GRAND TOUR THE GREEK ISLANDS AND TURKEY

10 days - Arrivals every Friday March to November 2012 from the U.S.

Grand Tour Features

  • Round trip airport transfers in Istanbul and in Athens
  • 1 night accommodation at deluxe The Marmara
    (or similar) in Istanbul with breakfast
  • 1 full day city tour of Istanbul including lunch.
  • 7-day Greek Island Cruise from Istanbul to Athens
    on M/S CRISTAL Description
  • Outside stateroom (Cat XB) cabins
    with private facilities Cristal Deck Plan
  • All meals during the cruise
  • Shipboard activities & Entertainment.
  • 2 night accommodation at the deluxe Hotel Royal
    Olympic (or similar) with daily breakfast
  • One Half-Day City tour of Athens incl. Acropolis
  • One full-day excursion to Delphi with lunch.
  • Local government taxes


FRI - DAY 01 - ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to your hotel. You will stay at centrally located Marmara or a similar deluxe hotel. Relax for the day, or go out for a stroll checking out shops, the Opera House, the Cafes, book stores, or the bars.
SAT - DAY 02 - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, a full day excursion in Istanbul, including visits to the Haghia Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Lunch is included. Later in the afternoon we will transfer you to your ship docked in the port in Istanbul. (B-L)


THE CRISTAL

SUN - DAY03 - CRUISE: ISTANBUL
Free day at leisure. Optional excursions available and may be purchased on board. Meals on board ship. This evening you will sail for your overnight cruise to Mykonos. (B-L-D)
MON - DAY 04 - CRUISE: MYKONOS
Arrive in Mykonos, known for its hundreds of chapels around the island. Visit the many chic boutiques or find a table at the waterfront and enjoy this beautiful island. Tonight you will sail to Patmos. (B-L-D)
TUE - DAY 5 - CRUISE: PATMOS & KUSADASI
Arrive early morning in Patmos for a short visit before we set sail for Kusadasi. Arrive in Kusadasi in the afternoon. Take an optional excursion to visit Ephesus or you can enjoy this lively resort for shopping & relaxing. Overnight cruise to Rhodes. (B-L-D

WED - DAY 6 - RHODES
Arrive in Rhodes and discover this Ancient Island on your own, or take an optional excursion. Later we will cruise overnight to Heraklion, Crete. (B-L-D)
THU - DAY 7 - HERAKLION (CRETE) & SANTORINI
We spend the morning visiting the island of Crete before we set sail to visit the picturesque island of Santorini. In Santorini, known to be one of the most popular Greek Islands, you can enjoy a seaside café or take an optional excursion to enjoy impressive views of the Island. Evening set sail to Piraeus. (B-L-D)
FRI - DAY 8 - PIRAEUS AND ATHENS
Arrive in Piraeus. Our representative will meet you at the pier and transfer you to your hotel in Athens. You will stay at the Royal Olympic, or a similar deluxe hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy Athens on your own. (B)
SAT - DAY 9 - ATHENS / DELPHI / ATHENS
After breakfast at your hotel today you'll leave on a full-day tour to Levadia and Arachova to Delphi. Visit the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo, the Museum, and the unique bronze charioteer. Then proceed to the ancient Treasury to visit the Temple of Apollo. Lunch included. Later in the afternoon you'll return to Athens. (B-L)
SUN - DAY 10 - ATHENS / HOME
Our representative will meet you and transfer you to the airport to fly back home from Athens. (B)


2011 Departure Dates 

Double
per person

Pre-pay†
Discount per person
Single
Triple Child  
April $2,489 $2,389 $3,479 $2,325 $1,325
May and June $2,995 $2,895 $3,665 $2,579 $1,655
July and August $2,979 $2,879 $3,659 $2,559 $1,635
September and October $2,505 $2,405 $3,165 $2,049 $1,160

All rates are per person. International air is available. Port taxes of $190 additional. Cruise shore excursions are optional and can be purchased on board. Rates are subject to change without notice.

† Pre-pay Discount – Pay in full by check or e-check at time of booking and receive Pre-pay discount. Not valid for credit card payments or existing bookings. Limited availability for the pre-pay discount program - maximum 6 passengers per departure. Book and pre-pay to guarantee this significant discount.

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