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Meals 3 buffet breakfast (BB) in Athens; full à la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners (FB,L,D) while cruising; welcome drink in Athens Hotels ATHENS Divani Caravel (D)Note:
Day 1:
(Fri.) Board your overnight transatlantic flight. Day 2: Arrival in Athens, Greece. (Sat.) 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. (Sun.) Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide features the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman Temple of Zeus, 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 the glorious past. The afternoon is free. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your Host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (BB) Day 4: Athens–Piraeus (Embarkation)–Mykonos. (Mon.) Around 11 a.m., sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea, easily settling into the cruising routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and reveling in the delights prepared by the ship’s expert chefs. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas before returning on board. (BB,L,D) Day 5: Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece. (Tue.) 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. Before returning to the ship, take time to browse in the excellent rug shops near the port. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. (FB,L,D) Day 6: Rhodes. (Wed.) 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. And if sightseeing is not your thing, Rhodes’ sun-drenched public beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. Sail from Rhodes around dinner time. (FB,L,D) Day 7: Heraklion & Santorini. (Thu.) First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3,000 B.C. 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. (FB,L,D) Day 8: 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 9: (Sat.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
City Highlights ATHENSWelcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the AcropolisCRUISINGFour-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, Santorini Ship Aquamarine Price Details US The above prices are per person in category D twin inside cabin (code RH).Upgrade per person to category TA/TB outside cabin: $100Upgrade per person to category SA/SB outside cabin: $150Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy of inside or outside cabin: $607Reduction for triple room in Athens and triple occupancy of inside or outside cabin: $92Reduction for joining on day 4 in Athens (before cruise): $211Reduction for leaving on day 8 in Athens (at end of cruise): $108Cabin assignments and meal sittings are determined during the tour prior to boarding.Extra nights per person in Athens:Feb.-Apr.: in single room $170, in twin room $96, in triple room $82May-Nov.: in single room $186, in twin room $105, in triple room $90 CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Discount for young travelers Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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