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FAR&WIDE's Tourlite International's New Travel Packages Provide a Modern Glimpse Into Ancient Greece.


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The largest leisure travel provider to Greece and the Greek Islands -- FAR&WIDE's Tourlite International -- is joining in the pre-Olympics excitement offering travel programs throughout 2002.

Tourlite's newly released itinerary, the Olympian Flame, guides travelers along the ancient routes of gods, heroes and olympians -- where mythological myth·o·log·i·cal   also myth·o·log·ic
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or recorded in myths or mythology.

2. Fabulous; imaginary.



myth
 figures remain as relevant today as they were 3,000 years ago. On this new, 13-day itinerary guests experience the ancient places and modern pleasures of Greece beginning with three nights in Athens. There travelers explore the ancient city, the Acropolis acropolis (əkrŏp`əlĭs) [Gr.,=high point of the city], elevated, fortified section of various ancient Greek cities.

The

Acropolis of Athens, a hill c.260 ft (80 m) high, with a flat oval top c.
 and Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium is the name usually given to the big centrepiece stadium of the Summer Olympic Games. Traditionally, the opening and closing ceremonies and the track & field competitions are held in the Olympic Stadium. ; then on to a five-day classical sites tour of the Ancient Olympic Games The Ancient Olympic Games, originally referred to as simply the Olympic Games (Greek: Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες; Olympiakoi Agones  route with overnight stays in Nauplion, Olympia and Delphi; plus a four-day Greek Island and Turkey Cruise visiting Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini. The Olympian Flame itinerary is offered on select dates, July through October 2002, with prices starting at $2,499. Tour price includes: round-trip air from New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
, transfers, hotel accommodations, buffet A buffet is a meal serving system where patrons serve themselves. It is a popular method of feeding large numbers of people with minimal staff. The term is also used to describe a sideboard, an antique form of furniture which was sometimes used to offer the dishes of a buffet meal  breakfast daily and all meals on cruise.

Other Tourlite International packages to Greece:
-- Honeymooner I from $1,699: For the newlywed couple, Tourlite's 16-day honeymoon itinerary features the most romantic spots on the most beautiful Greek Islands. Guests visit sites from Santoriini, a village perched on the edge of an ancient volcano, to Mykonos, an island known for beautiful beaches, whitewashed buildings, tiny churches, windmills, chic shops and cafes.

-- Mykonos II from $1,659: Mykonos II presents the traveler with a more in-depth Greek visit, touring such sites as Argolis, Olympia and Delphi. The 15-day/13-night program includes a four-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey and a stay on the island of Mykonos.

-- Greek Egyptian from $2,729: Greek and Egyptian culture is highlighted in this 16-day/14-night Greek-Egyptian travel experience. This tour combines highlights of ancient Greece and Egypt, including visits to the Pyramids, Valley of Kings and the Island of Roses. Travelers even have the opportunity to cruise the Nile for four-days of priceless memories.

-- 8-Day Super Saver from $539: Travelers can now spend three-days in Athens and then cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey for the last three days of their journey. The Athens land stay includes visits to the House of Parliament, Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Acropolis, Parthenon and an optional tour of Cape Sounion's picturesque ruins. Travelers will cruise to Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos and Kusadasi -- locations rich in the culture and history of the region.

-- 12-Day Greece Highlights from $1,199: Travelers spend three-days in Athens visiting the Acropolis, Parthenon and the House of Parliament, before boarding a seven-day cruise. The cruising element showcases Istanbul, Kusadasi, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini's breathtaking views.

-- The Aegean Yacht Cruise from $2,999: Discover the quiet treasures, see the historical sites and sample the lifestyle among the magical islands of the Cyclades aboard the Galileo yacht with this nine-day land and sea experience. Travelers can also walk the cobblestone streets of Ephesus and visit the Acropolis in Athens.

-- 3 Night Island Stays from $179: Tourlite International and Zeus Tours have developed By Design, a new concept focused exclusively on marketing the Greek Islands. Seven of the best and most beautiful island groupings have been selected for inclusion in the program-- the Cyclades, Crete, the Dodecanese, the Iolian, the Saronic, the Northern Sporades and the Eastern Aegean islands.


All packages include round-trip airfare air·fare  
n.
Fare for travel by aircraft.

Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane
fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
 from New York City, transfers, hotel accommodations with American breakfast and sightseeing per itinerary.

