Additional Race support
All of our packages include; race entry fee and processing, race number and goodie bag distribution at our hotel, our own sweep vehicles, our own support station at the half, additional snacks and refreshments at the half and the finish, runner tracking from the start to the finish and a personal photograph outside the stadium.

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If you want to truly experience the magic and antiquity of Greece and the Marathon, this is the choice for you. You'll be headquartered in the Aegean resort community of Vouliagmeni. Daily runs and clinics with Jeff Galloway. Lots of sightseeing, guided tours and Apostolos' superb runner support at the Marathon.

A shorter version of the above, for those who have limited time.

TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE The reason for this is to offer you maximum flexibility. BEST AIRFARES For Airfares please call Jill at Quality Travel L.L.C. 303-751-7094. For Apostolos Greek Tours, Inc., call 303-755-2888.

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2010 Itinerary:
11 Day / 10 Night Tour Package

Our 11 Day and 6 Day Packages are happily full for this year.  We have started a waiting list for it. If you would like to be on the list, please contact us at jill@athensmarathon.com
We are also working on another support package.

Here's what you get:

DAY 1 (October 27)

• Travel to Athens from your home city.
• Airfare not included

DAY 2 (October 28)

• Airport transfers are provided for you if you are arriving October 28th between 10am and 7pm. We will provide busses approximately ever two hours as arrivals require. If you need a different time, our staff at the airport will assist you with a taxi . Taxi fares are approximately 40 Euros (extra cost).
  If you are outside our normal arrival times, we will be happy to arrange for a private taxi/driver to meet you at the airport and bring you to the hotel . The rate for the private taxi and driver is 60 Eurors per taxi..
  
• Staff introductions and orientation. Beverages and hors-d'oeuvres served.

DAY 3 (October 29)

• 7:30 am. The day begins with an early morning 30-minute run followed by a buffet breakfast (included).
• Morning: leave for the town of Marathon where we will view the start of the marathon and the earth mound tomb of the Fallen Athenians located on the Marathon battlefield. Then we will drive on the course for a firsthand preview.
• Lunch on your own in one of the sidewalk cafes in the Plaka. Our guide will escort you.
• Shopping opportunity in the Plaka. Option: Marathon Expo.
• 5:00 pm. Return to our hotel.
  
• Evening free.

DAY 4 (October 30)

• Buffet breakfast, but no early run.
• 8:30 am: City tour of Athens and the Acropolis.
• Lunch on your own.
• 3:00 p.m. Race number distribution and orientation. Jeff Galloway will give a presentation followed by questions and answers.
• 6:00 p.m. Pasta Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5 (October 31)

• RACE DAY!
• After a lite breakfast (included), we'll leave for the starting line in plush, chartered buses. All the pre-race details are taken care of so you can save your energy to run the Marathon, not use it up getting there! We'll depart from the hotel at 7:00 AM
• The Marathon starts at 9:00 am. May the spirit of Pheidippides run with you.
• Fruit and high-energy snacks for everyone on the bus, at the half way point and at the finish line.
• After the race, we'll enjoy a gala awards banquet and party at the hotel. A local D. J. and Greek folk dancers will be on hand to set the tone.

DAY 6 (November 1)

• Sleep late and enjoy a lazy morning. Buffet breakfast (included) at the hotel.
• Late morning we will visit the Ancient Agora of Athens (next to the Acropolis). We will see the Theseion, the best preserved building of ancient Athens and the Agora Museum.
• Lunch on your own at one of the Plaka sidewalk cafes.
• 5:00pm Return to the hotel
• Free evening to relax, or perhaps enjoy a stroll on the beach.

DAY 7 (November 2)

• Buffet breakfast (included).
• Then most of us will depart for a cruise to three Agean Islands-Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Those who chose to skip the cruise can enjoy a day of sightseeing in Athens. (The cruise is optional and not included in the basic tour package. The cost is approximately $160.00 and includes lunch.)
• Evening free.

DAY 8 (November 3)

• The day begins with a buffet breakfast (included).
• Depart at 7:30 AM for a full-day guided tour of fabled Delphi.
• Lunch in Delphi at a local taverna is included.
• Later, we'll have dinner at the hotel (included).
• Running clinic with Jeff Galloway (during bus trip).

DAY 9 (November 4)

• The day begins with a 30-minute run followed by buffet breakfast (included).
• Depart at 7:30 AM for a guided tour of Epidavros.
• We'll have lunch (included) in a local taverna, and then tour Mycenae.
• Running clinic with Jeff Galloway (during the bus trip).
• We'll return to the hotel for dinner (included).

DAY 10 (November 5)

• Buffet breakfast (included).
• We'll spend the day exploring Athens and its famous flea market in the Plaka. Good opportunity for more shopping. Complimentary bus to Athens.
• Lunch on your own.
• Dinner at the hotel is included.
• Free evening to pack for the trip home.

DAY 11 (November 6)

• Departure from Athens.
• Departure transfers are provided from 3:30am until 12pm on Nov. 6th. )
  We will provide busses approximately ever two hours as departures require. If you need a different time, our staff at the hotel will assist you with a taxi . Taxi fares are approximately 40 Euros (extra cost).

Our 11 Day Package is happily full for this year. We have started a waiting list for it. If you would like to be on the list, please contact us at jill@athensmarathon.com

Space is available for our 6 Day / 5 Nght package.


All Runs and workouts are optional.

Also check out the 6 day / 5 night tour. Everything described here is part of your tour package, but some activities may occur on different days than those specified.

This package does not include airfare.

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