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12 Nights / 13 Days
5 nights in Athens
3 night Classical tour
4 night cruise
Arrive any Sunday from
April 4 to October 24, 2010
SUNDAY - ATHENS
Upon arrival at Athens, you will be met by a Ya'lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
MONDAY – ATHENS
Start the 1/2 day city tour by ascending to the Acropolis and the full splendor of the 5th century B.C. Athens. Visit the Propylaria (Gateway), the Temple of Athena Nike (Victory), the Parthenon and the Erechteion. Upon descent, pass Mars Hill with the text of Paul's famous sermon inscribed on the rock at its foot. The expansive Agora of Athens, where the ancient philosophers counseled and taught, lies below. Continue to modern Athens and visit the Parliament with its famous guards, the Plaka area and other sites of this incredible city.*
Return to the hotel for overnight.
TUESDAY – OLYMPIA
Follow the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf, past the Corinth Canal and Old Corinth en route, to Epidaurus for a visit to the 4th century B.C. theater with its incredible acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Naflion for a short stop. Drive on to Mycenae, the center of one of Europe's earliest civilizations. According to legend, King Agamemnon led his Greek warriors from Mycenae to engage the Trojans in a war that lasted 10 years. visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Continue to Olympia through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Arrive Olympia for dinner and overnight.
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WEDNESDAY – DELPHI
Visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then, drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia to the magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea en route to Delphi. Nestled in the mountains of Parnassus with an unforgettable view across acres of olives trees as far as the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi was the site of the famous Oracle of Apollo where states and individuals sought advice.
Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
THURSDAY – KALAMBAKA
Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, and the Museum. See the City Treasuries, the delicate 5th century statue of the Charioteer and other priceless art treasures discovered nearby.
Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of the gigantic stone pillars and monasteries of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
FRIDAY – ATHENS
Visit Meteora. Perched atop massive columns of rock, stand ageless monasteries which house exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.*
Return to Athens for overnight.
SATURDAY – ATHENS
In the morning, you will be transferred to the pier, Trocadero, for a 1 day Saronic cruise. Sail to the island of Hydra and enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters. Lunch is served on your way to the picturesque island of Poros. Arrive in the afternoon at the island of Aegina and visit the famed Temple of Afea Athena (optional, $15). Arrive back at the Trocadero in the evening and transfer to your hotel.*
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SUNDAY – ATHENS
Day at leisure.
MONDAY – CRUISE (Mykonos)
A Ya'lla Tours USA Inc. representative will transfer you to Piraeus for your 4 night cruise. Depart from Piraeus at 11:00AM. Sail to Mykonos, arrive at 6:00PM and depart at 11:00PM.
TUESDAY – CRUISE
(Kusadasi, Turkey/Patmos)
Arrive in Kusadasi (Ephesus) at 7:00AM, depart at 12:00PM.
Arrive in Patmos at 4:00PM, depart at 9:00PM.
WEDNESDAY – CRUISE (Rhodes)
Arrive in Rhodes at 7:00AM. Spend the entire day shopping and touring, depart at 6:00PM.
THURSDAY – CRUISE (Crete/Santorini)
Arrive Heraklion at 7:00AM, depart at 11:30AM.
Arrive Santorini at 4:30PM, spend the evening in Santorini and depart at 9:00PM.
FRIDAY – ATHENS
Arrive back at Piraeus at 7:00AM and disembark from the ship. You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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Price per in USD, valid from:
April 4-18, 2010
June 27 to August 29, 2010
October 17 & 24, 2010
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| Double |
$2775
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$2995
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$3245
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$4295
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| Single |
$4135
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$4655
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$4855
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$7575
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| Triple |
$2545
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$2745
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$2835
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April 25 to June 20, 2010
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| Double |
$2785
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$3045
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$3295
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$4495
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| Single |
$4135
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$4675
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$4995
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$7845
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| Triple |
$2575
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$2745
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$2875
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NA
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September 5 to October 10, 2010
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| Double |
$2795
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$3075
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$3375
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$4595
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| Single |
$4155
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$4695
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$5075
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$8055
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| Triple |
$2595
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$2755
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$2935
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NA
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*Port Taxes $105 per person
12 nights / 13 Days
5 nights in Athens
3 night Classical tour
4 night cruise
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 8 nights of accommodations, with buffet breakfast daily.
• 4 night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey, including meals onboard.
• 3 dinners outside Athens.
• 4 1/2 days of touring in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed, bilingual guide.
• 1 day Saronic cruise, including lunch.
• Private transfers to/from the airport.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Hotel and service taxes.
• Ya’lla Tours USA Passenger Information Kit.
We guarantee to operate tour with a minimum
of two passengers
* PLEASE NOTE:
The Athens city tour is a scheduled motor-coach, group tour.
• Groups consist of up to 55 people.
• Groups include travelers of diverse nationalities, cultures, faiths, backgrounds,
ages, and interests.
• Touring is paced to allow the average traveler reasonable time to enjoy each site.
• In order to accommodate the entire group, there is no flexibility in the touring schedule.
This tour is a good value, but may not be the best choice for those who have special interests and/or concerns about keeping up with, or being held back by, a group.
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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To price additional nights of accomodations
click on the blue highlighted city(s)
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| Cities |
Hotels |
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| Athens |
Callirhoe |
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| Athens |
Royal Olympic |
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| Athens |
Electra Palace |
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| Athens |
Royal Olympic
Athenian Panorama Room |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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| Outside of Athens |
Amalia Hotels |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
premium inside cabin ID |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
standard outside cabin XB |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
premium outside cabin XC |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
deluxe outside cabin XF or XE |
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Louis Cruise Lines reserves the right to cancel any cruise, with or without notice, in which case the passage money will be refunded.
Due to congestion at certain islands during the summer season, rotation of ports of call may vary with or without prior notice. The cruise line may also substitute any other vessel for the one named in the passenger itinerary. In either case, no refund is due to the passenger unless justified by the type of new cabin accommodation.
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