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Santorini & the Aegean from $902


11 Days (3 nts. Athens, 4 Day Cruise & 3 nts. Santorini)

"Santorini and the Aegean" is a Hosted Tour plus Cruise in which you will explore the finer islands of the Aegean. You will also spend two days exploring all the wonders of Santorini. You will sail to the volcano island of Santorini where you will visit the town perched high above the ocean before disembarking to your hotel. The second day of your visit in Santorini you can relax on the black sand beaches or take an optional tour of a local winery. The half-day guided city tour of Athens takes you to the Acropolis, one of the most historically important ruins in Western civilization. You will also travel to Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Mykonos. You will also be provided with four star accommodations in Santorini.

Special Inclusions:  

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Tour Features
Optional contracted Transatlantic air transportation available from all US gateways Flight Santorini/Athens (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan)
6-night accommodations at selected hotels: 3 nights Athens & 3 Santorini 4-day/3-night cruise to the Aegean Isles and Turkey, inside cabin with two lower beds (Category IB) Onboard the MV LOUIS MAJESTY including: - Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception & Farewell Dinner - Full entertainment program & midnight snack buffet daily
Buffet breakfast daily in Athens and Santorini - PLUS breakfast, lunch and dinner daily during cruise Half-day city tour of Athens, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum
Assistance at the hotel in Athens by local representative All transfers per itinerary, except airport transfers at arrival and departure city
Travel bag, one per person Document holder and luggage tags
Hotel taxes & service charges

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Itinerary


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

Day 2 Fri Athens
Arrive at Athens Airport where you will meet your Central Holidays tour host and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Balance of day at leisure.

Day 3 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 4 Sun Athens
A full day at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own or take an optional tour to Delphi or Argolis. (B)

Day 5 Mon Cruise/Mykonos
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Piraeus and sail to Mykonos. Known for its white-washed buildings, sidewalk cafes and shops, this cosmopolitan island offers great beaches and a lively harbor town. Sail this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Tue 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. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 7 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 8 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. 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. Disembark and transfer to your hotel here. (B,L)

Day 9 Fri Santorini
A full day to take in the wonders of this island. Optional visit to a local winery or relax at one of the black sand beaches. A magnificent sunset awaits you. (B)

Day 10 Sat Santorini
Full day at leisure to explore on your own. Be sure to schedule a visit the excavations at Akrotiri (optional). (B)

Day 11 Sun Santorini/Athens/USA
A short flight 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.


Hotel Category
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Rates for 2012 * * from
 
Mar. 29, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$902 $938 $1,206
 
Apr 5, 12, 19, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$928 $959 $1,226
 
Apr. 26, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$928 $959 $1,260
 
May. 03, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,192 $1,363 $1,554
 
May. 10, 17, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,253 $1,363 $1,554
 
May. 24, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,253 $1,363 $1,688
 
May. 31, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,253 $1,363 $1,755
 
Jun. 07, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,253 $1,415 $1,755
 
Jun. 14, 21, 2012 Land & Cruise from
$1,253 $1,442 $1,755
 

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Associated Hotels


 
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Athens  
Santorini  
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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 $ 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 pr person Fuel Surcharge $ 360.00 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.

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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).