Tour Features • Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST • 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens • 4-day/3-night escorted tour to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora in First Class hotels • 5-day/4-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 • 9 included meals consisting of: - 6 buffet breakfasts and 3 dinners at hotels - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise • Half day city tour of Athens • Sightseeing as indicated including local guides and entrance fees • All transfers per itinerary (Land/Cruise rates do not include airport transfers at arrival and departure city) • Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative • Travel bag, one per person • Document holder and luggage tags • Hotel taxes and service charges

Day 1 Mon Depart USA Overnight flight to Athens. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Tue Athens Morning arrival in Athens Airport where your Central Holidays host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure. Day 3 Wed 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 Thu Mycenae/Epidaurus/Olympia or Patras Morning departure for Olympia. Travel to the Argolis region, crossing the Corinth Canal, to Mycenae, to see the Lion's Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and the famous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patras and your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Day 5 Fri Olympia or Patras/Delphi Morning visit of Olympia, site of the first Olympic Games. Visit the Stadium, the Sanctuary of Zeus and the Museum. Head to the mainland and arrive in Delphi for dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D) Day 6 Sat Delphi/Kalambaka Visit the site of the Oracle, Treasury, Theater and Stadium plus the Museum and the famed bronze statue of the 'Charioteer'. Enjoy a scenic drive en route to Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight at your hotel. (B,D) Day 7 Sun Meteora/Athens Morning visit of Meteora where, perched atop soaring stone formations, seemingly suspended in mid-air, are ageless monasteries. View the priceless, exquisite Byzantine icons and treasures. Return to Athens via Thermopylae (see Leonidas' monument). Overnight in Athens. (B) Day 8 Mon Cruise/Mykonos Morning transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your cruise ship. Sail for the island of Mykonos, noted for its jet-set atmosphere, white-washed buildings, harborside cafes and chic shops. Sail this evening. (B,L,D) Day 9 Tue Kusadasi/Patmos Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey. Located nearby is Ephesus, one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Ancient World'. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Revelation. Optional excursions to visit both sites are available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 10 Wed Rhodes A full 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 Acropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul (optional). Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Day 11 Thu Heraklion/Santorini Morning arrival in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Visit Knossos and the Palace of King Minos (optional).Later, sail for the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini. Here, villages are perched on the rim of a caldera, with breathtaking sunset views. Sail later this evening. (B,L,D) Day 12 Fri Cruise/Piraeus/USA Morning arrival in Piraeus. Disembark and transfer to Athens Airport for 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 * * Mar. 15, 22, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,603 $1,591 $1,695 Mar. 29, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,613 $1,611 $1,720 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,634 $1,652 $1,769 Apr. 26, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,682 $1,703 $1,837 May. 3, 10, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,715 $1,885 May. 17, 24, 31, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,715 $1,885 Jun. 7, 14, 21, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,715 $1,885 Jun. 28, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,707 $1,850 Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,690 $1,780 Show rates for further dates? Yes No Aug. 2, 9, 16, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,690 $1,780 Aug. 23, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,690 $1,780 Aug. 30, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,707 $1,874 Sep. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,715 $1,922 Oct. 4, 11, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,690 $1,715 $1,922 Oct. 18, 25, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,646 $1,671 $1,877 Nov. 1, 2010 Land & Cruise $1,603 $1,591 $1,769

 

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Athens Dorian Inn Acropol Athens Imperial

Polis Grand Amalia Athens Plaza

Esperia Palace Divani Apollon Palace and Spa

Kaningos 21 Hotel Divani Caravel

Sofitel Divani Palace Acropolis

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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.

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).