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Highlights of Greece from $588


8 Days (3 nts. Athens & 4 Day Cruise)

A brief but wonderful taste of Greece, packed into six delightful nights  Three nights are spent in Athens to take in some spectacular views of the monuments atop the Acropolis that have left an indelible  mark on western civilization. You will admire the famed Parthenon, the Museum of the Acropolis, housing some of the noteworthy remains of the sacred hill and also have time to explore the Plaka district, which at night is acomes alive with Athenian ioie de vivre. In Athens a choice of especially selected hotels is available. We  then follow with a three-night Aegean Sea cruise that calls at islands filled with local lore, scenic landscapes and millenary history, Mykonos, an island  that has long been a destination of the cosmopolitan jet-set. Patmos, where St. John the Divine received The Revelation and, optionally,  you may visit the Monastery and Grotto of the Apocalypse. Santorini, an island believed by many to be the site of the lost continent of Atlantis, today offering fascinating Cycladic architecture and memorable scenic landscapes. In Kusadasi on Turkey's mainland, Asia Minor, an optional visit is offered  to the remains of nearby Ephesus, an early Greek city and later a major Roman center, where what is left of the temple of Artemis is all that is extant of a setting that in antiquity was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Special Inclusions:  

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Tour Features
Optional contracted transatlantic air transportation available from all US gateways 3-night accommodations at selected hotel in Athens
4-day/3-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 and midnight snack buffet daily Buffet breakfast daily in Athens - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise
Half day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum 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

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Itinerary


Day 1 Mon Depart USA
Overnight flight to Athens. Meals and refreshments served on board.

Day 2 Tue Athens
Morning arrival at Athens Airport where your Central Holidays host will meet and assist you with transfer to your hotel. Afternoon and balance of 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 Athens
A full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own or take an optional tour to Delphi or Argolis, with visits to Mycenae and Epidaurus or a 1-day Saronic Isle cruise to Hydra Aegina and Poros. (B)

Day 5 Fri Cruise/Mykonos
This morning you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus for embarkation on your "floating hotel" and sail to Mykonos. Time to explore the lively harbor town or take an optional excursion to picturesque Hora, the island capital. Sail this evening to Kusadasi. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Sat Kusadasi/Patmos
Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey located nearby Ephesus, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World". Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursions to visit these sites and the island are available. Evening departure. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Sun Santorini
Early morning call at the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. Optional shore excursions are offered including to the picturesque village of Oia. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Mon Cruise/Piraeus/USA
Disembark in Piraeus this morning and transfer to Athens Airport, where you connect with your return flight to the USA, arriving the same day. (B)

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Rates


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.


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Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$588 $609 $706
 
Apr. 30, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$588 $640 $737
 
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$806 $858 $955
 
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$806 $858 $955
 
Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$766 $827 $924
 
Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$766 $827 $924
 
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$806 $858 $955
 
Oct 1, 8, 15, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$806 $858 $955
 
Oct. 22, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$756 $808 $905
 
 
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Associated Hotels


 
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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 $ 58.00 to $ 62.00 p.p
Deluxe Cabin Cat XC $ 115.00 to $ 127.00 p.p

FREE CRUISE for children under 16 years of age if sharing cabin with two adults.

Plus per person Fuel Surcharge $ 27.00 and Port Taxes $ 98.00.

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.

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Ship Information


M/V Louis Majesty

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!

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Optional Excursions


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Sightseeing Tours


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).