GREECE 2020 HOTELS | PROGRAMS | ISLAND HOPPING | TOURS | CRUISES | CAR RENTAL | YACHT CHARTER | TURKEY EXTENSIONS Meteora 2 GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE Welcome to Greece As my second home and where Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre began, Greece holds a special place in my heart. Its hidden gems are still exciting for me to share and I love being able to offer the Halina Kubica traditional Greece, known only to locals, Owner & Managing Director as well as the popular ancient treasures Greece is renowned for. It always surprises travellers when they discover there are 227 idyllic inhabited islands, stunning ruins, and mountainous mainland to explore of unique beauty and rare customs. Sampling freshly cooked local food at the small taverna with the stunning backdrop of the Aegean Sea is the highlight of each of my trips and I hope will be yours too. Let us show you Greece like you’ve never imagined, so you can experience a little piece of our home. GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE 3 Let us take you on the Trip of a Lifetime Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre is your local boutique Australian owned and operated company. We have been designing holidays with the Australian traveller in mind for over 17 years. With personal, hands-on service, you can rest assured that your holiday will be impeccable from start to finish. Travel with us and experience the difference... Athens Zakynthos 4 GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE Santorini Expert Knowledge Trusted Security We are destination experts of Greece and the Mediterranean. We are accredited ATAS, the Australian Federation of Our itineraries and recommendations are based on a wealth Travel Agents scheme, proud members of the Australian of personal experience and include exclusive offers, products, Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) and Council of Australian and knowledge not available elsewhere. Tour Operators (CATO). Seamless Service Full Support Consider us a one-stop shop for all of your travel needs. Our local supplier in Greece is available 24 hours a day, Our international travel concierges will offer guidance and 7 days a week to our customers for attentive, responsive recommendations and handcraft a stress-free, picture-perfect service. Our travellers return satisfied after every trip due to holiday that suits every budget. our helpful team both in Australia and Greece. Tailored Freedom Destination Guides Experience the freedom to create your own customised Should you wish to travel to any of our other destinations itinerary. Discover Greece in your own way – with the full please refer to our comprehensive range of travel brochures support of a highly experienced international tour operator. available in print and online on our website. Transparent Value Safe & Easy Booking Our holidays are perfect for all budgets from modest to Start your trip of a lifetime with a simple phone call or email luxury. Avoid holiday sticker shock with our pricing policy – to your preferred travel agent or us. The cost of your holiday you’ll know exactly what’s included so there’s no need is locked in with a deposit protecting you against exchange to worry. rate fluctuations. Hassle-Free Choice Credit Cards Accepted Select from a wide range of travel styles and meticulously We accept payment by travellers Visa and Mastercard organised itineraries sure to suit every taste. without merchant fee. GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE 5 A very special expe rience awaits you Athens Service Centre Our Athens office offers 24 hours, 7 days a week support to our travellers. No request is too big or too small. This is an exclusive service available to our clients only. Your Personal Concierge Immerse yourself in Grecian history with a private guided tour of the Acropolis or indulge in a luxury wine tasting hosted by a local sommelier and follow it with a sunset dinner on the caldera in Santorini. Our local exclusive concierge service offers you insider access to the wonders of Greece. Only Settle for the Extraordinary Let us provide the local insight to upgrade a holiday from great to unforgettable. We offer our travellers the best on-the-ground information on events, tours, performances, dining destinations, and more. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, let our concierges organise a special dinner, night out, or unique experience. Whether its wedding planning or island hopping, we can take you there. 