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1. Adriatic Ferry

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Adriatic Ferry is an overnight ferry used on some tours in Europe, most typically on tours traveling to and from Greece. The Adriatic Ferries are owned and operated by various Greek ferry companies and accommodation on the Adriatic Ferry is in cabins that are quad share for Camping and Concept/Budget Tours and triple, twin or single share... more »

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2. Athens Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki uses many different hotels in Athens and you should check your tour documentation for confirmation of your exact hotel. It is roughly 30€ in a cab from the airport to almost any of the hotels Contiki uses in Athens and Glyfada. Taxis can also become more expensive during the morning and evening due to peak hour traffic. The journey usua... more »

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3. Athens

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Athens (Greek: Athena) is an ancient city, whose establishment is lost in antiquity. It is unlike so many other ancient cities in that it is still a prominent and thriving center almost 6000 years after it was established. The capital of Greece is home to over half the country during the winters while in the summers is the hub and jumping off point for people h... more »

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4. Corinth Canal

   by – Paul Wormsbacher, Tour Manager, Europe The Corinth Canal is a man-made canal that separates northern Greece from the Peloponnese in the south. For thousands of years ships traveling from the Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean Sea had to take the days-long journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. The idea of digging a canal through the roughly 6.3 kilometer (4 mile) stretch of land... more »

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5. Corfu

   Corfu, one of the Ionian Islands of north-western Greece, is one of the largest islands and is also the greenest. No matter where you stay or what you do, visiting Corfu is a pure holiday. Chill out, relax by the pool while sipping a cocktail or get out and about to the beaches, party till the sun comes up or enjoy a laid back lunch after shopping in the Old Town. The attitude of the locals here in Corfu see... more »

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6. Greece

   Capital: Athens Currency: Euro Language: Greek, English is widely understood Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Greece > Greece is a country of islands, blue skies and even bluer water, white-washed houses and domed churches, picture postcard scenery, beaches, food and pure relaxation. During the summer the Greek Islands come alive with pleasure-seekers and holiday m... more »

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7. Ios

   Ios, in the Cycladic group of islands in the Aegean Sea of Greece, is filled with beautiful whitewashed houses and great beaches but the island is synonymous with one thing and one thing only: P-A-R-T-Y-I-N-G! While Ios’ nearby neighbor of Mykonos offers some of the best nightlife not only in Greece, but all of Europe, these are always huge variety of people seeking various activities. Most people who visit Io... more »

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