FreeGate
Included Features
- Round trip economy class airfare from New York to Istanbul
and Athens
- 4 nights hotel accommodation (Istanbul 2, Athens 2) with
breakfast daily
- Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul
- 7-day/ 6-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey
on "Louis Cruises". Accommodation in Inside cabins Cat.
'IC' with 2 lower beds; all meals
included
- Half day guided tour of Athens
- All transfers with assistance and baggage handling
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- Sightseeing by air conditioned motor-coaches with English
speaking professional tour guides
- Entrance fees to all sites as per itinerary
- Host service in Athens and Istanbul
- Meals as per itinerary: B= breakfast (10), L= lunch (6),
D= dinner (6)
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Itinerary
DAY 1: USA-ISTANBUL
Depart via overnight transatlantic flight to Istanbul with
meals on board.
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Arrive in Istanbul and meet our
local representatives; transfer to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 3: ISTANBUL (B)
Depart on a full day city tour.
Visit St. Sophia, masterpiece of
Byzantine architecture, built in the
6th century by the Byzantine
Emperor Justinian. In the afternoon
visit Topkapi palace, residence of
the Ottoman Sultans (now a world
famous museum), the Mosque of
Suleiman the Magnificent and the
Grand Bazaar. Return to your hotel for overnight.
DAY 4:
ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
Free morning for
last minute shopping.
Transfer to the pier to embark on
your cruise ship. Overnight
onboard.
CRUISE ITINERARY # 1 - Kusadasi and Greek
Isles
DAY 5: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
Morning at leisure. Evening sailing
for your next port of call.
DAY 6: MYKONOS (B,L,D)
Afternoon arrival in Myconos.
Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed,
flower-decked alleyways to
the sculpture like church of
Paraportiani, or along the
waterfront to the famous
windmills.
DAY 7:
PATMOS - KUSADASI (B,L,D)
Morning arrival in Patmos. Here
you can visit the Monastery of St.
John and the Grotto, where the
book of Revelations was written.
In the afternoon, sail to the
Turkish port of Kusadasi.
Disembark and explore the local
shops, or embark on an optional
excursion to Ephesus, most
complete city ever excavated.
DAY 8: RHODES (B,L,D)
Morning arrival in Rhodes, the
island of Roses. You will spend a
full day on the island to explore on
your own or embark on an
optional sightseeing tour. Or
simply hire a taxi and visit one of
the nearby beaches for a swim.
DAY 9: HERAKLION - SANTORINI
(B,L,D)
In the morning the ship will call at
Heraklion, Crete. Here you may
choose to discover the town on
your own or embark on an
optional excursion to the
Minoan Palace of Knossos,
followed by a visit to the Heraklion
Museum. The next destination
today is the island of Santorini, the
land of the fabled Atlantis. After
strolling through the narrow streets
of the town, enjoy the view of the
volcanic site below while sipping a
cool refreshment.
DAY 10: ATHENS (B)
Morning arrival in Piraeus, the
main port of Athens. Upon
disembarkation you will be met by
FreeGate personnel. Transfer to
Athens for a morning city tour
which will introduce you to the
most important sights in the city
including the Acropolis, the
Parthenon and the Acropolis
Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
DAY 11: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure. Overnight in
Athens.
DAY 12: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast transfer to the
airport for your departure flight.
CRUISE ITINERARY # 2 - Israel and Egypt
DAYS 1-4: As per Itinerary #1 (Above)
DAY 5: MYKONOS (B,L,D)
Early afternoon arrival in Myconos. Stroll at leisure through the whitewashed,
flower-decked alleyways to the sculpture like church of Paraportiani,
or along the waterfront to the famous windmills.
DAY 6: CRUISE - AT SEA (B,L,D)
Full day at sea to enjoy the amenities of your vessel
DAY 7: ASHDOD (Jerusalem - Bethlehem, Holy Land) (B,L,D)
Perched on sand dunes, the ancient port of Ashdod is a gateway to
the Holy Land. The ship will remain here from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
You may explore on your own, or purchase an optional full day tour
to one of the world's most captivating cities, Jerusalem. In Jerusalem
you will find 3 of the world's most venerated institutions: the Church
of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western (Wailing) Wall, and the Dome of
the Rock. You can also visit Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity,
Nazareth and Galilee.
