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GREECE Greek Islands • Classical Greece • Italy • Egypt • Israel • Turkey • Cyprus

INDEPENDENT QUALITY TOURS 3, 4 & 7-DAY CRUISES HONEYMOONS ISLAND HOPPING • FAMILY VACATIONS Hotels always First Class and Deluxe

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GREECE... Homeric Leads the Way A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This year, Homeric Tours celebrates its 40th year in business. What started with a handful of employees has grown into one of the leading tour operations in the United States. Thank you, our faithful customers, for your patronage and for making Homeric Tours what it is today. Homeric Tours has withstood both the good and bad times in the travel industry. For forty years, we have remained at the forefront of the industry. As a family-owned and operated company, we constantly put ourselves on the front lines to see what’s new, innovative and in demand so that we may pass that along to our travel agents and customers. We continually strive to improve our existing products and create new ones to please every type of traveler – families, honeymooners, groups, seniors, students and more. We use a simple approach – treat each customer as a unique traveler with unique travel needs. Homeric Tours has always been synonymous with Greece, but has now become the center of international travel by adding destinations such as Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe over the years. No matter what the destination or itinerary, our travel specialists are available to assist – both during the reservation process and throughout your vacation. Over 1.5 million travelers have chosen Homeric Tours to arrange a variety of travel services since 1969. For that, we are proud and thankful. We look forward to adding you as a satisfied customer. Here’s to another 40 years! Nikos Tsakanikas President

The Acropolis, Athens

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WHY HOMERIC TOURS IS YOUR NO. 1 CHOICE TO GREECE . . . I just arrived home and logged on to tell you what a wonderful time we had in Greece. The arrangements from timing, to tours, to accommodations were perfect and exactly what I needed for school as well as what I wanted to experience. Thank you so very much for your expertise and your attention to details. We couldn’t have asked for anything more, except to stay indefinitely. – Frannie M., Towson, MD We just returned from our Greek vacation a week ago. Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly. I just wanted to say THANK YOU!! We’ll use Homeric Tours when planning our next vacation! – Roshonda C., Portland, OR We have just returned from your Grecian Delight tour. I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time and that your Homeric rep was GREAT! Once again thanks for a wonderful holiday. – Sita & David D., Fayetteville, NC Thank you for a great trip. Every aspect of your coordination worked out perfectly. I have never had a smoother, more enjoyable trip than this one! – George C. PHD, Boca Raton, FL We have arrived back from Greece – 10 days went way too fast, but our time in Santorini was especially fantastic. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the hotel and the breathtaking views…You will hear from us again – we’re hoping sooner than later! – Evi G., Great Neck, NY We had a great, great trip! Thank you so much for all of your help arranging it. I am recommending you to all my friends who are planning trips to Greece. My husband who is a frequent traveler described it as the “trip of a lifetime”. So that really says it all. Thanks again. – Margo W., Bethesda, MD Thanks for arranging such an enjoyable trip for us. The connections were smooth and the resort in Mykonos and Santorini exceeded my expectations. – Leora M., Alexandria, VA

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We had a wonderful time on Homeric Tours going to Greece and Egypt. We loved all of the touring. The guides were all very knowledgeable and very good. The hotels were all great and in very good locations. The food was good at the hotels and also on the cruise. Also, the flights were all great and on time. We would definitely go on another Homeric Tours trip in the very near future. – Thomas & Elizabeth Z. Granby, CT

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Just the Facts $1 MILLION CONSUMER PROTECTION PLAN. Homeric Tours, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of customers in the unlikely event of Homeric Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, NY 10016, or by calling USTOA at 212-599-6599, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com HOMERIC TOURS LOVES GROUPS. Every tour in this brochure is available for groups of every size. Homeric Tours can also design a custom itinerary for your group. Contact our group department for special rates. WITH HOMERIC TOURS YOU ARE NEVER ALONE. From the eternal city of Athens to the glorious beaches of Crete, and from the windmills of Mykonos to the stadium of Olympia, our representatives are there to offer assistance at all times. This is true for every country featured in this brochure. Even if you are on an independent itinerary, assistance is only a phone call away.

