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Greek Island explorer

16 DAY TOUR OF ATHENS, MYKONOS, SANTORINI, AND MORE WITH FLIGHTS INCLUDED.

From SAVE UP TO At a glance $3999 Experience the sparkling waters and dazzling sunsets of the Greek Islands on this island $2500 hopping tour. Start your trip in historic Athens, then relax on sun the drenched per person twin share M E S M NG BER SAVI of Mykonos. See the spectacular scenery on the cliffs of Santorini and enjoy a trip to the 16 DAYS Athenean Acropolis before flying home. With return international flights, 13 nights in Discover the wonders of Athens, accommodation, daily buffet breakfast and more, this once in a lifetime trip will leave you with a spectacular tan and some incredible memories. the beaches of Mykonos, the cliffside villas of Santorini and more on this incredible 16 day tour of the Greek islands.

1300 292 803 nrmatravel.com.au 9A York St Offer available for a limited time or until sold out. The itinerary Day 1 Day 5 – Athens A day at your leisure in Santorini Today you’ll depart for Athens with award-winning Etihad Continue your exploration of Santorini today. Airways, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines to Overnight: Kalisti Hotel & Suites or Santo Miramare name a few (subject to availability). , Santorini Meals included: In-flight Meals included: Breakfast Day 2 Day 6 Welcome to Athens Santorini – Paros When you arrive you’ll be met at the airport by a tour Climb aboard a speed boat to Paros today at noon. Arrival in representative and taken to your hotel for the night. Paros will be approx 1:45pm, where you will then be transferred Overnight: The Stanley Hotel, Athens to the hotel where you can get acquainted with life on the island. Meals included: None Overnight: Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Athens – Santorini Day 7 Today transfer to Piraeus Port for the high speed ferry to beautiful Welcome to Paros Santorini (departing at 7:30am). Upon arrival in Santorini Enjoy Paros at your own leisure today. (approx. 2:45pm) transfer to the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the Overnight: Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros day at leisure. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight: Kalisti Hotel & Suites or Santo Miramare Resort, Santorini Day 8 Meals included: Breakfast Day at your leisure in Paros Spend the day exploring the beautiful beaches and traditional Day 4 of Paros. A day at your leisure in Santorini Overnight: Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros For the next 2 days enjoy everything that Santorini has to offer, Meals included: Breakfast breathtaking views, cliffs, beaches and a vibrant nightlife. Overnight: Kalisti Hotel & Suites or Santo Miramare Day 9 Resort, Santorini Paros – Mykonos Meals included: Breakfast Transfer to the port for the high speed ferry to Mykonos departing at 1:55pm. Arrival in Mykonos will be at approx. 2:35pm with a transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Manoulas Resort or Zephyros Hotel, Mykonos Meals included: Breakfast

nrmatravel.com.au Page 2 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 The itinerary Day 10 citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens Day at your leisure in Mykonos containing several ancient buildings of great architectural and Mykonos is one of the most popular and glamorous Greek isles, historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, beautiful beaches Whilst here, also enjoy a visit to the new Acropolis Museum. and nightlife. The Old Town also has many shopping and dining Overnight: The Stanley Hotel, Athens options for you to try. Meals included: Breakfast Overnight: Manoulas Beach Resort or Zephyros Hotel, Mykono Meals included: Breakfast Day 15 Athens Day 11 After breakfast a transfer will be arranged to the airport for your Day at your leisure in Mykonos return flight back to Australia! With so many highlights - take today to explore the Meals included: Breakfast, in flight beaches and coves. Don’t forget to try some local seafood in a traditional Taverna. Day 16 Overnight: Manoulas Beach Resort or Zephyros Hotel, Mykonos Arrive in Australia Meals included: Breakfast Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later. Day 12 Mykonos Free Day Enjoy another day at leisure and take advantage of the beaches, or head out on an adventure of your choosing. Overnight: Manoulas Beach Resort OR Zephyros Hotel, Mykonos Meals included: Breakfast Day 13 Mykonos - Athens Transfer to the port for the high speed ferry to Piraeus departing at 2:15pm. Arrive back into Piraeus at approx. 8:00pm and transfer to the hotel. Overnight: The Stanley Hotel, Athens Meals included: Breakfast Day 14 Athens City Tour After breakfast enjoy an Athens Highlights city tour, including a visit to the world famous Acropolis. The Acropolis is an ancient

nrmatravel.com.au Page 3 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 Tour inclusions Highlights • Go island hopping in the Greek Islands • Admire the beauty of Santorini • Relax on the golden beaches of Paros • Enjoy vibrant Mykonos • Explore Athens on a city highlights tour • Wander the ancient citadel of The Acropolis • Visit the history-filled Acropolis Museum • See UNESCO World Heritage sites Flights Return international flights (economy class) departing Sydney Accommodation 13 nights hotel accommodation Dining Enjoy daily buffet breakfast. Tour essentials • Professional English-speaking guides in Athens • Orientation briefing upon arrival at hotel • Transportation by private coach • All high-speed ferry rides Transfers Return airport and boat transfers