DAY 8: PORT SAID (Cairo, Egypt, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) (B,L,D)
At the entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said is a bustling city
and port. Here you may embark on an optional full day tour to Cairo,
including lunch. In this magnificent city, the ancient monuments
of the Egyptian empire have fascinated visitors throughout the
centuries. The mystifying Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, over
four thousand years old, stand majestically on the outskirts of
the city at the edge of the desert. Cairo's museum of Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of artifacts in the world, including the astounding treasures of King Tutankhamun's tomb. You can also take the optional excursion to the Saladin Citadel, Sakkara and the exotic and colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
DAY 9: AGIOS NIKOLAOS (B,L,D)
Morning at sea. This afternoon arrive at Agios Nikolaos, a quaint
port town in Eastern Crete, where a pleasant optional excursion
is available. Drive by the gorgeous natural Bay of Elounda, then
to Kritsa, a charming village with splendid displays of blooming
flowers, fruit trees and plants. The excursion continues to a
local Olive Oil Farm, where olive oil, wine & raki are still produced using traditional methods. Enjoy Cretan traditional music and dances by local performers. Return to Agios Nikolaos and your cruise vessel.
DAY 10: ATHENS (B)
Morning arrival in Piraeus, the
main port of Athens. Upon
disembarkation you will be met by
FreeGate personnel. Transfer to
Athens for a morning city tour
which will introduce you to the
most important sights in the city
including the Acropolis, the
Parthenon and the Acropolis
Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
DAY 11: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure. Overnight in
Athens.
DAY 12: ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast transfer to the
airport for your departure flight.
| Accommodations |
VALUE |
OPTION
A |
OPTION
B |
| ISTANBUL |
Erboy |
Germir Palas |
Conrad |
| ATHENS |
|
|
|
| CRUISE |
Inside
cabins Cat "IC" with two lower beds |
Departure
Dates & Prices
Tour Departs USA: Wednesday
OUR
RATES INCLUDE AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES OF
$200 |
| DEPART
USA: Wednesday* |
VALUE |
OPTION
A |
OPTION
B |
2010
Departures
- Dates in Black: Cruise Itinerary #1
- Dates in Red: Cruise Itinerary #2
|
| Mar 31 |
$2,359 |
$2,469 |
$2,709 |
| Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 |
2,339 |
2,469 |
2,709 |
| May 05, 12 |
2,439 |
2,569 |
2,829 |
| May 19, 26 |
2,809 |
2,949 |
3,209 |
| Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 |
2,809 |
2,949 |
3,209 |
| Jun 30 |
2,789 |
2,919 |
3,109 |
| Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 |
2,789 |
2,919 |
3,109 |
| Aug 4, 11, 18 |
2,809 |
2,919 |
3,109 |
| Aug 25 |
2,809 |
2,949 |
3,169 |
| Sep 1, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
2,439 |
2,569 |
2,829 |
| Oct 06, 13, 20 |
2,439 |
2,569 |
2,829 |
| SINGLE/ TRPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Single
room (add) |
755 |
925 |
1,215 |
| Triple
room (deduct) |
80 |
115 |
165 |
*
Other departures available on request - Let us
customize your trip to suit your needs
Rates are per person in US Dollars, double occupancy, and
include airline fuel surcharges up to $200. Airfare from New York is included;
departures from most USA gateways are available - please inquire.
ADDITIONAL
CHARGES (per person):
- Air taxes and security fees: approx. $145 - 200 depending
on airline used
- Cruise Port taxes: $222
CRUISE
UPGRADES to Outside cabins Category "XB" please add $180 (per
person/ double).
BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If you
buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from the
tour price:
| Mar
31 2010 - May
14 |
850 |
| May 15 - Aug
30 |
1,220 |
| Aug 31 - Oct
25 |
850 |
USINESS
CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): $2,649
to $3,189 depending on your travel dates
|
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