GR-Tour # 11

Itinerary
Choice A:
Day 1 Mon USA-ATHENS

 Depart New York via overnight transatlantic flight to Athens.

Day 2 Tue ATHENS
Upon your arrival you will be met assisted & transferred to
your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure
Day 3 Wed ATHENS
Experience an ancient & modern blend in the
morning sightseeing tour. Highlights include the
House of Parliament, the Presidential Palace where
the evzons stand guard in their traditional uniform
the Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple
of Zeus the University, the Library & more. Then
Visit the Acropolis to see the Parthenon & the
Acropolis museum. The afternoon is free for your own
activities. B
Day 4 Thu ATHENS-MYKONOS
Transfer to the port this morning for your ferry transfer to Mykonos, a sophisticated International resort in a picture post card setting with a sun drenched harbor surrounded with whitewashed houses, flower filled streets & thatched roof windmills. Upon arrival you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel.  B

Island Hopping
Choice A: 12 days/9 nights. Athens 3,

 Mykonos 3, Santorini 3.

Choice B: 13 days/11 nights. Athens 2,
Mykonos 3, Santorini 3, Rhodes 3
.
Choice C: 14 days/11 nights. Athens 2,
Mykonos 3, Santorini 3, Crete 3.
Choice B:

Day 1-9 Mon-Tue
Same itinerary as choice A.


Day 10 Wed SANTORINI-RHODES
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to
Rhodes. This is one of Europe’s most popular
holiday resort islands, offering beautiful beaches &
a varied & entertaining nightlife. Upon arrival you will
be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. B

Day 11 & 12 Thu & Fri RHODES
Enjoy two full days to explore this cosmopolitan
island. Walk in the old city filled with beautiful
shops & galleries, spend time in one of the beautiful
beaches or visit the artist’s colony of Lindos. B

Day 13 Sat RHODES-ATHENS-USA
Day 14 Sun Athens-USA
 From the port you will be transfered to the Athens Airport for your flight to the United States

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens to connect with your flight home. B
.
Dates & Rates:

Choice  A Tourist Class First Class Deluxe/First
Athens Esperia Palace  Park  Ath.Plaza 
Hotels Mykonos Pelican Bay  Pelican Bay  Kouros 
Sanotrini Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace 
Mar 24, 31    2008 Dbl $2,476 $2,628 $2,820
Apr   07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,512 $2,794 $2,874
May  05, 12, 19, 26 Dbl $2,582 $2,765 $2,930
Jun   02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Dbl $2,684 $2,867 $2,977
Jul    07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,852 $3,208 $3,409
Aug  04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,894 $2,990 $3,425
Sep  01, 08, 15, 2, 29 Dbl $2,997 $3,279 $3,383
Oct  06, 13, 20, 27   2008 Dbl $2,699 $2,882 $3,068
       
Choice  B Tourist Class First Class Dlx/First
Athens Esperia Palace  Park  Ath.Plaza 
Hotels Mykonos Pelican Bay  Pelican Bay  Kouros 
Sanotrini Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace 
Rhodos Belvedere Beach  Belvedere Beach  Grand Hotel Rodos 
Mar 24, 31    2008 Dbl $2,576 $2,728 $2,920
Apr   07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,612 $2,885 $2,974
May  05, 12, 19, 26 Dbl $2,782 $2,965 $3,130
Jun   02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Dbl $2,884 $2,985 $3,217
Jul    07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,985 $3,308 $3,559
Aug  04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,994 $3,190 $3,425
Sep  01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dbl $2,997 $3,279 $3,383
Oct  06, 13, 20, 27 2008 Dbl $2,699 $2,882 $3,068
Choice C   Tourist Class First Class Dlx/First
Athens Esperia Palace  Park  Ath.Plaza 
Hotels Mykonos Pelican Bay  Pelican Bay  Kouros 
Sanotrini Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace  Santorini Palace 
Crete Cretan Village  Cretan Village  Knossos Royal Village 
Mar 24, 31    2008 Dbl $2,576 $2,728 $2,920
Apr   07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,612 $2,885 $2,974
May  05, 12, 19, 26 Dbl $2,782 $2,965 $3,130
Jun   02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Dbl $2,884 $2,985 $3,217
Jul    07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,985 $3,308 $3,559
Aug  04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,994 $3,190 $3,425
Sep  01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dbl $2,997 $3,279 $3,383
Oct  06, 13, 20, 27  2008 Dbl $2,699 $2,882 $3,068
Choice C:

 Day 1-9 Mon-Tue
Same itinerary as choice A.


Day 10 Wed SANTORINI-CRETE
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Crete (Heraklion). This is the largest island of Greece & center of the famed Minoan civilization. Rich in history & archaeological treasures, high mountains & beautiful landscape, is an ideal vacation place. B

Day 11 & 12 Thu & Fri CRETE
Take two days to explore the island at your
leisure. Crete offers a variety of gorgeous
sandy beaches and breathtaking scenery
combined with beautiful towns & small fishing
villages, good shopping & entertaining nightlife. B

Day 13 Sat HERAKLION-ATHENS
Notes :
Rates are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from New York.
Add on fares from most USA gateways are available, please inquire
Airport departure taxes  are not included as well as port charges of $90.00 not included
Regardless of the hotel category, cruise accommodations are based on inside cabin with 2 lower beds
& private facilities. For upgrade to outside cabin with 2 lower beds please add $250.00
Mar 24-Apr 30,$500, May 01-25, $700.00, May 26-Sept 06 $1100, Sept 04-Oct 31  $ 750.00

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Transfer to the port for your overnight trip to Athens




Included features
• Round trip economy class airfare from New Your.
• 8 or 11 nights hotel accommodation Athens 2, Mykonos 3, Santorini 3 with buffet   breakfast daily.
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance & baggage handling.
• Half day guided Athens sightseeing.
• Sightseeing with air conditioned motor coaches & English speaking  professional Tour guides.• Entrance  fees to places on included sightseeing.
• Hotel Service charges & taxes.
• Host service in Athens & the Islands.
Day 8 & 9 Sun & Mon SANTORINI
Two full days are spent at your leisure. Splendid panoramic views of the Aegean from the cliff top villages, a bustling little town (Fira) with fashionable galleries & charming little tavernas, beautiful beaches, are all yours to explore. B

Day 10 Wed SANTORINI-ATHENS
 This afternoon you will be transferred to the port for your trip to Athens. Transfer to your hotel. Evening free.

 Day 11Thu Athens-USA
 Early morning transfer to the  airport for your return flight to the United States

• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast ). 
Day 5 & 6 Fri & Sat MYKONOS
Two full days at leisure. This jet set island, known also as the Capri of the Aegean, offers fashionable galleries, friendly tavernas, beautiful beaches & a cosmopolitan nightlife. B

Day 7 Sun MYKONOS-SANTORINI
 Today you will be transferred to the port for your ferry t for your trip to Santorini, a volcanic island where an earthquake at 1400 BC may have destroyed the Atlantis of legend. Upon your arrival you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. B