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Historic Turkey, The Aegean & Athens

2 nts. Istanbul, 1 nt. Canakkale, 2 nts. Kusadasi, 4 Day Cruise, & 2 nts. Athens | View Itinerary Map
 

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Historic Turkey, the Aegean and Athens is a great vacation getaway featuring 2 nights in Istanbul, 1 in Canakkale, 2 in Kusadasi, a 3-night Aegean cruise, and 2 nights in Athens. Fly into Istanbul, your home for 2 nights. On the second day, discover Istanbul in depth. See the beautifully preserved remains of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires; explore the Hippodrome, ancient site of chariot races; the magnificent Blue Mosque and the glorious St. Sophia Museum. Afterwards, visit the lavish Topkapi Palace and end your day at the colorful Grand Bazaar. The following day travel along the Dardanelles, visiting en route Gallipoli, on your way to Canakkale. Next day visit Troy, site of Homer’s great epic the Iliad, and Pergamum, famous across the Ancient world as a great cultural and religious center and end the day in Kusadasi. Your tour continues to the famous ruins of Ephesus, among the best preserved archeological sites in the world. Visit the house of Virgin Mary, where it is believed that she lived the final years of her life. An afternoon optional tour of Sardis or Sirince is available. Next morning begin a 3-day cruise to Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion and Santorini. All ports of call offer optional tours and free time on your own. The cruise ends at Piraeus, Athens’ port site. Ageless Athens, the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization, is revealed through a city tour featuring the House of Parliament and Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (known as the Olympieion), the Panathinaikon Stadium and the Parthenon atop the Acropolis.

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Tour Features
• Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST • 7-night accommodations at selected hotels: 2 nights Istanbul, 1Canakkale, 2 Kusadasi & 2 Athens
• 4-day/3-night cruise, inside cabin with two lower beds and private facilities (Category IB) Onboard the M/V AQUAMARINE including: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily • 10 included meals consisting of: - 7 buffet breakfasts at hotels - 1 dinner at hotel in Canakkale - 2 dinners at hotel in Kusadasi - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise
• Assistance at the hotel in Istanbul and Athens by local representative • Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach (Day 4-6)
• Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary including local guides and entrance fees, where required • 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 Wed Depart USA
Evening departure. Meals and refreshments served on board.

Day 2 Thu Istanbul
Morning arrival into Istanbul Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel by your local Central Holidays representative. Balance of the day is at leisure.

Day 3 Fri Istanbul
Today discover Istanbul with beautifully preserved Sights dating to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Start by visiting the Hippodrome, the magnificent Blue Mosque and then on to the glorious St. Sophia Basilica. In the afternoon visit the lavish Topkapi Palace and end your day in the colorful Grand Bazaar. (B)

Day 4 Sat Gallipoli/Dardanelles/Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove Lone pine cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum. Continue across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for dinner at your hotel and overnight. (B,D)

Day 5 Sun Troy/Pergamum/Kusadasi
After breakfast at your Hotel, visit Troy, site of Homer's great epic the Iliad, with its famous wooden horse. Visit Pergamum, a city famous across the Ancient world as a great cultural and religious center. Continue on to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 Mon Ephesus & St. Mary's House/Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, one of the best preserved archeological sites on Earth. During the period of the Roman Empire, Ephessus was a very important city, second only to Rome. Continue to the house of Virgin Mary, where it is believed that she lived the final years of her life. This afternoon an optional tour of Sardis or Sirince is available (Sardis and Ephessus, are among the seven churches founded by the Apostle Paul during his time in this area). Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (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 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 donkey ride or take a cable car to the village 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
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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Dates: City: Type:
2 Star
3 Star
4 Star
5 Star
Rates for 2010 * * from
 
Mar. 17, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,464 $1,493
 
Mar. 24, 31, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,497 $1,542
 
Apr. 7. 14, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,597 $1,643
 
Apr. 21, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,597 $1,666
 
Apr. 28, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,734
 
May. 5, 12, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,734
 
May. 19, 26, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,734
 
Jun. 2, 9, 16, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,734
 
Jun. 23, 30, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,664
 

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Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,664
 
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,664
 
Aug. 25, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,759
 
Sep. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,759
 
Oct. 6, 13, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,642 $1,759
 
Oct. 20, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,597 $1,715
 
Oct. 27, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,565 $1,643
 
Nov. 3, 2010 Land & Cruise from
$1,464 $1,542
 
 
Hotel Class
City
2 Star
3 Star
4 Star
5 Star
Izmir
Best Western Konak
Istanbul
Acra Grand Oztanik Barcelo Eresin Topkapi
Avicenna Madison Ciragan Palace Kempinski
Celai Aga Konagi Ottoman Imperial Conrad
Celal Sultan Senator Divan Hotel
Ferman Sultanhan Four Seasons

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Athens
Dorian Inn Acropol Athens Plaza
Polis Grand Kaningos 21 Hotel Divani Apollon Palace and Spa
Sofitel Divani Caravel
Stanley Hotel Divani Palace Acropolis
Titania Grande Bretagne

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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 $ 69.00 to $77.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XC $ 128.00 to $ 148.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XD $ 187.00 to $ 208.00 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 $ 105.00 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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