNATIONAL EXPLORERS

Spring Break 2010

Friday 2 April-

Sat 10 April

GREECE?

ONE OF OUR CHOICES IS HERE…..

GEOGRAPHYLocation: Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey

Coordinates: 39 00 N, 22 00 E

Area: total: 131,940 sq km land: 130,800 sq km water: 1,140 sq km comparative: slightly smaller than Alabama

Land boundaries: total: 1,228 km border countries: Albania 282 km, Bulgaria 494 km, Turkey 206 km, Macedonia 246 km Coastline: 13,676 km

ECONOMICS/LAND USE•

Climate: temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers More Climate Details Terrain: mostly mountains with ranges extending into the sea as peninsulas or chains of islands

• Elevation extremes: lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Mount Olympus 2,917 m

• Natural resources: lignite, petroleum, iron ore, bauxite, lead, zinc, nickel, magnesite, marble, salt, hydropower potential Land use: arable land: 20.45% permanent crops: 8.59% other: 70.96% (2005)

http://www.photius.com/countries/greece/geography/index.html

GATE 1

Independent Package Includes

• Round trip flights NYC-AthensOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices ▲

• Airline fuel surcharges • 8 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels

– 3 nights Santorini – 3 nights Mykonos – 2 nights Athens

• All transfers • Breakfast daily • Flights and ferries between Athens and the Greek Islands • Host services in Athens & the Islands •

Special Features• Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos • Approx $1700 Air from NYC Breakfast and local guides (not tour director)

2009 Gate 1 Travel - (800) 682-3333

http://www.gate1travel.com/greece-travel/greece-package-10dgiossma10.aspx?SessID=C6DA1FCC-6CFB-4E6A-8D31-75FFA6C437E5

Aristotle TravelDAY 1: ATHENS ARRIVAL Meet, assist & transfer to hotel for dinner & overnight stay (D).

DAY 2: ATHENS – CORINTH – MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS - NAFPLIONEarly morning visit of the ancient city of Corinth where the apostle Paul lived and preached. On to Mycenae to see remains of the prehistoric citadel and the tomb of King Agamemnon. Continue on to Epidaurus with its famous well-preserved theatre.

DAY 3: NAFPLION – TRIPOLIS – MEGALOPOLIS - OLYMPIADrive through central Peloponnese to ancient Olympia where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. Afternoon visit to the site and museum. Dinner & overnight in Olympia

DAY 4: OLYMPIA – PATRAS - DELPHIMorning drive via Patras to Rion where you cross by ferry-boat to Antirrion, and onwards to visit the archaeological site at Delphi and famous oracles in the Temple of Apollo. Dinner & overnight stay in Delphi (B-D)

DAY 5: DELPHI - ATHENSEarly visit to the museum at Delphi before returning back 

to Athens in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight stay (B-D).

DAY 6: ATHENS- SOUNIONEnjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Athens, visiting the spectacular Acropolis Afternoon visit to the Temple of Poseidon. Dinner & overnight stay (B-D).

DAY 7: ATHENS DEPARTURETransfer to Athens International Airport for departure (B).

http://www.aristotle.gr/student-tours.asp

550 Euros per person in twin room= 800 USD 6 nights, full breakfast no air or transfers

COSMOS TOURS

About $2000 USD with Meals and airfare

http://www.cosmos.com/Vacations/Europe/Greece-Turkey/

EF Tours http://www.eftours.com/

Athens-Delphi-Olympia-Mycenae with optional 3-days to Mykonos, Crete

About $3000 with airfare, dinner and breakfast, all guides and full time tour director

OTHER POSSIBLE COMPANIES

TOURS.COM/ Aegean Tourshttp://www.tours.com/tours_vacations/greece/student.htm

http://www.aegeantours.com/

NEW HORIZONShttp://www.nhtt.com/

Aristotle TravelOur contact information is :Tel:+30-210-8941417Fax:+30-210-8943704 E-mail: aristotle@aristotle.gr

OTHER POSSIBLE COMPANIESGAPhttp://www.gapadventures.com/A yacht adventure is the ideal way to experience what many

consider the world's most beautiful islands: the Greek Islands. Sail 8 days aboard our 50-foot yachts, with time for hiking, snorkelling and relaxing. Explore ancient archaeological sites and

taverna-lined harbours. INTREPIDhttp://www.intrepidtravel.com/Santorini to AthensLength: 8 Days Trip Code: ASD Highlights: Relax on black sand beaches in Santorini, Stretch your legs on the stairs of Ios, Experience hospitality at a mountain taverna in Naxos, Enjoy the rugged beauty of the Paros beaches, Climb to the Parthenon in Athens

INSIGHThttp://www.insightvacations.com/us/

Glories of Greece Athens-Olympia-Kalambaka-Athens

8 days, Priced from US$1285

GREECE IS…