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Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge (only available with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
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3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens |
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4-day/3-night escorted tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora in First Class hotels |
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9 included meals consisting of: - 6 buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels |
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4-day/3-night cruise on the M/V Aquamarine, inside cabin with two lower beds (Category F) - All meals aboard M/V Aquamarine - Captain's welcome cocktail reception - Full entertainment program aboard ship - Midnight buffet nightly while cruising |
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Half day city tour of Athens |
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Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach (Days 4-7) |
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Professional tour director during Classical Tour (Days 4-7) |
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Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative |
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Sightseeing as indicated including local guides and all entrance fees |
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All transfers per itinerary (Land/Cruise rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) |
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Travel bag, one per person |
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Document holder and luggage tags |
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Day 1 Fri Depart USA
Day 2 Sat Athens
Morning arrival at Athens Airport where your Central Holidays host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 3 Sun Athens
Morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis. (B)
Day 4 Mon Mycenae/Epidaurus/Olympia or Patras
Morning departure for Olympia. Travel by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal. Cross to the Peloponnese and continue to Mycenae to see the Lion's Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and its famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras and your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Tue Olympia or Patras/Delphi
Morning visit of Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the Museum. Drive through the plains of Elia and Achaia to Itea and arrive in Delphi for overnight. Dinner at your hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Wed Delphi/Kalambaka
Morning visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Museum with its famed bronze sculpture, the 'Charioteer of Delphi'. Afternoon departure for Kalambaka passing through the picturesque towns of central Greece. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kalambaka. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Thu Kalambaka/Meteora/Athens
Morning visit of Meteora. Amid striking scenery, perched atop soaring stone formations, seemingly suspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. As you ponder how these centuries old structures were built, pause to view the priceless, exquisite specimens of Byzantine art that they protect. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae (see Leonida's monument) and the spa of Kammena Vourla. Overnight in Athens. (B,L)
Day 8 Fri Cruise/Mykonos
After breakfast, transfer to the port in Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship and sail to Mykonos, known for its white-washed buildings, sidewalk cafes and shops. An optional shore excursion is offered to picturesque Hora, the island's capital (B,L,D)
Day 9 Sat Kusadasi/Patmos
Very early morning arrival at the Turkish port of Kusadasi where an optional excursion to ancient Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary is available. Around noon sail for your next port of call, Patmos, where you are scheduled to arrive in the mid-afternoon. Here you may visit (optional) the Monastery of St. John the Divine and The Grotto of the Apocalypse where he received the Revelation that forms the Last Book of the New Testament. Alternatively you may opt for an island tour or spend the afternoon relaxing at a lovely beach. Depart Patmos in the late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Sun Heraklion/Santorini
Morning call at Heraklion (Crete), home of the great Minoan civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. Enjoy an optional shore excursion to the Knossos excavations, dating back to 4000 B.C. The Palace, decorated with frescoes, houses beautiful interiors, courtyards, and shrines. This is an astounding visit. Should you prefer something less grandiose but perhaps more 'palatable' another optional excursion would have you visit many quaint rural villages, see beautiful vineyards, stop at a winery to taste their wines and, at tavern, sample an assortment of Cretan snacks and enjoy live music. Return to Heraklion to rejoin your ship, and sail for the volcanic island of Santorini, perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Isles. Optional shore excursions are available. Visit the town of Thira, where white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques, cling to steep cliffs. Santorini is believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. In the evening, resume your cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Mon Cruise/Piraeus/USA
This morning disembark in Piraeus and transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight home. (B)
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US Departures for 2010
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.
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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 $ 52.00 to $58.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XC $ 100.00 to $111.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 148.00 to $164.00 p.p
Other categories are available.
FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.
Plus applicable airport taxes and fees.
Port Taxes $ 70.00 p.p. No fuel surcharge for cruise portion
Price is per person based on double occupancy and may vary according to hotel and airfare seasonality, weekend surcharges, holidays and local events. Rates for Single/Triple/Children and additional nights in Athens are available. A SELECTION OF OTHER HOTELS IS AVAILABLE. Airfare is from New York based on current estimates and is subject to change. Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of deposit. Other departure city airfares are available.
