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Athens & The Mediterranean

2 nts. Athens & 8 Day Cruise | View Itinerary Map
 

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This adventure takes you to explore cities and villages in Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt and the Greek Islands.  Beginning and concluding in Athens, travelers will feel the cross-cultural ambiance on this journey of discovery that touches three continents. 

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• Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST • 2-night accommodations at selected hotels
• 8-day/7-night cruise, inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities (Category IB) Onboard the M/V CRISTAL including: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily • 2 buffet breakfasts at hotels
• Assistance at the hotel in Istanbul and Athens by local representative • Half day city tour of Athens
• All transfers per itinerary (Land/Cruise Only rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) • Travel bag, one per person
• Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

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Day 1 Tue Depart USA
Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board.

Day 2 Wed Athens
Morning arrival at Athens Airport, where you are met by your Central holidays representative and transferred to your hotel in Athens. The balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3 Thu Athens
Half-day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. (B)

Day 4 Fri Athens (Cruise)
Morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise vessel, to begin your 3 Continents Cruise. A Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception will introduce you to your floating hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Sat Istanbul
Morning arrival in Istanbul. An optional excursion is available to discover Istanbul's glorious history. The Highlights include visits of the Hippodrome, the 'Blue Mosque', the magnificent basilica of St. Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Resume sailing in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Sun Mykonos
Morning at sea. Arrive in the early afternoon at the island of Mykonos, known for its white-washed buildings, harbor side cafes and shops. Sail later in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Mon At Sea
Full day cruising southbound while enjoying the exhilarating views of the Mediterranean, relaxing and taking advantage of the many facilities and amenities on board ship. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Tue Ashdod (Israel)
Early morning arrival in Ashdod. Enjoy an optional shore excursion visiting Jerusalem, Gethsemane Garden and other sites associated with Jesus and Christian tradition. In the Old City, visit the Temple Mount and its Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Dome of the Rock and al- Aqsa Mosque. Your ship will sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Wed Port Said/Alexandria (Egypt)
Early morning arrival in Port Said. If planning to take an optional shore excursion, you may disembark and meet your ship later in Alexandria. The first tour goes to Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx and also includes a mini cruise on the Nile. The second excursion includes Saladin Citadel and the storied Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Memphis and Sakkara and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. (B,L,D)

Day 10 Thu Crete/Agios Nikolaos (Greece)
Morning at sea. Afternoon arrival at Agios Nikolaos, a charming port town in Eastern Crete. An optional excursion is available. Drive by the Bay of Elounda, then to a quaint village with splendid displays of blooming flowers, fruit trees and plants. Visit a local Olive Oil Farm, where olive oil, wine & raki are still produced using traditional methods. Return to Agios Nikolaos and your cruise vessel. (B,L,D)

Day 11 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/USA (or extend your stay)
Disembark in Piraeus this morning and transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)
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Now that you have chosen your package, the following chart below shows “Land Only” rates. To add your airfare, go to Book your Package, select "Flight + Land", select your departure date and departure city and you will add our most competitive airfares to your land price.

Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  The correct price is available by either booking your reservation online or through our Call Center at 1-800-935-5000.

Once we have received your deposit, the price is guaranteed from any future fluctuations in the rate of exchange.

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Rates for 2010 * * from
 
Apr. 6, 20, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$966 $978 $1,057
 
May. 4, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$974 $991 $1,104
 
May. 18, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,064 $1,177
 
Jun. 1, 5, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,064 $1,177
 
Jun. 29, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,055 $1,142
 
Jul. 13, 27, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,047 $1,107
 
Aug. 10, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,047 $1,107
 
Aug. 24, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,047 $1,107
 
Sep. 7, 14, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,064 $1,201
 

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Oct. 5, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,064 $1,201
 
Oct. 19, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,047 $1,064 $1,201
 
 
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Special Airfares are available for this selected packages.

Cabin Upgrade: Supplements (in double) Per Person
Outside 2 Lower Beds Cat XA & XB $ 121.00 to $ 134.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XC $ 233.00 to $ 259.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 328.00 to $ 364.00 p.p

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.
Port Taxes $ 222.00 p.p. No fuel surcharge for cruise portion

Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel selection.  Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE.
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