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Day 1 Thu Depart USA Overnight flight to Istanbul. Meals and refreshments served on board. Day 2 Fri Istanbul Morning arrival in Istanbul where your Central Holidays tour host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. Afternoon and balance of day at leisure. Day 3 Sat Istanbul Morning city tour includes highlights of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Start at the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia Museum. After an included lunch with authentic Turkish recipes, continue to Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4,000 shops filled with antiques, jewelry, carpets and leather. (B,L) Day 4 Sun Istanbul/Cruise Morning at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own. Later transfer to your "floating hotel" for embarkation. Sail later this afternoon. (B,D) Day 5 Mon Izmir Morning at sea. Early afternoon arrival at Izmir, on Turkey mainland. Several optional excursions are offered. You may visit Ephesus one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World". Other optional shore excursions also include the house of the Virgin Mary, or a tour the city of Izmir itself and Pergamum a major center of the Hellenistic civilization. Resume sailing in the early evening. (B,L,D) Day 6 Tue Patmos/Mykonos Morning arrival in Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine. An optional excursion to visit the Monastery is available as well as a tour of this scenic island. Afternoon arrival in Mykonos, famous for its jet-set atmosphere, white-washed buildings, sidewalk cafes and chic shops. Optionally you may visit picturesque Hora, the island capital or take a cruise to Delos, once a Sacred Island and legendary birthplace of the Sun God Apollo. Late evening sailing for Rhodes. (B,L,D) Day 7 Wed Rhodes Spend the day on Rhodes, the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and the ancient site of the Colossus of Rhodes. Here optional visits to the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of Lindos or the Old Town and Philerimos are available. From July to September you may also visit the Valley of Butterflies and Kamiros. (B,L,D) Day 8 Thu Crete/Santorini Morning arrival at Heraklion, Crete. Optional visit to the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of the Minotaur. Also available is another optional excursion to explore the mythical countryside. Shortly before noon sail to Santorini known as the "most beautiful island". The village is perched on the rim of an ancient volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. This evening sail to Piraeus. (B,L,D) Day 9 Fri Athens Disembark this morning in Piraeus and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Day 10 Sat Athens Morning city tour includes highlights of Athens, the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Afternoon at leisure to explore this lively city on your own. (B) Day 11 Sun Athens/USA 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 $ 77.00 to $ 105.00 p.p
Superior Cabin Cat XB $ 105.00 to $ 134.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XC $ 345.00 to $ 393.00 p.p
FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.
Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $ 63.00 and Port Taxes $ 262.00.
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 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 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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