Greece & Turkey II
13 days/11 nights (Athens 4, Cruise 2, Izmir 2, Istanbul 3)
•Included features
Round trip economy class airfare
NYC-ATH-NYC.
• 9 nights hotel accommodation (Athens 4, Izmir 2, Istanbul 3) with
breakfast daily.
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day guided tour of Athens.
• 2 full day tours in Athens with lunch.
• 2 full day tours in Izmir with lunch.
• 2 full day tours.in Istanbul with lunch.
• 3 days cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey. Accommodations
in twin bedded inside cabins with two lower beds and all meals on board.
• Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary 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, Izmir & Istanbul.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 11, L = lunch 8, D = dinner
7).
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Itinerary
Day 1 Sun USA-ATHENS Depart New York via overnight transatlantic flight to Athens. Day 2 Mon ATHENS Upon your arrival, you will be met, assisted & transferred to your hotel. After unpacking, take some time to relax and stroll around. Day 3 Tue ATHENS A morning city tour introduces you to Athens & Greece’s antiquities. Sightseeing is highlighted by the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, the Presidential Palace, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch & more. Visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon & the Acropolis museum. The afternoon is free for your own activities. B  |
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Day 4 Wed ATHENS (ARGOLIS) Drive south to the impressive Corinth canal for a short stop. Continue to Mycenae where history comes in life with its remarkable Cyclopean Walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the 3,000 year old Lion Gate. Then proceed to the picturesque town of Nafplion. After lunch you will proceed to the famous 4th century BC Amphitheater of Epidaurus and experience its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by early evening. B, L |
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Day 5 Thu ATHENS (DELPHI) Depart through the fertile plains of Boeotia passing the towns of Thebes and Levadia to Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs. Continue to Delphi, the center of the ancient world. Visit the Treasury, the Temple of Apollo, the Castalia Spring, the Seat of the Oracle, the museum with masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture such as the Bronze Charioteer and more. Return to Athens by early evening. B, L Day 6 Fri PIRAEUS (CRUISING) The morning you will be transferred to Piraeus harbor to board the cruise ship for a 3 day cruise to the Greek islands. In the afternoon you arrive in Mykonos, a sophisticated international resort with traditional Greek charm. Whitewashed houses, flower filled streets, thatched-roof windmills, 300 tiny churches, friendly tavernas and beautiful beaches are all yours to enjoy. You sail late in the evening. B, L, D  |
| Day 7 Sat RHODES |
| Early this morning you arrive in the medieval Crusader City on the island of Rhodes, one of Europe’s favorite summer resorts. Splendid beaches and shopping, the intriguing walled medieval city, the Artists Colony of Lindos each beckons you. Explore on your own or take an optional tour. You sail late in the evening. B, L, D |
| Day 8 Sun PATMOS-KUSADASI |
| You sail in to Patmos this morning, the quiet & pretty island where St. John wrote the book of Revelations. An optional excursion visits the monastery and the grotto. In the afternoon sail to the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Disembark & transferred to your hotel in Izmir. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. B, L |
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Day 9 Mon IZMIR (EPHESUS) Today you will drive to the ancient city of Ephesus. Walk the marble street (Arcadian way), see the Roman baths, the Celsius library, the Theater & more. After lunch you will visit the House of Virgin Mary where she lived her last years. Return to Izmir for overnight. B, L Day 10 Tue IZMIR (PERGAMOS) Drive north along the Aegean coast to the ancient city of Pergamos to visit the impressive site of the ancient city. Highlights include the Sanctuary of Asklipios, the Trojan Temple, the ancient Theater & the Acropolis with the Altar of Zeus. Return to Izmir & transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. B, L  |
| Day 11 Wed ISTANBUL |
| A full day tour of the city visits the 6th century Byzantine Basilica St. Sophia, the 17th century Blue Mosque, famous for its 6 minarets, and the Byzantine Hippodrome. After lunch you will visit the famous TopKapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar, world’s largest covered market with more than 4000 shops. B, L |
| Day 12 Thu ISTANBUL |
| You will drive to the Asian side of the city. Visit Camila hill, Beylerbeyi palace, the handicraft center on the coast & more. After lunch you will cruise the Bosporus the strait that separates the city as well as Europe & Asia. View famous landmarks such as Dolmabahce palace, Rumeli Hisar fortress, Tower of Leander and more. After the tour you will be escorted to the airport for your flight to Ankara where you will be met & transferred to your hotel. B, L |
| Day 13 Fri ISTANBUL-USA |
| After breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. |
Dates & Rates:
| USA Departure: Sunday | |||
HOTELS: |
ATHENS: |
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ISTANBUL: |
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IZMIR: |
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| April |
$2,689
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$2,999
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| May |
$2,749
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$3,0659
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| Jun ; Jul |
$3,119
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$3,369
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| Aug |
$3,219
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$3,359
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| Sep & Oct |
$2,749
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$2,959
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| Nov 2010 |
$2,789
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$2,919
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| Sgl Supplement |
$670
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$950
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NOTES:
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Rates
are per person in double occupancy & include airfare from NYC.
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Airport
departure taxes are not included.
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Regardless
of the hotel category, cruise accommodations are based in inside cabins
with 2 lower bed & private facilities.
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For outside cabin 2 lower beds please ad $100.
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Cruise port taxes of $60 are not included.
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For
land only rates please deduct:
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Mar & Nov 1–Dec 15 $490
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Apr 1-Jun 15 & Sep 1–Oct 31 & Dec 16–24 $670
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Jun
16 – Aug 31 $960
