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Athens & Aegean (Premier) |
8 day
tour from US$1335
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What's
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1 - Arrive Athens (3 nights)
On arrival at Athens airport you are transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Intercontinental (3 nights)
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Days
2 & 3 - Athens sightseeing & at leisure
Morning sightseeing on the first day includes the Acropolis,
Parthenon and more. Then the rest of your time is atleisure to
explore this fascinating city. (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet
Breakfast)
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Day
4 - Embark Piraeus – Mykonos
Transfer to Piraeus and cruise to Mykonos. Enjoy time here before
continuing our cruise. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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5 - Rhodes
A morning arrival at Rhodes, with plenty of time to explore the Old
Town and visit Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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6 - Patmos – Kusadasi
An early morning arrival at Patmos, why not visit the Monastery?
Later, we cruise to Turkish Kusadasi with time to visit Ephesus. (Breakfast
/ Lunch / Dinner)
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7 - Disembarkation – Athens
An early morning arrival at Piraeus. We transfer to our Athens
hotel. Then time to relax or maybe do some last-minute souvenir
shopping. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Intercontinental
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8 - Depart Athens
Bid farewell as we transfer you to the airport for your return
flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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Cruise
Ships operating this itinerary
Perla or Serenade
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Note
Due to disembarkation by tender, calls at the ports of Mykonos and
Santorini are weather permitting.
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WHAT'S
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Athens & Aegean
(Premier) What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
Athens:
Visit
the Acropolis and Parthenon with views of the Olympic Stadium,
Temple of Zeus, Royal Palace, Hadrian's Arch and more.
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Dining
Highlights
- 4 Buffet breakfasts in Athens
- On-board dining &
Entertainment
- Captain's welcome cocktail
party and dinner on board
- All à la carte meals on board
ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Nightly entertainment on board
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- Touring by luxury
air-conditioned coach with reclining seats in Athens.
- Private motorcoach transfers
-hotel / Piraeus / hotel.
- Athens airport arrival and
departure transfers will be provided on the scheduled arrival
and departure day of the tour.
- Hostess service in Athens.
- All cabins are two-berth,
air-conditioned with private facilities, telephone and a
5-channel radio.
- Hotel accommodation with
twin-bedded rooms and private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing comprehensive tour documents and helpful
information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport
and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar
your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from
your airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London
hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and
the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by
your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail
Station.
- Heathrow Express operates
between 05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services
between 05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45.
Transfers outside of these times are at the passengers own
expense.
- In the event of unforeseen
events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar
will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled
transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival
and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure
day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure
your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a
transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or
post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices
of transfers at the time of booking your extra night
accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight
details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days
before the flight departure.
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Please
Note
- Louis Cruise Lines reserve
the right to alter their operating cruise ships to one
of the same standard not listed on this website, or the
itinerary of any cruise in regards to the sequence of
ports, stops or ships on Land tours.
- Room Mate Matching is not
available on this tour.
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OPTIONALS |
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Athens & Aegean
(Premier) Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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EP67
- PATMOS. Scenic Tour Around the Island
An interesting scenic island tour has been designed for those guests
who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos within the comfort of
your air-conditioned motorcoach. Commencing your tour from the port
of Skala you will drive to the dominating central part of the island
“Chora” which is the location of the Majestic Byzantine
Monastery of St. John the Divine, built in 1088. Your sightseeing
will first bring you to the windmills of Chora, once upon a time the
landmark of all Aegean islands. Enjoy the view, take photos and
continue to visit the new active convent of Evangelismos
(Annunciation) in the south part of the island, which has a
significant number of nuns who follow the traditions. Afterwards,
continue your drive around the island to see its landscape of
outstanding natural beauty comprised of rocky hills. Dozens of
tongues of land reaching out into the sea tranquil beaches and many
picturesque inlets, before you arrive to the village of Kambos
located in the north part of the island, where you will be welcomed
with a refreshment and a traditional local sweet. Ending your tour
in the port of Scala you may enjoy some free time in this quaint and
picturesque little harbor.
