Tour Features • Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 2-night accommodations in Athens • 3-night accommodations in Crete • 7-day/6-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 • 5 buffet breakfasts at hotels • Assistance at the hotels 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

Day 1 Tue Depart USA 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. Overnight in Crete. (B) Day 11 Fri Crete A full day to take in the wonders of this island and everything it has to offer. Overnight at your hotel in Crete. (B) Day 12 Sat Crete Full day at leisure to explore on your own Crete's mountainous landscapes and beautiful beaches. Overnight at your hotel in Crete. (B) Day 13 Sun Crete/USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Crete's Airport where you connect with your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)

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

Dates City Type 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star Rates for 2010 * * Aug. 10, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,575 $2,397 Aug. 24, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,538 $2,214 Sep. 7, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,538 $2,173 Sep. 21, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,477 $2,001 Oct. 5, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,446 $1,978 Oct. 19, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,380 $1,867

 

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Athens

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.

M/V CristalView 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. 3 Lounges & Disco, 1 Restaurant, 2 Dining Rooms, Bar, Terrace Bar, Pool Bar, Casino, 2 Conference Rooms which can be connected, Internet Corner, Duty Free & Travel Value Shops, Photo Gallery, Shorex Office, Reception-Cruise Office, Beauty Salon, Wellness Center, Swimming Pool, Whirlpool Bath, Telephone, Fax, Satellite Telephone, Doctor on Board. Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 25.611 - Length: 531.5 feet - Breadth: 83.99 feet Draught: 20.01 feet - Cruising Speed: 18 knots - Passenger Decks: 9 - Elevators: 4 Stabilizers: Yes - Electric Current: 110-220V AC - Classificaton Society: DNV

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 nboard 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).