GLOBUS 2013: GREECE & TURKEY (RL)
11 days from Athens to Athens
This vacation offers the best of Athens plus a 7-day cruise to Turkey and the Greek Isles. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where during your guided sightseeing a visit to the Acropolis is included. Then board your cruise ship to set sail in the Aegean Sea. Your first ports are Istanbul and Kusadasi in Turkey. Also sail to Symi, Chios, Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini (weather permitting).
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- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 6/30/2013
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Athens | Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and traveling companions for a welcome drink. |
| 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 of 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. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) |
| Day 3 | Lavrion | Head for Lavrion, where you will sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea at 11 am, 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. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | Cruising: Istanbul | This morning, arrive in Istanbul. Full day at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion in this fascinating gateway between Orient and Occident, the Christian and the Islamic worlds. Sail from Istanbul in the early evening. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | Cruising: Mykonos | Plenty of time this morning to relax on board while cruising towards Mykonos. This afternoon, discover 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. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | Cruising | Plenty of time to enjoy the ship's amenities. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | Cruising: Patmos & Kusadasi, Turkey | Two ports of call today. First the tiny Greek island of Patmos where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collections is well worth a visit. Next, is Kusadasi. An optional excursion is available to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | Cruising: Rhodes | All day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes Explore the Old Town with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. An optional excursion is available to Lindos to see Athena's fabulous temple, or, if sightseeing isn't your thing, Rhodes' sun-drenched public beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 | Cruising: Crete & Santorini | Early arrival in Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. This afternoon, call at Santorini (weather permitting), 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 10 | Athens | After breakfast on board, disembark at Lavrion and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B) |
| Day 11 | Athens | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Prices are per person in category IC twin inside cabin.Port Taxes of approximately $262 are not included in the Globus price.Gratuities to service personnel on board are not included. We recommend that you plan to spend about $70 per person for gratuities to the service personnel on board.Supplement per person to outside cabin XD: $180.Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in inside cabin IC: $671.Supplement for single room in Athens and single occupancy in outside cabin XD: $841.Reduction for triple room in Athens and triple occupancy in inside cabin IC: $135.No reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy in outside cabin XD.Cabin assignments and meal seatings are determined during the tour prior to boarding.Extra nights per person in Athens:in single room $170, in twin $90, in triple $75.
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Important Notes- Vacation departures, itineraries and prices are subject to change.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $250 per person per vacation is required for Globus to reserve space for you. View Terms & Conditions for limited exceptions.
- Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to and from the start of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; 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; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.
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