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2012: GREEK ODYSSEY W/ 7-DAY CRUISE EXTENSION (6510)
15 days from Athens to Athens, or 16 days incl. travel
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 Greece is a fascinating country with a long history and many fascinating traditions. This vacation features the major sites, starting in Athens with its Acropolis and lively Plaka district dotted with cafes and archaeological findings. Discover Meteora with its extraordinary monasteries built atop rock formations; ancient Delphi, sight of the Delphic Oracle; and Olympia, sight of the first Olympic Games. Test the acoustics at the Epidaurus Theater, and explore Mycenae, where Agamemnon's golden mask was found. Cross the Corinth Canal and return to Athens before embarking your ship and cruising for seven days to Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey; Heraklion, Crete; and Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, and Santorini. Return to Athens for a last overnight and the finale of your Greek adventure.
HOTELS
ATHENS Acropolis Select (F), KALAMBAKA Famisi (ST), DELPHI Acropole (ST) or Parnassos (ST), OLYMPIA Olympia Palace (F), NAUPLIA Rex (ST)
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| Call (816) 741-9080 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10577025 | | Cosmos | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Athens | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital. Later, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers and maybe join them in an optional evening out. | | Day 2 | ATHENS-KALAMBAKA | This morning's included sightseeing features the highlights of Athens with a visit to the Acropolis. In the afternoon, after bypassing Lamia into Thessaly and by way of Trikala to Kalambaka, spend the night in the vicinity of Meteora, which will be visited tomorrow. (B,D) | | Day 3 | Kalambaka-Meteora-Delphi | A short drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your included visit is certainly the day's highlight. Later, retrace your steps southwards to reach Delphi for an overnight. (B) | | Day 4 | DELPHI-OLYMPIA | Included morning sightseeing in Delphi, in ancient times known as the 'Navel of the Earth.' Located five minutes from the village, the ancient site, backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country. Sightseeing will guide you along the Sacred Way to see the Temple of Apollo, some of the treasures, and the theater. This afternoon, follow the Gulf of Corinth through Nakpaktos to Antirion over the new spectacular bridge towards Olympia for an overnight. (B,D) | | Day 5 | OLYMPIA-EPIDAURUS-NAUPLIA | The original home of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC, Olympia was a sacred precinct to the god Zeus, whose temple once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This morning's included sightseeing takes in the ancient stadium where the games were held and the temples of Zeus and his wife, Hera. Later, travel across the mountains of Arcadia, passing through Tripolis before entering the Argolis, land of Greek myths and legends. Stop awhile to visit the Epidaurus theater, which can still seat 14,000 spectators. Overnight in Nauplia on the Argolic Gulf. (B) | | Day 6 | NAUPLIA-MYCENAE-CORINTH CANAL-ATHENS | This morning, visit the imposing ruins of the site of Mycenae with a Local Guide (entrance fees included), the ancient city Homer called a 'city rich in gold.' It was here that the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed, along with many other treasures that matched exactly Homer's descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city by the magnificent Lion's Gate and stroll up to Agamemnon's Royal Palace. Then, to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop before continuing to Athens for an overnight. (B) | | Day 7 | ATHENS-PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION) | Evening embarkation in Piraeus. Cruise overnight towards Istanbul. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 9 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 10 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 11 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 12 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 13 | Istanbul, Izmir, Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete), Santorini (weather permitting) | (B,L,D daily) | | Day 14 | PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)-ATHENS | After an early breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping or explore the city. (B) | | Day 15 | Athens | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
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 twin inside cabins.Supplement for single room on land and single occupancy of inside cabin on Greek cruise:$1020 Upgrade per person to outside cabin (see tour code 6511): $160Reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy of inside cabin on Greek cruise: $180Combination guaranteed shares on land and triple cabin on Greek cruise not available.2013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2012.
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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities: port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature. |
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