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& THE BEST OF
THE MEDITERRANEAN
Greek Islands, Cyprus,
Italy & Croatia
2020
As CROWN PETERS celebrates its 50th anniversary of extraordinary service, we proudly present our 2020 brochure featuring Greece & the Best of the Mediterranean and our new Croatia programs. Due to the continued success of our tour operations, we offer a wider variety of programs to Greece and its neighboring countries; a combination of our best-selling packages, new exclusive tours offering more choices along with our first-rate personalized service. Crown Peters has always set itself apart by its courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient sales staff. And our staff works with you to design your perfect vacation itinerary. Each Crown Peters tour package offers flexibility and creativity. At Crown Peters, we know first-hand how to insure that your vacation surpasses your expectations in every way. You have read about Greece’s rich history and have seen pictures of tranquil landscapes, sun-drenched islands and golden beaches all adorned with jewels from ages past. You’ve also heard tales about the fun-filled, never-ending nightlife. What you haven’t been told is that now you can be part of all that, at a very reasonable cost, without compromising luxury and comfort. We have selected top value motorcoach tours and cruises to complement our deluxe and first class accommodations throughout. Our tour representatives and guides know how to treat you as valued guests and make your trip most pleasant and comfortable; as for our prices, they speak for themselves. 2
Ancient Delphi
Come to Greece with us. Come and get a taste of
the life of Gods at a very down-to-earth price.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Crown Classics I & II (Greece) ..............................................4
Finally, some friendly advice: Pack light and leave Crown Hellenic (Greece & Cruise) ..........................................5
room in your luggage for purchases. After all, your Crown Charms I, II & III (Greece & Cruise)..........................6-7
bargain-hunting does not end by booking a Crown Crown Legend I & II (Greece & Cruise)................................8-9
Peters vacation to Greece - it just
Crown Aegean I & II (Greece & Cruise) .............................10-11
starts when you get there.
Crown Romance (Greek Islands).. .....................................12-13
Crown Jewels (Greek Islands)...........................................14-16
Greece Tour Options (Optional Tours)...................................17
Crown Adriatic I (Croatian Cruise) ........................................18
Crown Adriatic II (Croatian Cruise) .......................................19
Crown Dalmatia I (Croatia & Slovenia)...................................20
Crown Dalmatia II (Croatia & Montenegro) .............................21
Crown Mediterranean (Greece & Italy) ...................................22
Crown Italia (Italy) .............................................................23
Crown Splendor (Italy)........................................................24
Crown Beauty (Cyprus)........................................................25
Celestyal Cruises ................................................................26
Terms & Conditions ...........................................................28
Our long standing cooperation with the airlines featured below enables us to offer
the most competitive prices available. In addition, we have add-on fares from
cities throughout the U.S.A. (including Hawaii and Puerto Rico).
Please inquire at the time of booking about the add-on fare from your
originating city. Business class upgrades are also available at a supplement.
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from $995 per person,
land only
Athens & Classical Tour
Crown
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS CLASSICS I & II
BOTH TOURS INCLUDE:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Athens City sightseeing tour
• Breakfast daily at hotels
• All hotel taxes and
service charges
CLASSICS I INCLUDES:
• Four nights hotel
accommodation in Athens
• Three day/two night
Classical Tour in A’ class
hotels including two
hotel dinners
Monastery at Meteora
CLASSICS II INCLUDES: ITINERARY
• Three nights hotel Day 1: Athens Museum. Return to Athens this
Meeting and assistance upon arrival evening via the picturesque village
accommodation in Athens and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of Arachova. Overnight Athens. (B)
of the day is at leisure. Day 6: Athens
• Four day/three night
Classical Tour in A’ class Day 2: Athens Day at leisure in Athens. Visit an
The morning sightseeing tour features art gallery, shop at one of the chic
hotels including three the Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop boutiques in Kolonaki or take a
hotel dinners the Acropolis, the Erechtheum with cable car ride up to Lycabettus Hill
its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully to enjoy a magnificent view of the
preserved Theseum, the Temple of city. Overnight Athens. (B)
Zeus and the Theatre of Dionysus. Day 7: Athens
Remainder of day at leisure to explore Transfer to the airport. (B)
this fascinating city. (B)
Day 3: Athens - Olympia CROWN CLASSICS II
Depart this morning on the 3 day/ Day 1 - 4: same as Crown Classics I
2 night Classical Tour (or 4 day/ Day 5: Delphi - Kalambaka
3 night Classical Tour). Drive via the This morning visit the archaeological
coastal road stopping at the Corinth site and the museum in Delphi. Drive
Canal and continue to Epidaurus through the typical villages of central
to visit the renowned amphitheatre Greece to Kalambaka for dinner and
with its perfect acoustics. Proceed to overnight. (B, D)
Mycenae to see the Lions Gate and Day 6: Kalambaka -
Beehive Tomb before driving on to
DATES & PRICES Olympia for an overnight stay. (B, D)
Meteora - Athens
Today visit Meteora and enjoy the
Arrival daily, except Tuesdays, Mar 1, 2020 – Feb 28, 2021 Day 4: Olympia - Delphi striking scenery of the monasteries
Hotels Athenaeum Royal This morning visit the site of the which appear to be suspended in
Grand Olympic first Olympic Games; the sanctuary mid-air. At one of these monasteries
Mar 1 – 30 $995 $1150 of the Olympian Zeus and the see the exquisite specimens of
Apr 1 – 30 1010 1225 museum. Drive via Patras to Rion for Byzantine art. This afternoon
May 1 – Oct 31 1080 1275 the crossing to Antirion and arrive in drive back to Athens stopping at
Nov 1, 2020 – Feb 28, 2021 1050 1250 Delphi for an overnight stay. (B, D) Thermopylae to see Leonidas’
Crown Classics II supplement 145 90 Day 5: Delphi - Athens monument. Overnight Athens. (B)
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Today walk the sacred way and visit Day 7: Athens
Please ask about our affordable airfares. the Castalia Spring, the Sanctuary Transfer to the airport after breakfast. (B)
of Athena Pronaia and the Delphi
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from $1990 per person,
land & cruise only
Athens, Delphi/Meteora Tour & 4 Night Cruise
Crown
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS HELLENIC
TOUR INCLUDES:
• All transfers/meeting and assistance
• Three nights hotel accommodation
in Athens including breakfast daily
• Athens City sightseeing tour
• Three day/two night tour to
Delphi and Meteora in A’ class
hotels including breakfast daily
and two hotel dinners
• Four night cruise to the Greek
Islands and Turkey including all
meals and onboard entertainment
• Two shore excursions (Ancient
Ephesus, Acropolis of Lindos
and the Citadel of the Knights)
• Drink Package – unlimited
non-alcoholic & alcoholic
beverages on cruise
• All hotel taxes and service charges
• Port taxes, fuel surcharge Caryatids at Erechtheum of the Parthenon
and gratuities on cruise Day 3, Fri. Athens - Delphi Day 7, Tue. Cruise: Kusadasi -
Depart this morning via Thebes and Patmos
Levadia for Delphi. Visit the Treasury Today call at Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus
of the Athenians, the Temple of the largest and best preserved ancient
ITINERARY Apollo and the museum. Afternoon city founded by the Athenians. This
Day 1, Wed. Athens at leisure to enjoy a stroll in the afternoon sail to the sacred island
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and picturesque and historic town. (B, D) Patmos where St. John lived and wrote
transfer to the hotel. The remainder of day Day 4, Sat. Delphi - Kalambaka the Book of Revelations. (B, L, D)
is at leisure to enjoy this city of striking Leave the home of the Delphic Day 8, Wed. Cruise: Rhodes
contrasts. Oracle this afternoon for Kalambaka A full day at Rhodes - “the island of
Day 2, Thu. Athens via central Greece and the towns of roses.” Stroll through the old town,
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the Lamia and Trikala. Overnight in visit the Palace of the Grand Masters