Some airfares may require instant purchase.
M/V AquamarineView Deck Plan
On board our classic cruise ships you will be pampered by our crew. All staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air conditioning with individual thermostat control, safety boxes, telephone with direct dial , radio and TV. Facilities. Dining room, Buffet, Entertainment Lounge, Bars and Disco, Pub, Children Club, Casino, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center, Basketball & Volley Court, Sauna / Massage, Swimming pool, Internet Corner, Fully air-conditioned, Telephone Fax, Satellite, Telephone, Doctor on board, Duty Free & Travel Value Shop. Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 23.149 - Length: 635.33 feet Breadth: 78.74 feet - Draught: 22.05 feet - Cruising speed: 17 knots Passenger Decks: 7 - Elevators: 4 - Stabilizers: yes - Electric Current: 110V AC Classification Society: DNW
Amenities
When at sea, relax on one of our spacious sun decks, read your favorite book, play a game of cards in our library, take dancing lessons or enjoy a daily work out at the fitness center followed by a complete make over in the beauty salon or our full service health spa. A refreshing swim in the pool will prepare you for our Shore Excursion Program that offers a variety of interesting tour options ashore. Take in the sights and sounds of foreign lands. Clear blue skies, unspoiled scenery, fascinating archaeological sites, friendly vibrant people, delicious food, captivating music and dances will entertain your mind, body and soul. At sunset the lights come on and the atmosphere onboard changes completely! Enjoy the company of newfound friends, try your luck in the casino, enjoy the show and then hit the dance floor in the disco till early morning hours! Children's Activites. Onboard there are menus, activities and a variety of entertainment designed to suit every family member from kids to grandparents. In our onboard Duty Free and Travel Value shops, you will find an extensive selection of international brands and designer products.
Dining
From early morning to late at night, there will hardly be a moment that you will not be tempted by something delicious and appetizing. Aromas from an outdoor fresh pasta station or a teatime buffet full of tasty sandwiches and pastries are bound to break your resolve. Our cuisine combines the exquisite variety of the Mediterranean with other popular flavours from around the world, creating a culinary harmony that suits every palate. All our food is produced onboard and we are sensitive to modern dietary concerns, using healthy preparation methods and fresh ingredients. So eat to your heart�s content in our well designed restaurants with pleasing sea views!
Athens by night $91
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Athens by night with dinner
Departure time: Between 7:25pm and 8:10pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Thursdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Scenic drive followed by dinner in the Plaka district, including a show at a typical Greek taverna.
Full day Argolis $151
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Argolis with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. From November to March: on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights: Lion's Gate, the tomb of Agamemnon, the Palace, Epidaurus and its theater.
Full-day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina $153
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day cruise Hydra-Poros-Aegina with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:20am and 7:40am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights: Tome at leisure on the Island of Hydra. Visit of Poros on the Island of Aegina.
Full-day Delphi $157
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Full day Delphi with lunch
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only.
Duration: 8 hours
Highlights: Drive through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. Visit the museum and Temple of Apollo.
Half-day ancient Corinth $101
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day ancient Corinth
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 7:40am
Schedule: From April to October only: on Mondays and Fridays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights:See the Ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city include the Agora, the Apollo s Temple and the ancient port where St. Paul disembarked.
Half-day Cape Sounion $56
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Cape Sounion
Departure time: Between 2:10pm and 2:45pm
Schedule: From April to October: Daily. From November to March: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Scenic drive along the coastal road followed by a visit of Cape Sounion, dominated by the Temple of Poseidon
Half-day tour of Athens $84
This Tour is Available from:Athens
Half day Tour of Athens
Departure time: Between 7:35am and 8:10am
Schedule: Daily
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Roman Temple of Olympian Seuz, the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion, Acropolis Museum (museum will reopen sometime in 2009 - no offical date is available).
