The Romance of the Greek Isles
and
Paris The City of Lights
A
Grand 14 days Tour , weekly on Saturdays in Athens, March through
Nov
Air fare is included between Santorini , Athens and Paris
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DAY
1 - Sat- ARRIVAL IN ATHENS - , weekly on Saturdays in Athens, March
through Nov
Our
Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through
customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling
city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll,
browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old
Plaka district and take in a folklore show.
DAY
2 - Sun - ATHENS (B)
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the
city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament,
and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for
further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn back by the
charm of the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours,
such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon,
with spectacular sunset view.
DAY 3 -Mon- Greek CRUISE TO MYKONOS (BLD)
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the
port of Athens, to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail
into the Aegean, and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. Stroll
at your own pace along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the
Church of Paraportiani, or along the shore to the island's signature
windmills. Enjoy an ouzo or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe.
DAY
4 - Tue - RHODES (BLD)
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day on
the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for
exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights
of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some
time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis
of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies.
DAY
5 - Wed- KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS (BLD)
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to
ancient Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with
leather goods and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus,
one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll
re-board in time for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your
ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery
of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written.
DAY
6 - Thu- HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI (B)
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on
your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan
Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for
Santorini, where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll
disembark for three nights or more in a villa. Sample
Villas in Santorini: Dana Villas, in Firostefani with
view of the volcano.
DAY
7 - Fri -SANTORINI (B)
You'll take a leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional
tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can
spend the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano
and caldera.
DAY
8 - Sat - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You
might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through
a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur
springs.
DAY
9 - Sun - SANTORINI (B) Enjoy the views
from your villa, discover a black-sand beach, savor the sea breezes
from the terrace of a cafe, or try your hand at fishing. Or arrange
a winery visit or another excursion. The choice is yours.
DAY 10 - Mon - SANTORINI, ATHENS
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Santorini's Airport.
You'll catch a flight to Athens, proceed on your own to check-in at
the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.
DAY
11 - Tue - Paris (B)
Proceed on your own to the gate at Athens Airport.
Where you'll board your flight to Paris .
Arrival
in Paris! our staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to your
hotel, centrally located near the Champs-Elysées. Drop your luggage,
grab your Lonely Planet guidebook (we'll give you a copy of the Paris
guide at no extra charge), and head out into the City of Light.
DAY 12- Wed , PARIS (B)
The rest of the stay is yours to enjoy as you please: strolling the
boulevards, watching boats on the Seine, shopping in the markets and
boutiques, or people-watching in a cozy cafe
DAY 13 - Thu , PARIS (B)
The rest of the stay is yours to enjoy as you please: strolling the
boulevards, watching boats on the Seine, shopping in the markets and
boutiques, or people-watching in a cozy cafe
DAY
14- Friday - Departure PARIS (B)
After breakfast , we'll escort you to CDG Paris Airport. Bon Voyage.
Tour
starts in Athens every Saturday , April through October.
Rates
per person in US$, Double Occupancy, Greek cruise cabin will be with
2 lower beds
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Hotels
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Tourist
Class
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First
Class
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Deluxe
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| Greek
Cruise Cabin Category |
$
4230.00
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$
4540.00
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$
5015.00
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| Outsie
Category A |
$
4330.00
|
$4690.00
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$
5115.00 |
| Outside
Cat. B |
$
4490.00
|
$4700.00
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$
5275.00
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Rate includes:.
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One-way
Santorini/Athens airfare economy class , tax included .
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One-way
Athens/Istanbul airfare, economy class , tax included .
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Lonely
Planet travel guide books |
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4-day
cruise to Greek Isles and Turkey . |
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Villa
accommodation in Santorini, sample villas that are used:
For First Class superior , 4 stars accommodation:
Villa style "Astra Apartments" in Imerovigli, or in
a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment villas.
For 3-star, first class accommodation in the: "Grotto
Villas" in Firostefani in a 1 or 2 bed-room apartment.
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Hotel
accommodation as per itinerary . |
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All
meals during the cruise . |
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Transfers
in Greece, Turkey & Japan. |
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Round-trip
transfers in Santorini. |
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Hotel service charges and taxes |
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Port
taxes |
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Our
local hospitality services |
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Your
hotel nights in Paris are at :
For Deluxe & Superior First rate category:
We use the 4 stars : Le
Warwick - Champs Elysees, Meridien Montparnasse, Meridien Etoile,
Sofitel Grand Arche -La Defense or similar.
For
First Class - 3 stars :
A simple, clean, comfortable, centrally-located 3-star hotel, such as
the Primotel Empire, Fertel Etoile or Tilsitt. If Paris hotels are heavily
booked for a major exposition or trade show during your visit, we may
be required to add full fare 3 or 4 -star hotel rates to the tour rates;
contact us for exact dates and details.
Sample
hotels in Athens :
Deluxe: Divani Palace
Acropolis .
First Class : Titania Hotel
Tourist Class : Electra Palace.Stanley
Sample
Villas in Santorini:
Dana Villas, in Firostefani with view of the volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli with a view of the volcano.
For Katikies Villas & Pantheon , please add $150 per person supplement
to the deluxe rate
Not
included:
- International
airfare from/to your home country
- Gratuities
Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed .
- Greek
cruise Shore Excursions
- Trip
cancellation insurance, travel insurance.
- Tips
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