nrmatravel.com.au Page 4 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 Important information Booking information Flights After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a purchase Airline(s) used confirmation email. You will also be directed to an online Etihad Airways, Alitalia, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Passenger Information Form. You must complete your Passenger Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Information Form within 72 hours of purchase. Airways, Air Berlin, Thai Airways, Korean Airlines, Malaysian Any special requests, preferences and optional extras must be Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air , KLM, Finnair, Air China, China clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines plus any requested after submitting your Passenger Information form codeshare partners (subject to availability). cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will Arrive early in Athens, Greece incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. $200 per person, subject to availability On purchasing this offer you are bound by the supplier’s standard Terms and Conditions in addition to the specific terms Please note: and conditions outlined in this Important Information. • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers Please note: All additional charges are payable direct to the NRMA (unless otherwise stated). • No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets have been issued Offer essentials • Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking Travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until Stay behind in Athens, Greece 8th October 2018 $200 per person, subject to availability Travel offer is valid for one person based on twin share Please note: Single traveller supplement • This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals For solo travellers a mandatory single supplement of or airport transfers.- No flight booking changes or cancellations $1250 applies permitted after air tickets have been issued.- Flight changes are Departure dates (2019) subject to availability at the time of booking. May: 7, 14, 21, *28 Stopover packages June: *11, *18 Twin share: $450 per person/each way September: *4, *11 Solo traveller: $700 each way October: 1, 8 Locations: • Singapore Surcharges • Abu Dhabi Dates/months with a * incur a land high season surcharge of $400 per person Includes: • 2 nights in 4 star accommodation Departure cities • Daily breakfast Sydney • Return airport transfers nrmatravel.com.au Page 5 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 Important information Please note: Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible • An outbound and inbound stopover may be chosen, however adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied the stopover location must be the same each way, due to the minors allowed. airline used. Triple share • Stopover packages are subject to availability Not available

Flight class upgrades Bedding configuration Upgrades are subject to request only. Availability and pricing will Double or twin bedding (subject to availability) be confirmed once your Passenger Information Form is returned to the NRMA. Adjoining rooms (interconnecting rooms) Not available Accommodation General tour information Accommodation used Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 28 per vehicle. 3 star (self-rated) • Athens: The Stanley Hotel Exclusions • Santorini: Kalisti Hotel & Suites or Santo Miramare Resort • Visa fees and requirements (not required for Europe if travelling • Paros: Saint Andrea Seaside Resort on an Australian for stays up to 90 days) • Mykonos: Manoulas Beach Resort or Zephyros Hotel • Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary • Recommended gratuities/tipping: €5 (approx. $8 AUD) per Please note: Rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and person/day (Athens tour only) are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed no later than two weeks prior to travel. • Optional activities/tours • Personal expenses Extra nights (pre/post tour) • (strongly recommended) • Athens: $180 per room including breakfast Please note: A comprehensive travel insurance policy must be Please note: Extra nights are subject to availability until the time organised before all details can be finalised with the NRMA. of booking. Airport transfers are not included if you wish to arrive early or stay behind. Greek Accommodation Tax The Greek Ministries of & Finance have introduced an Maximum room capacity Accommodation Tax at the sum of €0.50 - €4 (approx. $0.80 - $6 2 people AUD) per room per night with effect from 1 January 2018. This tourism tax will apply no matter if the booking was made before Child policy or after the announcement. Please take note that the tax will be • No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling collected directly from the accommodation establishment upon with their parents. check in. • Strictly valid for children/infants 8 years old and over nrmatravel.com.au Page 6 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 Other important information Climate and average temperature Luggage: The best time to visit Athens and the Greek Islands begins in May, You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst when the mean temperature is 21°C and rainfall is minimal, on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own and continues on through to October with average temperatures luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. ranging from 21-29°C when days are sunny and clear. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of their luggage from the coach.

Tour guide vs tour leader Gratuities: : Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, The recommended tip for the tour manager and driver is €5 and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, (approx. $8 AUD) per person/day (Athens tour only), which will qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, be collected by the tour manager whilst on tour. For the Greek architecture and culture of the city//attraction in which Islands portion of the tour tipping is discretionary. he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they Fitness level required/mobility: do not travel with the group. Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair Tour leader: users and those less mobile. An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to Please note: A general level of fitness will be required. If you have passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between purchase/travel. locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or Visas village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, A tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, travelling on an Australian passport. architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided Passengers who are not Australian citizens must check with tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what caught doing so, can be fined. their visa requirements are and what personal identification is Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in required. all NRMA travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.

nrmatravel.com.au Page 7 Greek Island explorer 1300 292 803 Other important information Schedule of fees Voluntary changes This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring airline ticket or travel voucher reissue. • 1st change - $100.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. • 2nd change - $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. • Subsequent changes - $250.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. • Changes within 30 days of departure $350.00 person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider. • Changes within 14 days of departure $500.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/ other travel provider.

Name changes due to passenger error If the incorrect name has been advised to the NRMA, charges of $150.00 per person + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/other travel provider will apply.

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