capital’s classical sights – the Acropolis with Kalambaka. (B, D) and continue to the charming village
its majestic Parthenon and the Acropolis Day 5, Sun. Kalambaka - of Lindos overlooking the bay of
museum. Afternoon at leisure. (B) Meteora - Athens St. Paul. (B, L, D)
Visit Meteora where ancient monasteries Day 9, Thu. Cruise: Heraklion -
DATES & PRICES are perched atop huge granite rocks Santorini
which seem to be suspended in air. This morning berth at Heraklion,
Arrival Wednesdays, Mar 11 – Nov 18, 2020 Return to Athens via Thermopylae the capital of Crete and home to the
Athens Hotel Royal Olympic
and Kammena Vourla. (B) Palace of Knossos, the seat of ancient
Mar 11, 18, 25 $1990 Minoan culture. This afternoon’s call
Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 2085 Day 6, Mon. Athens - Piraeus -
Cruise: Mykonos is at Santorini, the fabled lost continent
Apr 29 – Aug 26 2285 of Atlantis.The main town of Thira
Sep 2 – 23 2445 Transfer from the hotel to Piraeus
harbour to embark on the cruise ship. is accessible by donkey, cable car or
Sep 30 – Oct 21 2295 foot. (B, L, D)
Oct 28 – Nov 18 2120 Today’s port of call is the cosmopoli-
tan island of Mykonos. Stroll around Day 10, Fri. Cruise: Piraeus
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
the colorful harbour, shop in the chic Early arrival into Piraeus harbour and
Please ask about our affordable airfares. boutiques and visit one of the many transfer to the airport. (B)
chapels. (B, L, D)
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$1325
from per person,
land & cruise only
Athens & 3, 4 or 7 Night Cruise
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS: CHARMS I
Crown
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS: CHARMS II
11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS: CHARMS III CHARMS I, II & III
ALL TOURS INCLUDE:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Three nights hotel
accommodation in Athens
including breakfast daily
• Athens City sightseeing tour
• Drink Package – unlimited
non-alcoholic & alcoholic
beverages on cruise
• All meals and entertainment
on board cruise
• All hotel taxes and
service charges
• Port taxes, fuel surcharge
and gratuities on cruise
CHARMS I INCLUDES:
• Three night cruise to the
Greek Islands and Turkey
• Two shore excursions
(Ancient Ephesus and
Palace of Knossos)
CHARMS II INCLUDES:
• Four night cruise to the
Greek Islands and Turkey
• Two shore excursions
(Ancient Ephesus and
Acropolis of Lindos) Santorini
ITINERARY
Days 1-3: same for Charms I, II & III preserved Theseum, the Temple of
CHARMS III INCLUDES: Zeus and the Theatre of Dionysus.
Day 1: Athens Afternoon at leisure. (B)
• Seven night cruise to the Meeting and assistance upon arrival
and transfer to the hotel. Remainder Day 3: Athens
Greek Islands and Turkey A full day to enjoy Athens, a city of
of day at leisure to explore Athens -
the birthplace of civilization. striking contrasts. Visit an art gallery,
• Three shore excursions shop at one of the chic boutiques in
(Ancient Ephesus, Acropolis of Day 2: Athens Kolonaki or take a cable car ride up to
Morning city sightseeing features the Lycabettus Hill to enjoy a magnificent
Lindos and Palace of Knossos) Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop view of the city. Optional tours to
the Acropolis, the Erechtheum with Delphi and Argolis also available
its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully (refer to page 17). (B)
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Mykonos
CROWN CHARMS I –
THREE NIGHT CRUISE
Day 4, Athens - Piraeus - Cruise: Mykonos
Transfer from the hotel to Piraeus harbor to embark on
the three night cruise. The cosmopolitan island of Mykonos
is popular with the jet-set for its beautiful beaches, chic
boutiques and never-ending nightlife. (B, L, D)
Day 5, Cruise: Kusadasi - Patmos
This morning’s call is at Kusadasi. Visit the largest and
best preserved ancient city founded by the Athenians. This
afternoon sail to the sacred island of Patmos where St. John
lived and wrote the Book of Revelations. (B, L, D)
Day 6, Cruise: Crete - Santorini
This morning’s call will be at Heraklion, the capital of Crete
and home to the Palace of Knossos and the seat of ancient
Minoan culture. Santorini - fabled to be the lost continent
CROWN CHARMS II – FOUR NIGHT CRUISE of Atlantis. Visit the charming and romantic old world
Day 4, Athens - Piraeus - Cruise: Day 6, Cruise: Rhodes village of Oia. (B, L, D)
Mykonos A full day on the “island of roses.” Day 7, Cruise: Piraeus
Transfer from the hotel to Piraeus Visit the Palace of the Knights and the Upon disembarkation transfer to the airport. (B)
harbor to embark on the four night white-washed village of Lindos, home
cruise. The cosmopolitan island of to the impressive Temple of Athena on
Mykonos, popular with the jet-set has the bay of St. Paul. (B, L, D)
a chapel for each day of the year, chic Day 7, Cruise: Crete - Santorini
boutiques and fabulous windmills to The capital of Crete, Heraklion is home
explore. (B, L, D) to the Palace of Knossos. The elaborate
Day 5, Cruise: Kusadasi - Patmos Palace is believed to be the mythical
This morning’s call is at Kusadasi. Visit labyrinth of King Minos. Santorini -
the largest and best preserved ancient fabled to be the lost continent Atlantis.
city founded by the Athenians. This The main town of Thira clings to a
afternoon sail to the sacred island of steep cliff accessible by cable car or
Patmos where St. John lived and wrote donkey. (B, L, D)
the Book of Revelations. (B, L, D) Day 8, Cruise: Piraeus
Upon disembarkation transfer to the
airport. (B)
Palace of Knossos
CROWN CHARMS III – SEVEN NIGHT CRUISE DATES & PRICES
Day 4, Athens - Piraeus - Day 8, Cruise: Santorini CROWN CHARMS I Arrival Tuesdays, Mar 17 – Nov 24, 2020
Cruise: At Sea Morning arrival in the breathtaking Hotel Hera Athens Plaza
Late afternoon transfer from the hotel island of Santorini. Enjoy a full day Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
to Piraeus harbor to embark on the on the island fabled to be the lost Mar 17, 24, 31 $1325 $1625
seven night cruise. This evening sail continent of Atlantis. Visit Oia Village
Apr 7, 14, 21 1395 1625
to Kusadasi. (D) with its own special allure. Romance
crosses through the labyrinthine streets Apr 28 – Aug 25 1495 1795
Day 5, Cruise: Kusadasi here where charming churches and Sep 1, 8, 15, 22 1620 1865
Today’s call is at Kusadasi. Visit traditional whitewashed buildings Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 1495 1795
Ephesus - the largest and best pre- frame the most captivating views of Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 1350 1650
served ancient city founded by the the island’s glowing sunsets. (B, L, D)
Athenians. (B, L, D) CROWN CHARMS II Arrival Fridays, Mar 13 – Nov 20, 2020
Day 9, Cruise: Milos - Mykonos Hotel Hera Athens Plaza
Day 6, Cruise: Rhodes Morning arrival in Milos - a geological Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
A full day on the “island of roses”. marvel with dozens of mines and Mar 13, 20, 27 $1550 $1885
Visit the Palace of the Knights and the quarries. A number of boat excursions Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 1620 1885
white-washed village of Lindos, home are offered in order to appreciate May 1 – Aug 28 1750 2050
to the impressive Temple of Athena and enjoy the stunning coastline. Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 1895 2190
on the bay of St. Paul. (B, L, D) This evening arrive in Mykonos the Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 1750 2050
cosmopolitan island popular with the
Day 7, Cruise: Heraklion, Crete Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 1585 1895
jet-set. Stroll along the harbor and
Stroll along the picturesque harbor-
stop for a drink at one of the many CROWN CHARMS III Arrival Thursdays, May 14 – Oct 1, 2020
front promenade and see the traditional
cafes. (B, L, D) Hotel Hera Athens Plaza
fishing boats coming and going, old Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
vaulted shipyards in the distance as Day 10, Cruise: Mykonos
well as tavernas spilling out onto the May 14, 21, 28 $2025 $2670
Enjoy a full day in Mykonos at one
seafront. As the birthplace of Minoan of the beautiful beaches or shopping Jun 4 – Jul 30 2525 2895
civilization, experience the best of at one of the chic boutiques. Sail this Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 2695 3095
Cretan history and culture, exploring evening for Piraeus. (B, L, D) Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 2525 2895
the Archaeological Museum home Oct 1 2025 2670
to exhibits covering more than Day 11, Cruise: Piraeus
5,000 years. Rich in culture, Crete Upon disembarkation transfer to the Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
has given the world artist El Greco, airport. (B) Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Please ask about our affordable airfares.