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HOMERIC TOURS OFFERS ONLY THE BEST HOTELS. Every hotel featured in this brochure has been thoroughly inspected and carefully chosen with our valued clients in mind. Since we pride ourselves on offering the best, our programs feature only first class and deluxe hotels. With these hotels, all travelers are ensured a pleasant stay at any hotel chosen from our selection. HOMERIC TOURS LOVES HONEYMOONERS. Greece and the Greek Islands are an ideal destination for honeymoons. Whether it’s island hopping, cruising the Greek isles, or visiting the classical sites of this ancient country, Homeric Tours can offer it all. In addition to our existing Honeymoon package, any package can become a wonderful honeymoon. Greece and the Greek Islands are an ideal destination. HOMERIC TOURS CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR VACATION. Pre & Post Extensions Homeric Tours can arrange optional pre and/or post tour extensions offered to most of the tours in this brochure. Add More Countries Customize your tour by adding one or more countries with extensions to Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey, Israel and more. See page 42-44. Additional Nights If you wish to stay longer in the city or on the island where your tour starts or/and ends, we can gladly arrange additional hotel nights. HOMERIC TOURS OFFERS GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Homeric Tours guarantees the departure dates for all tours featured in our brochure.


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Table of Contents PAGE LAND PACKAGES: ATHENIAN ESCAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 GRECIAN EXPLORER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 GRECIAN ESCAPE A & B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 CRUISE & LAND PACKAGES: AEGEAN DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 GRECIAN DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CLASSIC DELIGHT A & B . . . . . . . . . . .3 or 4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . .12-13 GRECIAN SPIRIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 AEGEAN ESCAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 HOMERIC DELIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 HOMERIC WONDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 AEGEAN WONDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 MEDITERRANEAN TREASURES . . . . . .7-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 GRECIAN VOYAGER A & B . . . . . . . . . .7-day Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 CYCLADIC TREASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-day Mega Yacht Cruise . . . . . .22 CLASSICAL TREASURES . . . . . . . . . . . .7-day Yacht Cruise . . . . . . . . . .23

AIRLINES USED BY HOMERIC TOURS:

GREEK ISLAND STAYS: ROMANCING THE ISLANDS Deluxe Honeymoon Package . . . . . . . .24-25 HOMERIC ISLANDER Island Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-31 COUNTRY COMBINATIONS: GREECE & CYPRUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 MEDITERRANEAN RHAPSODY Greece, Italy & Turkey with Cruise . . .33 HOMERIC ADVENTURE Greece & Turkey with Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 HOMERIC ODYSSEY Greece & Turkey with Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 GREECE & TURKEY with Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37 GREECE & EGYPT with Greek Island & Nile Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 HOMERIC EXPLORER Greece, Turkey & Egypt with Cruise . . . . . . .40-41 ADD AN EXTENSION: VOULIAGMENI, THESSALONIKI, CYPRUS, ITALY, EGYPT, ISRAEL OR TURKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: INSURANCE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 CRUISE UPGRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 TRAVEL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 TOUR CONDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Packages are based on airline tariffs as of September 2008 and are subject to change. Changes in airline cost will be reflected in package price. Specific airline requests may require supplement. Availability of prices in the brochure is limited, and at the time you purchase your tour, price may be higher. For current prices, please see our website www.HomericTours.com or call our toll-free number at 800-223-5570.

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Athenian Escape

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7 Days from $1365 Including Airfare, 5 Nights Athens TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 5 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Buffet breakfast daily. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. Airport transfers. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Academy of Athens OPTIONAL SUGGESTION:

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thens is a modern, energetic Mediterranean metropolis highly recognized for its unique place in history. No other city offers as much heritage, history and culture to enjoy. Spend your time at leisure or take advantage of the many optional excursions. Perhaps a one-day cruise around the three nearby islands or rent a car and drive to one of the many beautiful beaches of the Athenian Riviera, the choice is yours. However, you decide to spend your time, you are sure to return home with wonderful memories of friendly people, fine cuisine and fascinating sites.

Full day Delphi with lunch $125 Full day Mycenae with lunch $125 One-day three island cruise with lunch $142 Half-day Sounion $ 58 3-day car rental from $175 (Additional car rental days available)

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DATES & PRICES

DAY 1, USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, ATHENS:

ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, ATHENS:

After breakfast, board the motor coach for your Athens city tour. Visits include the Acropolis, the Panathenaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, and much more. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAYS 4 - 6, ATHENS:

Spend your day at leisure or take an optional excursion to see some fascinating sites. Find our suggestions on this page. (B) DAY 7, ATHENS / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B) OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Take this opportunity to visit Vouliagmeni, on the Athenian Riviera, by adding a 3-night stay at the Luxury Beach Resort of Astir Palace. See page 42.

