Aegean Splendour - 7 nts tour

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Product description may only be offered in French if departures are from the province of Quebec.


A great introduction to Glorious Greece! In Athens, explore the Acropolis and the wonderful nightlife and shopping. Then, discover the islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and the breathtaking splendour of the Aegean.

ITINERARY

Island Cruise Itinerary

9 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

THURSDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO

3 nights Athens • 4 nights Greek Island & Turkey Cruise

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Day Destination Arrival Departure
1 Depart for Athens
2-5 Athens
Transfer to your hotel for 3 nights in Athens
5 Athens, Piraeus
Transfer to and embark cruise ship
Mykonos


6:00pm

11:00am
11:00pm
6 Kusadasi, Turkey
Patmos
7:00am
4:00pm
noon
9:00pm
7 Rhodes 7:00am 6:00pm
8 Crete, Heraklion
Santorini
7:00am
4:30pm
11:30am
9:00pm
9 Athens, Pireaus / End of tour
Disembark cruise ship
Transfer to the airport for the return flight

7:00am



SUNDAY DEPARTURES FROM TORONTO AND MONTREAL

4 nights Greek Island & Turkey Cruise • 3 nights Athens

Day Destination Arrival Departure
1 Depart for Athens
2 Athens, Piraeus
Transfer to and embark cruise ship
Mykonos



6:00pm


11:00am
11:00pm
3 Kusadasi, Turkey
Patmos

7:00am
4:00pm

noon
9:00pm
4

Rhodes


7:00am

6:00pm
5 Crete, Heraklion
Santorini
7:00am
4:30pm
11:30am
9:00pm
6-9 Athens, Piraeus
Disembark cruise ship
Transfer to your hotel for 3 nights in Athens
7:00am

9 Athens / End of tour
Transfer to the airport for the return flight





TUESDAY DEPARTURES FROM MONTREAL

2 nights Athens • 3 nights Greek Island & Turkey Cruise • 2 nights Athens

Day Destination Arrival Departure
1 Depart for Athens
2-4 Athens
Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights in Athens
4 Athens, Piraeus
Transfer to and embark cruise ship
Mykonos


6:00pm

11:00am
11:00pm
5 Kusadasi, Turkey
Patmos
7:00am
4:00pm
noon
9:00pm
6 Crete, Heraklion
Santorini
7:00am
4:30pm
11:30am
9:00pm
7-9 Athens, Piraeus
Disembark cruise ship
Transfer to your hotel for 2 night in Athens

7:00am

9 Athens / End of tour
Transfer to the airport for the return flight




FRIDAY DEPARTURES FROM VANCOUVER

2 nights Athens • 4 nights Greek Island & Turkey Cruise • 1 night Athens

Day Destination Arrival Departure
1 Depart for Athens
2-4 Athens
Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights in Athens
4 Athens, Piraeus
Transfer to and embark cruise ship
Mykonos


6:00pm

11:00am
11:00pm
5 Kusadasi, Turkey
Patmos
7:00am
4:00pm
noon
9:00pm
6 Rhodes 7:00am 6:00pm
7 Crete, Heraklion
Santorini
7:00am
4:30pm
11:30am
9:00pm
8

Athens, Piraeus
Disembark cruise ship
Transfer to your hotel for 1 night in Athens

7:00am

9 Athens / End of tour
Transfer to the airport for your return flight


YOUR HOTELS (OR SIMILARS)

Hotel offered from Toronto departures

Option 1

• Athens: Kaningos 21 ( 4*)

Option 2
• Athens: Metropolitan (5*)


Hotel offered from Montreal departures

Option 1
• Athens: Polis Grand (3*)

Option 2
Athens: Stanley (3.5*)

Hotel offered from Vancouver departures

Option 1
• Athens: Acropol (4*)

Option 2
Athens: Park Hotel (5*)

YOUR SHIP (OR SIMILAR)
LOUIS CRUISES LINES

M/V Aquamarine

Feel right at home in the M/V Aquamarine's recently refurbished cabins. Take advantage of the many facilities such as the international cuisine, thrilling shows, and poolside games.

Tonnage: 23 149
Cabins: 525
Passenger Decks: 7
Cruising Speed: 17 knots
Air-conditioning throughout

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES
• Roundtrip flight in Economy Class to Athens
• Meet & greet by a representative upon arrival at Athens airport
• Roundtrip transfers between airport(s), ports and hotels
• All hotel service charges and local taxes when applicable
• Services of a Transat Holidays bilingual (English and French) representative in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete & on cruises
• 15 meals (Except the Montreal departures on Tuesday there is 13 meals)
• Orientation at the hotel at the commencement of each itinerary
• Captain’s welcome cocktail parties aboard cruise ships
• Greek Island & Turkey Cruise on the Aquamarine (or similar) in an air-conditioned inside cabin with 2 lower beds, private shower and toilet. All onboard entertainment and services. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks daily. Shore excursions are optional ($)
• Accommodation in Athens in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.

YOUR TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Excess baggage
• Meals other than those detailed
• Optional tours
• Gratuities
• All drinks and wine
• Items of a personal nature

USEFUL INFORMATION
Travellers should always cover their shoulders and legs when visiting religious sites throughout Europe.

Many of the larger cruise ships require semi-formal or formal dress for evenings onboard: ladies may wear suits, cocktail dresses or gowns for formal nights, while gentlemen may dress in sports jackets, slacks and casual sweaters for semi-formal nights, and jackets and ties or tuxedos on formal nights.

In Europe, hotel rooms are generally smaller than in North America. There are rarely two double beds in a room. Triple rooms usually feature one double bed and one single bed or three single beds or one double bed and one foldaway bed or two single beds and one foldaway bed.

Some types of sports equipment, including golf bags, etc., are not accepted in the rooms. They have to be kept in a specific area, which is usually locked

All hotels provide towels; some do not offer face cloths.

In most European countries the current is 220V.

REMARKS
Departing and arrival time, days and all the inclusions mentioned in the Tour description can change without notice.

Disembarkation by tenders at some ports.

Number of meals may differ.

This information is valid for departures from November 1st, 2010 until October 31, 2011.