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About this trip
The Augustana Track & Field team will travel to Athens, Greece for training, competing and sightseeing. Depart Chicago O'Hare on Dec. 27 and arrive in Athens, Greece Dec. 28.
After seven nights in the Athens area the group will return to Chicago in the morning of Jan. 4.
What’s included
- Round trip airfare
- Seven Nights Lodging
- Buffet Breakfast
- Team welcome dinner
- Post meet meal
- Two practice sessions
- One competitive meet
- Three group excursions
- Ground transportation
What’s not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Baggage fees
- Tips
Available Packages
- Price is per person based on two in a room
- Room will have two beds
- Price is based on one person per room.
- Rooms will have one queen bed.
Itinerary
Friday, Dec. 27
11:35 am, Depart Chicago O'Hare on TK 186; arrive Istanbul at 6:55 am (Dec. 28)
Saturday, Dec. 28
8:30 am, Depart Istanbul Airport on TK 1843; arrive Athens 9:00 am
9:30 am, Clear customs and immigration and grab bags
11:00 am, Drop bags at the hotel - explore the area
2:00 pm, Check into the hotel (President Hotel Athens)
4:00 pm, Depart hotel for the stadium
5-6:30 pm, Track & Field practice
Sunday, Dec. 29
8:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 am, Depart hotel for the stadium
9:30-11:30 am, Track & Field practice
4:00 pm, Guided bike tour of Athens
7:00 pm, Return to the hotel and rest of day free
Monday, Dec. 30
8:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 am, Depart hotel for the stadium
10 am – 1 pm, Track & Field meet versus local club team
2 pm, Return to the hotel and rest of day free
Tuesday, Dec. 31
9:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
10:30 am, Depart for Three Islands All-Day Cruise
5:30 pm, Return to the hotel, evening free
Wednesday, Jan. 1
8:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
9:00 am, Check out of the hotel and depart for team excursion
10:00 am, Tour Acropolis and the museums
3:00 pm, Arrive hotel in Nafplio - rest of day free (Hotel TBA)
Thursday, Jan. 2
9:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
11:00, Guided walking tour of the ancient city of Nafplio
Friday, Jan. 3
9:00 am, Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 am, Final day in Greece free to explore
Saturday, Jan. 4
Midnight, Depart hotel for Athens Airport
2:35 am, Depart Athens on TK 1842; Arrive Istanbul 5:05 am
7:30 am, Depart Istanbul on TK 7:30 am; Arrive Chicago O'Hare 9:55 am