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 2008: ITALY & GREECE WITH 3-DAY CRUISE EXTENSION (6486)
17 days incl. air, or 16 days Rome to Athens
Discover two vibrant Mediterranean countries on one exciting vacation. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing that includes visits to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Next, follow the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea to Pisa to marvel at its Leaning Tower, then spend two nights in Florence, "Cradle of the Renaissance," and join the walking tour of the historical center. In Verona, see Juliet's famous balcony from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet; in Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark's Square and marvel at the elaborate architecture of the cathedral and the palaces. In Ancona, board an overnight ferry to Patras in Greece. Visit Olympia, the impressive ruins of Mycenae, and see the Corinth Canal. Conclude your journey with a stay in Athens where the Acropolis and its fascinating museum are part of the included sightseeing.Tour extension 6486 includes a 3-day island cruise. Further information can be found on the detailed itinerary.
HOTELS
ROME Caravel (ST), FLORENCE AREA Europa (ST) at Signa, VENICE AREA Albatros (F) at Mestre, OLYMPIA Olympia Palace (F), TOLON Flisvos (ST), ATHENS Coral (F)
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| Call (203) 238-1251 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7274531 | | Cosmos | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Board your overnight transatlantic flight | | | Day 2 | Rome | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italy's ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. | | Day 3 | Rome | Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. (B) | | Day 4 | ROME-PISA-FLORENCE AREA | Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Take a break in Pisa to see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to the Florence area. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Florence | This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the city's timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don't miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide which features most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate to Paradise." End the day by joining the optional Tuscan dinner in a typical restaurant. (B) | | Day 6 | FLORENCE AREA-VENICE AREA | An interesting journey today northwards for a first stop in enchanting Verona to see the legendary balcony of Romeo and Juliet. Just a few more miles eastwards to Venice. (B) | | Day 7 | Venice | Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark's Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D) | | Day 8 | VENICE AREA-ANCONA FOR EMBARKATION | Start the day by journeying across the flatlands of the Po Delta to medieval Ravenna. Next, reach Ancona on the shores of the Adriatic. Here, in the afternoon, you embark on the ferry for the crossing to Patras. (B) | | Day 9 | PATRAS, GREECE-OLYMPIA | Plenty of time to enjoy all the ship's facilities. Disembark this afternoon in Patras. Drive south into the Peloponnese for an overnight in Olympia. (B,D) | | Day 10 | OLYMPIA-TOLON | Make the most of this morning by taking the optional tour of the sights of ancient Olympia, including the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. In the afternoon enjoy the rugged scenery of the Peloponnese on the way via Tripolis to Tolon. (B,D) | | Day 11 | TOLON-MYCENAE-ATHENS | Morning visit with a Local Guide to the impressive ruins of Mycenae. Later, stop to view the Corinth Canal, which was built between 1881 and 1893. Overnight in Athens. (B) | | Day 12 | Athens | Join the included sightseeing tour of Athens featuring the highlights of the ancient capital and a visit to the Acropolis and its fascinating museum. Explore the shops and museums or take a trip to the coast to swim. In the evening enjoy the lively atmosphere of the tavernas and nightclubs in the old Plaka district with its narrow streets and sound of bouzouki music, or join an optional Greek dinner. (B) | | Day 13 | ATHENS-PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)-MYKONOS | Board your cruise ship. Afternoon cruising in the Aegean on your way to Mykonos with its white houses, chapels, and thatched windmills. Lateevening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D) | | Day 14 | Rhodes | Morning arrival in Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese Islands with its fine walled town and lush vegetation. Don't miss the optional excursion to the town and the Acropolis of Lindos. Evening departure for Kusadasi. (B,L,D) | | Day 15 | PATMOS-KUSADASI, TURKEY | This morning, sail to Patmos, the beautiful island where John the Divine wrote the Revelation. Optional excursion to the Monastery of St. John. Next, across the Aegean to the landlocked Gulf of Kusadasi on the coast of Turkey. Join the optional excursion to the ancient ruins of Ephesus. Later, depart for Piraeus. (B,L,D) | | Day 16 | PIRAEUS, GREECE (DISEMBARKATION)-ATHENS | Early morning arrival at the famous port of Piraeus. After disembarkation continue to Athens for an overnight. (B) | | Day 17 | Your homebound flight arrives the same day | (B) |
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*Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply. The above prices are per person in twin inside cabins.Upgrade per person to outside cabin tour:$45Supplement for single room on land tour: $400Supplement for single room on land and single occupancy of inside or outside cabin on Greek cruise:$611Single accommodation not available on Ancona-Patras ferry:singles will be asked to share.Reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy of inside or outside cabin on Greek cruise: $36No triple room reduction.Combination guaranteed shares on land and triple cabin on Greek cruise not available.
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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