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CANADA-GREECE Educational Tours, a division of National Travel Service Inc.
, specializes in fully escorted cultural and educational travel programs for Canadian students and adults.

Since 1972, we offer an exciting variety of travel opportunities of tours to Europe, specializing in Greece, Italy, France and Spain. We accommodate groups of all ages and interests - college students, high school students, senior citizens, church and social organizations.

Standard features of our travel programs include round-trip air transportation from Toronto or any Canadian departure city, overseas airport transfers, conveniently located hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, guided sightseeing tours, and full-time tour directors that stay with the group.

Our itineraries are solid, time-tested and include many features other travel companies charge optional fees for.

We realize that you - as the group leader - place your credibility and reputation on the line when you choose a travel company. Our mandate is that your participants will not be subjected to confusing fine print, arbitrary mandatory fees, hidden surcharges and complicated billing statements.

We believe that to travel is to expand your inner horizons by discovering a country’s nature and monuments, its history and philosophy, its people, its food, dances and music.

This is what we have done for 30 years and this is why we look forward assisting you so that we can make your tour a truly unique experience.

For more info contact us at:

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CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION
DAY 1
: Departure from Toronto to Athens.
DAY 2: Arrival in ATHENS. Transfer to hotel. Evening time at leisure. Overnight stay in Athens
DAY 3: Morning orientation TOUR OF ATHENS including the ACROPOLIS with its famous PARTHENON, and visit to the National and Archaeological Museum of Athens. In the afternoon drive along the coastal road of Attica and visit the
CAPE SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular Temple of POSEIDON
DAY 4: Visit to the site of ANCIENT CORINTH then along the new road Corinth-Epidaurus visit the ancient THEATRE OF EPIDAURUS, famous for its acoustics. Through small villages, fields, low hills and orange trees, arrive and visit the ancient city of MYCENAE which is considered to be the first civilization on the mainland of Greece.
Late afternoon arrive at NAFPLIO (the first capital of Modern Greece). Dinner and overnight in NAFPLIO

DAY 5: Drive through the Arcadian mountains and by midday, arrive to OLYMPIA, center of the athletic competitions known today as the modern Olympic Games. Visit the unique and idyllic site, followed by a visit to the Museum and its pride, the statue of Hermes of Praxiteles.
Dinner and overnight stay at OLYMPIA.
DAY 6: Drive through PATRAS, ANTIRIO and NAFPAKTOS arrive in DELPHI.
Afternoon visit the Museum and sanctuary of Apollo.
Dinner and overnight in Delphi
.
DAY 7: Driving through the small villages of Central Greece and the beautiful landscape, arrive at METEORA. Visit some of the famous Byzantine monasteries build in gigantic rocks (11th century)
Dinner and overnight in KALAMBAKA.

DAY 8: Drive though Thessaly and Cental Greece towards ATHENS.Late afternoon arrival in ATHENS.
Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in ATHENS


DAY 9: ONE-DAY CRUISE TO THE SARONIC ISLANDS OF EGINA - HYDRA - POROS. Shortstop for shopping at all islands. Lunch on board. Return to Athens at approx. 7:00 pm.
Farewell dinner and entertainment in a restaurant at PLAKA (old area of Athens) with Greek Folklore dances and songs.

DAY 10: Depart for TORONTO, Canada



GRAND TOUR OF GREECE

DAY 1: Departure from Toronto to THESSALONIKI via Athens.
DAY 2: Arrival in THESSALONIKI. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay in Thessaloniki (second largest city of Greece, build in 315 B.C.).
DAY 3: Morning orientation tour of THESSALONIKI including the Byzantine walls, St. Demetrius church, the White Tower and the Archaeological Museum.
Afternoon drive to PELLA, Alexander the Great’s capital (visit). Continue to VERGINA to visit the tomb of King Phillip and the famous “VERGINA TREASURES”. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria. Overnight stay in Thessaloniki.
DAY 4: Morning drive to the famous sacred Macedonian town of DION. Visit the site, and then continue via TEMPI, LARISA, and TRIKALA to breathtaking METEORA. Visit to the monasteries built on the gigantic rocks with their monastic community. Afternoon drive to DELPHI through AMPHISA and LAMIA. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at DELPHI.
DAY 5: Drive through NAFPAKTOS, ANTIRIO and PATRAS arrive in DELPHI. Visit the unique and idyllic site, followed by a visit to the Museum and its pride, the statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. Dinner and overnight stay at OLYMPIA.
DAY 6: Drive through the Arcadian mountains and by midday, arrive to NAFPLIO (the first capital of Modern Greece). Visit the ancient city of MYCENAE, which is considered to be the first civilization on the mainland of Greece. Later visit the ancient theatre of EPIDAURUS, famous for its acoustics. Dinner and overnight at NAFPLIO.
DAY 7: Morning drive to ANCIENT CORINTH and by midday, arrive in ATHENS
Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in ATHENS.
DAY 8: ONE-DAY CRUISE TO THE SARONIC ISLANDS OF EGINA - HYDRA - POROS. Shortstop for shopping at all islands. Lunch on board. Return to Athens at approx. 7:00 pm. Dinner and overnight in ATHENS.
DAY 9: Morning orientation TOUR OF ATHENS including the ACROPOLIS with its famous PARTHENON, and visit to the National and Archaeological Museum of Athens. In the evening drive along the coastal road of Attica and visit the CAPE SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular Temple of POSEIDON overlooking the Aegean sea.
Farewell dinner and entertainment in a restaurant at PLAKA (old area of Athens) with Greek Folklore dances and songs.
DAY 10: Depart for TORONTO, Canada.


