2025 Chamber Sponsored Trips
**Explore the World with Chamber of Commerce Sponsored Trips in 2025!**
We invite the entire community to join our Chamber Travel program and seize the chance to discover the destinations of a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow travelers and explore the world together!
Greece - Departing September 18 2025
Day 1 – Richmond (RIC)/Athens
Check in at Richmond International Airport for a connection flight for
Athens in Greece. Overnight on the flight.
Day 2 – Athens
Change the connection flight and arrive at Athens, the capital of Greece.
You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transfer to the hotel
in the City.
Day 3 – Athens
City tour and sightseeing covers for the attractions of Panathenaic
Stadium, the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis
Museum, an ancient citadel located above the city. Explore one of the
best museums in the world.
Day 4 – Athens/Santorini
Take the internal flight to the magical island of Santorini, an Aegean
paradise. The journey takes about 3 hours and transfer to the hotel upon
arrival.
Day 5 – Santorini
Explore the whitewashed towns of Fira and Oia with view of the volcano.
Explore Pyrgos and Emporio, two of the most picturesque
villages of Santorini. See the most famous Black Sand Beach on
the island.
Day 6- Santorini/Athens
Fly to Athens. Visit Syntagma Square, Ancient Agora of Athens and
Theatro Technis Karolos Koun.
Day 7 – Athens/Peloponnese/Athens
Drive along the coast to Peloponnese, we will have the first stop at
Canal of Corinth, then reach at the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus,
one of the best Ancient Theaters worldwide with amazing acoustic. Lunch
at the seaside town Nafplio, first capital of Modern Greece. Continue to
the archaeological site of Mycenae, with the famous Gate of Lions and
Atreus King Tomb. Return to Athens.
Day 8 – Athens
Explore Saronic islands of Poros, Hydra, and Aegina on this day trip
from Athens. Cruise over the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea and
have free time on each island.
Day 9 – Athens/Richmond (RIC)
Fly by connection flight to Richmond International Airport, where you will
arrive on the same day
Join in Southern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Trip for an Adventure to…
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Greece
Sep 20 - 28, 2025
9-Day Package Rate at Just
USD$3,799
Athens Santorini Peloponnese *Poros Hydra Aegina
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● Roundtrip international airfare & Tax ● 9-day deluxe tour package
● 4-star hotel accommodation ● Breakfast & lunch ● Deluxe bus
● Fluent English-speaking tour guides ● Entrance fees to attractions
Price reflects double share occupancy
5-star service standard with low group travel rate
Add $800 for single room supplement
With post departure group travel protection
Valid passport required
Free shuttle bus on departure and return day
Accept credit card payment without handling charge
Including everything on itinerary and tax
Plan now to join Southern Virginia Chamber group for this never-forget trip. Please call John at 804-526-5872 for
all details, email your registration form to john.brandt@colonialheightschamber.com Web www.sovachamber.com
Tour Operator: Citslinc International, Inc. 1-844-262-1100 Email citslinc@aol.com Website www.citslinc.org
French Riviera - Departing October 1 2025
Day 1 – Your trip begins with an overnight transatlantic flight to the amazing French Riviera. Relax and
enjoy the in-flight meal service and on-board entertainment.
Day 2 – Nice/Cannes: Upon arrival, you will clear passport control and customs and then meet your C I
Destinations Tour Manager. Once aboard our motor coach, the scenic transfer begins along the beautiful coast
road via Juan-les-Pins to Cannes. There, you will find your hotel. After check-in, there will be time to freshen
up and relax. Be sure to stroll out of the hotel on to one of the most elegant seaside promenades in the world:
La Croisette. There will be a “get acquainted” meeting before a delicious welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3 – Cannes: After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing boat ride to Lerins Island. This island features beautiful
gardens, a monastery, and picturesque views of Cannes. You will return to the mainland for a guided
orientation drive around Cannes. Highlights of the drive include: Palais des Festivals, the lovely harbor, and
the Old Town, Le Suquet. It is said that Cannes is a place of riches, a place to enjoy the finer things of life,
and we will surely feel this as you take in the sights. In the afternoon, enjoy the Rue d’Antibes, Cannes most
famous shopping street, or head for the promenade with its beautiful flower beds and beaches gently caressed
by the blue Mediterranean Sea. The afternoon is free to explore the local area. (B)
Day 4 – St. Tropez: Your sightseeing heads westward along the coast. Your will visit beautiful St. Tropez.
The village has a lovely old town and intriguing museums. The narrow streets wind back from the coast up to
the citadel and the Chateau Suffren which was built in the late 15th Century. The houses are in the simple
style of fisherman’s houses. Many are boutiques today. They are painted in provencal tones ranging from pale
cream to deep terracotta. Tonight dinner is on your own in Cannes. (B)
Day 5 – Cannes/Grasse/Mougins: This morning is free to explore the beach or shops in Cannes. This
afternoon you will drive by motorcoach into Grasse, center of the world-wide perfume industry. Its many
small distilleries provide the essences to perfume manufacturers in Paris, London, and Rome. You will visit a
distillery and see firsthand how the flowers of the region are processed to provide the fragrant essences that
are the basis of all perfumes. Then you will continue out into the country to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
in the medieval village of Mougins. (B,D)
Day 6 – Italy/San Remo: Today’s excursion is to the beautiful Riviera Liguria of Italy. You’ll visit San
Remo Italy’s oldest winter health resort. The main economy of this region is the production of olive oil and
flowers grown for export throughout the world. Later, visit the nearby village of Dolceaqua to see its unusual
bridge and pretty parish church. You will have lunch this afternoon in Italy. (B,L)
Day 7 – Monaco/Monte Carlo: Following breakfast, you will drive along the breathtaking coast to the
principality of Monaco. This tiny independent state consists of only 475 acres. Royalty, athletes, movie stars,
and celebrities make Monaco their home. Monte Carlo is the capital of the principality. It is home to the
Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, the lovely Princess Grace Rose Gardens, the world-famous Grand
Casino, and the Royal Palace. You’ll be there in time for the changing of the guard at 11:55 AM. This
evening is yours to enjoy. (B)
Day 8 – Antibes/Nice/St. Paul de Vence: This morning you drive into Antibes to view the yachts in Port in
Millionaire’s Quay. Continue to Nice, the capital of the Riviera, and spend time in the Old Town where you
will see the opera building, Baroque churches and narrow, winding streets that house arty boutiques. Drive
along the world famous Promenade des Anglais, lined with magnificent palms and planted with vibrantly
colored blooms, on our way to visiting the old Jesuit church of Saint Jacques. This afternoon catch up on
those last minute souvenirs or visit places of special interest. Your tour continues to the fortified town of St.
Paul de Vence. The painter Chagall lived here. You may want to stroll through the town’s narrow
passageways, browse the galleries and shops before returning to Cannes. Tonight, enjoy a special farewell
dinner with music and merriment. (B,D)
Day 9 – Nice/USA: Following breakfast you will transfer to the Nice airport for your return flight home,
taking with you many wonderful memories of the French Riviera. (B)