poet Odysseas Elytis and novelist
Nikos Kazantzakis. (B, L, D)
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from $1475 per person,
land & cruise only
Athens, Cruise, Santorini
Crown
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS: LEGEND I
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS: LEGEND II LEGEND I & II
BOTH TOURS INCLUDE:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Two nights hotel
accommodation in Athens
including breakfast daily
• Athens City sightseeing tour
• Three nights hotel
accommodation in Santorini
including breakfast daily
• Drink Package – unlimited
non-alcoholic & alcoholic
beverages on cruise
• All meals and entertainment
on board cruise
• All hotel taxes and
service charges
• Port taxes, fuel surcharge
and gratuities on cruise
LEGENDS I INCLUDES:
• Three day/two night cruise
• Two shore excursions (Ancient
Ephesus and Palace of Knossos) LEGEND I ITINERARY
Day 1, Wed. Athens founded by the Athenians. This after-
LEGENDS II INCLUDES: Meeting and assistance upon arrival noon sail to the sacred island of Patmos
• Four day/three night cruise and transfer to the hotel. Remainder where St. John lived and wrote the
of day at leisure. Book of Revelations. (B, L, D)
• Two shore excursions (Ancient Day 2, Thu. Athens Day 5, Sun. Cruise:
Ephesus and Acropolis of Lindos) Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour Crete - Santorini
of the capital’s classical sights which This morning’s call will be at
includes the fascinating Acropolis Heraklion, the capital of Crete and
with its majestic Parthenon rising home to the Palace of Knossos and
above the city and the Acropolis the seat of ancient Minoan culture.
Museum. Remainder of day at Santorini - fabled to be the lost
leisure to explore the Plaka or visit continent of Atlantis. Visit the
one of the many museums. (B) charming and romantic old world
Day 3, Fri. Athens - Piraeus - village of Oia. (B, L)
Cruise: Mykonos Day 6 & 7, Mon. & Tue.
The cosmopolitan island of Mykonos Santorini
is popular with the jet-set for its Two full days at leisure on this
beautiful beaches, chic boutiques magnificent and romantic island.
and never-ending nightlife. (B, L, D) Visit the red or black sand beach,
Day 4, Sat. Cruise: Kusadasi - one of the many wineries and don’t
Patmos miss the most breathtaking sunset. (B)
This morning’s call is at Kusadasi, Day 8, Wed. Santorini
gateway to ancient Ephesus. Visit the Transfer from the hotel to the port
largest and best preserved ancient city or airport. (B)
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Mykonos
LEGEND II ITINERARY DATES & PRICES
CROWN LEGEND I
Day 1, Sat. Athens coastline Rhodes gives the impression
Meeting and assistance upon arrival that it has emerged from a fairy tale. Arrival Wednesdays, Mar 18 – Nov 25, 2020
and transfer to the hotel. The remain- Some great places to visit include Athens Hotel Amalia Athens Plaza
der of the day is at leisure. the Valley of the Butterflies and the Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
enchanting village of Lindos over- Santorini Hotel Theoxenia Aressana
Day 2, Sun. Athens
Morning sightseeing features the looking the Bay of St. Paul, home to Mar 18, 25, Apr 1 $1475 $1725
Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop the Temple of Athena. Don’t miss the Apr 8, 15, 22 1550 1750
the Acropolis, the Erechtheum with old town of Rhodes with its castle of Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20 1740 2075
its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully the Knights of St. John and Mandraki May 27, Jun 3, 10, 17 1740 2150
preserved Theseum, the Temple of Harbor to enjoy a drink at one of the Jun 24, Jul 1 1740 2270
Zeus and the Theatre of Dionysus. cafes. (B, L, D)
Jul 8 – Aug 26 1795 2270
Remainder of day at leisure. (B) Day 6, Thu. Cruise: Sep 2, 9, 16 1895 2325
Day 3, Mon. Athens - Heraklion & Santorini Sep 23 1895 2215
Piraeus - Cruise: Mykonos This morning’s call will be at Heraklion, Sep 30, Oct 7 1660 2150
This morning transfer to Piraeus harbour the capital of Crete and home to Oct 14, 21, 28 1660 1895
to embark on the cruise ship. Today’s the Palace of Knossos and the seat Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 1520 1750
port of call is the cosmopolitan island of ancient Minoan culture. This
of Mykonos. Stroll around the colorful afternoon’s call is at Santorini, the CROWN LEGEND II
harbour, shop in some of the chic fabled lost continent of Atlantis. Visit Arrival Saturdays, Mar 14 – Nov 21, 2020
boutiques or visit one of the many the charming and romantic old world Athens Hotel Amalia Athens Plaza
white-washed chapels. (B, L, D) village of Oia. (B, L) Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
Day 4, Tue. Cruise: Kusadasi - Days 7 & 8, Fri. & Sat. Santorini Santorini Hotel Theoxenia Aressana
Patmos Two full days at leisure on this
Mar 14, 21, 28 $1695 $1975
The first port of call today is Kusadasi, magnificent island. Visit the red or
Apr 4, 11, 18 1775 1995
Turkey, gateway to the ancient Greek black sand beach, one of the many
wineries, and the site at Akrotiri Apr 25 1850 2160
colony of Ephessos founded by the May 2, 9, 16, 23 1985 2325
Athenians and said to be the largest which has yielded the remains of
a Minoan city destroyed by an May 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 1985 2395
and best preserved ancient city in Jul 4 – Aug 29 2050 2495
the world. This afternoon sail to eruption of the volcano. Save time
to visit the beautiful old-world village Sep 5, 12 2195 2650
the sacred island of Patmos where
of Oia. Stay late and enjoy a sunset Sep 19 2195 2540
St. John lived and wrote the Book
of Revelations in the celebrated that is beyond imagination. (B) Sep 26 2050 2540
Grotto of the Apocalypse. The Day 9, Sun. Santorini Oct 3 1895 2395
monastery built on one of the island’s Transfer from the hotel to the port Oct 10, 17, 24 1895 2150
highest points contains priceless icons or airport. (B) Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21 1750 1985
and manuscripts. (B, L, D)
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Day 5, Wed. Cruise: Rhodes Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Call at Rhodes today the “island of Please ask about our affordable airfares.
