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Tauck Bridges Family Travel

Greek Odyssey: Family Edition

Days
8
From (per Person)
$6,390 USD
Journey Type
Tauck Bridges
Time of Year
Jun - Jul
Cities & Landmarks
Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Hydra Island, Costa Navarino, Acropolis of Athens
Parthenon, Athens, Greece

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Overview

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

 

Head up to the Acropolis in Athens on a mythology-themed walking tour seeing ancient monuments dedicated to Greeek gods and goddesses

 

Explore the storied sights of the Plaka in Athens on a fun-filled treasure hunt

 

Discover the archaeological site of Delphi on a guided tour with a local expert who shares stories and insights about the ancient ruins

 

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

 

Learn about the first Olympic Games in the world when you visit Olympia and participate in Olympic Games of your own during a friendly competition in beachside Costa Navarino

 

Experience the essence of life on the Greek Isles during an excursion to the car-free island of Hydra, enjoying a walking tour with a local guide and free time to explore the sights with your family

 

SEE WHAT YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES

Activity

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Active components such as hiking, bicycling and walking longer distances may be included, and hills and/or uneven terrain may be encountered on several days. Guests should be able to walk two to three miles and stand for long periods of time with no difficulty.

Pace

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Moderately paced, and may include some early morning hotel departures, one or two on-tour flights, and extended motor coach travel.

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World Travel. Family Discovery.

Mythological discoveries and storytelling experiences bring ancient Greece to life for kids on this modern-day Greek odyssey that bridges ancient history in Athens with present time pleasures on the beach in Costa Navarino.

In Athens, the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Ancient Agora spark imagination and curiosity. The interactive Acropolis Museum makes history fun and hands-on. A walk in the Plaka invites with cultural treats and kid friendly fare: think souvlaki, pita, fresh fruit, and honey-soaked pastries like baklava. Country farms share family traditions centuries old. .  Guided excursions to the archaeological site of Delphi considered the center of the world by the ancient Greeks, and a ferry ride to car-free Hydra engage with an in-depth look at daily life here, past and present. Blessed with natural beauty and warm temperatures, coastal Greece welcomes family adventures all year round. Journey to seaside Costa Navarino for beachfront bliss and waterfront activities. Along the way, stop at a country farm for a taste of local fare. See where the Olympic Games were born during an inspiring visit to Olympia and take a boat ride along the coast to see the sights by sea. New Olympic champions will be crowned at Olympic Games of your own during a friendly family competition every generation will enjoy together. Pairing culture and nature with history and fun makes this a trip of a lifetime for today's families.

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Ancient Athens

Ancient Athens

One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and the place where democracy was born, the capital city of Athens is a virtual open-air museum with a history that dates back over 5,000 years. Ancient Athens, a center for arts, learning, and philosophy, was the birthplace of prominent thinkers like Socrates and Plato whose ideas still impact life today. The Acropolis reigns over the city from its hilltop perch; you will be able to see one of its most famous ruins, the Parthenon, from the rooftop pool at Tauck's Athens hotel, before exploring the mythological ruins up close with a local guide. The Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens, has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It's situated at the base of the Acropolis and has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Its narrow streets, neoclassical buildings, and diverse architectural styles make it a captivating place to explore, especially on the treasure hunt you'll experience here.

Explore the Historic Heart of the Olympic Games

Olympia, Greece

Explore the Historic Heart of the Olympic Games

Located in the western Peloponnese, Olympia was one of the most important religious and athletic centers of ancient Greece. It is best known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BCE in honor of Zeus. For over a thousand years, athletes from across the Greek world gathered here every four years to compete in events that celebrated physical excellence and unity. At the archaeological site, visitors can see the remains of the ancient stadium where the competitions took place, as well as the temples of Zeus and Hera—the religious heart of the sanctuary. The site also includes training facilities, altars, and treasuries built by various city-states, all of which may serve as inspiration for the Olympic Games you'll participate in during your stay in Costa Navarino.

The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort

The Romanos, A Luxury Collection Resort

Dreams of an idyllic escape to the sun-kissed Greek coast come true at The Romanos, a new Luxury Collection Resort overlooking the Ionian Sea in Costa Navarino. Designed with Greek history, culture and setting in mind, the resort welcomes with an agora set up to resemble a traditional village square with several on-site restaurants, a labyrinthine spa expanding on wellness theories of Hippocrates, and Olympian-inspired sports facilities for every age and interest. They include a diving center, indoor arena, tennis courts, four signature 18-hole golf courses, an Aqua Park, bowling, swimming pools and more, along with Kids clubs and an amazing 1 mile beach that's also a nesting site for loggerhead turtles.

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Deposits & Final Payment

Deposits:

Deposits and fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.

The deposit amount is $600 per person

 

Final Payments:

Final Payment is due to Tauck 90 days before departure for lands trips, and 120 days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Travel Protection Plan

Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:

Tauck's Guest Protection

Tauck's Guest Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. Guest Protection includes the following:

Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:

Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost, based on your original method of payment.

*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.

Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.

  • Trip Cancellation – If you must cancel your tour due to a covered reason, the plan provides coverage for the amount you paid for your travel arrangements. Since the non-insurance cancellation waiver takes care of the land package cancellation fees already, this benefit reimburses the airfare cancellation charges up to the value of your original airfare purchase.

  • Trip Interruption – If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.

  • Travel Delay – Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.

  • Medical Expense – Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip. 

  • Baggage / Personal Effects Protection – Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
  • Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services – Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.

 

The cost of Tauck's Guest Protection is: $425 per person

 

This protection provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.

This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Fees are based on costs as of July 1, 2021, and are subject to change. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.

The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined below, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost.

To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit  affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACGPPINTL.

 

If You Have To Cancel

If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit

Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.

If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit

Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply.

 

Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

Loss of Guest Protection fee, per person 

 

Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Guest Protection Plan:

90 days or more before departure = $600 per person

89-8 days before departure = $900 per person

7-1 days before departure = $1500 per person

 

Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.

In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.

Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Guest Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.

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