Adult 29.00 / Child 19.00 (€)
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EP24
- RHODES. Lindos with Lunch by the Beach
Depart with your motorcoach from the harbor of Rhodes and drive
alongside the walls of the Medieval city and Mandraki Harbor where
once stood the 27 meter Bronze statue of the Colossos of Rhodes, one
of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Commence your walking
tour at Port d’Amboise where you will stroll through the Medieval
Old City, down through Chevaliers Road and view the Palace of the
Knights of St. John not to mention the medieval houses of the
Knights. Continue on and pass by the Hospital of the Knights of St.
John, before meeting back up with your motorcoach at the Marine
Gate. Afterwards enjoy a relaxing drive along the eastern coastline
as you make your way to the village of Lindos (approximately 45
minutes drive). On arrival, follow your guide and proceed on foot
uphill to explore the Acropolis of Lindos, which overlooks the
Aegean Sea and the historic Bay of St Paul. Marvel at the
breathtaking views, and sites of this amazing Ancient City.
Afterwards, time will be given to discover this picturesque village
at the foot of the hill at your own pace before meeting backup with
your guide at the stated time and place. Continue on to a leading
five star beach hotel, half an hour away in the highly populated
tourism spot of the island “Faliraki”. Here you will enjoy a
full variety lunch buffet along with house wine before relaxing in
the afternoon sun by the pool, on the beach, or in the hotels
surrounding gardens. Hotel facilities, sun beds are included. Water
sports if desired will be at an extra cost. At the stated time meet
back up with your guide for the drive back to the harbor and your
ship. Please Note: Towels will be supplied by the ship and should be
returned after use. Hotel facilities, umbrellas and sun-beds will be
available on the beach for use. A short stop is foreseen at a
ceramic workshop to see how the traditional and world famous Rhodian
ceramics are made. The order of sites visited may change in order to
avoid overcrowding of motorcoaches and tourists.
Adult 69.00 / Child 35.00 (€)
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EP51
- RHODES. Old City & Philerimos
Drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the
Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes. From the tumbled massive pillars of a
Temple of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby Temple of Apollo,
the Stadium of Diagoras and the port, which was once protected by
the Colossus of Rhodes – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. The drive continues across the island to Philerimos. The
summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos, one of the three
ancient cities of Rhodes. Later remains include the restored
Byzantine Church of Our Lady of Philerimos, a chapel with 15th
century frescoes and a ruined castle of the Knights. After the visit
and free time, you will return to the Old City of Rhodes and begin a
guided walk of the Medieval walled city to the Porte d’Amboise. It
will be a pleasure to stroll the Street of the Knights with its
medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned
facades. Then visit the impressive Grand Masters Palace and have the
chance to see, among others, the superb mosaics. After your pleasant
walk, pass through the Marine Gate to meet up with your motorcoach
and return to the ship. Please Note: There will be easy and flat
walking involved in the Old Town.
Adult 39.00 / Child 22.00 (€)
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EP71
- RHODES. Lindos Excursion
Leaving the harbor area, you will drive along the picturesque
eastern coastline, scattered with white-washed villages, until you
reach Lindos. (A drive of approximately 45 minutes). This enchanting
site of the most important of the three great cities of ancient
times is guarded by the medieval walls constructed by the Knights of
St. John in the 13th century. Within stands the ancient Acropolis of
Lindos on the brick of a precipice 400 feet above sea level. From
the Acropolis you will stand in awe with the breathtaking views of
the great expanse of the Pelagus and St. Paul’s Bay, which is
where the Apostle himself cast anchor during his historic voyage to
Ephessos. You will proceed, on foot, up the Great staircase leading
from the Hellenistic portico to the Temple of Athena, considered the
most worshipped temple of the Ancient Greek World. After your visit
to the Acropolis there will be some time for shopping in the
interesting little shops that line the narrow streets of this
attractive village. You will rejoin the motorcoaches and drive back
to the town of Rhodes where you will commence your walking tour of
the Old Medieval City of Rhodes at the Port d’Amboise and stroll
through the Medieval Old City, down through Chevaliers Road and view
the Palace of the Knights of St. John not to mention the medieval
houses of the Knights. Continue on and pass by the Hospital of the
Knights of St. John, before meeting back up with your motorcoach at
the Marine Gate. Please Note: A short stop is foreseen at a ceramic
workshop to see how the traditional and world famous Rhodian
ceramics are made. There will be strenuous uphill walking to visit
the Acropolis of Lindos and to return to parking lot.