6 GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE A very special expe rience awaits you Experience the Best of Greece With our combined experience and knowledge, our comprehensive journeys span the entire mainland of Greece and its islands. We offer a range of holidays from fixed itineraries to fully tailored programs that encompass everything down to the smallest details like ferry tickets delivered directly to your hotel. Your Special Benefits Our reputation in Greece is second to none which means we can ensure our guests are top priority and offer excellent service from all of the providers we partner with. We have carefully nurtured personal relationships with a diverse range of accommodation so we can offer our travellers free upgrades at select hotels and discounted hotel services. With a full range of transportation options including ferries, cruise ships, yachts, flights, airport transfers, limousines, and helicopters, our travellers experience Greece in style. Tickets Delivery All ferry tickets booked by us are issued before clients arrival and deliver to the first hotel to be handed upon arrival. There is no need to queue at the local office or at the port. Transfers are coordinated by us with the ferry schedule hence no need to reconfirm. GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE 7 Index 14 Page Luxury Collection We specialise in luxury customised holidays in Greece, where Greece Map 10-11 we have been catering for discerning travellers for more than LGC - Luxury Greece Collection 12-15 17 years. We take great delight in providing insider acess to extraordinary people and most exclusive places. Whether you Exclusive Small Group Tours 16-19 wish to experience the city like a local, indulge in spa at the high luxury hotel, dive into Aegean Sea from the deck of private yacht, Tailor Made Itineraries 20-24 each itinerary is tailor made to your unique tastes. Island Hopping with Ease 25-44 Island Hopping Passes 45-47 Island Hopping FlexiPasses 48 Greece Sail & Stay 49-56 Ionian Gulet Cruise 57 Small Ship Cruising 58-59 Yacht Charter 60 Greece by Car 61-63 From Greece to Turkey 64-68 Create your own Experience 69 16 Athens 70-75 Island Escapes 76-77 Exclusive Small Groups Enjoy the benefits of being part of a small group of likeminded Small Group Tours 78-79 travellers. These tours are specially designed for our clients and escorted by well trained locals. Popular sites are visited but the Private Tours 80-83 emphasis is on local experiences. The maximum number of guests Escorted Coach Tours 84-87 is 16. Experience Greece in a more relaxed and intimate way. Thessaloniki 88-90 Villas in Greece 91 Santorini 92-101 Mykonos 102-111 Paros 112-113 Naxos 114 Ios 115 Kythnos 116 Spetses, Hydra 117 Folegandros 118 22-26 Amorgos 119 Mainland Greece Syros 120 Our comprehensive programs have been carefully designed to Sifnos, Serifos 121 show travellers favourite parts of Greece. Visit Athens and take in its archaeological wonders before exploring mainland sites like Milos 122-123 Delphi and Olympia. Kick back and relax because everything has been arranged: hotels, transfers as well as coach tours which are a Crete 124-127 great way to economically explore mainland. Rhodes 128-129 Kos, Patmos, Samos 130-131 Skiathos, Skopelos 132 Zakynthos 133 Corfu, Kefalonia, Paxos 134-135 FAQs 136-137 Greece General Information 138 Booking Conditions 139 8 GREECE 2020 • GREECE AND MEDITERRANEAN TRAVEL CENTRE 27-50 64 Island Hop with Ease Greece to Turkey Series Many travellers want to experience the unique splendour of There’s no need to limit yourself to one country with our Greece numerous Greek islands so we’ve created several island hopping to Turkey itineraries. Combine tours and programs to experience options. Our packages that combine visit to Athens with one the best of both including island hopping, flights, cruises & more. or several Islands are the most popular. Island Hopping Passes are pre-designed, set itineraries built to feature the highlights of selected islands. Perfect for travellers that want a tried and true Grecian holiday. Finally our Flexi Passes are customisable itineraries that feature any selection of islands, perfect for those that want to get creative and off the beaten path. 69 Create Your Own Trip Our Greece is infinitely flexible. Choose the duration, standard of accommodation, transportation and destinations. With the help of our knowledgeable, experienced Travel Concierges, you can craft a tailored combination of hotels, day tours, multi-day couch tours, and even cruises and island stays into perfect itinerary. 51 Sail & Stay Greek Island cruises are a wonderful way to experience several destinations in comfort and style in relatively short period of time. We offer a range of sailing experiences: yacht charter, small ship cruises as well as all inclusive cruises combined with Athens and island stay. If you wish to visit Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes and Turkey in 4 days then the cruise may be the best option for you. 76 Athens Athens is a vibrant bustling metropolis where The Acropolis stands proud and tall, dominating the centre and encompassing the Parthenon, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike. 64 Self-Drive Programs Self-drive is a great option for independent travellers who wish to 94 explore Greece at their own pace.