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Prices include fuel surcharges

Athenian Escape departs daily from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE

LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE

OCT 30-DEC 11, 2008 $1365 $1445 $1515 $1765 $2075 $2215 DEC 12-24 1545 1625 1685 1945 2255 2395 DEC 25-31 1365 1445 1515 1765 2075 2215 JAN 1-MAR 31, 2009 1365 1445 1515 1765 2075 2215 APR 1-27 1515 1595 1655 1915 2225 2365 APR 28-MAY 14 1535 1665 1875 2005 2355 2585 MAY 15-JUN 30 1905 2025 2235 2365 2715 2955 JUL 1-AUG 26 1875 1955 2035 2205 2475 2825 AUG 27-30 1905 2025 2235 2365 2715 2955 AUG 31-OCT 25 1535 1665 1875 2005 2355 2585 OCT 26-31 1465 1595 1805 1935 2285 2515 NOV 1-DEC 10 1465 1555 1625 1885 2205 2355 DEC 11-24 1535 1625 1695 1965 2295 2425 DEC 25-31 1415 1505 1575 1835 2165 2305 JAN 1-MAR 25, 2010 1415 1505 1575 1835 2165 2305 SINGLE RATE: 1799-2419 1949-2679 2139-3039 2549-3299 3109-3959 3319-4429 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: Add $33 each way for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-DEC 11 & DEC 25-MAR 31: $650, DEC 12-24, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Grecian Explorer

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12 Days from $3195 Including Airfare, 4 Nights Athens & 7-Day Grand Tour of Greece TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

Changing of the Guards. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Athens

the Kastalia Spring and much more. Overnight in Delphi. (B,D)

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, MON – USA:

Depart USA for overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

Morning city sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the stadium of the first modern Olympic Games of 1896 and more. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you drive through the Corinth Canal and visit Mycenae, Nauplia and Epidaurus. Continue on through the Peleponnese to Olympia for overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, FRI – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Drive past the beautiful town of Patra on the way to Rion. Cross the Rion-Antirion bridge and continue on to Delphi for overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, SAT – DELPHI:

Spend your day enjoying the ancient site of Delphi where you will visit the Temple of Apollo,

DAY 7, SUN – DELPHI / METEORA / KALAMBAKA:

Morning visit of the museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka and enjoy an afternoon visit of the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B,D) DAY 8, MON – KALAMBAKA / DION / THESSALONIKI:

Drive to the sacred Macedonian town of Dion for a visit. Continue on to Thessaloniki, the largest town in Northern Greece. Visit the museum and tour this beautiful coastal city. (B,D) DAY 9, TUE – THESSALONIKI / VERGINA:

Morning drive to Pella, Alexander the Great’s capital, for a visit. Continue on to Vergina to visit the tomb of King Philip, father of Alexander the Great and the famous “Vergina Treasures”. On to Lefkadia, where you visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 10, WED – THESSALONIKI / THERMOPYLAE / ATHENS:

Begin your return drive to Athens through the Tempi Valley, Larissa and Thermopylae, where you will have a brief visit. Evening arrival into Athens for overnight. (B)

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Take this opportunity to visit the magnificent Greek Islands by adding a 3-night extension to the magical island of Mykonos or adding a 3-day cruise to your itinerary. MYKONOS – Enjoy three sun-filled days on the island of Mykonos where the options are endless. Spend the day relaxing on one of its many beaches, stroll the town’s whitewashed streets, sip a drink on the waterfront while enjoying the sunset, take a trip to a nearby island, enjoy the exciting nightlife, savor the authentic Greek cuisine, and more. Spend three nights at the deluxe San Marco Hotel, where the service is unbeatable and the accommodations remarkable. 3-DAY/3-NIGHT CRUISE OF THE GREEK ISLANDS – Enjoy the ocean breeze while you sail to the ports of Mykonos, Rhodes or Crete & Santorini, Patmos and Kusadasi. Enjoy the optional excursions or spend the time exploring on your own. A great way to see the highlights of the Mediterranean in just three days!