roses”. With almost 230 miles of
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from $1525 per person,
land & cruise only
Athens, Mykonos, Cruise
Crown
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS: AEGEAN I
12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS: AEGEAN II AEGEAN I & II
BOTH TOURS INCLUDE:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Athens City sightseeing tour
• Drink Package – unlimited
non-alcoholic & alcoholic
beverages on cruise
• All meals and entertainment
on board cruise
• All hotel taxes and
service charges
• Port taxes, fuel surcharge
and gratuities on cruise
AEGEAN I INCLUDES:
• Two nights hotel
Agios Nikolaos, Crete
accommodation in Athens
including breakfast daily AEGEAN I ITINERARY
Day 1, Sat. Athens Day 8, Sat. Cruise: Kusadasi -
• Four nights hotel Meeting and assistance upon arrival Patmos
accommodation in Mykonos and transfer to the hotel. The remainder The first port of call today is Kusadasi,
including breakfast daily of day is at leisure. Turkey, gateway to the ancient Greek
Day 2, Sun. Athens colony of Ephessos founded by the
• Three night cruise to the Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour Athenians and said to be the largest
Greek Islands and Turkey of the capital’s classical sights which and best preserved ancient city in
includes the fascinating Acropolis the world. This afternoon sail to
• Two shore excursions with its majestic Parthenon rising the sacred island of Patmos where
(Ancient Ephesus and above the city and the Acropolis St. John lived and wrote the Book
Museum. Drive past the Tomb of of Revelations in the celebrated
Palace of Knossos) Grotto of the Apocalypse. The
the Unknown Soldier, Royal Palace,
Panathenian Stadium, and the monastery built on one of the island’s
AEGEAN II INCLUDES: Temple of Olympian Zeus. highest points contains priceless icons
Remainder of day at leisure. (B) and manuscripts. (B, L, D)
• Four nights hotel
Day 9, Sun. Cruise: Crete -
accommodation in Athens Day 3, Mon. Athens - Piraeus -
Santorini
including breakfast daily Cruise: Mykonos
Transfer to Piraeus harbour to board This morning’s call will be at
the cruise ship for passage to Mykonos. Heraklion, the capital of Crete
• Full day tour to Delphi and home to the Palace of Knossos
Upon disembarkation transfer to the
with lunch hotel. Overnight Mykonos. (B, L) and the seat of ancient Minoan
culture. Santorini - fabled to be the
• Three nights hotel Days 4, 5 & 6, Tue., Wed. lost continent of Atlantis. Visit the
accommodation in Mykonos & Thu. Mykonos charming and romantic old world
Three full days at leisure to explore the village of Oia. (B, L, D)
including breakfast daily island known for its fantastic beaches
and exciting nightlife. Stroll the narrow Day 10, Mon. Cruise: Piraeus
• Four night cruise to the Cruise ship returns early this morning
picturesque streets, visit one of the
Greek Islands and Turkey many chapels and save one day to visit to Piraeus harbor. Transfer to the
the sacred island of Delos, birthplace airport upon disembarkation. (B)
• Two shore excursions of Apollo and Artemis. (B)
(Ancient Ephesus and
Day 7, Fri. Mykonos - Cruise
Acropolis of Lindos) This evening transfer from the hotel
to the cruise ship. (B, D)
10AEGEAN II ITINERARY
Day 1, Mon. Athens Day 4, Thu. Athens Day 8, Mon. Mykonos - Cruise
Meeting and assistance upon arrival Day at leisure to enjoy Athens or choose Pick-up from hotel this evening and transfer to the cruise
and transfer to the hotel. The remainder from one of the optional tours. (B) ship. (B, D)
of day is at leisure. Day 5, Fri. Athens - Piraeus - Day 9, Tue. Cruise: Kusadasi - Patmos
Day 2, Tue. Athens Cruise: Mykonos This morning’s call is at Kusadasi. Visit the largest and
Morning sightseeing features the Morning pick-up from hotel and best preserved ancient city founded by the Athenians. This
Parthenon’s crowning beauty atop transfer to Piraeus harbour to embark afternoon sail to the sacred island of Patmos where St. John
the Acropolis, the Erechtheum with on the cruise ship for passage to lived and wrote the Book of Revelations. (B, L, D)
its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully Mykonos. Upon disembarkation in Day 10, Wed. Cruise: Rhodes
preserved Theseum, the Temple of Mykonos transfer is provided to the Enjoy a full day on the “island of roses.” Visit the Palace
Zeus and the Theatre of Dionysus. hotel. Overnight in Mykonos. (B, L) of the Knights and the white-washed village of Lindos,
The remainder of day is at leisure to Days 6 & 7, Sat. & Sun. home to the impressive Temple of Athena on the bay of
stroll around the Plaka or enjoy one Mykonos St. Paul. (B, L, D)
of the many museums. (B) Two full days at leisure to enjoy the Day 11, Thu. Cruise: Heraklion - Santorini
Day 3, Wed. Athens - Delphi beauty of Mykonos - the hundreds Sail to Heraklion home to the ruins of King Minos’ Palace of
Depart this morning on a full day of tiny chapels, the white-washed Knossos. Later, the ship anchors beneath the cliffs of Santorini,
tour to Delphi ascending the Sacred windmills and the flower-lined streets. fabled to be the lost continent of Atlantis. The main town of
Way to the Treasury of the Athenians Leave time to take a short cruise to Thira is accessible by donkey, cable-car or foot. (B, L, D)
and the Temple of Apollo where for the sacred island of Delos to see the
14 centuries the Oracle spoke. Return white marble lions, birthplace of Day 12, Fri. Cruise: Piraeus
to Athens early this evening. (B, L) Artemis and Apollo. (B) Disembark early this morning and transfer to the airport. (B)
Village of Oia, DATES & PRICES
Santorini
CROWN AEGEAN I
Arrival Saturdays, Mar 14 – Oct 31, 2020
Athens Hotel Hera Athens Plaza
Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
Mykonos Hotel Pelican Bay Mykonian Imperial
Art Hotel or Royal Mykonian
Mar 14 – Apr 18 $1525 $1865
Apr 25, May 2, 9, 16 1635 2125
May 23, 30, Jun 6 1750 2295
Jun 13 1860 2475
Jun 20, 27, Jul 4 1860 2650
Jul 11 2050 2650
Jul 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 2050 2895
Aug 22 2050 2650
Aug 29, Sep 5 1975 2525
Sep 12 1975 2350
Sep 19 1860 2215
Sep 26 1750 2150
Oct 3, 10 1650 2150
Oct 17, 24 1650 2030
Oct 31 1525 1895
CROWN AEGEAN II
Arrival Mondays, Mar 9 – Nov 16, 2020
Athens Hotel Hera Athens Plaza
Cruise Inside cabin Outside cabin
Mykonos Hotel Pelican Bay Mykonian Imperial
Art Hotel or Royal Mykonian
Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 $1950 $2395
Apr 6, 13, 20 2050 2395
Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18 2175 2670
May 25, Jun 1 2250 2775
Jun 8, 15 2295 2895
Jun 22, 29, Jul 6 2335 3040
Jul 13 – Aug 17 2475 3225
Aug 24, 31, Sep 7 2475 3040
Sep 14 2475 2895
Sep 21 2395 2795
Sep 28 2250 2670
Oct 5, 12 2175 2670
Oct 19 2175 2575
Oct 26 2040 2445
Nov 2, 9, 16 1985 2425
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Please ask about our affordable airfares.
11from $1575 per person,
land only
Crown
OPTION A: 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini ROMANCE
OPTION B: 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS
Paros, Santorini, Crete
OPTION A ITINERARY
Day 1: Athens
Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to the hotel.
