Tour Features • Optional contracted Transatlantic air transportation available from all US gateways • 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 MV LOUIS MAJESTY 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, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum • Sightseeing as indicated including local guides and entrance fees • All transfers per itinerary, except 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

Itinerary

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, harbor side 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 2012 Rates (except cruise portion) indicated on the website are subject to currency fluctuations.  For an accurate rate, please call our Reservations Department at 1-800-935-5000. Once we have received the deposit on your booking, the land 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 2012 * * Apr. 16, 23, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,410 $1,431 $1,529 May 7, 14, 21, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,674 $1,725 $1,823 Jun. 4, 18, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,674 $1,725 $1,823 Jul. 9, 23, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,634 $1,695 $1,792 Aug. 6, 20, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,364 $1,695 $1,792 Sep 10, 17, 24, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,674 $1,725 $1,823 Oct. 1, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,674 $1,725 $1,823 Oct. 15, 2012 Land & Cruise $1,607 $1,659 $1,756

 

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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 $ 49.00 to $55.00 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.

M/V Louis MajestyView 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, 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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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
	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).