ATHENIAN ESCAPE

DAY 1: Departure from Toronto to ATHENS.
DAY 2: Arrive in ATHENS. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay in Athens.
DAY 3: Morning orientation TOUR OF ATHENS including the ACROPOLIS with its famous PARTHENON, and visit to the National and Archaeological Museum of Athens In the afternoon drive along the coastal road of Attica and visit the CAPE SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular Temple of POSEIDON overlooking the Aegean sea. Overnight stay in Athens
DAY 4: Early morning departure to DELPHI, home of the Greek Gods and Oracles. You will visit the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, as well as the Delphi Theatre and Stadium. Return to your hotel early evening. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 5: After breakfast, depart for your full day tour. Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to MYCENAE, visit the remains of the ancient city, including the Lionesses Gate, the tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Drive on through ARGOS on to NAFPLION. After lunch visit the theatre of EPIDAURUS, famous for its acoustics. Return to Athens via the Epidaurus/Corinth road. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 6: ONE-DAY CRUISE TO THE SARONIC ISLANDS OF EGINA - HYDRA - POROS. Shortstop for shopping at all islands. Lunch on board. Return to Athens at approx. 7:00 pm. Overnight in ATHENS.
DAY 7: Spend the day at leisure exploring the eternal city of history and culture. Shop in the Monastiraki, enjoy a meal in one of the tavernas in the PLAKA area or simply relax.
DAY 8: Depart for TORONTO, Canada.




TERMS & CONDITIONS


What Does the Cost includes?
  • Round trip air transportation from Toronto
  • All breakfasts and dinners as indicated in tour itineraries
  • Accommodations in double, triple or quadruple rooms.
  • Service of CGET Tour Manager.
  • Overseas airport transfers.
  • Guided sightseeing tours.

What is Not included in my cost?
  • Passport fees
  • Comprehensive Protection Insurance Plan
  • Beverages or any kind of alcoholic drinks
  • Laundry
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Tips for Tourist guide and long distance bus drivers
  • Optional field trips
  • Extensions

Enrolment / Method of Payment
Registrations are processed by Canada-Greece Educational Tours only up on receipt of a completed and signed registration form. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required in order to register and full payment must be received 30 days prior to departure.

Returned cheques
CGET will assess a fee for each returned check. CGET can only resubmit returned checks with appropriate authorization either in writing or over the phone.

Departing from a Different Canadian City
Participants not originating from Toronto will be required to pay additional airline charges (if any) and will not be guaranteed air routings with the main group.

Optional Extensions, Field Trips
A minimum of 15 paying participants is required for CGET to operate optional field trips, extra days or extensions offered on selected programs noted on individual itineraries or brochures.

Changes in Itineraries and Program Assignment
On certain dates, especially holidays, some attractions or activities may be closed. GCET reserves the right to substitute attractions or activities. CGET may cancel a program due to insufficient enrolment or lack of projected availability. If a trip is canceled by CGET, a full refund will be made. This is CGET’s sole liability.

Tickets and Final Details
The specific flight itinerary will be available two weeks before departure. Airline tickets will be sent at this time only if full payment from all participants has been received. Please note that CGET only sends tickets and travel documents directly to the group leader.

Luggage
Limit is 68 lbs/person, which includes two suitcases and one small carry-on. Luggage travels at the risk of the passenger, and CGET is not responsible for any delay of, loss or damage to it or its contents.

Additional Information
CGET, its affiliates, directors, officers and employees cannot be responsible for any injury, loss, damage accident, delay or expense resulting from events beyond their control, including, without limitation, acts of God, war, strikes, incidents of politically-motivated violence, sickness and government restrictions or regulations.

TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS
Flights / Hydrofoils / Ferryboats available from Athens and for other Island Connections Rates quoted upon Reservation Request

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