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Day 1 Wed Depart USA Evening departure. Meal and refreshments served onboard. Day 2 Thu Arrival to Istanbul Upon arrival into Istanbul airport, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax and enjoy a short walk before our welcome briefing in the hotel. Day 3 Fri Istanbul Today enjoy a tour of this fascinating city. Highlights include the Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), the glorious St. Sophia Basilica, the magnificent Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome and finish the tour by spending some time at the world's largest shopping mall, the Grand Bazaar. Return to your Istanbul hotel for overnight. Optional: Dinner with Belly dancing entertainment. (B) Day 4 Sat Istanbul/Gallipoli/Dardanelles/Canakkale Early morning departure from Istanbul, as your tour takes you to the northern Aegean city of Canakkale, along the sea of Marmara and across the Dardanelles. Visit the battle fields of WWI at Gallipoli: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and Gabatepe War Museum. Then, cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale, where we will check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Day 5 Sun Canakkale/Troy/Pergamum/Kusadasi This morning visit the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in his epic poem, the Iliad. Also see a wooden replica of the Trojan horse, which, according to Homer, caused the fall of Troy. Next, we proceed to visit the ancient kingdom of Pergamum, where we visit the ancient Asclepion Medical Center, Acropolis, the Temple of Athena and the famous library. We continue on to our hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Day 6 Mon Kusadasi (Ephesus/Virgin Mary's House) This morning we set off for the ancient city of Ephesus. Our walking tour includes the Great Roman Theatre, Gymnasium of Vedus, the magnificent Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Continue to the House of Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent the last years of her life under the care of St. John the Theologian. During this tour also visit a regional rug center and return to hotel in Kusadasi. Optional: afternoon tour of Sardis or Sirince. Dinner at hotel in Kusadasi and overnight. (B,D) Day 7 Tue Kusadasi/Cruise/Patmos Morning transfer to the pier to board your cruise ship sailing to Patmos where you arrive in the early afternoon. Here is where St. John the Divine received The Revelation as found in the Last Book of the New Testament. Optional excursion is available to the Monastery and The Grotto of the Apocalypse. Sail in the evening for the island of Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 8 Wed Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Visit the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul (optional) or visit the Valley of Butterflies and the Old Town (optional July to September, at other times on your own). Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 9 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Visit Knossos and the Palace of King Minos (optional). Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini Optional excursion to the village of Oia perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D) Day 10 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/Athens Early morning arrival in Piraeus. Disembark from your cruise ship and transfer to your hotel. Athens is the capital of Greece, the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization, where the ancient and the new co-exist seamlessly. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your Central Holidays representative will assist in getting you started in local explorations. (B) Day 11 Sat Athens The 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 12 Sun Athens/USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B) |
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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 $ 45.00 to $49.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XB $ 66.00 to $ 71.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XC $ 164.00 to $ 181.00 p.p
FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.
Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $ 36.00 and Port Taxes $ 136.00.
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.
On board our classic cruise ships you will be pampered by our crew. All staterooms are equipped with shower, WC, wash basin, air conditioning, telephone and TV. All cabin categories SJO, SJ & S have fridge. Hairdryer in all S staterooms. Facilities: Sun Deck, Cafe Royal (inside & outside), Topsiders Bar, Pool Bar, Outdoor Cafe, 2 Swimming Pools (for Adults), 2 Hot Tubs, Piazza Sanmarco (outdoor pizzeria & pasta shop), Royal Observatory, Kid's Corner, Children's Pool, Disco, Beauty Salon, Fitness Centre (6 massage rooms), Bodywave Spa (Mandara Spa & Sauna), Polo Club Piano Bar, Monte Carlo Casino, The Palace Theatre, Four Seasons Restaurant, Seven Seas Dining Room, Le Bistro Cafe, Rendez Vous Lounge & Bar, The Coffee Bar/Espresso point, Royal Fireworks Lounge, House of Lords Lounge, Internet Cafe, Crossroads Area (Shore Excursions Desk, Reception Desk, Credit Desk), Duty Free & Travel Value Shops, Photo Gallery, Boardroom, Library / Card room, Video Arcade, Conference Room Technical Data: Gross Tonnage: 40,876 - Length: 679.46 feet - Breadth: 90.55 feet Draught: 20.24 feet - Outside Staterooms: 482 - Inside Staterooms: 250 - Cruising Speed: 19 knots - Passengers Decks: 10 - Elevators: 6 - Stabilizers: yes Electric Current: 110/220V AC - Classification: 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 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 hearts content in our well designed restaurants with pleasing sea views!
| Athens by night Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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 Call for Price | |
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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). |
| Full-day Bosphorus & Asia Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Bosphorus & Asia Departure time:9:00am Schedule:Daily Duration:9 hours Highlights:Asian side driving via transcontinental Bosphorus Bridge. Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. (Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays). Visit of the historical Spice Market also called the Egyptian Bazaar and cruise along the European and Asiatic shores of Istanbul. (Spice Market is closed on Sundays). Lunch is included |
| Full-day Bursa Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Bursa Departure time:9:00am Schedule:Thursdays and Saturdays only Duration:9 hours Highlights:Green Mosque, Grand Mosque, Green Mausoleum, Bazaar. Lunch is included. |
| Half-day Byzantine Vision Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Byzantine Visions Departuretime:9:00am Schedule:Daily Duration:4 hours Highlights:Hippodrome Square, St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. (St. Sophia is closed on Mondays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays). |
| Full-day Classical Tour Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Classical Tour Departure time:9:00am Schedule:Daily Duration:9 hours Highlights: Hippodrome Square, St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. (St. Sophia is closed on Mondays and the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays). In the afternoon: Suleymaniye Mosque and Topkapi Palace. (Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays). Lunch is included. |
| Full-day Ephesus Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Ephesus Departure time:9:00am Schedule:Daily Duration:9 hours Highlights:Early flight to Izmir. Drive to Ephesus. Visit the ancient city, the House of Virgin Mary and the Museum of Selcuk. Lunch is included. |
| Istanbul by nigt Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Istanbul by night Departure time:8:00pm Schedule:Daily Duration:3 hours Highlights:Dinner followed by folkloristic show. |
| Half-day Ottoman Visions Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Ottoman Visions Departure time:2:00pm Schedule:Daily Duration:4 hours Highlights:Suleymaniye Mosque and Topkapi Palace. (Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays). |
| Full-day Princess Islands Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Princess Islands Departure time:9:00am Schedule:Daily Duration:9 hours Highlights:Cruise to the Princess Islands. Tour of the Buyuk Ada Island. Lunch is included. |
| Half-day Two Continents Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Istanbul Two Continents Departure time:2:00pm Schedule:Daily Duration:4 hours Highlights:Asian side driving via transcontinental Bosphorus Bridge. Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill. (Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays). |


























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