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 4 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 7-day guided Grand Tour of Greece visiting Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Kalambaka, Dion, Thessaloniki, Pella, Vergina and more, by air-conditioned motor coach. Accommodations at first class hotels. Breakfast and dinner daily. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY 11, THU – ATHENS:

Today, enjoy your day at leisure. Find fabulous bargains at the Monistiraki Flea Market, take an optional one-day three-island cruise, or spend the day at one of the many beaches of the Athenian Riviera. (B) DAY 12, FRI – ATHENS / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Explorer departs select Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN ST. GEORGE CALLIRHOE LYCABETTUS MAY 18 $3565 $3765 JUNE 15 3565 3765 AUG 31 3195 3395 SEP 14, 28 3195 3395 SINGLE RATE: 4089-4509 4539-4969 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: MAY 18-JUN 15: $1000, AUG 31SEPT 28: $750 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Grecian Escape (A) ®

7 Days from $1675 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens & 3-Day Classical Tour TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. • Breakfast daily while in Athens. • 3-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi. Accommodations at first class Amalia Hotels. Breakfast and Dinner daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Temple of Zeus, Athens

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, SAT – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Escape (A) departs Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE

DAY 3, SUN – ATHENS:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your Athens city tour. Visits include the Acropolis, the Panathenaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, and much more. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4, MON – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, WED – DELPHI / ATHENS:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo, and its museum. Evening return to Athens for overnight. (B)

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DAY 7, THU – ATHENS / USA: You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE

LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE

OCT 31-DEC 5, 2008 $1675 $1715 $1755 $1915 $2095 $2185 DEC 12,19 1845 1895 1935 2095 2275 2355 DEC 26-MAR 27, 2009 1675 1715 1755 1915 2095 2185 APR 3,10,17,24 1905 1945 1985 2245 2325 2415 MAY 1, 8 1915 1995 2115 2195 2405 2545 MAY 15,22,29, JUN 5,12,19 2275 2355 2475 2555 2765 2905 JUN 26 2275 2355 2475 2555 2765 2905 JUL 3,10,17,24,31, AUG 7,14,21 2265 2305 2355 2465 2625 2835 AUG 28 2275 2355 2475 2555 2765 2905 SEP 4,11,18,25, OCT 2,9,16,23 1915 1995 2115 2195 2405 2545 OCT 30 1845 1925 2045 2125 2335 2475 NOV 6,13,20,27, DEC 4,11 1845 1895 1935 2095 2295 2375 DEC 18 1915 1965 2005 2175 2365 2445 DEC 25, 2009-MAR 19, 2010 1795 1845 1885 2045 2245 2325 SINGLE RATE: 2109-2789 2199-2949 2309-3159 2559-3319 2899-3709 3019-3999 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. From Nov. 1, 2008 to March 31 2009, the Amalia hotel in Olympia will be substituted by the first class hotel Antonios. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-DEC 11 & DEC 25-MAR 31: $650, DEC 12-24, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Grecian Escape (B)

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9 Days from $1915 Including Airfare, 4 Nights Athens & 4-Day Classical Tour TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 4 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. • Breakfast daily while in Athens. • 4-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora. Accommodations at first class Amalia Hotels. Breakfast and dinner daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel.

Meteora

• 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. DAY 9 – ATHENS / USA:

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1 – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2 – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3 – ATHENS:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your Athens city tour. Visits include the Acropolis, the Panathenaikon Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896, and much more. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4 – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5 – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6 – DELPHI / KALAMBAKA:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi and its museum. Travel on to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 7 – KALAMBAKA / METEORA / ATHENS:

This morning visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Begin your drive back to Athens in the afternoon. Evening return to Athens. (B) DAY 8 – ATHENS:

Enjoy your day at leisure or take an optional 1-day cruise of the Saronic Gulf Islands. (B)

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You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

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Grecian Escape (B) with Meteora departs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

OCT 30-DEC 11, 2008 DEC 12-24 DEC 25-MAR 28, 2009 APR 2-25 APR 30-MAY 14 MAY 15-JUN 20

GOLDEN AGE

ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE

$1915 2085 1915 2215 2235 2595

$1975 2145 1975 2275 2335 2695

LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENSPLAZA* INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II

$2025 2205 2025 2325 2495 2865

$2235 2405 2235 2535 2605 2965

$2475 2655 2475 2775 2885 3245

GRANDE BRETAGNE

$2585 2765 2585 2895 3075 3435

JUN 25,26,27 2595 2695 2865 2965 3245 3435 JUL 2-AUG 22 2575 2635 2705 2845 3055 3335 AUG 27,28,29 2595 2695 2865 2965 3245 3435 SEPT 3-OCT 24 2235 2335 2495 2605 2885 3075 OCT 29,30,31 2165 2265 2425 2535 2815 3005 NOV 5-DEC 10 2165 2225 2285 2495 2755 2865 DEC 11-24 2235 2295 2355 2565 2835 2935 DEC 25-31 2115 2175 2235 2445 2715 2815 JAN 1-MAR 20, 2010 2115 2175 2235 2445 2715 2815 SINGLE RATE: 2479-3239 2599-3449 2749-3739 3079-3949 3529-4469 3699-4849 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. From Nov. 1, 2008 to March 31 2009, the Amalia hotel in Olympia will be substituted by the first class hotel Antonios. WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: Add $33 each way for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-DEC 11 & DEC 25-MAR 31: $650, DEC 12-24, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

