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GREEK AND CRUISE TOUR from $3,099 AIR, LAND & CRUISE ON BOARD THE LOUIS OLYMPIA OCTOBER 23-31, 2015

Athens is the historical capital of , home of the Olympics with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. During our pre and post stays we will experience this ancient city, and tour its most famous sites From Athens you shall set sail for , with its cooling breeze and endless beaches, the lively atmosphere and the non-top bustle of its cosmopolitan and highly fashionable visitors. You will enjoy both the sunset and the beautiful sights that are spread all over this Cycladic Island. You will have your breakfast at Kusadasi, the popular resort, which is only a stone’s throw away from the fantastically preserved ancient Ephesus. The serene power and spirituality of will win you over as you approach its harbor. For the evening another dreamlike sunset from the Greek islands awaits you. The next morning you will wake up having , the island of the bold crusading knights, at your feet. Stroll through the medieval heart of the city and excursions to the innumerable treasures of the island. To the southwest, of with its Minoan civilization and the fascinating myths will greet you like a lost relative. In the afternoon you will find yourself entering the world famous island caldera of with its dainty villages erected over the red rocks and the sunset tenderly cloaking the sea. Is your thirst quenched or shall we go for a second round? For more details and reservations contact: Member of Priscilla Monti at The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce E-mail: [email protected] • Telephone: (757) 664-2503 GCRRUISEE PREOGKRA MISLANDS AND TURKEY CRUISE TOUR 9 Days from $3,099 air, land & cruise

