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Trips with Conway Gold Club

Gold Club Director: Sandra Hayes - 501-450-1833

2023

Athens & The Greek Islands

Oct 10 – Oct 18, 2023 / 9 days and 8 nights

If Greece has been on your bucket list then this may just be the trip for you. Not only will we visit Athens but we will spend two nights on each of the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.

Arguably the most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces. We will tour the city featuring Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus and the Ancient Olympic stadium. One of the highlights will be a visit to the Acropolis with its incredible Parthenon. Then visit the New Acropolis Museum, housing statues and other masterpieces from the classical era. From here we continue to Plaka, the oldest part of the city, filled with history, restaurants and shopping.

From the Port of Piraeus take a high-speed ferry to Mykonos, which belongs to the Cyclades, a group of islands in the Aegean Sea. Visit Delos, known as the legendary birthplace of twin gods Artemis & Apollo. Enjoy a tour featuring the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the Old city, the Theater and the iconic Terrace of the Lions.

Another high-speed ferry ride and we are on one of the most picturesque islands in the world, Santorini, Greece’s most romanticized island, famous for its white-washed buildings and hilltop villages overlooking the Aegean Sea. Visit a local winery to enjoy a Wine Tasting. Next travel through the fascinating landscape to the spectacular town of Oia.

Montreal & Quebec City Christmas Markets

Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2023 / 5 Days & 4 Nights

Start off the holiday season with an amazing trip to Montreal and Quebec City to enjoy the Christmas Markets without going to Europe! We begin in Montreal with a two-night stay at the historic Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Enjoy a city tour highlighting the Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Jacques Cartier Square, and McGill University. Visit the Underground City (the RESO) featuring shops and restaurants.

Whether it’s sipping mulled wine or walking in the changing landscape that gets you into the festive spirit, nothing says it’s the Holiday season like a Christmas Market. We will enjoy dinner in Old Town Montreal. The Old City features 17th and 18th-century architecture, cafes, restaurants & cobblestone streets all contributing to a quaint European-like charm.

Board Via Rail Canada for the scenic and relaxing train ride to the “Paris of North America” Quebec City. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River. We will check into the famous Fairmont Chateau Frontenac Hotel for a two-night stay. Quebec City has among its distinguishing characteristics narrow cobblestone streets, stone buildings, and rich French Canadian culture.

Enjoy touring the Albert Gilles Copper Museum and visiting the historic Montmorency Falls, which is 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls. Enjoy a Quebec City tour introducing you to Old & New Quebec, North America’s only walled city. Visit the German Christmas Markets in the heart of Old Quebec, a market designed to recreate the atmosphere of the big European Christmas Markets. The festive atmosphere will definitely put you in the holiday spirit!