The
Greek Isles, Italy & Istanbul
19 days . Tour code # Escapade 5-Italy Our
Mediterranean tours,This 19 day voyage of discovery includes classical
Athens and the islands of the Aegean: Santorini , Mykonos, Rhodes and
even takes you to Istanbul,
Including 7 day CRUISE , then it is on to Northern Italy : Rome
- Assisi - Siena - Florence - Venice - Milan
Starts in Athens Weekly every Wed & Thu : Apr - Nov
Compare With Paris version
Highlights
of the tour In Italy :
* Assisi: View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire
* Florence: Visit of the Accademia, home of Michelangelo's "David"
* Padua: see Donatello's masterpiece, the Gattamelata
* Venice: Visit the famous Square of St. Mark and the Bridge
of Sighs
* Verona: the town of Romeo and Giulietta
* The Lake of Como famous for villas and mountain scenery
You'll enjoy as well some of the most enchanting
Scenic Drives Along the Mediterranean :
* The beautiful Autostrada del Sole
* The Tuscan countryside through medieval towns
* The lovely Emilia Romagna region
* The Veneto region, world famous for its Villa of Palladio
* The Italian Alps
DAY
1 - ATHENS Wednesday
Our local representative will meet you at Athens airport, assist with
arrival procedures, and escort you to your hotel. You'll have time on
your own to explore the Greek capital, browse for treasures and curios,
and venture to a terrace cafe or a fine meal in the old Plaka district.
Or, we'll be pleased to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which
includes a Greek dinner and musical entertainment.
DAY
2 - ATHENS Thursday (B)
A half-day city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens. We'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament;
Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Your
afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another
visit to the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours,
such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon,
with spectacular sunset view; or the Sound and Light show at the base
of the Acropolis, combined with folk dancing.
DAY
3 - ATHENS, EMBARKATION- Friday (BLD)
Your morning in Athens is unscheduled, leaving you the choice of relaxation,
meeting up with friends at a cafe, or browsing the shops. In the afternoon,
we'll see you to Piraeus, the port of Athens, where you'll embark around
04:00 PM on your seven-day cruise.
DAY
4 - ISTANBUL - Saturday (BLD)
Constantinople! Stamboul! Istanbul! Today you reach the fabulous city
where East and West have clashed, met, and blended over the centuries.
Where to start? We reach Istanbul around 05:00 PM
Choices
and optional evening escorted tours (additional $$$ cost) are available
on board the ship or through our office to help you take it all in.
There's no need to unpack. Your ship serves as your hotel in port.
DAY
5 Full Day Private tour of Istanbul - Sunday (BL)
We are providing on a complimentary basis , a full day tour , with
private car/van/ driver & English speaking guide ( please advise
if you prefer other language), visiting Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque,
the Topkapi Palace, the bustling and strategic Bosphorus straits and
a choice of visiting Istanbul Jewish Heritage & the Synagogues (
the Jewish Heritage portion is not available during weekends) . 6
p.m. sailing.
DAY
6 - KUSADASI / EPHESUS - Monday (BLD)
Once again, we'll drop anchor in the Turkish mainland and Kusadasi (
around 3 PM) , gateway to ancient Ephesus. Join one of the ships
shore excursion (Additional$$$) , or Stroll the streets on your own
and stop in at shops filled with leather goods, carpets, and bargains
in gold. Or we'll be glad to arrange for a our private basis optional
tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities
in the world. We set sail from Kusadasi around 9 PM
DAY
7 - SANTORINI, HERAKLION - Tuesday (BLD)
We drop anchor in the port of Santorini around 07:00 AM. ( using tenders
to disembark / reboard) .
Explore on your own, the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. Enjoy
the outdoor cafes and wander the lanes of Thira, lined with craft and
clothing shops and bakeries and cafes. Ride the funicular to the cliff
top, or be adventurous, and do it on muleback! . We set sail for Crete
at 11 AM.
Crete: We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 03:30 PM .Explore
on your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan
Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at 08:00 PM
, you will be rewarded with a spectacular sunset over the Aegean
DAY
8 - RHODES- Wednesday (BLD)
You'll sail into the harbor of Rhodes at first light, allowing a full
day on the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect
for exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights
of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some
time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis
of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies, we sail out around 07:00
PM.
DAY 9 - PATMOS , MYKONOS -Thursday (BLD)
Once again, we'll have two ports of call. In the morning, we'll drop
anchor at Patmos (Using tenders in Patmos) . Here you can visit the
Monastery of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written. You'll
reboard for lunch while we head to MYKONOS : fabled isle of windmills,
beaches, cliffs, blue seas, and over 350 churches and chapels. Photo
opportunities are unlimited, and shopping options are almost as plentiful.
