FreeGate
Included Features
- Round trip economy class airfare New York-Athens-New
York
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- Athens half day city tour
- 7-day/7-night Golden Fleece cruise on "Louis Cruises"
vessel
(Inside
cabins "D"
with 2 lower beds - upgrades available)
- 3 transfers with assistance and baggage handling
- Hotel service charges and taxes
- Sightseeing by airconditioned vehicles and English speaking
professional tour guides
- All entrance fees on included sightseeing
- Meals as per itinerary: B=breakfast (10), L=lunch (6),
D=dinner (7)
- Host service in Athens
- FreeGate travel bag and document portfolio
Itinerary
DAY 1: USA-ATHENS
Departure from the USA on your overnight flight to Athens.
DAY 2: ATHENS
Arrival today at the Athens International Airport where
you will be met by FreeGate personnel and assisted through
Customs and baggage claim formalities. Transfer to your
hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 3: ATHENS (B)
Depart for a morning tour of Athens after breakfast. You
will be introduced to the most important sites, including
the famed Acropolis with its dominating view and the site
of the renowned Parthenon. There will be a visit to the
Acropolis Museum. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
DAY 4: ATHENS (B)
Day at leisure to explore this magnificent city on your own. Overnight
in Athens. DAY 5: ATHENS - 7-DAY CRUISE (B,D)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Piraeus for your
7-day Golden Fleece Cruise. Ship sails at 6:00PM. After
embarkation enjoy a relaxed evening on board as you sail
towards the first port of call.
DAY 6: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
Evening arrival into Istanbul, one of the world's greatest
historic cities. Formally Byzantium, the center of the
Eastern Roman Empire, this once-walled city
is built on seven hills and situated astride two continents;
here, East meets West in every way.
DAY 7: ISTANBUL (B,L,D)
The optional sightseeing tour of Istanbul will
take you to the city's unique monuments,
such as the Church of St. Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.
Afterwards, it is bargaining time at the innumerous
shops of the Grand Bazaar. Early evening embarkation
to set sail for your next port of call.
DAY 8: 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 9: PATMOS - KUSADASI (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival in the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery
of St. John and the Grotto, where the book of Revelations was written. In the afternoon, the ship will sail to the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Disembark
and look for bargains at the local bazaars,leather shops,
or go on an optional excursion to Ephesus,
the most complete ancient city ever excavated.
Here you can walk through the marble streets on an optional excursion to view one of the best preserved
ancient cities which houses the Library of Celsus and the Great Amphitheater.
DAY 10: RHODES (B,L,D)
Early morning arrival into Rhodes, the island of Roses.
Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes as well
as Lindos. St Paul landed in the bay during his voyages,
the crusading Knights of St John left marks of their presence
there also, as well as the Ottoman Turks which occupied
Rhodes for almost 400 years. This combination makes for
a spectacular setting.
DAY 11: HERAKLION (CRETE) - 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 breathtaking view of
the volcanic site below while sipping on a
cool refreshment.
DAY 12: CRUISE - ATHENS - DEPARTURE (B)
Morning arrival in the port of Piraeus, Athens. Disembarkation
and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Departure
Dates & Prices
|
OUR
RATES INCLUDE AIRLINE FUEL SURCHARGES OF $200
|
| DEPART
USA: Monday* |
VALUE |
OPTION
A |
OPTION
B |
OPTION
C |
| 2008
Departures |
| Apr 7, 14, 21 |
2,229 |
2,399 |
2,459 |
2,559 |
| Apr 28 |
2,329 |
2,499 |
2,569 |
2,679 |
| May 05, 12 |
2,339 |
2,519 |
2,619 |
2,729 |
| May 19, 26 |
2,559 |
2,729 |
2,829 |
2,949 |
| Jun 02, 09, 16, 23 |
2,559 |
2,729 |
2,829 |
2,949 |
| Jun 30 |
2,559 |
2,669 |
2,789 |
2,829 |
| Jul 07, 14, 21, 28 |
2,559 |
2,669 |
2,789 |
2,829 |
| Aug 04, 11, 18, 25 |
2,559 |
2,669 |
2,789 |
2,829 |
| Sep 01 |
2,559 |
2,729 |
2,829 |
2,949 |
| Sep 08, 15, 22, 29 |
2,339 |
2,519 |
2,619 |
2,729 |
| Oct 06, 13 |
2,339 |
2,519 |
2,619 |
2,729 |
| Oct 20 |
2,279 |
2,449 |
2,549 |
2,669 |
| SINGLE/ TRPLE OCCUPANCY |
| Single
room (add) |
735 |
945 |
965 |
1,145 |
| Triple
room (deduct) |
55 |
85 |
115 |
140 |
*
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. Depending
on your airline schedule, an extra night stay in Athens may be required.
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 the
tour price:
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
|
