GR-Tour # 9

Island Affair I
11 days/9 nights

Choice A: Athens 2, Mykonos 4, Cruise 3
Choice B: Athens2, Mykonos 3, Cruise 4





Included Features
• Round trip economy class airfare NYC-ATH-NYC.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens with breakfast daily.
• 3 or 4 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos with breakfast daily.
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day guided tour of Athens.
• 3 day/3 night or 4 day/4 night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey with all meals on board.
• Sightseeing with air-conditioned motor coach and English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees to all places on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Host service in Athens & Mykonos.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 9, L = lunch 2/3, D = dinner 3/4). 

Itinerary 
Choice A:

Day 1 Fri USA-ATHENS

 Depart New York via overnight transatlantic flight to Athens

Day 2 Sat ATHENS
Upon your arrival you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.


Day 3 Sun ATHENS
Step into history this morning with a city tour of the center
of the ancient Greek civilization. Highlights include the
House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier,
 the University, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of
Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch & more. Proceed to the Acropolis to
visit the museum and the architectural masterpieces of the
 golden age of Athens. The afternoon is free for your own
activities. B

Day 4 Mon PIRAEUS-MYKONOS
Morning, transfer to the port of Piraeus to board the ship for your passage to Mykonos. Upon your arrival you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. The evening is free to explore this jet-set island. B

Days 5-7 Tue-Thu MYKONOS
Enjoy three full days to explore & enjoy the winding streets, the small tavernas, shops & galleries & beautiful beaches of this sophisticated cosmopolitan island. B

Day 8 Fri MYKONOS (CRUISE)
Today you will be transferred to the harbor to board the cruise ship for a 3 night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Evening sailing. B, D


















Day  9 Sat KUSADASI-TURKEY, PATMOS-GREECE
Early morning arrival in Kusadasi.a picturesque
town on the coast, with many opportunities for
shopping nearby, lies the ancient city of Ephessos,
 founded by Athenians.An optional tour to
Ephessous will allow you to discover the traesures
of the Greek, Hellenistic and Roman monuments.
See the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal
Baths of Scholastic and the magnificent
Greek amphitheater.  At noon we leave Kusadasi for
the isle of Patmos, arriving 4 hours later.
Often Patmos is called the Jerusalem of the Aegean.
It is the sacred island, where St John the Devine,
whilst in exile , wrote the book
of the Revelation.
B,L,D

Day 10 Sun HERAHLION,CRETE-SANTORINI-GREECE
Early morning arrival in Heraklion Visit this pretty town, or take an optional excursion to Knossos
only 3 miles way. The palace of Knossos was the administrative center of the whole region.
The archeological museum is a real must visit. Depart Herklion for Santorini. Santorini is
unique island, considered to be the lost continent of Atlantis .Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets
in the world, while relaxing over a cup of coffee or an ouzo. B.L,D

Day 11 Mon PIRAEUS-USA
Early morning arrive into Piraeus harbor. Disembark after breakfast and be transferred to the
airport for your flight home. B
Choice B:
Day 1-4 Tue-Friday morning day Morning
Same as Choice A itinerary.

Days 5 & 6 Sat & Sun PIREAUS-MYKONOS
 Two full days are spent at your leisure to explore & enjoy the winding streets, the small tavernas,
shops & galleries & beautiful beaches of this sophisticated cosmopolitan island. B

Day 7 Mon MYKONOS (CRUISING)
Today you will be transferred to the sun-drenched harbor to board the cruise ship for a
3 night cruise to the Greek islands & Turkey. Evening sailing. B, D









Day 8 Tue KUSADASI-PATMOS

 Morning sail into the Turkish port of Kusadasi, getaway to Ephessos. An optional excursion
takes you to the ruins of the ancient city where St. Paul once preached. In the afternoon
the craggy hills and coves of Patmos awaits you. Here St. John wrote the book of Revelations.
An optional shore excursion visits the monastery, which houses an original manuscript of the
gospel and the grotto. Evening sailing. B, L, D



















Day 9 Wed RHODES
Early in the morning you will arrive in the medieval Crusader City of the island of Rhodes, one
of Europe’s favorite summer resorts. Splendid beaches and shopping, the intriguing walled
medieval city of the Crusader Knights, the Artists Colony of Lindos each beckons you.
Explore on your own or take an optional excursion. B, L, D

Day 10 Thu HERAKLION-SANTORINI
Arrive in Heraklion (Crete), the center of the ancient

 Minoan civilization. Do not miss an
optional tour to King Minos’ palace at Knossos. At
noon you sail to Santorini, the black
pearl of the Aegean. Take a donkey-back ride up to
the mountain top village for a splendid
panoramic view of the Aegean or take an optional
excursion to the important Akrotiri
excavations. Evening sailing. B, L, D

Day 11 Fri PIRAEUS-USA
Early morning you arrive into Piraeus harbor.
Disembark after breakfast and be transferred
to the airport for your flight home. B
Date & Rates

Island  Affair I  
Tour # 9A  Choice A :  Athens 2 Nts Mykonos 4 Nts
   and Cruise 3 Nts
Hotel Ath : Esperia Palace Park Ath.Plaza
  Myk : Pelican Bay Pelican Bay Kouros
Mar 21, 28    2008 Dbl $1,876 $1,985 $2,286
Apr   04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,409 $2,685 $2,867
May  02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Dbl $2,609 $2,735 $2,910
Jun   06, 13, 20, 27 Dbl $2,633 $2,788 $2,923
Jul    04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,783 $2,820 $3,105
Aug  01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dbl $2,783 $2,820 $3,105
Sep  05, 12, 19, 26 Dbl $2,633 $2,788 $2,923
Oct  03, 10, 17, 24, 31 2008 Dbl $2,633 $2,788 $2,923
   Choice A :  Athens 2 Nts Mykonos 3 Nts
Tour # 9B  and Cruise 4 Nts
Hotel Ath Esperia Palace Park Ath.Plaza
  Myk Pelican Bay Pelican Bay Kouros
Mar  25  2008 Dbl $1,826 $1,935 $2,226
Apr   01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Dbl $2,359 $2,635 $2,807
May  06, 13, 20, 27 Dbl $2,559 $2,705 $2,860
Jun   03, 10, 17, 24 Dbl $2,583 $2,738 $2,855
Jul    07, 14, 21, 28 Dbl $2,733 $2,770 $3,055
Aug  04, 11, 18, 25 Dbl $2,733 $2,750 $3,055
Sep  02, 09, 16, 23 Dbl $2,583 $2,738 $2,855
Oct    07, 14, 21, 28  2008 Dbl $2,583 $2,738 $2,855

USA Departure: Choice A: Friday Choice B: Tuesday
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  of $99 to $330 are not included as well as port charges of $90 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 $  
For land only rates please deduct:        
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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