The remainder of day is at leisure.
Day 2: Athens
A full day to enjoy Athens, a city of striking contrasts. Stroll
around the Plaka, take the cable car up to Lycabettus Hill to
enjoy a magnificent view of the city or take a walk to the
Acropolis to enjoy the Parthenon’s crowning beauty. (B)
Day 3: Athens - Mykonos
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Mykonos the
cosmopolitan island famous with the jet set. (B)
Days 4 & 5: Mykonos
Two full days at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Mykonos.
Visit one of the many sandy beaches, shop in the chic
boutiques, stroll the picturesque and colorful harbor and
“little Venice”. (B)
Day 6: Mykonos - Santorini
Transfer to the harbour for the ferry to Santorini. Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transfer to your villa/apartment
for a four night stay. (B)
Days 7, 8 & 9: Santorini
Three full days at leisure on the romantic island of Santorini,
believed to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Enjoy a breakfast
on your terrace and watch the sunrise or enjoy a drink in the
evening to witness the famous Santorini sunset. Visit the black
sand beach of Kamari or one of the island’s many wineries. (B)
Day 10: Santorini
Transfer to the airport or port.
12Romantic vacations arranged with honeymooners in mind. DATES & PRICES
CROWN ROMANCE: OPTION A
Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
Indulge in luxurious lodgings, cultural treasures and magnificent Athens Hera Elia Athens
Hotel Ermou Plaza
Mykonos Manoulas Archipelagos Royal
Beach Hotel Luxury Mykonian
architecture. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets, candlelight dinners, Hotel or Mykonian
Imperial
Santorini Absolute Astra Canaves
Bliss Suites Oia Epitome
walks on pristine beaches and dip into the crystal clear waters Apr 1 – 15 $1575 $1925 $2295
Apr 16 – 30 1575 1935 2560
May 1 – 15 1660 2195 3150
May 16 – 31 1750 2595 3670
all in one of the most romantic places on earth. Jun 1 – 15 1835 2735 3740
Jun 16 – 30 1975 2780 3960
Jul 1 – 15 2125 2780 4050
Jul 16 – 31 2165 2780 4150
OPTION A INCLUDES: OPTION B INCLUDES: Aug 1 – 15 2195 2780 4150
Aug 16 – 31 2195 2780 4050
• Domestic sea tickets • All transfers/meeting Sep 1 – 15 2125 2735 3740
Mykonos to Santorini and assistance Sep 16 – 30 1975 2295 3195
Oct 1 – 20 1895 1995 2575
• All transfers/meeting • Domestic sea tickets Paros CROWN ROMANCE: OPTION B
and assistance to Santorini and Santorini Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
to Heraklion, Crete Paros Paros Mr & Mrs White Yria
• Two nights hotel Agnanti Paros Boutique
accommodation in Athens • Four nights hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel & Spa
accommodation in Paros Santorini Absolute Astra Perivolas
• Three nights hotel Bliss Suites Hotel
accommodation in • Four nights apartment/ Crete Castello Knossos Beach Blue
Mykonos villa accommodation Boutique Bungalows Palace
in Santorini Resort & Spa & Suites Resort
• Four nights apartment/ Apr 1 – 15 $1695 $2050 $2460
villa accommodation • Four nights hotel Apr 16 – 30 1720 2050 3195
May 1 – 15 1935 2260 3760
in Santorini accommodation in Crete May 16 – 31 2040 2425 4140
Jun 1 – 15 2185 3295 4450
• Breakfast daily • Breakfast daily Jun 16 – 30 2340 3450 4755
Jul 1 – 15 2595 3790 4865
Jul 16 – 31 2660 3790 5095
• All hotel taxes and • All hotel taxes and Aug 1 – 15 2725 3790 5195
service charges service charges Aug 16 – 31 2660 3535 4960
Sep 1 – 15 2385 3250 4645
Sep 16 – 30 2190 2825 4195
Oct 1 – 20 1925 2320 3760
OPTION B ITINERARY
Days 1, 2, 3 & 4: Paros time to visit the beautiful old-world ACCOMMODATION TYPES:
Transfer upon arrival to the hotel. village of Oia. Stay late and enjoy the
Paros, located at the heart of the breathtaking sunset. Athens:
Cyclades is one of the best loved Hera – standard Acropolis view, Elia Ermou & Athens
Days 9, 10, 11 & 12: Crete Plaza – deluxe Acropolis view
holiday destinations in Greece with Depart Santorini on a high-speed
its unrivalled natural beauty, beaches ferry for Heraklion, Crete. Transfer Mykonos:
with crystal clear waters, and breath- upon arrival to the resort hotel for
Manoulas Beach – standard seaview, Archipelagos –
taking landscapes. Parikia, the capital, junior suite sea view, Mykonian Imperial or Royal
a four-night stay on the largest and Mykonian – premium sea view
is a beautiful village with whitewashed southernmost island in Greece.
cubic houses and impressive neo- Known for upscale resorts, exciting Paros:
classical mansions. A well-preserved nightlife, pristine beaches and the Agnanti – superior room, Mr & Mrs White – superior
13th century Venetian castle stands unsurpassed Cretan hospitality Crete seaview, Yria – superior room
proudly on a hill at the center of the is the place where culture and history Santorini:
village offering an amazing view abound. Don’t miss the Palace of Absolute Bliss – classic room with Jacuzzi, Astra Suites –
of Parikia. Knossos, the seat of the ancient classic junior suite, Canaves Oia Epitome – deluxe suite
Days 5, 6, 7 & 8: Santorini Minoan culture and one the seven with private pool, Perivolas – junior suite
After a short ferry ride transfer upon wonders of the world. Crete:
arrival to your hotel in romantic Day 13: Crete Castello Boutique Resort – superior room pool view,
Santorini. Visit the red or black sand Transfer to the airport. Knossos Beach – junior bungalow suite seaview, Blue
beach, one of the many wineries and Palace – superior bungalow sea view with private pool
the site of Akrotiri which has yielded Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
the remains of a Minoan city destroyed Please ask about our affordable airfares.
by an eruption of the volcano. Save
13from $875 per person,
land only
Crown
Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Naxos & Paros
(ISLAND HOPPING) JEWELS
EACH PACKAGE
INCLUDES:
• Domestic inter-island
air or sea ticket(s)
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Hotel accommo-
dations as per
chosen “Jewel”
• Buffet breakfast daily
• All hotel taxes and
service charges
Mykonos (4) & Santorini (4)
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Days 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Mykonos
PEARLS
Atlantis” - Santorini. Meeting and assis-
Transfer upon arrival to the hotel on tance upon arrival and check into the
this cosmopolitan island famous with hotel. Four days at leisure where the
the jet-set. Four days at leisure on town of Thira’s white-washed houses,
Mykonos with its white cubic houses, narrow streets and open-air cafes cling
flower-filled balconies, wonderful to the cliffs. Visit the village of Oia,
windmills and a tiny chapel for each one of the many wineries where some
day of the year. (B) of Greece’s best wines are produced
Days 5, 6, 7 & 8 - Santorini and one of the fine art galleries. (B)
Transfer to the port for a ferry ride Day 9, Santorini
to the legendary “lost continent of Transfer to the airport or port.
Mykonos (3),
SAPPHIRES
Santorini (3) & Crete (3)
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Days 1, 2 & 3 - Mykonos Days 7, 8 & 9 - Crete
Transfer upon arrival to the hotel. Transfer to the port for a short ferry
Three days at leisure to enjoy the ride to Heraklion, Crete and proceed
island popular with the jet-set. A upon arrival to the hotel. Enjoy three
quintessential island known for its days at leisure on the largest and
beautiful beaches, chic boutiques southernmost of the Greek Islands
and never-ending nightlife. (B) where resorts, nightlife, wonderful
Days 4, 5 & 6 - Santorini beaches, history and culture abound.