Also new to their 2002 offerings is Greek Isles By Design. Through this program, travelers select their islands of choice, hotels, and amount of time spent at each island. Zeus Tours offers cruising to islands by yacht yacht: see motorboating; sailing.
yacht

Sail- or motor-driven vessel used for racing or recreation. The term is popularly applied to large recreational engine-powered boats; the sailboats known as yachts and used for racing are usually light and
 (schooners) and provides the opportunity to experience lesser-known islands.

Tourlite also offers travel programs tailored to mature travelers where every element of the lodging, dining, sightseeing and transportation is arranged, allowing travelers to sit back and make the most of their expertly hosted travel experience. Travelers can relax in the care of FAR&WIDE's professional tour directors, as they take pampering to new levels with priority admission to many museums and the elimination of long, waiting lines at many famous attractions.

Since its founding in 1970, Tourlite has evolved into the premier tour operator in its market, specializing in air-inclusive travel programs for individuals and groups. Zeus Tours and Yacht Cruises, under Tourlite's operation, is known for both casual and deluxe de·luxe also de luxe  
adj.
Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile.

adv.
 yacht cruises in the Mediterranean to the Greek Islands and Turkey and also offers ground programs tailored to independent, group and incentive travelers.

Tourlite International has led the way in Eastern Mediterranean travel for 32 years and continues to provide travelers with a diverse array of exceptional escorted itineraries. Cruise and Land programs and independent travel options. For more information on Tourlite, call 800-272-7600 or visit them on the web at http://www.tourlite.com.

FAR&WIDE Travel Corporation provides a lifetime of enriching travel experiences to the most diverse and exhilarating ex·hil·a·rat·ing  
adj.
Causing exhilaration; invigorating.



ex·hila·rat
 array of destinations in over 90 countries. To learn more about FAR&WIDE or to book a FAR&WIDE travel experience, contact your local travel agent or visit http://www.farandwide.com.

FAR&WIDE's roster of leading travel companies includes: Adventure Center, African Travel, Brian Moore Brian Moore may be:
  • Brian Moore (novelist) (1921-1999)
  • Brian Moore (commentator) (1932-2001)
  • Brian Moore (rugby player) (born 1962)
  • Brian Moore (politician), a candidate for Florida's 2006 Senate election
 International Tours, Central Holidays, FAR&WIDE-London, Grand European Tours, High Country Passage, Intercontinental in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal  
adj.
1. Extending or taking place between or among continents: intercontinental exploration; intercontinental cooperation.

2.
 Travel Company, IST Cultural Tours, Journeys Unlimited, Lion World Travel, Pacific Bestour, Peter Voll Associates, Prism Holidays, Regina Tours, Spanish Heritage Tours, Swain Tours and Downunder Direct, Tourlite and Zeus Tours & Yacht Cruises, as well as several destination management companies in key locales.

NEW GREECE FAST FACTS:

The Olympic games Olympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. The Olympics of Ancient Greece


Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C.
 will be held in Greece from Aug. 13 to 29, 2004. They are returning home to the country that gave birth to the Olympic celebration in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. It is also the city that staged the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.

Greece is one of the smallest countries to undertake the task of organizing and hosting a modern Olympic Summer Games This article is about the Epyx video game series. For the international multi-sport event, see Summer Olympic Games.
Summer Games is a sports video game developed by Epyx and released by U.S. Gold based on sports featured in the Summer Olympic Games.
 and has undergone drastic changes and improvements in view of this event.

With the vision of delivering unique games on a human scale, the city now boasts a new international airport, which is currently ranked fifth in the world among the most modern and secure airports. Athens has also invested in a new Metro system that is now operational. The ultra modern transportation system is quite unique with key stations displaying ancient monuments ancient monument ancient nhistorisches Denkmal nt  found while digging for the Metro, including findings from `Syntagma' or Constitution square, that offer a museum-like mystique mys·tique  
n.
An aura of heightened value, interest, or meaning surrounding something, arising from attitudes and beliefs that impute special power or mystery to it: the cowboy mystique; the mystique of existentialism.
 and ancient spirit to the modernization modernization

Transformation of a society from a rural and agrarian condition to a secular, urban, and industrial one. It is closely linked with industrialization. As societies modernize, the individual becomes increasingly important, gradually replacing the family,
.

Additionally, the city of Athens has undergone a major facelift including the traditional areas like the historic district of Placa, which is now a pedestrian mall pedestrian mall pedestrian (US) nFußgängerzone f

pedestrian mall n (US) → zona pedonale 
 lined with local cafes, as well as Kolonaki where European boutiques and upscale shops abound.
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