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 including lunch
- 7-day/ 6-night cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey
on "Louis Cruises". Accommodation in Inside cabins Cat.
'D' 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 (7),
D= dinner (6)
- FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
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,L)
Depart on a full day city tour.
Visit St. Sophia, masterpiece of
Byzantine architecture, built in the
6th century by the Byzantine
Emperor Justinian. After lunch
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.
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.
Departure
Dates & Prices
|
OUR
RATES INCLUDE AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES OF $200
|
| DEPART
USA: Wednesday * |
VALUE |
OPTION A |
OPTION B |
| 2008
Departures |
| Apr 9, 16, 23 |
2,299 |
2,459 |
2,729 |
| Apr 30 |
2,409 |
2,569 |
2,879 |
| May 07, 14 |
2,419 |
2,579 |
2,889 |
| May 21, 28 |
2,639 |
2,799 |
3,109 |
| Jun 04, 11, 18 |
2,639 |
2,799 |
3,109 |
| Jun 25 |
2,639 |
2,749 |
3,029 |
| Jul 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
2,639 |
2,749 |
2,979 |
| Aug 06, 13, 20 |
2,639 |
2,749 |
2,979 |
| Aug 27, Sep 03 |
2,639 |
2,799 |
3,059 |
| Sep 10, 17, 24 |
2,419 |
2,579 |
2,889 |
| Oct 01, 08, 15 |
2,419 |
2,579 |
2,889 |
| Oct 22 |
2,359 |
2,529 |
2,839 |
| SINGLE/ TRIPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Single room (add) |
625 |
780 |
1,125 |
| Triple room (deduct) |
60 |
85 |
130 |
* 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. 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: $190
- Cruise Fuel surcharges: $77
CRUISE UPGRADES to
Outside cabins Category "A" please
add $180 (per person/double).
BRING-YOUR-OWN-AIR: If
you buy your own airline tickets, please deduct from above prices:
Mar 24 - May 15 |
930 |
May
16 - Sep 6 |
1,140 |
Sep 7 -
Oct 31 |
930 |
BUSINESS
CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): $2,649
to $3,189 depending on your travel dates
|
Greece
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