GREECE - Offbeat Explorations

The modern marathon was inspired by the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger who raced from the site of Marathon to Athens, a distance of about 40 kilometres, or nearly 25 miles, with the news of the Greek victory over the invading army of Persians in 490 B.C. After delivering the good news he collapsed and died. To commemorate his dramatic run, the distance of the 1896 Olympic marathon was set at 40 kilometers.

Day 1 – Arrive Athens and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Athens. Full day tour including an Athens city tour, the Marathon Tomb & the Museum as well as the Marathon way to see the race course.

Day 2 Free day. Take this time to explore Athens on your own, run the 10km race or relax at a sidewalk coffee shop and rest up for the big event. A pre-race dinner is included, pasta of course.

Day 3 Ready, on your mark, go! Today is race day. An early morning transfer to the start line is included. This is what you have worked so hard for.

Day 4 Morning at leisure for relaxing after the race. In early afternoon, Athens half day city tour including Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. Just after cooking class with dinner. Overnight in Athens.

Trip details

9 nights accommodation on twin share basis, solo travellers can be paired with someone of the same sex
Transportation throughout the tour
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners (one with cooking class, one pre-race day)
Entrance fees as per program (Marathon museum, Acropolis site and museum, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora monasteries
Athens Marathon entry fee

Not included:

– International flights

– Tips

– Mandatory travel insurance

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Day 1 – Welcome to La La Land! Arrive Los Angeles anytime. Make your way to the joining hotel in Santa Monica. There will be a welcome meeting at 6pm followed by an included dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2 – After breakfast we travel by private bus to the Griffith Observatory (think La La Land or Rebel Without a Cause) before we head to Moonlight Rollerway to skate away the afternoon. We stop at the LA Farmers market on the way back to Santa Monica. Free time in the evening.

Day 3 – It’s going to be a busy day but so worth it. We get an early start and head to Fountain Valley Skating Center in Orange County for a class with a local instructor followed by some free time to practice your new skills. Next we are off to Junipero Hill

Day 4 – Free day. Start your day with an optional group skate along the boardwalk from Santa Monica to Venice Beach and back (or hang out and explore Venice). Other options include a visit to LA and Hollywood.

Day 5 – Pack your bags. Our first stop includes a 1.5 hour tour of Catalina Island followed by free time to explore and grab some lunch before we transfer to San Diego for the night.

Day 6 – Grab your (included) ticket for the hop on, hop off trolley car to explore San Diego followed by a group scavenger hunt to have some fun and learn more about the city. Tonight we will lace up our skates head to Skateworld for a public open skate.

Day 7 – Later skaters! Today is departure day. After breakfast, transfer to LAX for your flight home or opt to stay a few more days on your own.

Trip details

Included:

– 6 nights accommodation

– all transportation during tour

– 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

– Entry to skate rinks included in itinerary

– 2 skate classes

Not included:

– International flights

– Tips

– Mandatory travel insurance