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Hellenic Discoveries- 21 nts hotel stay
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Hellnic Greece Tour

A new itinerary that offers a marvellous way to discover the magic of the Greek Islands, the enchantment of Istanbul. In Greece, discover cities with streets once trod by Aristotle. In Turkey, experience a land that reveals the mystery of the past through the existence of the statues of gods, goddesses, temples, theatres, agoras, churches, mosques and palaces. Hellenic Discoveries is sure to be one of our most popular additions!


22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS
6-day Greek Island & Turkey C ruise, 5 days Crete, 4-day Classical Coach Tour, 4 days Santorini, 3 days Athens

DAY 1: Arrive Athens 
Transfer to your hotel for 1 night in Athens

DAY 2: Classical Coach Tour begins: Athens / Kalambaka (Meteora)
Overnight in Kalambaka

DAY 3: Kalambaka / Delphi / Arachova
Overnight in Delphi or Arachova

DAY 4: Delphi / Olympia / Nafplion
Overnight in Nafplion or Patras

DAY 5: Nafplion / Epidaurus / Mycenae / Corinth Canal / Athens (Piraeus)
Transfer to cruiseship

DAY 6: Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul (Turkey)

DAY 7: Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul (Turkey)

DAY 8: Mykonos
Mykonos 3:00 pm to midnight

DAY 9: Patmos / Kusadasi
Patmos 7:00 am to 10:30 am
Kusadasi 2:30 pm to  8:30 PM

DAY 10: Rhodes
Rhodes 7:00 am to noon

DAYS 11 - 15 : Crete (Heraklion)
Transfer to your hotel for 5 nights in Crete

DAYS 16 - 19 : Crete / Santorini
Transfer by high speed/ferry for 4 nights in Santorini

DAYS 20 -21 : Santorini / Athens 
Transfer by air for 2 nights in Athens

DAY 22: Athens - End of tour
Transfer to the airport for the return flight

Your Ship (or similar)

Orient Queen Cruise Ship

Orient Queen (6 nights)
Tonnage: 15,781 gross tons
Cabins: 364 cabins
Passenger decks: 8
Cruising speed: 16 knots
Air-conditioning throughout
Swimming pool

Your Hotels(or similar)

Options offered for Departures from Montreal

Option 1:
Athens: Polis Grand (3*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Venus Melena (3*, 5 nights)
Santorini: King Thiras (2*, 4 nights)

Option 2:
Athens: Stanley (3,5*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Marina Beach (3,5*, 5 nights)
Santorini: Daedalus (3*, 4 nights)

Option 3:
Athens: Acropole (4*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Silva Maris (4*, 5 nights)
Santorini: Satorini Palace (3,5*, 4 nights)

Option 4:
Athens: Imperial (5*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Creta Maris (5*, 5 nights)
Santorini: The Majestic (5*, 4 nights)

Options offered for Departures from Toronto and Western Canada

Option 1:
Athens: Polis Grand (3*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Heronissos (2.5*, 5 nights)
Santorini: King Thiras (2*, 4 nights)

Option 2:
Athens: Kaningos 21 (4*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Neptuno Beach (3,5*, 5 nights)
Santorini: Daedalus (3*, 4 nights)

Option 3:
Athens: Titania (4*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Silva Maris (4*, 5 nights)
Santorini: Satorini Palace (3,5*, 4 nights)

Option 4:
Athens: Park (5*, 3 nights)
Arachova / Delphes: Anhemolia / King Iniohos (3*, 1 night)
Nafplion / Patras: Amalia / Porto Rio Hotel & Casino (3*, 1 night)
Kalambaka: Orfes (3*, 1 night) 
Crete: Creta Maris (5*, 5 nights)
Santorini: The Majestic (5*, 4 nights)

Fabled Places Tour Includes

• Roundtrip flight in Economy class
• Roundtrip transfer between the airports, quayside and hotels
• Six-night Greek Island & Turkey cruise in an air-conditioned inside cabin with 2 lower beds, private shower and toilet
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks daily
• Three-night Escorted Classical Coach Tour in air-conditioned touring motor coaches, tour guide, all entrance fees, continental breakfast and dinner daily and air-conditioned hotel rooms
• Five nights accommodation in Crete in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast. • Four nights accommodation in Santorini in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast
• Three nights accommodation in Athens in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast
• High speed/ferry service or air service between the islands described in the detailed itinerary above
• Transfers to and from airports, hotels and ports
• Services of an English and/or Frenchspeaking guide throughout the duration of the tour
• Baggage handling of one suitcase per person
• Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Parties aboard cruise ships 
• The services of a Transat Holidays representative

Fabled Places Trip Does Not Include

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

Fabled Places Early Booking Bonus

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.

Honeymoon Bonus
Also available, please inquire.


Fabled Places Useful Information

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

For Friday departures the vacation is identical except that 1 night Athens / 3 nights Santorini / 2 nights Paros / 3-night cruise is on arrival in Greece followed by 1 night Athens / 3- night Classical Coach Tour / 1 night Athens before departure. Coach Tour begins Monday.

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.

Fabled Places Remarks

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

Remark : 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.


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