Cruise & Tour

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
5 days Rhodes, 5 days Bodrum, 3 days Istanbul, 2 days Athens

DAY 1: Arrive Athens / Rhodes
Upon arrival in Athens you will transfer by air to Rhodes and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Rhodes.

DAYS 2-5: Rhodes
Enjoy 4 days at leisure to explore the wonders of the magnificent island of Rhodes, otherwise known as the Sun Island due to the 3,000 hours of sun it receives every year. Rhodes is a stimulating blend of historic sights and modern tourism, offering the Lindos Acropolis, the ancient town of Ialyssos, subturraneon graves, castles, fabulous ocean vistas, long stretches of beach, and every comfort imaginable. Overnight in Rhodes. (B)

DAY 6: Rhodes / Marmaris / Bodrum
This morning you will depart from Rhodes by ferry for Marmaris. Upon arrival at the Marmaris Harbour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum. (B, D)

DAYS 7-10: Bodrum
Spend 4 days in Bodrum at leisure. Worth seeing, is Pamukkale, where limestoneladen thermal springs and petrified waterfalls give the unique look of cotton castles. Overnight in Bodrum. (B, D)

DAY 11: Bodrum / Istanbul
After breakfast you will transfer by air to Istanbul, then to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 12: Istanbul
A full day tour of Istanbul is scheduled. You will have a chance to explore this fascinating city that bridges Europe and Asia. Visit the Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and the beautiful 21,043 blue Iznik tiles that give the mosque its name. Next, discover the Hippodrome where political, cultural, and sports activities took place during Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman times. Visit the magnificent Hagia Sophia, originally the largest church in the Christian world, converted into a mosque in 1453 by Mehmet II and remodeled by Atatürk. Explore Topkapi Palace, the opulent residence of the Ottoman sultans overlooking the Bosphorus between the end of the 15th and the first half of the 19th centuries. Discover why it is renowned for its treasures. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

DAY 13: Istanbul
This morning you’ll have time to explore the Spice Market and then enjoy a Boshporus cruise, followed by lunch in a local restaurant by the Bosphorus. Upon your return in the afternoon, take advantage of free time to wander through the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered marketplaces in the world. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

DAY 14: Istanbul / Athens
After breakfast, you will transfer by air to Athens for 1 night. Overnight in Athens. (B)

DAY 15: Athens / End of tour
Transfer to the airport for your return flight . (B)

Your Hotels(or similar)

Aegean Harmonies Tour Includes

• Roundtrip flight in Economy class
• Transfers to and from airports, hotels and ports
• Cruise cabins have two lower beds (limited number are double beds)
• Services of an English and/or Frenchspeaking guide throughout the duration of the tour
• Guided tours and entrance fees as detailed in the package description
• All local taxes and hotel service charges where applicable
• Baggage handling of one suitcase per person (unless otherwise indicated in tour description)
• Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Parties aboard cruise ships
• The services of a Transat Holidays representative
• Five nights accommodation in Rhodes in an airconditioned hotel room including breakfast (some hotels may offer additional meals or an all inclusive program).
• Five nights accommodation in Bodrum in an airconditioned hotel room including breakfast and dinner.
• Three nights accommodation in Istanbul in an airconditioned hotel room including breakfast.
• Full day city tour of Istanbul, multilingual local guides, lunch and admission fees included.
• Bosphorus cruise and lunch included.
• Tour highlights (indicated in bold).
• One night accommodation in Athens in an airconditioned hotel room including breakfast.
• Ferry and air service as described in detailed itinerary.

Aegean Harmonies Trip Does Not Include

• Excess baggage
• Meals other than those detailed
• Optional tours
• Gratuities
• All drinks and wine
• Items of a personal nature

Aegean Harmonies Savings

Early Booking Bonus !
Book and pay by February 10, 2008 and save up to $200/per person for departures April 01 to October 31, 2008.
Book and pay between February 11 and March 31, 2008 inclusively and save up to $100/per person for departures April 01 to October 31, 2008.
If this promotional offer applies to your holiday, prices shown have already been discounted accordingly.

Aegean Harmonies Useful Information

The day-by-day itinerary shown here is for Sunday and Friday departures.

Hotel rooms in Europe are generally smaller than in North American hotels. Please keep in mind that rooms with 2 double beds are quite rare. All hotels provide towels; some do not offer face cloths. In most European countries the current is 220V.

Aegean Harmonies Remarks

Please inquire for more details and pricing regarding hotel and/or cabin upgrades.

Departing and arrival time, days and inclusions mentionned in the tour can change without notice.

This information is valid for departures from January 1st, 2008 until October 31st, 2008.