Adult 44.00 / Child 22.00 (€)
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EP14
- CAPE SOUNION
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece
to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if
you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the
temple’s sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the
coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down
to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world’s first
lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history,
ever since the tragic king Aegeas threw himself from the rocky
precipice into the sea below, there by giving his name to the Aegean
Sea.
Adult 32.00 (€)
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EP15
- ONE DAY CRUISE
Aegina, Poros & Hydra. It’s just a short 20 minute drive to
Flisvos harbour where you will board your ship for a memorable full
day cruise to the three Saronic Gulf Islands of Aegina, Hydra and
Poros. The cruise ship is fully equipped with bars, dance floor,
inside/outside seating, money exchange, gift shop, restaurant, air
conditioning/heating etc. Lunch with a glass of wine is inclusive of
the price and in the afternoon there is also a small show to keep
you entertained for the return journey.
Adult 80.00 (€)
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EP16
- ARGOLIS. (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth Canal) with Lunch
Visit the most historic region of the Peloponnese - where you can
see more ancient sites per square mile than in the whole of Greece!
You will first cross the Corinth Canal, separating the Peloponnese
from Mainland Greece with impressive dimensions - Visit the ancient
site of Mycenae, home to several important excavations such as the
Lion Gate, Royal Palace & Tomb of Agamemnon, all of whose
sophisticated architecture testifies to the advanced culture of the
Mycenaean civilisation. Then on to the stunning ancient theatre of
Epidaurus, which was built with such amazing mathematical precision
that a pin dropped in the arena can be heard from every one of the
14,000 seats! There will also be a stop at the picturesque town of
Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece.
Adult 82.00 (without lunch Adult 72.00) (€)
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EP18
- DELPHI. Full Day with Lunch
With its site raised on the slopes of a high mountain terrace &
dwarfed on either side by the great & ominous crags of
Parnassus, it’s easy to see why the ancients believed Delphi to be
the centre of the universe. Confirmation of a divine presence was
achieved through the discovery of a rock chasm that excludes strange
vapours & reduced all visitors to frenzied, incoherent &
undoubtedly prophetic mutterings, whilst consulting the Oracle!
Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Stadium & the Temple, as well
as the museum of Delphi - home to over 10,000 artefacts, including
the famous bronze Charioteer. In addition, you will also pass
through the typical mountain Greek village of Arachova - famous for
its cheese, matured in nearby caves, and for its flokati rugs.
Adult 82.00 (without lunch Adult 72.00) (€)
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EP22
- KOROPI. “Old Stables” Greek Folklore Evening
A 40 minutes drive out of Athens in small village called Koropi,
situated in the wine district of Attica, is the ‘Old Stables’
Taverna. Renowned as an excellent Greek folklore taverna, also
frequented by the local residents, you will dine on typical Greek
food & wine, whilst enjoying a professional floorshow. And if,
after a few glasses of Ouzo & wine you are over come with the
desire to join in, then we’ll happily teach you a few steps!
(Casual dress).
Adult 60.00 (€)
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EP42
- MICROLIMANO. Seafood Dinner
This is an evening excursion to the picturesque fishing harbour of
Microlimano, which is the perfect setting to enjoy a wonderful
seafood dinner served on the waterfront. Dinner includes starters,
shrimp, calamari, fish, salads, fruit, wine, ouzo and soft drinks.
Adult 60.00 (€)
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EP79
- ATHENS. Greek Evening in Plaka
This is an evening excursion to a taverna in Plaka, which is within
walking distance from most of the central Athens hotels. Excellent
Greek food in a lively atmosphere, entertained through dances and
music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are
also included. Although the show does have an official ending time,
clients are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in
with the local residents! (Casual dress)
Adult 50.00 (€)
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EP80
- ARCHAEON GEFSEIS. Ancient Tastes
One cannot leave Greece without relishing what the Ancients used to
savour. A unique opportunity to compliment your “Hellenic
Experience”. A restaurant, which recreates the ancient Greek
symposium, with all its romance and picturesque interest. Dine in a
torch-lit atmosphere, on the most extraordinary dishes. Waiters in
togas, archaic eating and drinking utensils, air scented by
essential oils, as well as music with rhythms and sounds of
antiquity are a few of the many pleasures enjoyed here.
Adult 60.00 (€)
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