Overview:

Discover the land where Alexander became Great and the Gods were consulted through mysterious Oracles. Explore sun-kissed temples and magnificent monasteries and enjoy superb lakeside scenery.

Countries Visited

Greece
Greece

Athens: See Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus.
Delphi: See the Parian marble Treasury of the Athenians, Polygonal Wall and the Temple of Apollo.
Thermopylae: See the memorial to Leonidas and his heroic Spartans.
Thessaloniki: Experience the best of this Byzantine metropolis, as well as exploring some of the city's colourful markets and culinary highlights.
Sofia: See the Cathedral, churches, and Soviet-era buildings.
Skopje: A guided walk through these enchanting streets to see the churches, mosques and old Turkish buildings.
Ohrid: Walk through the cobbled streets with a guide.
Tirana: Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour.
Patras: Cross world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge.
Corinth Canal: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Olympia: Join a qualified chef for an entertaining cookery demonstration, then enjoy these authentic flavours of Greece.
Athens: Enjoy a Celebration Dinner in true Greek style, complete with wine.
14 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d'hôte Dinners or Buffets (D) with tea or coffee; 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 3 three-course table d'hôte Dinner (DW), 1 Signature Evening (SE) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD) all with wine, plus tea or coffee.
Athens: Ascend the ‘Sacred Rock', the Acropolis, to admire the Parthenon built in 5th century BC as well as the smaller Temple of Athena Nike and Caryatid Beauties.
Delphi: Ascend the Sacred Way in mystical Delphi, past the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the temple where the mysterious Oracle breathed her enigmatic 'words'.
Meteora: Visit the amazing hanging Monasteries of Meteora, incredibly perched on top of pinnacles of rock.
Vergina: Descend through subterranean stone passageways to a specially built museum housing the tomb of Alexander the Great's father.
Thessaloniki: Experience the history of ancient Macedonia through important findings dating back to the end of 6th century B.C. at the Archaeological Museum.
Rila: See the Rila Monastery, the largest and most important symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
Ioannia: Visit the Theatre of Dodona, one of the largest and best preserved of ancient Greece.
Olympia: See the Olympic Stadium where the original games took place in 776BC, plus the ruins of temples dedicated to Zeus.
Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate, see the Royal Palace and Tomb of Agamemnon on this ancient site.
Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate, see the Royal Palace and Tomb of Agamemnon on this ancient site.
Argolis: View beautiful works of art during your visit to a family-run pottery studio, which embraces traditional methods.
Ohrid: Surrounded by a magnificent pine wood and 100 yards from the shore of Lake Ohrid, the Hotel Belvedere is a comfortable hotel with a unique ambience and friendly service.
Ioannina: Situated next to the lake of legends, the Du Lac Hotel is a modern hotel offering excellent facilities.