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9 Nights / 10 Days
2 nights Istanbul
5 night cruise
2 nights Athens
Arrive alternate Fridays from
April 16 to October 15, 2010
(see dates of operation in price box).
FRIDAY – ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met by Ya’lla Tours USA Inc. Turkish representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
SATURDAY – ISTANBUL
Visit the legendary Blue Mosque, named for the beautiful blue Iznik tiles that cover its walls. Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were held.
Continue to St. Sophia, originally a Christian Basilica built by Constantine in the 4th century, then converted to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. See the beautiful mosaics on display at the museum. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century, for Suleiman the Magnificent; and Topkapi Palace, legendary residence of the Ottoman Sultans. See the Treasury, the Kitchens and the Harem Quarter. Lunch en route. Enjoy free time to explore the exhilarating bazaar of Istanbul.* Return to your hotel for overnight.
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SUNDAY – CRUISE (Istanbul)
Visit the Egyptian Bazaar, used as the spice market since 1665. Next, board the ferry, which crosses the Bosphorus, visiting both Europe and Asia, with stops en route to take photos of the natural beauty. Sites along the way include the 15th century Rumelihisar fortress, summer palaces and the unique wooden houses of the area. The cruise ends at the fishing village of Sariyer close to the Black Sea. Drive by coach via the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side to see the breathtaking view of Istanbul. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with original furniture and magnificent gardens. Visit a typical fishermen’s village along the Bosphorus, with free time for leisure or shopping.* Lunch en route.
About 4:30PM you will be transferred to the port to board your ship.
Set sail at 7:00PM.
MONDAY – CRUISE (Mykonos)
Arrive Mykonos at 3:00PM and depart at 12:00AM.
TUESDAY – CRUISE
(Patmos / Kusadasi)
Arrive Patmos at 7:00AM and depart at 10:30AM. Sail to Kusadasi, Turkey, arriving at 2:30PM and departing at 8:30PM.
WEDNESDAY – CRUISE (Rhodes)
You will have the whole day to explore the historic island of Rhodes with its classical and medieval remains. Arrive at 7:00AM and depart at 6:00PM.
THURSDAY – CRUISE
(Crete / Santorini)
Arrive Crete at 7:00AM and depart at 11:30AM.
Sail to Santorini, arriving at 5:00PM and departing at 9:00PM.
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FRIDAY – ATHENS
Upon arrival at Piraeus (Athens) at 6:00AM, you will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA Inc. Greek representative and transferred to Athens for your tour of the city. Start the 1/2-day 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. On 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 famous 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.*
Continue to your hotel for a free afternoon and overnight.
SATURDAY – ATHENS (Delphi)
Depart Athens across the fertile plain of Boeotia en route to Delphi. Along the way, pass through the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Arrive in Delphi, nestled in the mountains of Parnassus with an unforgettable view across acres of olives trees as far as the Gulf of Corinth. As the site of the famous Oracle of Apollo, Delphi was perhaps the most sacred site in the Hellenic world and was considered the center of the earth. Visit the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, the treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum.*
Lunch en route. Return to Athens for overnight.
SUNDAY –
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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Price per in USD, valid:
April 16, 30, 2010
July 9, 23, 2010
August 6, 20, 2010
September 3, 2010
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| Double |
$2555
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$2955
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$3255
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$4695
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| Single |
$3775
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$4495
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$4935
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$8245
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| Triple |
$2335
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$2655
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$2875
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NA
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May 14, 28, 2010
June 11, 25, 2010
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| Double |
$2755
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$3155
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$3595
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$5255
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| Single |
$4075
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$4795
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$5475
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$9255
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| Triple |
$2495
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$2795
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$3145
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NA
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September 3, 17, 2010
October 1, 15, 2010
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| Double |
$2795
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$3195
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$3695
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$5395
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| Single |
$4155
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$4895
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$5635
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$9455
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| Triple |
$2545
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$2875
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$3245
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NA
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Port Taxes: $222 per person
Istanbul embarkation fee: $30 per person
9 nights / 10 Days
2 nights in Istanbul
5 night cruise
2 nights in Athens
TOUR INCLUDES:
• 4 nights of accommodations with buffet breakfast daily.
• 5-night Mediterranean cruise with all meals onboard ship.
• 3 1/2 days of tours in an air-conditioned bus with a licensed, bilingual guide.
• 3 lunches during tours.
• All private transfers to/from the airport and port.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Portage at airports and hotels.
• Service fees and local taxes.
• Ya’lla Tours USA Passenger Information Kit.
We guarantee to operate tour with a minimum
of two passengers
PLEASE NOTE:
The Athens and Istanbul city tours are motor-coach, group tours.
• 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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| Istanbul |
Midtown |
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| Istanbul |
Crown Plaza |
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| Istanbul |
Crown Plaza
(club room) |
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| Istanbul |
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Four Seasons Sultanahmet |
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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 inside
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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