Transfer to the port for a ferry ride to And don’t miss the Palace of Knossos,
Santorini the legendary “lost continent the seat of the ancient Minoan culture
of Atlantis. Three days at leisure and one of the seven wonders of the
where the town of Thira’s white- ancient world. (B)
washed houses, narrow streets and Day 10 - Crete
open-air cafes cling to the cliffs. (B) Transfer to the airport or port.
14Santorini (4), Crete (4), Rhodes (4)
13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS
Days 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Santorini
OPALS
Days 9, 10, 11 & 12 - Rhodes Mykonos
DATES & PRICES
Pelican
PEARLS:
Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
Manoulas Mykonian
Four days on the island considered Arrival on the “island of roses” - Bay Art Beach Imperial/
Hotel Hotel Royal Mykonian
to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Rhodes, with 230 miles of coastline
Santorini Dream Island Tzekos Villas Aressana
It was destroyed around 1500 B.C. it gives the impression that Rhodes
by a volcanic eruption leaving a has emerged from a fairy tale. It is Apr 1 – 15 $875 $1010 $1180
crescent shaped rim of cliffs around home to the Colossus of Rhodes, Apr 16 – 30 925 1095 1295
May 1 – 15 940 1215 1295
a harbour formed in the volcanic one of the seven wonders of the
May 16 – 31 1090 1325 1415
caldera. Santorini is among the most ancient world. In Lindos, the contrast Jun 1 – 15 1190 1425 1630
romantic of the Greek islands enjoying between the brilliant white houses Jun 16 – 30 1295 1495 1960
the most magnificent sunset. (B) and winding lanes of the more recent Jul 1 – 15 1445 1625 2160
Days 5, 6, 7 & 8 - Crete village built around two crescent Jul 16 – 31 1540 1830 2280
Depart for the largest of the Greek beaches, and the ancient acropolis Aug 1 – 15 1540 1830 2280
islands, Crete, home to the Palace towering above it from its austere Aug 16 – 31 1395 1695 2160
of Knossos one of the seven wonders pinnacle make for one of the most Sep 1 – 15 1245 1560 1770
of the ancient world. Endless beaches, stunning views in all of Greece. (B) Sep 16 – 30 1145 1430 1535
archaeological sites, museums and Day 13, Rhodes Oct 1 – 20 940 1215 1230
the warmth of the proud Cretan Transfer to the airport. SAPPHIRES:
hospitality are second to none. (B) Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
Mykonos Petinos Harmony Mykonian
Hotel Hotel Imperial/
Royal Mykonian
Santorini Splendor El Greco Volcano View
Resort
Crete Hersonisos Castello Knossos
Maris* Beach Resort Beach
& Spa Bungalows*
Apr 1 – 15 $1360 $1465 $1490
Apr 16 – 30 1360 1465 1645
May 1 – 15 1395 1620 1765
May 16 – 31 1545 1730 1980
Jun 1 – 15 1665 1920 2220
Jun 16 – 30 1770 1995 2520
Jul 1 – 15 1890 2095 2765
Jul 16 – 31 2085 2160 2920
Aug 1 – 15 2160 2190 2920
Aug 16 – 31 2125 2150 2765
Sep 1 – 15 1795 2015 2385
Sep 16 – 30 1550 1795 1825
Oct 1 – 20 1360 1550 1560
OPALS:
Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
Santorini Theoxenia Tzekos Villas Aressana
Crete Hersonisos Ikaros Blue Palace
Maris* Beach*
Rhodes Mediterranean Atrium Grecotel
Platinum Rhodes Royal**
Apr 1 – 15 $1385 $1750 $2020
Apr 16 – 30 1430 1870 2295
May 1 – 15 1585 2175 2650
May 15 – 31 1640 2450 2890
Jun 1 – 15 1885 2595 3130
Jun 16 – 30 1940 2740 3370
Jul 1 – 15 2050 2950 3525
Jul 16 – 31 2135 3095 3635
Aug 1 – 15 2095 3185 3635
Aug 16 – 31 2040 2995 3395
Sep 1 – 15 1970 2720 3130
Sep 16 – 30 1820 2495 2875
Oct 1 – 20 1425 2175 2465
*Denotes half-board **Denotes all inclusive
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Please ask about our affordable airfares.
NOTES: These packages may be extended upon request. The
sequence shown will not necessarily be the sequence booked which
will be dependent on the day of departure. Price adjustments will be
made for overlapping of dates/seasons. There may be an occasion to
substitute a hotel in which case every effort will be made to provide
a similar property.
continued on page 16
15continued from page 15
Naoussa port, Paros Portara - ruins of
ancient temple
of Delian Apollo, Naxos
Santorini (3), Naxos (3), Mykonos (3)
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS
Days 1, 2 & 3 - Santorini
Three days on the island considered to
RUBIES
perched high on mountain tops, where
the inhabitants still wear their traditional Santorini
DATES & PRICES
Theoxenia
RUBIES:
Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
El Greco Aressana
Naxos Lagos Mare 18 Grapes Naxian
be the lost continent of Atlantis. It was dress and live off the fruits of the land! Hotel Hotel on the Beach
destroyed around 1500 B.C. by a volcanic Naxos is also an island of beautiful old Mykonos Pelican Manoulas Mykonian
eruption leaving a crescent shaped rim churches, monasteries and Venetian Bay Art Beach Imperial/
of cliffs around a harbor formed in the castles co-existing harmoniously with Hotel Hotel Royal Mykonian
volcanic caldera. Santorini is among Cycladic cubic houses. (B) Hotel
the most romantic of the Greek Islands Days 7, 8 & 9 - Mykonos Apr 1 – 15 $1030 $1250 $1295
enjoying the most magnificent sunset. (B) Depart by ferry to Mykonos. Three Apr 16 – 30 1070 1350 1375
Days 4, 5 & 6 - Naxos days at leisure to enjoy the island popular May 1 – 15 1195 1495 1585
May 16 – 31 1275 1575 1775
Depart by ferry to Naxos. Naxos is with the jet-set. A quintessential island
Jun 1 – 15 1450 1785 2040
the biggest and the greenest island in the known for its beautiful beachs, chic Jun 16 – 30 1595 2015 2425
Cyclades with impressively high moun- boutiques and never-ending nightlife. (B) Jul 1 – 15 1695 2135 2650
tains, fertile valleys, lush green gorges, Day 10, Mykonos Jul 16 – 31 1815 2195 2845
stunning seascapes and traditional villages Transfer to the airport (or port). Aug 1 – 15 1815 2195 2845
Aug 16 – 31 1740 2095 2495
Sep 1 – 15 1525 1935 2215
Paros (3), Sep 16 – 30
Oct 1 – 20
1225
1095
1750
1475
1820
1660
EMERALDS
Naxos (3), Santorini (3)
EMERALDS:
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Paros
Daily arrivals, Apr 1 – Oct 20, 2020
Kanales Poseidon
of Paros
Yria Resort
Days 1, 2 & 3 - Paros island in the Cyclades with impressively
Unrivalled natural beauty, beaches high mountains, fertile valleys, lush Naxos Naxos Island 18 Grapes Naxian
with crystal clear waters, Byzantine green gorges, stunning seascapes and Hotel Hotel Collection
footpaths connecting traditional villages traditional villages perched high on Santorini Dream Splendor Volcano View
Island Resort
and breathtaking landscapes make mountain tops, where the inhabitants
Paros, located at the heart of the still wear their traditional dress and Apr 1 – 15 $1175 $1425 $1430
Apr 16 – 30 1195 1425 1625
Cyclades, one of the best loved holiday live off the fruits of the land! Naxos
May 1 – 15 1195 1465 1795
destinations in Greece. Parikia, the is also an island of beautiful old May 16 – 31 1215 1490 1995
capital of Paros, is a beautiful Cycladic churches, monasteries and Venetian Jun 1 – 15 1380 1695 2030
village with whitewashed cubic houses castles co-existing harmoniously Jun 16 – 30 1520 1795 2520
and impressive neoclassical mansions. with Cycladic cubic houses. (B) Jul 1 – 15 1660 2050 2795
A well preserved 13th century Days 7, 8 & 9 - Santorini Jul 16 – 31 1815 2230 2955
Venetian castle stands proudly on Today’s ferry ride is to Santorini. Aug 1 – 15 1875 2275 3030
a hill at the centre of the village Three days on the island considered Aug 16 – 31 1695 2095 2865
offering an amazing view of Parikía. to be the lost continent of Atlantis. Sep 1 – 15 1450 1865 2455
In the capital you can also admire It was destroyed around 1500 B.C. Sep 16 – 30 1250 1815 1995
an important ecclesiastical monument, by a volcanic eruption leaving a Oct 1 – 20 1135 1525 1580
the 6th century church of Panayia crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request.
