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Splendors of Greece and Turkey
Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10%
Land only discount: 10%
 
   Package Information
  Tour Operator Globus
  Tour Code RL
  Vacation Quality First Class
  Vacation Type Tour and Cruise
  Number of Days 12
  Starting Price $2029 (Select Dates) *
  Single Supplement $901
  Triple room disc. $140
  Countries Visited Greece
Turkey
  City Highlights Santorini, Rhodes, Patmos, Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Crete, Athens

   Splendors of Greece and Turkey
  Whats Included  
  Dates & Prices  
   Whats Included
ATHENS
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis

CRUISING
Seven-night cruise to Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini

MEALS
3 buffet breakfasts (BB) in Athens; full e la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (FB,L,D) while cruising; welcome drink in Athens

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers are included with land and air price.

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   Itinerary
Day 1: (Tue.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece. (Wed.)
Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 p.m. meet your Athens Host and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

Day 3: Athens. (Thu.)
Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Parthenons crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman Temple of Zeus and Theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the Royal Palace, government buildings, and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of a glorious past. The afternoon is free. How about a Greek-style dinner tonight? Your host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek.
(BB)

Day 4: Athens-Piraeus (Embarkation). (Fri.)
Morning at leisure in Athens. In the afternoon drive to Piraeus for embarkation. Around 3 p.m. sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea, easily settling into the cruising routine of sunbathing and sipping cool drinks.
(BB,D)

Day 5: Istanbul, Turkey. (Sat.)
Plenty of time to get acquainted with the ships amenities as you cruise towards Istanbul.
(FB,L,D)

Day 6: Istanbul. (Sun.)

Full day at leisure for optional sightseeing in this fascinating city, gateway between East and West and the Islamic and Christian world. Depart early evening. (FB,L,D)

Day 7: Mykonos, Greece. (Mon.)
This morning, cruise towards the mountainous island of Mykonos, with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Arrive in the afternoon with plenty of time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas. (FB,L,D)

Day 8: Patmos-Kusadasi, Turkey. (Tue.)
Early morning arrival in Patmos. The tiny island is where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. Mid-morning departure for Kusadasi arriving early afternoon. An optional excursion takes you to Ephesus Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations.
(FB,L,D)

Day 9: Rhodes. (Wed.)
Dock in Rhodes, largest of the Dodecanese Islands and site of the Colossus of Rhodes, a 105-foot statue destroyed by an earthquake in 224 B.C. Most of the day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes. Explore the sights in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Another possibility: join an optional excursion to Lindos and the fabulous Temple of Athena. Rhodes sun-drenched beaches also beckon.
(FB,L,D)

Day 10: Heraklion & Santorini. (Thu.)
Early arrival in Heraklion, capital of Crete. Enjoy a fascinating optional excursion to Knossos, center of the 3,000 B.C. Minoan civilization. Mid-day departure for Santorini, the "Black Pearl of the Aegean" (weather permitting). An optional excursion takes you up to the cliff-top village of Oia for a breathtaking view. (FB,L,D)

Day 11: Piraeus (Disembarkation)-Athens. (Fri.)
After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping.
(FB)

Day 12: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from New York (JFK/EWR), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
Touring Date Land & Air Land Only Single
(Land & Air)
Single
(Land Only)
Apr 01 - Apr 12, 2008Call Us$2029Call Us$2930
Apr 08 - Apr 19, 2008Call Us$2029Call Us$2930
Apr 15 - Apr 26, 2008Call Us$2029Call Us$2930
Apr 22 - May 03, 2008Call Us$2029Call Us$2930
Apr 29 - May 10, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
May 06 - May 17, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
May 13 - May 24, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
May 20 - May 31, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
May 27 - Jun 07, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
Jun 03 - Jun 14, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
Jun 10 - Jun 21, 2008Call Us$2149Call Us$3050
Jun 24 - Jul 05, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Jul 01 - Jul 12, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Jul 08 - Jul 19, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Jul 15 - Jul 26, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Jul 22 - Aug 02, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Jul 29 - Aug 09, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Aug 05 - Aug 16, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Aug 12 - Aug 23, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Aug 19 - Aug 30, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Aug 26 - Sep 06, 2008Call Us$2079Call Us$2980
Aug 31 - Sep 11, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Sep 02 - Sep 13, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Sep 09 - Sep 20, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Sep 16 - Sep 27, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Sep 23 - Oct 04, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Oct 07 - Oct 18, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Oct 14 - Oct 25, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100
Oct 21 - Nov 01, 2008Call Us$2199Call Us$3100

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