Winter Vacations in Greece
The small European country of Greece sits between Italy and Turkey and is a popular vacation destination throughout the year. While the temperature is cooler in the winter months, it is still generally mild and pleasant.
There are many cultural centers offering sightseeing and gastronomical experiences all year long, and during the winter the Greek mountains are ideal for those who enjoy snow sports.
True Greece: True Antiquity
True Greece offers a winter vacation sightseeing tour package from November to March. The 10-day “True Antiquity” trip departs from Athens and stops in Arachova, Nafplion, Delphi, Corinth and Mycenae, taking in the rich history of the small villages and ancient ruins of mainland Greece.
Highlights include a climb to the Parthenon in Athens, the fifth century BC temple at the Acropolis (“peak of the city”), and the famous archaeological site of Delphi.
TrueGreece (U.S.), LLC
336 Bon Air Center,
Greenbrae, CA 94904
1-800-817-7098
truegreece.com
Antelope Travel: Greece Classical Winter Package
The Greece Classical Winter Package by Antelope Travel is a nine-day trip that operates every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, visiting the landmarks around Athens and Mount Parnassos. The tour includes a night tour of Athens and visits to Syntagma Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Epidarus ampitheatre, the archaeological site of Olympia and the Meteora monasteries.
In addition to the arranged excursions there is plenty of free time for guests to spend as they wish.
Antelope Travel
P. Faliro
Promitheos 34 Street
Athens, Greece
0030-210-94-20-984
antelope-travel.com
Antelope Travel: Fly and Drive Package
Antelope Travel also offer self-drive tours in mainland Greece every winter.
There is a choice of five-day, six-day and eight-day tours departing from Athens and stopping at interesting sightseeing spots, including Delphi, Meteora and Kalambaka.
The trip includes accommodation, breakfast and car hire.
Antelope Travel
P. Faliro
Promitheos 34 Street
Athens, Greece
0030-210-94-20-984
antelope-travel.com
Parnassos Ski Center
A winter vacation in Greece is the perfect opportunity to enjoy snow sports; central Greece is home to some of the country’s biggest mountains, such as Mount Parnassos.
Gerondovrahos, Kellaria and Fterolakka, which combine to form one of the most modern ski centers in Greece with a wide range of downhill runs and aerial lifts.
Many options for lodging in the area include the chalets in the village of Arachova, situated on the slopes of Parnassos.
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April 13th, 2011 at 3:00 am
Hope one of this days I can get a discounted vacation package to Greece. Also would love to visit the wonderful beaches.