Hellene Travel has been requested on several occasions to arrange Tours for small groups and for adults travelling independently.

Our long experience, extensive knowledge of Classical Sites and other Cultural Venues in addition to the Safety Management System created for Schools (but equally applicable to Adult Groups) ensures a high level of competency and customer satisfaction.

“We had led parties and visited the main sites in Greece many times, and wanted to go off the beaten track – just the two of us. As we planned this your ideas and recommendations were such a help. We experienced some amazing things we would not have thought of. In Athens you gave us tips on less frequented but fascinating places; you helped us redesign our route around the Peloponnese, with advice and detailed notes about what to include (and what to avoid!). So we visited Loutraki and the fascinating site near Perachora, had momentous mountain drives, stayed in the Miramare Hotel at Pylos with its beautiful view across the bay to Sphacteria, and spotted the cult column base at Bassae! Thank you!” Peter and Pam Levell

“We had a great time - (25^th Wedding Anniversary) - thanks to your smooth organisation and my husband hasn’t stopped talking about it. We did a lot more sightseeing than I originally planned mainly because Colin loves to get the most out of a holiday! Once again, I do appreciate all you did for us. Many Thanks” Nikki Matthews

“Dad is doing really well and still reminiscing re excellent holiday he had in Greece!” Alison Green

For the Adult Traveller wishing to experience the delights of a Classical Tour we have three options –

I – Coach Tours

Join a Small Group (not exceeding 25) of like minded adults.

You may wish to broaden your knowledge, visit Sites studied at School and College or even re-visit areas last experienced during your ‘back-packing’ days!

In addition to Archaeological and Cultural Sites, Itineraries will also include a touch of local flavour (e.g. wine and food tasting), retail therapy and Night Life.

All Tours are inclusive of Entrance Fees and benefit from the experience of a Tour Manager and Archaeological Guides.

Airport Assistance included for Scheduled Flights for Gatwick and Heathrow Departures, on Arrival at Destination and Return Departure to UK.

 Our Autumn 2008 and Spring 2009 Programmes offer FIVE separate Itineraries.

For further information please click on the following Itineraries-

MAINLAND GREECE ~  9 Days. Thursday 25th September to Friday 3rd October 2008 AND Thursday 23rd April to Friday 1st May 2009

Athens, Ossos Loukas, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Nafplion, Nemea, Epidavros, Corinth, Cape Sounion

MAINLAND GREECE ~ 14 Days. Friday 26th September to Thursday 9th October 2008 AND Friday 24th April to Thursday 7 May 2009

Athens, Marathon, Brauron, Cape Sounion, Thorikos, Delphi, Olympia, Bassae, Pylos, Messene, Sparta, Mystras, Myceane, Argos, Nemea, Epidavros, Corinth

CRETE ~ 9 Days. Sunday 28th September to Monday 6th October 2008 AND Sunday 3rd May to Monday 11 May 2009

Knossos, Heraklion Museum, Gortyn, Phaestos, Aghia Traida, Spinalonga, Lasithi and Diktaean Cave, Panaghia Kera, Lato, Mokhlos

ITALY ~ 8 Days. Two Separate Itineraries, Flights, Dates and Prices. Monday 29th September to Monday 6th October 2008 AND Monday 27th April to Monday 4th May 2009 ALSO Thursday 25th September to Thursday 2nd October 2008 AND Thursday 23rd April to Thursday 30th April 2009  

Rome, Monte Casino, Vesuvius, Capri, Amalfi, Paestum, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Cumae, Solfatara, Naples Museum

SICILY ~ 8 Days.Monday 6th October to Monday 13th October 2008 AND Monday 4th May to Monday 11th May 2009

Palermo, Erice, Segesta, Selinunte, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Morgantina, Syracusa, Epipolae, Aetna, Giardino Naxos, Taormina, Monreale.

Should any of the above Coach Tours prove to be of interest but the dates inconvenient, please e-mail us at adulttours@hellene-travel.com stating clearly which Tour and preferred dates in either 2008 or 2009.

We shall contact you when suitable dates become available.

II – Fly Drive

For the more confident and experienced we are happy to discuss your requirements and suggest an Itinerary and Route to include venues both more easily accessible and ‘off the beaten track’.

We can either arrange Flights, Hotels and Car Hire on your behalf OR if you prefer to arrange Flights and Car Hire yourself, that’s fine too!

Please e-mail adulttours@hellene-travel.com

III – easyCruise

Hellene Travel and easyCruise have now teamed up!

You can either book direct with easyCruise - www.easyCruise.com

OR

If you prefer the convenience of having Transfers and Flights organised for you, with our ATOL and ABTA protection (unavailable if you book direct with easyCruise) PLUS the option of extending your Trip to include Hotels please click here  

SUITABILITY OF CLASSICAL TOURS FOR TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

We are more than willing to help customers with special requirements as advised.

However, please note –

i - as much of central Athens and Rome is limited to traffic, the greater part of a City Tour will be on foot and wheelchair access is often limited

ii - some Sites (e.g. Nemea, Olympia, Corinth, Paestum, Pompeii, Agrigento) are relatively flat but others (e.g. Delphi, Athens Acropolis, Mycenae, Lato, Vesuvius, Cumae) involve steep climbs on uneven surfaces

iii - most Sites, Hotels, Restaurants, Coaches and marine transport are introducing wheelchair access and routes, but implementation is somewhat in its infancy

iv - Hotels and Restaurants will honour special dietary requests to the very best of their ability

v - Allergy Sufferers are strongly advised to contact the following   

www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/nuts.htm

www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

www.allergyuk.org 

(Tel: 01322-619864 for Translation Cards describing Symptoms and asking for help)