Athens Marathon, 6 day tour intinerary

Athens Marathon, Athens Greece - Apostolos Greek Tours, Inc.

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Additional Race support
All of our packages include additional race support which includes; 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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THESE TOUR
PACKAGES:

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.

We realize that some runners prefer to be more independent and would like to create their own travel program. With that in mind, we have created a minimal support package for your first 4 days/3 nights in Athens. You can then add to it to design your own special vacation.

TOUR PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE

The reason for this is to offer you maximum flexibility.

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Book before July 12th and receive an individualized training program and autographed book from Jeff Galloway. A $125 value!

2008 Itinerary:
6 Day / 5 Night Tour Package

Here's what you get:

DAY 1 (November 5)

Travel to Athens from your home city.

DAY 2 (November 6)

Arrival in Athens, where we'll be whisked by motor coach to the Hotel Armonia in the Agean resort town of Vouliagmeni. Airport transfers are provided for you if you are arriving Nov. 6th between 10am and 7pm. We will be happy to arrange for a private taxi/driver to meet you at the airport and bring you to the hotel if you are outside our normal arrival times. The rate for the private taxi and driver is $60 per taxi. Departure transfers are also provided from 3:30am until 12pm on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.
Orientation session with fruit and beverages.

DAY 3 (November 7)

7:30 am. The day begins with an early morning 30-minute run followed by a buffet breakfast (included).
8:30 am. City tour of Athens and the Acropolis.
Lunch on your own in the Plaka. Our guide will escort you.
Shopping opportunity in the Plaka.
5:00 pm. Return to our hotel.
Evening free.

DAY 4 (November 8)

Buffet breakfast, but no early run.
Morning: leave for Sounion - Temple of Poseidon
The present temple was built about 444 BC. Historically it goes back to 1200 BC as described by Homer's Iliad in the Trojan War.
Lunch on your own.
2:00 pm. Race number distribution.
6:00 pm. Pasta Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 5 (November 9)

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 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 10)

Sleep late and enjoy a lazy morning. Buffet breakfast (included) at the hotel.
10:30 am: 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 11)

Departure from Athens.

Depart U.S.A.: November 5th, 2008.

Arrive in Athens November 6th.

Return Date November 11th 2008.

Price: $1,695.00
(Per person, double occupancy. Single supplement $250.00)
Airfare is not included.

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Sign up before July 12th and you will receive a personalized training program for the Athens Marathon with email follow up from Jeff Galloway, also an autographed copy of his new book 'Marathon'. His book has some historical information about the origin of the marathon, as well as nutrition, fat-burning, motivation, training programs, avoiding and dealing with aches and pains, and much more. This is a $125.00 value.

Jeff will email a training schedule to help you prepare for our event on November 9th, and you may email questions to him.

This offer applies only to the 6 day and 11 day packages.

All Runs and workouts are optional.

Also check out the 11 day / 10 night tour. Everything described here is part of your tour package, but some activities may occur on different days than those specified. If you prefer to be more independent, check out our mimimal support package.

This package does not include airfare.