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Aeolos
13 Nights / 14 Days
3 nights in Athens, 3 night Classical tour, 7 night cruise
Arrive any Saturday from April 5 to October 18, 2008
SATURDAY – ATHENS
Upon arrival at Athens, you will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
SUNDAY – ATHENS
Start the 1/2 day tour by ascending to the Acropolis and the full splendor of the 5th century B.C. Athens. Visit the Propylaia (Gateway), the Temple of Athena Nike (Victory), the Parthenon and the Erechtheum. 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 and its famous guards, the Plaka area and other sites of this incredible city.*
Return to the hotel for overnight.
MONDAY – 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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TUESDAY – 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.
WEDNESDAY – 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.
THURSDAY – ATHENS
Visit Meteora. Perched atop massive columns of rock, stand ageless monasteries which house exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.*
Then drive back to Athens, arriving at your hotel in the early evening for overnight.
FRIDAY – CRUISE
Day at leisure. Hotel checkout is 12:00N. You may store your luggage with the hotel until your transfer. You will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA Inc. representative and transferred to Piraeus to embark on your cruise. Depart from Piraeus at 5:00PM.
SATURDAY – CRUISE (Istanbul)
Arrive Istanbul at 3:00PM.
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SUNDAY – CRUISE (Istanbul)
Spend the day in Istanbul. Depart at 6:00PM.
MONDAY – CRUISE
(Myconos)
Arrive Myconos at 3:00PM, depart at 12:00AM.
TUESDAY – CRUISE (Patmos / Kusadasi)
The first port of call today is the island of Patmos. Arrive at 7:00AM, depart at 10:30AM. Arrive Kusadasi at 2:30PM and depart at 8:30PM.
WEDNESDAY – CRUISE (Rhodes)
Today you will have an early morning call to the magnificent island of Rhodes, arrive at 7:00AM and depart at 6:00PM.
THURSDAY – CRUISE (Crete / Santorini)
Sail to the island of Crete, arriving at 7:00AM and departing at 12:00PM. Sail to Santorini, arriving at 5:00PM and departing at 9:00PM.
FRIDAY –
Arrive in Piraeus (Athens) at 6:00AM and disembark from the ship. You will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA Inc. representative and transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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Price per in USD, valid from:
April 05-19, 2008
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| Double |
$3145
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$3455
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$3845
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$5395
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| Single |
$4655
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$5155
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$5785
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$9765
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| Triple |
$2855
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$3065
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$3275
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April 26 to August 23, 2008
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| Double |
$3345
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$3595
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$4145
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$5665
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| Single |
$4935
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$5375
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$6235
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$10335
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| Triple |
$2995
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$3195
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$3495
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August 30 to October 18, 2008
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| Double |
$3465
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$3765
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$4345
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$5945
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| Single |
$5135
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$5595
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$6555
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$10895
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| Triple |
$3135
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$3335
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$3665
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*Port Taxes $190 per person
13 nights / 14 Days
3 nights in Athens, 3 night Classical tour, 7 night cruise
We guarantee to operate tour with a minimum
of two passengers
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 6 nights of accommodations, with buffet breakfast daily.
• 7 night cruise to the Greek islands and Turkey, including meals onboard.
• 4 1/2 days of touring in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed, bilingual guide.
• 3 dinners outside Athens.
• Private transfers to/from the airport.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Hotel and service taxes.
• Ya’lla Tours USA Passenger Information Kit.
* PLEASE NOTE:
The Athens city tour is a scheduled motor-coach, group tour.
• Groups consist of up to 50 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 DA |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
standard outside
cabin B |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
premium outside
cabin TB |
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| Cruise |
Louis Cruise Lines
deluxe outside
cabin SB |
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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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