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Greek food & fashion experience at Athens Designer Outlet Mall / See the Acropolis / Special Stopover: Corfu Beach Resort / Special Stopover: Mykonos Beach Resort / See the ancient rock formations

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  1. The Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate

    At the foot of the Acropolis in Athens is the Temple of Zeus, originally dedicated to the leader of the Ancient Gods of Greece, was not completed until the rule of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (also responsible for the Pantheon, among others, in Rome and Hadrian’s wall in Scotland). All that remains of the Temple are a few columns and the gate is a crumbling ruin, they are still impressive ancient sites.

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  2. The Olympic Games and the Pan Athenian Stadium - Athens

    The ancient Olympics were dedicated to the Gods and took place near their ‘home’ on Mt Olympus in the north of Greece. Athens held similar games in their city dedicated to Athena, their patron Goddess and sister of Zeus. After the decline of the Ancient games, they were revived by the Frenchman Pierre Coub... more »

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  3. 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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