The Golden Fleece Tour

• 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 "IC" 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 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 cruise to the Istanbul, Kusadasi and the Greek Islands. The 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.

Accommodations	VALUE	OPTION A	OPTION B
ATHENS HOTELS	Polis Grand (4-star)	Amalia (Superior 4 -star)	Royal Olympic Athens Plaza (5-star)
CRUISE	Inside cabins Category "IC" with two lower beds (Upgrades available)

Departure Dates & Prices

* 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 tp $200. 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: $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:

USINESS CLASS UPGRADE (International airfare): $2,649 to $3,189 depending on your travel dates