Ekatontapyliani, also called Katapoliani. harbor formed in the volcanic caldera. Tour prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
The name “Ekatontapylianí” means Santorini is among the most romantic Please ask about our affordable airfares.
the church with 100 gates, one of of the Greek Islands enjoying the NOTES: These packages may be extended upon request. The
which is a secret one! (B) most magnificent sunset. (B) sequence shown will not necessarily be the sequence booked which
Days 4, 5 & 6 - Naxos will be dependent on the day of departure. Price adjustments will be
Day 10 - Santorini made for overlapping of dates/seasons. There may be an occasion to
Today enjoy a short ferry ride to Naxos. Transfer to the airport or port. substitute a hotel in which case every effort will be made to provide
Naxos is the biggest and the greenest a similar property.
16Monastiraki Square and ancient Acropolis,
Athens
Athens City Sightseeing Tour
Greece TOUR OPTIONS (Departing From Athens)
Full Day Tour to Argolis (with lunch) Three Day Delphi & Meteora Tour
including The New Acropolis Museum Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Sat., Every Tue., Wed. & Sun. Apr 7 - Oct 27 $465
Daily 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $100 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $130 Day 1 – Depart Athens driving through the towns
A comprehensive tour of Athens. Drive through After a short stop on the bridge crossing the of Thebes and Levadia to Delphi. Visit the Sanctuary
the city past the Academy, the University and Corinth Canal continue to Mycenae where of Apollo situated on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus,
the Parliament with the Tomb of the Unknown 19th century excavations described by Homer the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo
Soldier. Continue to the Acropolis for a visit can be seen. Visit the Beehive Tomb and the and the museum. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
of the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Lion’s Gate - Europe’s oldest known monument. Day 2 – After breakfast, depart Delphi and enjoy
On to Epidaurus via the port town of Nauplion an interesting drive through Central Greece and
Cape Sounion in the Afternoon to see the 2,000 year old amphitheatre known the town of Lamia before reaching Kalambaka.
Daily 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. $60 for its perfect acoustics. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Drive along the scenic coastal road past the
beach resorts to the most southern point of One Day Saronic Island Cruise (with lunch) Day 3 – Following breakfast set out for Meteora
Attica to Cape Sounion where the white Daily 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. $130 to visit the ageless monasteries containing priceless
marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Pick up from Athens center by motorcoach historical and religious treasures, which appear to
En-route there is an extraordinary view of the and transfer to Marina Trokadero for embarkation. be suspended in air on top of huge granite rocks.
Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. Visit the small yet beautiful islands of the Saronic Return to Athens via the towns of Trikala, Lamia,
Gulf; Aegina, Hydra and Poros. Thermopylae (short stop) and Kammena Vourla.
Athens By Night
Every Tue., Wed., Thu. & Sat. Two Day Tour to Delphi Three Day Classical Tour
8:00 p.m. - Midnight $80 Daily $225 Every Mon., Tue. & Sat. Apr 6 - Oct 26 $495
An evening drive past the illuminated Day 1 – Depart Athens driving through the Day 1 – Drive via the coastal road stopping at
Acropolis and stop for a drink at a nearby towns of Thebes and Levadia and the quaint the Corinth Canal and on to Epidaurus to visit the
cafe to enjoy the view. Dinner at a typical village of Arachova, famous for its colorful amphitheatre with its perfect acoustics and proceed to
Athenian taverna with bouzouki music and carpets, to Delphi. Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Mycenae to see the Lions Gate and Beehive Tomb.
Greek folk dancing. situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the Continue to Olympia for dinner and overnight.
Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo
Day 2 – This morning visit the site of the first
Ancient Corinth and the museum containing the ancient Greek
Olympic Games; the Sanctuary of the Olympian
Every Mon. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. bronze sculpture “the Charioteer” and many other
Zeus and the museum. Drive on to Delphi for
Apr 20 - Oct 16 $80 masterpieces. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
dinner and overnight.
Drive southwest to the Corinth Canal
Day 2 – Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at
connecting the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Visit Day 3 – Walk the sacred way and visit the Castalia
leisure in Delphi. Enjoy the scenery, return to
the ancient town of Corinth where St. Paul Spring, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and the
the museum. Afternoon departure for Athens.
lived and preached for two years. The remains Delphi museum. Return to Athens this evening
of the city which include the Agora and the Two Day Tour to Argolis via the picturesque village of Arachova.
Temple of Apollo (6th century B.C.) clearly Every Tue. & Wed. Apr 1 - Oct 27 $240
show how rich and important Corinth was Four Day Classical Tour (with Meteora)
Day 1 – After short stop at the bridge
in ancient times. Before returning to Athens Every Mon., Tue. & Sat. Apr 6 - Oct 26 $705
crossing the Corinth Canal continue to
stop at the site of the ancient port where Days 1 & 2 – Same as Three Day Classical Tour
Mycenae where 19th century excavations
St. Paul disembarked. described by Homer can be seen. Visit the Day 3 – After the visit at the Sanctuary of Apollo
Beehive Tomb and the Lion’s Gate - Europe’s and the museum, depart for Kalambaka passing
Full Day Tour to Delphi (with lunch) oldest known monument. Continue to the through numerous picturesque villages and typical
Daily 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $125 towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight
lovely port town of Nauplion. Afternoon at
Home to the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi is in Kalambaka.
leisure. Dinner and overnight in Nauplion.
perhaps the most famous site in Classical Greece.
On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, learn about Day 2 – Breakfast at hotel and morning at Day 4 – Visit Meteora this morning and among
the oracle and tour the excavations. A visit to leisure in Nauplion. Depart for Epidaurus to striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks
the museum to admire the bronze Charioteer visit the 4th century B.C. amphitheatre famous which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand
is also included. for its perfect acoustics. Return to Athens early ageless monasteries where there are exquisite
this evening. specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens
via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop)
and Kammena Vourla.
