Under
the Mediterranean Sun
Italy and Greece Tour
A 12-Days Mediterranean Vacation
Rome
- Assisi - Siena - Florence - Padua - Venice,
Athens, Santorini & Crete
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The
treasures of Italy . . the romance of the Greek isles. What's better
than a journey with a cherished companion to one of these prized destinations?
This
is a trip tailored to make the most of that special company and unique
occasion, be it an anniversary, a honeymoon, or a singular chance
to be alone and away. We have selected superior and deluxe hotels
notable for their charm, atmosphere, and, of course, fine service. The
Highlight of your tour in Italy :
Assisi:
View of the Churches of St. Francis and St. Claire. Siena: View of Piazza
del Campo and the Municipal Palace . Florence: Visit of the Academia,
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
Tour starts weekly in Athens : April- Oct
DAY
1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS - Friday
Our Athens-based personnel meets you at the international airport, assists
you with the formalities, and sees you to your charming and comfortable
four-star hotel, your base for the next two nights. Check in, relax,
then take a stroll through the lively streets. Browse for treasures
and curios, savor a coffee or aperitif at a terrace café, or enjoy a
fine meal in the old Plaka district.
DAY 2 - ATHENS - Saturday (B)
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Greek capital, today we
have included a half day tour of Syntagma Square, and the towering Acropolis.
DAY
3 - ATHENS,SANTORINI - Sunday (B)
We'll call for you and see you to the airport for your flight over the
blue Aegean to Santorini (Air fare included, Isle of Ancient "
Atlantis ?!", where you'll find a room waiting in a beach hotel.
Or a cliff -side Villa .
DAY
4 - Santorini - Monday (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel (or Villa),or venture out,to explore
ON YOUR OWN.
Some suggestion that you may wish to consider (on your own):
Akrotiri,reputedly the site of fabled Atlantis. Then on to Athinios
port to take a boat across to eh dormant volcano, and ascend through
a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Visit Thirassia Island and
watch sunset in Oia. Return to your hotel/villa early evening, the decision
is totally yours :).
DAY
5- Santorini- Own activities - Tuesday (B)
To stay in your lovely hotel and enjoy the beach, the service, and the
amenities, or to venture out to explore some of the dramatic cliffs,
coves, and villages . . . that is the question! No doubt, you'll mix
a bit of both; Relax, and revisit a favorite café or shop ,sip an ouzo
or retsina at a waterside café, discover a beach or two, pick up a loaf
of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside as you
look out to sailboats at sea. Your days will be filled.
DAY
6- SANTORINI, CRETE - Wednesday (B)
We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your ferry to Crete, Hreaklion
& your hotel.
Must use ferry as flights operate only on Thu & Sat, on other
days, it will be the fast ferry which is 2 hours ( business class
) , if you prefer to fly then please add $95 per person to fly via Athens
.
DAY
7- CRETE - Thursday (B)
Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore one of the beaches. Or explore
on your own the Venetian part of the old town , see below more details
on tours in Crete.
DAY
8 - Rome- Friday (B)
Do your last-minute shopping this morning, or just linger deliciously
in bed. Then we'll call for you and see you to the airport to fly to
Rome ( Via Athens) .
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Transfer is included to your hotel.
Dinner is included at the hotel. Evening at leisure. Depending on the
season/month we'll confirm a specific hotel at the time we receive your
booking.
DAY
9 - Saturday - ROME - ASSISI - SIENA - FLORENCE (BD)
Continental Breakfast at the hotel. 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
Grifone or similar
Day
10 - Sunday- FLORENCE (BD)
Continental 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
11 - Monday- FLORENCE - PADUA - VENICE (BD)
Continental breakfast. Departure for 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 Continental - Amadeus in Venice
( or similar) . Dinner and overnight.
Day
12 - Tuesday - VENICE (BD)
Continental 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
13 - Wednesday- VENICE (B)
Buffet breakfast. End of our service. Bon Voyage.
RATE
in US $, per person in double occupancy:
The Hotels in Italy are as listed .
For Greece you have the opportunity to upgrade as follows
First
Class : Sea view room in Crete$
4957
Deluxe
: Sea View room in Crete: $ 5325
Deluxe
: With a suite in Chromata/Santorini $ 5670
For
triple occupancy : Please deduct 5 % from the double rate
Children discount : 2-12 years : Please deduct 10 %
from the double rate, children must be sharing with parents.
Price includes:
- Air
transportation from Athens to Santorini, Crete , and back to
Athens, as well as Athens Rome , all in economy class with taxes included.
- Ticket
from Santorini to Crete by ferry or air based on the itinerary &
dates you choose.
- Transportation
between airport and hotels in Greece.
- Guided
sightseeing as indicated in ATHENS, including preset menu lunch
as indicated "L".
- Entrance
fees for all sites listed in the itinerary.
- Accommodations
with breakfast (B) as indicated below, or at comparable
properties, according to availability:
For
Deluxe rates : Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera
& the sea ( Firostefani) .
First
Class accommodation:
Sun Rocks ,
in Firostefani" , Astra Apartments, On The Rocks
or Chromata Apartments with a view of the (Imerovigli.)
, Grotto Villas in Firostefani , Rose Bay onKamari Beach
Hotel.
For
Katikies Villas & Pantheon , please add 20 % supplement to the deluxe
rate.
Crete:
Heraklio / Hersonissos Area:
* Creta Maris ( 5 stars)
* Knossos Royal Village (5 stars)
* Royal Mare Village (5 Stars)
* Atlantis Hotel ( 5 stars - Town property)
* Aldemar Royal Mare (5 stars)
Heraklio
/Amoudara Area:
* Candia Maris Hotel ( 5 stars)
Elounda
Area:
* Hotel Elounda Mare (5 stars):
Supplement $65 per person per night with breakfast & dinner included
(part of the deal, cant delete).
Lasithi Area:
* Hotel Elounda Mare (5 stars) : PRIVATE
BUNGALOW with private pool: Supplement
$200 Per person per night.
4
- Star Properties:
Heraklio
Area:
* Sylva Maris Bungalows hotel ( 4 stars)
* Galaxy Iraklio Hotel ( Town property)
* Asotria Capsis Hotel ( Town Hotel)
* Marina Beach in Gouves area
*
Pantheon Palace in Gouves area
Lasithi
Area:
Miramar
in Aghios Nikolaos
Hersonissos
Maris - pool sharing ( 4 stars)
Gallery
of Romantic Hideaways of Crete .
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Not
Included:
-
International air transportation from / to your home country.
- Optional
excursions, such as tours on Santorini, sailing, cruising
- Any
meal not specifically mentioned, beverages
- Personal
expenses
-
Gratuities for local personnel
- Travel
insurance (please inquire about flyer).
-
Airport taxes.
Click here for tours in CRETE
One of the largest islands in the Mediterranean ,and for thousands of
years it has been a crossroads of three continents- Europe, Asia and
Africa.
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