Contiki > Spotlight on Greece plus 7 day Greek Island Cruise

Spotlight on Greece plus 7 day Greek Island Cruise
13 Days starting from $2,579

Countries Visited:
Greece, Turkey

 

Length: 13 Days
Type: Superior
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Contiki
Tour Code: CONTIKI182
   
 
About This Tour



Starting In Athens and ending in Athens

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • Optionals
  • SPECIALS
Accomodations
* 4 nights in superior tourist class hotels and 7 nights on board a cruise ship * Accommodation based on your choice of twin or triple-share with private facilities * 3 Continental breakfasts (B) and 2 three-course dinners - as per itinerary Cruise portion - 8 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D) and 7 suppers (S) - as per itinerary * Hotel tips, local taxes and service charges

The Contiki Difference
* Experienced, professional expert local guide * Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats * 'Welcome to Greece' information pack

Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Your exciting European trip begins.

Arrive Athens (1 Days)
After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore Athens at your leisure. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow travellers.

Athens to Olympia (1 Days)
We begin today with a sightseeing tour of Athens including the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Travelling westward, we pause at Corinth to view the impressive canal before arriving at the Palace of Agamemnon at Mycenae where you can walk through the Gate of the Lions and see the sinister beehive tomb. Our day's journey continues past the Acronafplion Citadel and ends in Olympia this evening.

Olympia to Delphi (1 Days)
This morning join our local guide as we visit the temples of Hera and Zeus, and the site of the Olympic stadium where the games were first held in 776BC. Later, we cross the Corinthian Gulf and drive to Delphi, the sacred town of antiquity.

Delphi to Athens (1 Days)
Visit the site of Delphi, see the Temple of Apollo and the Treasury. A short drive to Athens for another evening in the capital before starting your island cruise.

Athens at Leisure and sail to Istanbul (1 Days)
Enjoy Athens at leisure this morning and in the afternoon, board our cruise ship bound for Istanbul.

Cruising to Istanbul (1 Days)
Today enjoy the amenities of our cruise ship as we sail through the Dardanelles arriving in Istanbul in the early evening.

Istanbul and the Bosphorus (1 Days)
Explore this exciting city or shop in the Grand Bazaar where there are more than 4,000 shops. Istanbul is a breathtaking sight where East meets West. Why not visit the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace museum? We depart this evening for Mykonos.

Mykonos (1 Days)
We arrive at the island of white-washed houses and blue domed churches. Enjoy the sunset over "Little Venice" and soak up the atmosphere before returning to the ship to sail for Patmos.

Cruising to Kusadasi via Patmos (1 Days)
We arrive at Patmos, where St. John is reputed to have written the book of Revelation. This afternoon we dock at Kusadasi. Choose to explore the bazaar or take an excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus.

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.

Santorini (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)
Transfer into central Athens where your tour ends.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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5/11/2008 - 5/23/2008
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5/11/2008 - 5/23/2008
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5/25/2008 - 6/6/2008
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5/25/2008 - 6/6/2008
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6/8/2008 - 6/20/2008
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6/8/2008 - 6/20/2008
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6/22/2008 - 7/4/2008
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6/22/2008 - 7/4/2008
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7/6/2008 - 7/18/2008
$3,329
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7/6/2008 - 7/18/2008
$3,075
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7/13/2008 - 7/25/2008
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8/3/2008 - 8/15/2008
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8/17/2008 - 8/29/2008
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8/17/2008 - 8/29/2008
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8/31/2008 - 9/12/2008
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9/14/2008 - 9/26/2008
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Athens
Guided tour including Acropolis and Parthenon

Corinth
See the Corinth Canal

Mycenae
Guided tour including Palace of Agamemnon

Nafplion
See the Acronafplion citadel

Olympia
Guided tour including Olympic Stadium and Temples of Hera and Zeus

Delphi
Guided tour including Temple of Apollo

Istanbul
Visit the Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque

Mykonos
Visit Mykonos town

Kusadasi
Visit the local bazaar

Patmos
See the Monastery of St. John

Crete
Visit Heraklion town

Santorini
Visit Fira town

Please Note: Europe Optional Excursions
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The Optional Excursions and prices listed here are an indication of what will be offered for the 2008 summer. Final Optional Excursion details and prices will be updated in early 2008.

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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