Set sail around 11 PM
DAY
10 - Piraeus , Rome Friday (B)
You'll
sail into Piraeus early in the morning (06:00 AM) . Our Athens-based
personnel will take you to the airport .Air ticket
Athens Rome is included in our rate . In Rome , we'll meet you at the
airport and escort you to your hotel
DAY
11 - Rome , Saturday (B)
Breakfast
at the hotel . Half day tour of Imperial and Christian Rome ( 5 hours)
.
Visit Capitol Square , Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum , the Coliseum, the
Appia Antica , the Catacombs, San Giovani in Laterano, and the Cathedral
of Rome . Return to the hotel, or if you prefer you may explore Rome
on your own for the remainder of the day , and return to the hotel on
your own.
DAY
12 - Rome , Sunday (B)
Full day on your own in this enchanting city. Our local rep will
be glad to assist with additional optional touring.
DAY
13 - Monday - ROME (BD)
One more day on your own in enchanting Rome.
DAY
14 - Tuesday - ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE (BD)
Proceed on your own to the tour coach terminal, we'll provide you with
the address & departure times. Early morning departure for ASSISI,
the mystic town of Saint Francis still surrounded by ancient walls.
Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces
by Giotto and Cimabue. Proceed on to SIENA, the beautiful medieval city
renown for the Palio. Then on to FLORENCE. Dinner and overnight.
Hotel Adriatico or similar
Day
15 - Wednesday- FLORENCE (BD)
Buffet breakfast. Guided sightseeing tour of the cradle of the Renaissance.
Visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del
Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy
of Fine Arts Gallery housing the "David" by Michelangelo,
and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous
crucifix. Rest of the day at leisure for optional sightseeing or shopping.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day
16 - Thursday- FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE (BD)
Buffet breakfast. Departure for Venice via Padua, where you will visit
the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello's Gattamelata.
Continue on to Venice and upon arrival enjoy a walking tour of this
unique city. You will see the Piazza and Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's
Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then visit a glass factory
to see the molding of glass. Hotel Principe - Amadeus in Venice (
or similar) . Dinner and overnight.
Day
17 - Friday - VENICE (BD) Buffet breakfast. Day at leisure for optional
tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motor-launch or
for shopping. Dinner and overnight.
Day
18 - Saturday- VENICE - VERONA - LAKE COMO (BD)
Buffet breakfast. Morning departure for VERONA to see the town of Romeo
and Juliet. Then continue on to COMO. Grand Hotel or similar
Dinner and overnight.
Day
19 - Sunday - COMO - MILAN (B)
Buffet breakfast. Departure for MILAN and end of the tour at Central
Railway station.
(Transfer
to Airport or hotel in Milan not included). Bon Viaggi
Rates
per person in US$
Double Occupancy Cabins with 2 lower beds
|
Cruises |
First
Class
Hotel
|
Superior
First
|
Deluxe
Hotel
|
| Inside
Cabins with 2 lower beds- Cat D |
$
5880
|
$
6110
|
$
6310
|
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat B |
$
6030
|
$
6260
|
$
6560
|
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat A |
$
6180
|
$
6230
|
$
6610
|
| Outside
Cabins with 2 lower beds Cat TC |
$
6230
|
$
6480
|
$
6760
|
Please
note that in Italy and outside of Rome , the hotels will be 4 stars
, not possible to upgrade to 5 stars.
Supplemental
charges:
-
Upgrade
to Deluxe Room at the Grand Bretagne in Athens: $390 Per person
in double ( added to the deluxe rate), or $820 per person for an
upgrade to the Deluxe Suite at the Grand Bretagne.
- CAT/B
cabins all have port holes.
CAT/A (additional $$) can be either with window or port hole, depending
on ship.
Rate includes:
- Seven-day cruise to Greek Islands and Turkey.
- Air fare , economy class Athens Rome with
tax included.
- All transfers in Greece & Italy.
- Hotel accommodation with tax and breakfast
daily .
- Athens & Italy , guided sightseeing as
per itineraries , including all entrance fees
- Breakfast daily at the hotels. Hotel service
charges, taxes, and hospitality services .
- Five pre set menu dinners in Italy as per
itinerary
- All meals during the Greek cruise.
- Port taxes .
- Lonely Planet guidebook
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Not included:
- Greek Cruise Shore excursions.
- International airfare from/to your
home country
- Gratuities Personal expenses.
- Beverages, and meals not specifically
listed.
- Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation
Insurance
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Cruise Skd is subject to change
without notice
Greek Cruise Clothing on shore:
Look forward to warm, even hot weather with some
cooler breezes at night.
Especially for shore excursions, we recommend loose, comfortable cottons
or other lightweight clothing.
Some of the tours involve long bus rides and/or
considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please bear in mind that shore excursion coaches
are air conditioned and you may wish to bring a light sweater.
On tours that include visits to places of worship,
shorts and bare shoulders are not permitted.
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