CRUISE TOUR ITINERARY Agra

GREECE TURKEY Athens 3 4 Ephesus Kusadasi Mykonos Patmos

Santorini Rhodes

Crete # - NO. OF OVERNIGHT STAYS

CRUISE TOUR ITINERARY Rhodes Day Port/City Arr Dep 1 Depart USA TOUR FEATURES 2 Athens, •ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Roundtrip airfare from 3 Athens, Greece Washington Dulles 4 Athens (Piraeus), Greece 11:00am •FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - 3 nights in Athens, (2 night’s Mykonos, Greece 6:00pm 11:00pm pre cruise and 1 post cruise) and 4 nights Greek cruise on the Louis Olympia 5 Kusadasi, Turkey 7:00am 12:00pm •SUPERB CUISINE - 17 Meals: 7 - Breakfasts, 4 - Lunches and Patmos, Greece 4:00pm 9:00pm 6 - Dinners 6 Rhodes, Greece 7:00am 6:00pm •SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Athens City Tour, featuring, the 7 Crete (Heraklion), Greece 7:00am 11:30am and Parthenon, the Plaka District, the ancient Olympic stadium Santorini, Greece 4:30pm 9:00pm •UNBELIEVABLE DESTINATIONS AND PORTS - On our program 8 Athens (Piraeus), Greece 6:00am you will visit the destinations/ports of Athens, Mykonos, 9 Depart Athens, Greece Kusadasi, Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, Crete and Santorini •PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR/HOST - Assistance of a professional Central Holidays Host/Guide in Athens and Tour The Louis Olympia Manager on the cruise The mighty Louis Olympia is named for the ancient sanctuary that was •DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air- the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and for the mother of Alexander conditioned motor coach the Great. There’s no better way to see the iconic Aegean destinations •BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for than on the Louis Olympia. Want to discover the heart of cruising? Order one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport a drink on the Hera deck, beside the Olympia’s sparkling pool, and •LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES - Hotel & City taxes and watch the Aegean unfurl before her. Two lounges, five bars, three service charges delicious restaurants, fully-equipped Olympian Gym, Sana Beauty Center and Kids’ Club…the Louis Olympia is a gold medalist at every Day 1 U.S. Overnight flight Today you fly from the U.S on an overnight turn. We invite you and your family to travel the Aegean with her. flight to Athens Greece. Day 2 Athens Arrive in Athens, you will be met by your Central Holidays representative and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Tonight, there will be a program overview at the hotel followed by a welcome dinner to Athens. (D) Day 3 Athens Today enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own. A visit to Athens will prove to be a trip back in time. You will experience the excitement of visiting places where great historic events actually happened, 25 centuries ago. You can see the Dionysus Theatre (the world's oldest theatre where great plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were first performed), or walk around the Pnyx (the birthplace of democracy) where Athenian citizens assembled and voted on major political issues. You can also stroll through the Agora (ancient marketplace) as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle once did. Or take an optional tour to . Delphi is one of the most important archeological sites in Greek history and is now a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town. In ancient times, Delphi was considered the place where heaven and earth met so the gods were close- by. Established around the 7th century BC, Delphi was a sanctuary to the god . It was here that the Oracle of Delphi was situated, the most trusted oracle in the ancient world from which the spirit of Apollo gave advice on everything from domestic matters to wars. Along with our guide, you’ll explore, the home of the Temple of Apollo, and learn all about and history while viewing ancient and fascinating monuments. (B) Day 4 Athens/Mykonos After breakfast, we drive to Piraeus, the port of Athens, and embark your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos. Mykonos's many captivating attributes make it one of the most celebrated Greek holiday islands. Its main village is a colorful maze of narrow streets lined with white-washed houses, many with bright blue doors and shutters. As an attractive backdrop, famous windmills are lined up like Santorini toy soldiers on the hillside, vestiges of a time when wind power was used to grind grain. Mykonos has churches and chapels scattered about the Day 7 Crete/Santorini This morning we make a call at Greece’s largest island; quite a number of them are located right in town. Radiant flowers island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palace spill over white-washed walls and shady courtyards. In addition to of King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island swimming, sunning, water-skiing and surfing, visitors find endless shopping of Santorini. The barren rocky cliffs rise straight out of the blue Aegean, opportunities. Artists have relied on Mykonos’ beautiful setting to inspire their tops are dusted by what at first looks like a sprinkling of snow. The them. The most photographed site is the Paraportiani, a cluster of white- snow takes the shape of Cycladic buildings hanging precariously off the washed churches resting below windmills. Mykonos' museums include an hillsides. Santorini owes its geological peculiarities to a massive volcanic Archaeological Museum, which houses relics from the Trojan War, a Folk explosion some 3,500 years ago that blew out the center of the island. Art Museum and a Maritime Museum. The best beaches are Aghios The cliffs that jut out of the sea are what's left of the crater rim. The Stephanos, Psarou, Kalafatis, Onros, Panormos and Elia. Sail in the evening. surrounding islands are what remain of the other sides of the crater, and (B,L,D) the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay. The island's Day 5 Kusadasi/Patmos This morning we arrive on the continent of spectacular setting has made it one of the most visited islands in Greece. Asia and to Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the “Seven (B,L,D) Wonders of the Ancient World”. The major attraction is the archaeological Day 8 Athens Disembark after breakfast in Piraeus, the seaport for site of ancient Ephesus, considered to be the most important in Turkey. The Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of history of this ancient city dates back to 10th century BC; many remarkable classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Upon arrival to Athens, we have structures seen today are a result of an excavation and restoration program. a half-day guided city tour of Athens which includes a visit to the Acropolis. There are temples, houses of noblemen, and community buildings lining Athens boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. ancient streets. Nestled in the mountainside is a 25,000-seat We climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively amphitheater, still used for performances during Festival of Culture and Art. Athenians in Constitution Square, and maybe later find a welcoming buffs may know Ephesus as inspiration for St. Paul’s Epistle to taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Ephesians and the site of one of the first Minor. Greek dancing. The balance of day is at leisure. This evening we will have Among the better-known ancient sites near Kusadasi are ancient Miletus a farewell dinner in a local restaurant. (B,D) and Dydima. Remains include a well-preserved Roman theater at Miletus Day 9 Athens/USA Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight and Dydima's sacred temple of Apollo. Wander through the famous Turkish home. (B) bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house of the Virgin Mary. Optional excursions to visit these sites is available. This afternoon TOUR PRICE sail to Patmos, site of the of St. John the Divine and the Grotto The Cruise Tour price is from $3,099 per person, double occupancy of the Apocalypse. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) based on category IA. See registration form for further pricing. Day 6 Rhodes A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of printing but are Town, great shopping and ancient sites. Only 20 miles from the Turkish subject to change. Port taxes are additional at $176 per person. coast, this island is very popular with both vacationers and cruise Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute passengers for its lively entertainment, excellent beaches, flowers, hills and hotels/ships and adjust itineraries at the captains or guide’s historical sites. The island has a fairly active artists' colony, and it's not discretion due to local conditions. uncommon to come across a painter at work. Much of its flavor and Shore excursions and gratuities on the ship, personal expenses, and architecture arrived with the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, who occupied anything not specified in "the included features" are additional. it from 1310-1522. In the capital, Rodos, see the medieval quarter of and the Agios Nikolas Tower, which stands where the Colossus of HOTELS (OR SIMILAR) Rhodes once stood. Optional visits are available to the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of , overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old City Hotels Town and Philerimos. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D) Athens Titania Hotel HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Group Booking #: _B__0_0_1_8_9_5_ October 23-31, 2015 PLEASE PRINT— NAMES MUST BE LISTED AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR PASSPORT To register for this trip, please complete the form below and e-mail it with a clear copy of your passport information page to Priscilla Monti at [email protected] or fax to (757) 622-5563 Passenger 1: ______Date of Birth:______M / F First Name Middle Name Last Name

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CAT IA STANDARD INSIDE $3,099* CAT IB STANDARD INSIDE $3,199* CAT IC SUPERIOR INSIDE $3,299 CAT XA STANDARD OUTSIDE $3,399 CAT XB SUPERIOR OUTSIDE $3,499 CAT XD PREMIUM OUTSIDE $3,599 CAT XE DELUXE OUTSIDE $3,699 CAT S SUITE $3,899 CAT SB BALCONY SUITES $3,999 CAT SG IMPERIAL BALCONY $4,199 *LIMITED AVAILABILITY. PORT TAXES WILL BE BILLED AT FINAL PAYMENT. OPTIONAL DAY TOUR: DELPHI: $169 PER PERSON ____YES; ____NO HOW MANY: _____ A MINIMUM OF 15 PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE OPTIONAL TOUR. TRAVEL PROTECTION: I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance: J Yes J No The policy price is based on the total cost of the tour, including taxes. Insurance premium for trips $2,001 to $3,000 per person is: $219, for trips $3,001 to $4,000 per person is: $269, for trips $4,001 to $5,000 per person is: $339 (The premium is calculated on base program and any optional tours) Central Holidays strongly recommends protecting your investment with our optional travel insurance. The premium must be paid with your initial deposit or within 15 days of your initial deposit/payment for your trip to qualify for the preexisting conditions policy. The policy (without preexisting conditions) can be purchased all the way to final payment but not afterwards.

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