17from $1850 per person,
land & cruise only
Crown
Croatia
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS ADRIATIC I
TOUR INCLUDES:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Seven night cruise from
Split to Dubrovnik on
board M/S Prestige or
M/S Freedom including
daily breakfast, six lunches,
welcome reception and a
Captain’s dinner
• Shore excursions
• Port taxes and service
charges
ITINERARY
Day 1, Sat. Split
Meeting and assistance and transfer to Dubrovnik
the port for embarkation. Enjoy the be the best in Croatia. It is unique in Day 5, Wed. Vela Luka - Korcula
welcome reception this evening and that it changes shape and position This morning there will be time for
meet the tour director and fellow depending on the winds. Afterwards a swim before heading for Korcula
passengers (light supper included). head to Hvar, one of the most popular town. Take a walking tour through
Day 2, Sun. Split - Bol - Stari Grad islands in the Adriatic and a meeting its narrow, cobbled streets and visit the
Morning guided walking tour of point for the international jet-set. This majestic Gothic Baroque Cathedral
Split features the historic inner city, evening is at Stari Grad one of the of St. Mark. The evening is free to
built around the Roman Emperor oldest towns in Europe. (B, L) discover the town and enjoy dinner
Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO Day 3, Mon. Stari Grad - at one of the many restaurants. (B, L)
World Cultural Heritage site. See the Hvar - Vis Day 6, Thu. Korcula - Mljet
remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, A short sail towards the town of Hvar Set sail today for Mljet island. Mljet
it’s Renaissance and Gothic structures, for a sightseeing tour featuring the National Park features five types of
Jupiter’s Temple, the Peristyle and the first public theatre in Europe (older forest, many species of birds and two
Cathedral. Set sail towards Bol, a small than Shakespeare’s theatre in the UK), deep lakes. Veliko Jezero (Big Lake)
town on the island of Brac, for a swim The Franciscan Monastery and many and Malo Jezero (Small Lake). This
at the Golden Horn. Enjoy the 1740 more historical sights. Cruise towards lovely island was supposedly a favorite
foot long golden pebble beach said to the island of Vis, the antique Issa was holiday spot for the Greek hero Ulysses.
founded around 397 B.C. The tour Enjoy the Captain’s dinner with
DATES & PRICES features the town’s waterfront. This entertainment this evening. (B, L, D)
Arrival Saturdays, Apr 25 – Oct 10, 2020
evening is at leisure. (B, L) Day 7, Fri. Mljet - Dubrovnik
Cruise Outside cabin Day 4, Tue. Vis - Vela Luka This morning sail to Dubrovnik -
Apr 25 $1850 After breakfast set sail for Korcula aka – the “Pearl of the Adriatic”,
May 9, 23, Jun 6 2025 Island, thought to be the birthplace a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Jun 13 2220 of the famous explorer Marco Polo. While in Dubrovnik, take a walking
Jun 20 2025 The port of call for the day is Vela tour of the old town and visit the
Jul 4, 18, Aug 1, 15 2130 Luka (the “big harbor”) town, dating Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan
Aug 22 2250 back to pre-historic times. After lunch Monastery with its Pharmacy.
Aug 29 2130 on board disembark in Vela Luka and Remainder of day at leisure. (B, L)
Sep 5 2250 depart for an afternoon ‘Korcula island Day 8, Sat. Dubrovnik
Sep 12, 26, Oct 3 2130 tour’, featuring a visit to the olive oil After breakfast transfer to the airport
Oct 10 2025 factory, Barilo Ethno Museum and for departure. (B)
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request. a local winery for a wine and cheese
Cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. tasting. Return to the ship for an
Please ask about our affordable airfares. evening at leisure. (B, L)
18from $2225 per person,
land & cruise only
Crown
Croatia
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS ADRIATIC II
TOUR INCLUDES:
• All transfers/meeting
and assistance
• Seven night cruise from
Porec to Dubrovnik on
board the M/S Stella Maris
including daily breakfast,
six lunches and four dinners
• Shore excursions
• Port taxes and service
charges Split Harbour
Day 3, Mon. Mali Losinj - Zadar tional celebrities. The walking tour
This morning visit Mali Losinj located explores the eight centuries of archi-
on the island by the same name. With tecture and vistas of the old town
its mild climate, pinewoods and air the with the picturesque little streets and
ITINERARY island of Mali Losinj is an ideal place the first public theatre in Europe.
Day 1, Sat. Porec to recreate the body and spirit. Lunch This evening is free to explore the
Meeting and assistance and transfer to on board during the sailing towards cafes, craft shops and restaurants some
the port for embarkation (starting at Zadar with a swim stop at one of the of which are tucked into old Venetian
2:00 p.m.) Enjoy the welcome dinner small islands en-route. Enjoy dinner palaces. (B, L)
this evening and meet the tour director on board this evening. (B, L, D) Note: Due to the limited capacity of the
and fellow passengers. (D) Hvar harbor (during peak season – July &
Day 4, Tue. Zadar - Krka
Day 2, Sun. Porec - Rovinj - National Park - Primosten August) the port of call may be substituted
Brijuni National Park - Pula After breakfast enjoy the sightseeing for Stari Grad/Jelsa. In that case transfer
Sailing along the Istrian Peninsula, stop tour of Zadar, a city of exceptional by bus will be organized to and from Hvar.
in the romantic town of Rovinj. Walk history and rich cultural heritage. Day 6, Thu. Korcula - Mljet
around the old town’s cobbled narrow Zadar’s historical center is a compact Sailing on the clear waters of the
streets, winding at the foot of the pedestrian one, perfect to explore on Adriatic arrive in the magical island of
Church of St. Euphemia, the favorite foot. See the old walls built in the 16th Korcula and its fairy-tale like walled
gathering place of artists from around century by the Venetians as a defense town bearing the same name and
the world. Continue sailing to Brijuni from the Turks. Also see the Port Gate believed to be the birthplace of Marco
National Park, once the personal where the Venetian lion still guards the Polo. After breakfast explore the old
State Summer Residence of President entrance, the Square of the Five Wells, city through its narrow cobbled streets
Marshal Josip Broz Tito. Experience the Church of St. Donat, the Roman including a visit to the majestic Gothic-
the unique harmony of flora, fauna and Forum and the largest cathedral in Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark. Return
heritage. After the visit lunch on board Dalmatia – St. Anastasia. Enjoy lunch to the ship for lunch and sail to Mljet
before reaching Pula said to be one on board and sail to Vodice and con- Island. Mljet National Park features
of the most beautiful of Istrian cities. tinue to Krka National Park with its five types of forest, many species of
Visit the Amphitheatre. Remainder magnificent waterfalls. After the visit birds and two deep lakes. Tonight is
of day at leisure in Pula. (B, L) continue by motorcoach to Primosten the Captain’s dinner. (B, L, D)
where the ship will be anchored.
Enjoy the evening in town. (B, L) Day 7, Fri. Dubrovnik
DATES & PRICES This morning sail to beautiful
Day 5, Wed. Split - Hvar Dubrovnik. Enjoy a walking tour
Arrival Saturdays, Apr 25 – Oct 10, 2020 Start the day with a walking tour of in the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, a
Cruise Outside cabin Split featuring the historic inner city UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit
Apr 25 $2225 built around the Roman Emperor the Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan
May 9, 23, Jun 6 2425 Diocletian’s Palace a UNESCO Monastery’s Pharmacy. Return to the
Jun 20, Jul 4, 18 2595 World Cultural Heritage site. See the ship for lunch. Remainder of day at
Aug 1, 15, 29, Sep 12, 26 2595 remnants of Split’s Roman heritage, leisure to enjoy Dubrovnik. Dinner
Oct 10 2425 its Renaissance and Gothic structures, tonight at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
Single and triple occupancy rates available upon request. Jupiter’s Temple and the Cathedral.
Board the ship for lunch and cruise to Day 8, Sat. Dubrovnik
Cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. After breakfast transfer to the airport
Please ask about our affordable airfares. Hvar, Croatia’s sunniest island. It is a
favorite holiday destination for interna- for departure. (B)
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