Myths of Northern
Greece
Mama Mia Experience
30s - 40s -50s & Active 60s Singles
Vacation
August 1 -
August 9 2012
$2295*
Already been to the Greek Islands? Then you know what a beautiful
country Greece is, now you have the chance to visit the North. Haven't been to the Islands yet, then add the
Greek Islands as an extension.
  
This singles vacation to Northern Greece has it all: ancient
ruins and battlefields, mountain of the Gods,
wine tasting, Greek cooking, beautiful beaches and more.
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Myths of Northern Greece & Mama Mia Experience
Itinerary
 Day 1:
Depart from Home
Depart from your hometown on an overnight flight to Athens. Plan to arrive the next morning so you will have
time to explore Athens.
Day 2:
Athens, Greece
Your singles vacation begins when your plane lands at Athens Airport and you are transferred to the
group's hotel, located by the Plaka, shopping and near all the ancient sites, so arrive
early and spend the day discovering Athens.
Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00 pm for our Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant in the
Plaka.
Day 3: Athens - Delphi
 This morning we take a scenic drive to the World Hermitage site of Delphi,
perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos.
The ancient Greeks believed Delphi to be the center of the earth and universe.
Walk up the Sacred Way to see the Treasuries, the Theater and the
Temple of Apollo. Visit the Museum of Delphi and marvel at the splendid collection of artifacts from the
excavation, including the bronze “Charioteer”, one of the best preserved ancient works of metallurgy.
Continue to the port town of Itea where we will spend the night.
Day 4: Mt
Olympus
 We start the day by traveling toward the ancient city and archaeological site of
Dion, located at the foot of Mount Olympus. Archaeologists have found the extensive ruins of the
Macedonians' sanctuaries to the Gods. Just before the ascent to Olympus, you can see the ruins
of the temples, two theatres and a stadium. To the north the remains of the ancient city of Dion stretch
out. Closely associated with Zeus, thousands of Macedonians used to flock here for festivities and
games dedicated to the God.
Next we stop at Rapsani, a small town at the foothills of Mount
Olympus
where we get acquainted with the world of Greek quality wines. We visit one of the medium sized renowned
Greek vineyards and taste some of the best wines in Europe. Discover a new generation of Greek wine makers
that are dedicated to making new and exciting products.
We continue to the town of Katerini for our overnight stay.
Day 5: Skiathos
 After breakfast we travel to Volos, the 5th largest city in
Greece to board our ferry to Skiathos. Enjoy the fresh air while we cruise for 2 1/2 hour to
Skiathos, considered one of the most beautiful islands of Greece and the most cosmopolitan of the
Sporades. There are over 60 beaches on the
island.
Hora, the capital and only village has crossing narrow alleys with whitewashed pavings. Many
churches, chapels and traditional whitewashed houses with their colorful gardens and yards fill the town.
This afternoon** we have our walking tour of Skiathos. Its seafront
is dotted with souvenir shops, taverns, ouzeries and nightclubs and sailing yachts and motorboats
crowd the quay. Best known for its long golden sand beach the Koukounaries is overlooked by pine tress and nearby
there is ruins of a Venetian castle at Kastro.
 Day 6: Skopelos (Mama Mia Island)
Today we travel to Skopelos, the Mama Mia Island, known for its beautiful beaches
with clean crystalline waters and surrounded by pine trees
forests.
Upon arrival we begin our walking tour of Skopelos Town which is built on the steep hillside ascending from the
waterfront. The streets are cobbled and narrow and many of them are stepped which creates a sense of peace and
timelessness. Many of the houses are built in Pelion style and have old grey slate  roofs and wooden balconies. Flowers and shrubs abound, so there are splashes of
bright color and beguiling scents of jasmine and honeysuckle on just about every corner.
In the afternoon we attend a Greek cooking class in a local tavern in Skopelos. We will be
introduced to the preparation process of a local traditional meal with the help and instructions of the
restaurants’ chef. Of course, we get to taste the dishes that we have confected, with a glass of
exquisite wine.
Afterwards a wonderful day in Skopelos we return to our hotel in Skiathos.
Day 7: Skiathos
Sleep late, enjoy the beach or explore the town today is a day of leisure in Skiathos
Day 8: Skiathos
- Athens
Time to
leave the beautiful islands and take our afternoon ferry to Agios Konstantinos on the
mainland.
 We travel back to Athens via the Thermopylae pass, a small
narrow pass only 4 miles in length but figured in numerous invasions. In 480 BC, during the
second Persian invasion, a small Greek force under the Spartan king Leonidas held the pass for three
days. Sending the majority of his troops to safety, Leonidas remained to delay the Persians with 300
Spartans, all of whom died in battle. We will stop in Thermopylae to see the statue of King Leonidas and
climb a small hill to see where the battle was fought.
We arrive back in Athens in time to relax at our hotel before our farewell dinner at a local restaurant in the
Plaka.
Day 9: Athens - Tour
Ends
Sad to say but the Northern Greece
singles tour has comes to and end. After breakfast transfer to the Athens airport for your
flight home or join the Greece Island Hopping group and continue your tour (3 options
available).
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Northern Greece Singles Vacation
August 1 - 9
2012
Price
$2,295*
Includes
* 7 Nights Accommodations
* Breakfast Daily - 2-Dinners
* Wine Tasting
* Cooking Class with lunch
* Guided Tours per
itinerary
* Admissions per itinerary
* Private group escort
* Transportation and Ferries
* Airport/Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates
* All Taxes and Surcharges
*The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel
provides roommate matching so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish
to room alone it is an additional $550.
Not Included
* International Airfare
* Tips $100 per day collected on first day
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Deposit $400
Balance Due June 15,
2012
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