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Package Includes
- Round trip flights NYC-Athens
Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices.
- Airline fuel surcharges
- 5 nights Superior Tourist class accommodations
- 2 nights Oscar & Oscar Inn, Athens
- 3 nights Aegean Cruise, M/V Aegean Pearl (formerly the Perla), standard inside cabin with 2 lower beds
- All transfers
- 11 meals: 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
- Entrance fees per itinerary
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DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart USA
Depart the USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens
DAY 3, Friday - Depart Athens, Cruise to Mykonos
Early morning transfer to pier for embarkation. Ship sails at 11:00 a.m. Cruise to Mykonos (Greece), and enjoy an evening on the island from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sail to Patmos
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Saturday - Morning in Kusadasi, Afternoon in Patmos
Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 7:00 a.m to noon. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Afternoon at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 4:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Sunday - Crete & Santorini
Arrive this morning in Heraklion (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 a.m., one of the four prefectures that constitute the island of Crete. Take a half-day tracing the footsteps of the artist El Greco on this once pirate-laden base, independently. At noon, cruise to Santorini (Greece), and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., an island known throughout the world for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Monday - Full-day in Athens
(Disembark cruise in Piraeus at 7:00 a.m.) and transfer directly to your morning tour of Athens, which includes visits to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenian Stadium, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Athens Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Tuesday - Depart for USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment.
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Rates & Hotels |
Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD |
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Aug 20
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819
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Sep 3
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1929
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Sep 17; Oct 1
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849
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1699
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*Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, port charge of $60, shore excursions, optional tours, tips (see Terms & Conditions).
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Click here for Ports of Call information.
Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi.
Cruise itinerary is subject to change.
Upgrades for Athens hotels and cabin category choices:
Stanley Hotel / Superior Inside Cabin
Divani Palace Acropolis / Standard Outside Cabin
Royal Olympic / Superior Outside Cabin
Superior Outside Plan, Athens Hotel: The following departures will be accommodated at the N J V Athens Plaza Hotel: May 28; Aug 20
Sept 2 departure: cruise ports of call will differ slightly. See below for itinerary changes. All other days of cruise are unaffected.
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Rhodes |
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Patmos |
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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Athens
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Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more]
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Oscar & Oscar Inn
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Athens
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This tourist class hotel, consisting of three buildings, is located in the center of Athens near many tourist attractions. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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Athens
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Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more]
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Stanley Hotel
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Athens
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This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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Athens
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Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more]
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Divani Palace Acropolis
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Athens
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This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design. [more]
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Louis Hellenic Cruises
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Athens
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Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines organizes a variety cruises to Greece and the Greek Islands. Vessels are modest, renovated older ships. They are typically small vessels, carrying no more than 1000 passengers, thus providing embarking and disembarking ease and the ability to access smaller ports on shorter itineraries of 3, 4 and 7 days. Services are limited by each ship's individual characteristics. [more]
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Royal Olympic
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Athens
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This deluxe hotel is located next to the Plaka and adjacent to the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. [more]
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N J V Athens Plaza Hotel
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Athens
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This deluxe hotel is centrally located in Constitution Square, in the heart of the business district. [more]
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Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333.
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