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Arrive in Athens to be greeted by your English speaking driver who will transfer you in air-conditioned modern transport to your hotel. Today is your introduction to Athens and the rest of the day is yours to explore the sights and sounds of Athens. Wander through Syntagma Square and watch the changing of the traditional guards, visit busy shopping streets and eat at local tavernas, enjoying the busting vibe that emanates from Athens.

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Day two is your day to discover Athens. After breakfast, your English speaking driver in an air-conditioned Mercedes will collect you and guide you around the ancient sights of Athens. You will discover the mystery and beauty of the Acropolis, Greece's most famous historical site which modern Athens uses as a beacon. After wandering this most amazing of sites, take in the Acropolis Museum, home to an amazing array of antiquities. The Athens tour also takes you to some of Modern Athens' most important landmarks, Syntagma Square, Omonia, The Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Athena Nike. After enjoying the best of Athens, the driver will take you away from the city, down the coast to Cape Sounion to the Temple of Poseidon. Enjoy the views of the amazing views of the Saronic Gulf, and be in awe at the amazing temple which overlooks the Aegean Sea. On your return to Athens after the tour, discover any one of the fine restaurants that Athens has to offer, whether it be a traditional Greek cuisine, or one of the many international restaurants that are there for the sampling.

Day three takes you out of Athens to Delphi, home of the oracle, and the most sacred places in the Northern Hemisphere. You will be collected from your hotel and join an organized

Delphi tour. The tour bus is airconditioned and your English speaking guide will explain about the mysteries, mythology and ruins that are nestled in the hills of Mount Parnassos, two hours to the North of Athens. Lunch is provided on the tour. On return to Athens, the evening is yours to do as you wish, whether you relax in your hotel or wander into the ancient streets and continue exploring everything Athens has to offer. For those with and adventurous streak, take the underground to Pireius and watch the ferries come and go from the docks, or find an local club and dance the night away.

Day four begins with breakfast in your hotel, after which you will be collected from your hotel and join an organized tour to Argolis. Heading to the Peloponnese to the West of Athens, this tour, with your English speaking guide on an air-conditioned tour bus will explore a mix of historical, engineering and mystical sites. The first stop is the Corinth Canal, a modern day wonder which connects the East of Greece to the West. Where once boats were dragged across the spit of land, it now allows ships to pass through. After the canal, travel to Mycenae, home to some of the oldest ruins in Modern Europe, where the ancient city lies in ruins, but the Lions Gates, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace are still evident. The tour then travels through Argos to the beautiful city of Nafplion.

where lunch is provided in a local restaurant. After lunch, return to Athens through Epidaurus, home to an ancient amphitheatre with incredible accoustics. On your return to Athens, enjoy your last evening in this magical city as you please.

Day five takes you to Corfu. After breakfast you will be collected and taken to the airport to take the short flight to Corfu, the largest island in the Ionian Islands. Collect your hire car at the airport in Corfu where you will find a map and any other assistance you may need, drive to your hotel and check in. There are four days to enjoy Corfu as you wish.

With time at your disposal, this is the perfect time to orient yourself around Corfu Town. Marvel at the winding streets, ancient archways and colorful balconies. The cuisine in Corfu is more European than the rest of Greece and there are some world class restaurants along with the more tourist oriented restaurants near the docs. CorfuTown also has a fascinating Byzantine history, as the castles at each end of the harbor attest. It is your choice whether you go exploring or relax by the pool at your hotel.

With four days in Corfu you have an opportunity to do as much or as little as you wish. Use the hire car to explore the traditional villages in the hills or find some of the wonderful, secluded beaches around the coast. Although Corfu is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, there are ample opportunities to get away from the crowds. Inland there are some fascinating villages to visit, monasteries to discover and lush, green island covered in wild flowers to enjoy. You may also wish to discover some of the islands many bars, tavernas and nightclubs, with world class music, food and drink. Corfu is an island with something for everybody.

After checking out of your hotel, it's time to drop off the car rental at the airport and take the flight back to Athens. Once you arrive in Athens, you will check into the Hotel Sofitel, across the road from the airport, where you will spend your last night before heading back home. Enjoy your last night in Greece with a romantic dinner at hotel's roof top gourmet restaurant with an amazing view of the airport at night.

Check out of your hotel and walk to the airport to catch your flight home.