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Accomodations
* 4 nights on board a cruise ship based on your choice of quad or twin-share inside cabin with private facilities. Please Note: When booking twin-share for these tours both passengers must book at the same time. Single inside cabin is also available at a supplement. See Dates & Rates price panel for further details * 1 night in a superior tourist class hotel * 5 Buffet Breakfasts (B), 4 Lunches (L), 4 Dinners (D) and 4 Suppers (S) - as per itinerary The Contiki Difference *Contiki & Cruise Specials* * Representative on board ship * Fun-filled entertainment on every night of every cruise
Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe! Arrive Athens (1 Days) After checking in to your hotel, the day is yours to take a sneak preview of Athens before meeting your Tour Representative and fellow travellers this evening at the hotel. After your meeting, maybe join us in the traditional Plaka area for dinner - a great way to kick off your tour! Athens to Mykonos (1 Days) This morning we leave Athens and board our cruise ship to head to Mykonos - island of whitewashed houses and blue domed churches. Cruising to Patmos via Kusadasi (1 Days) Our early morning call is the Turkish port of Kusadasi. Explore the bazaar or perhaps take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Later, we dock at Patmos where St John is reputed to have written the book of Revelation. Cruising to Rhodes (1 Days) A day to explore this island, home to the Colossus of Rhodes. Legend says it was over 30m (100ft.) high and straddled the harbour. Cruising to Santorini via Crete (1 Days) We dock in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, before sailing for Santorini. This spectacular volcanic island is in the Cycladic chain of islands. Enjoy Fira and its narrow paved streets with plenty of opportunity to shop in the many boutiques. Arrival into Athens (1 Days) After breakfast we disembark and transfer into central Athens where your tour ends. Maybe join us for a sightseeing tour of Athens seeing the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus and the first modern Olympic stadium?
Athens
Visit the famous Plaka area Mykonos Visit Mykonos town Kusadasi Visit the local bazaar Patmos See the Monastery of St. John Rhodes See the fortified town. Crete Visit Heraklion town Santorini See the spectacular volcanic islands Santorini Visit Fira town Athens Plaka Meal
Euro 34.00 A night out in the famous Plaka area - we visit a typical Greek Taverna for a three-course meal including local wine. Whilst dining enjoy the show which includes singing, traditional Greek dancers and "Bouzouki" music. Athens Sightseeing Tour Euro 42.00 Athens is the birthplace of many important thinkers and artists who have inspired the western world for thousands of years. Join us to discover this wondrous ancient city with an expert local guide. The tour includes the first modern Olympic stadium, the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis (entrance included). This is not to be missed. Ancient Ephesus Euro 55.00 Ephesus is one of the most extensive and best preserved ancient cities in the world. Our local guide will explain the history of many of the important ruins including the Odeum, Curetes Street and the Library of Celsus. You'll have time to explore the bazaars and shops in Kusadasi port before reboarding the ship. Monastery of the Apocalypse and Grotto of St John Euro 47.00 We visit one of the most revered monasteries in the Christian faith - the Monastery of the Apolcalypse. It was founded in 1088 by a monk named Christodoulos and was built as a fortress for protection from pirates. Next stop is the Grotto of St John, where John the Apostle lived while he wrote part of the book of Revelation. Lindos and Rhodes Combined Half Day Tour Euro 48.00 Visit the Acropolis of Lindos to explore the remains of ancient civilisations. Learn about famous Lindos pottery, before continuing to the Old City of Rhodes. Our walking tour includes the street of Knights, towers and turreted gateways from the 14th Century. Our final stop is the toppled pillars of the Temple of Athens upon Mt Smith where the view over Rhodes is spectacular. The Palace Of Knossos Euro 57.00 The Palace of Knossos is the largest (approx. 20,000m) and most spectacular of all Minoan palaces. The first palace was built in approximately 2000BC, it was destroyed and rebuilt two times after that. It is believed that the legend of the Minotaur (half man/half bull) which lived in a Labyrinth and was slayed by Theus was based around this building. Our visit includes a guided tour of the palace and then free time to explore or visit the Heraklion Archaelogical Museum (entrance not included). CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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