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Classical Greece with Jewels Of The Aegean Cruise 2012
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
RGH2 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Tour and Cruise |
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Number of Days |
13 |
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Countries Visited |
Greece, Turkey
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City Highlights |
Athens, Delphi, Kusadasi, Meteora, Mykonos, Nauplia, Olympia, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Thermopylae |
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Athens Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the AcropolisAncient Corinth Guided visit of the excavationsMycenae Guided visit of the excavationsEpidaurus Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theaterOlympia Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museumDelphiGuided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological MuseumMeteora Area Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s MonasteriesThermopylae Guided visitCruising Four-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, SantoriniHeadsets on the tourCruise Details: Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.Cabin categories:- Moderate Plus (inside cabin category IC)
- Premier (outside cabin category XC/XD)
- Premier Plus (upgraded outside cabin category XE/XF)
All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.Full entertainment program on board.Globus host service throughout the cruise.Note:- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
MEALS
Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily (B); 4 three-course dinners (D); full à-la-carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (B,L,D) while cruising
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Day 1: Athens, Greece
. Time to rest or to start exploring the Hellenic capital. At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink with your Tour Director.
Day 2: Athens.
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman temple dedicated to Zeus, theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the government buildings and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight, why not try out local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B)
Day 3: Athens–Corinth–Mycenae–Epidaurus–Nauplia
. Motor along the coast to the bridge crossing the spectacular Corinth Canal, then visit ANCIENT CORINTH, where St. Paul preached. Two more major features today: MYCENAE, where 19th-century excavations reveal impressions of the splendors so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, Europe’s oldest known monument, remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Then, a short drive to EPIDAURUS for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Overnight in nearby Nauplia. (B,D)
Day 4: Nauplia–Olympia
. Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then, an afternoon in OLYMPIA, where the athletes of antiquity competed in honor of the king of deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the MUSEUM that displays Praxiteles’ magnificent statue of Hermes. (B,D)
Day 5: Olympia–Delphi
. Drive to the busy seaport of Patras and proceed through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystic Delphi. The afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the EXCAVATIONS. End the day with a visit to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. (B,D)
Day 6: Delphi–Meteora Area.
North via Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit VARLAAM MONASTERY, famous for its frescoes, and ST. STEPHEN’S MONASTERY, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view (ladies are suggested to pack one long skirt, as shorts or trousers may be inappropriate when visiting the monasteries). (B,D)
Day 7: Meteora Area–Thermopylae–Athens
. Today’s highlight is a guided visit to THERMOPYLAE, the site of the heroic battle of Leonidas’ 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes’ huge Persian army. On the way back to Athens, your Tour Director will tell you about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, and Marathon, where 10,000 Athenians defeated more than twice that number of Persian invaders in 490 BC. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B)
Day 8: Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation)–Mykonos
. Head for Pireaus, where at 11 am you will sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Cruising: Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece
. Two ports of call today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An optional morning excursion takes you to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. (B,L,D)
Day 10: Cruising: Rhodes
. All 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. Sail from Rhodes around dinner time. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Cruising: Heraklion & Santorini
. First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the “Black Pearl of the Aegean.” The optional shore excursion here takes you up to the cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D)
Day 12: Piraeus (Disembarkation)–Athens
. After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. (B)
Day 13: Athens
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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ATHENS Zafolia (F), NAUPLIA Amalia (F), OLYMPIA Amalia (F), DELPHI Amalia (F), METEORA AREA Amalia (F) at Kalambaka Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.The prices are per person in category Moderate Plus twin inside cabin IC.Upgrade per person Premier outside cabin XC/XD: $180Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF: $310Supplement for single room and single occupancy of Moderate Plus twin inside cabin IC: $693Supplement for single room and single occupancy of Premier outside cabin XC/XD: $943Supplement for single room and single occupancy of Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF: $1272Reduction for triple room and triple occupancy of Moderate Plus inside cabin IC: $131No reduction for triple room and triple occupancy of Premier outside cabin XC/XD.No reduction for triple room and triple occupancy of Premier Plus outside cabin XE/XF.Cabin assignments and meal seatings are determined during the tour prior to boarding.Extra nights per person in Athens:Start of vacation: in single room $193, in twin room $110, in triple room $92End of vacation: in single room $212, in twin room $126, in triple room $108Note: - Gratuities to service personnel on board are not included. We recommend that you plan to spend about US$40 per person for gratuities to the service personnel on board.
- Port taxes of approximately US$140 are not included in the Globus price.
2013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in October 2012.
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| Touring Date | Land & Air | Land Only | | Jul 02, 2012 - Jul 14, 2012 | Call Us | $2,389 | | Aug 20, 2012 - Sep 01, 2012 | Call Us | $2,389 | | Sep 10, 2012 - Sep 22, 2012 | Call Us | $2,449 | | Sep 17, 2012 - Sep 29, 2012 | Call Us | $2,449 | | Oct 08, 2012 - Oct 20, 2012 | Call Us | $2,449 | | Oct 22, 2012 - Nov 03, 2012 | Call Us | $2,359 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1 800 232 6459 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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