Extensions to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey & Israel on pages 42-44

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Aegean Delight

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(choice of 2 cruise itineraries)

8 Days from $1535 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens & 3-Day Cruise

Kids cruise

FREE TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

• • • • • • •

Alefkandra or Little Venice, Mykonos

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Choice of two cruise itineraries. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and all service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 1: DAY 1, MON – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

After breakfast board the motor coach for the morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure shopping at the Monistiraki Flea Market or exploring this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Day at leisure or take an optional excursion to Delphi, Mycenae and Epidaurus. (B) DAY 5, FRI – PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D) DAY 6, SAT – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos where you can visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 7, SUN – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation.

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Then on to Kusadasi where you can take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D) DAY 8, MON – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 2: DAY 1-5: SAME ITINERARY AS CHOICE 1 DAY 6, SATURDAY – KUSADASI / PATMOS DAY 7, SUNDAY – HERAKLION / SANTORINI DAY 8, MON – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA

Departure dates for itinerary choice 2: Every Monday from April 6 to October 26

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Aegean Delight departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE MAR 2,9,16,23,30 2009 $1535 $1585 $1625 $1775 $1965 $2045 APR 6,13,20,27 1685 1725 1765 1925 2105 2195 MAY 4,11 1705 1775 1895 1975 2185 2325 MAY 18,25 2055 2135 2265 2335 2555 2685 JUN 1,8,15 2055 2135 2265 2335 2555 2685 JUN 22, 29 2055 2135 2265 2335 2555 2685 JUL 6,13,20,27 2045 2095 2135 2245 2405 2615 AUG 3,10,17,24 2045 2095 2135 2245 2405 2615 AUG 31 1695 1775 1895 1975 2185 2325 SEP 7, 14,21,28 1695 1775 1895 1975 2185 2325 OCT 5,12,19 1695 1775 1895 1975 2185 2325 OCT 26 1625 1705 1825 1905 2115 2255 NOV 2, 9 1625 1675 1715 1885 2075 2155 SINGLE RATE: 2009-2609 2099-2769 2209-2979 2459-3139 2799-3529 2919-3819 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $60 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-DEC 11 & DEC 25-MAR 31: $650, DEC 12-24, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

Extensions to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey & Israel on pages 42-44


Grecian Delight

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9 Days from $1775 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens & 4-Day Cruise Kids cruise

FREE TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

• • • • • • •

Knossos, Heraklion-Crete

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, USA:

DAY 8, HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board.

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit

DAY 2, ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore the city on your own. (B) DAY 4, ATHENS:

Day at leisure. Spend some time viewing the changing of the guards at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. (B) DAY 5, ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the ship for your 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Arrive in Mykonos, known for its hundreds of chapels that dot the island. Visit the many chic boutiques or find a table at the waterfront and enjoy the serenity. (B,L,D) DAY 6, KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive in Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D) DAY 7, RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D) DAY 9, PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Delight departs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE MAR 5-28, 2009 $1775 $1815 $1855 $2015 $2195 $2285 APR 2-25 1915 1965 2005 2155 2345 2425 APR 30-MAY 14 1935 2015 2135 2215 2425 2565 MAY 15- JUN 20 2295 2375 2495 2575 2785 2925 JUN 25-27 2295 2375 2495 2575 2785 2925 JUL 2-AUG 22 2275 2325 2375 2485 2645 2855 AUG 27-29 2295 2375 2495 2575 2785 2925 SEP 3-OCT 24 1935 2015 2135 2215 2425 2565 OCT 29-30 1865 1935 2065 2145 2355 2495 OCT 31-NOV 9 1865 1915 1955 2115 2305 2395 SINGLE RATE: 2339-2939 2429-3089 2539-3309 2789-3459 3129-3859 3249-4139 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: Add $33 each way for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: MAR & OCT 26-NOV 9: $650, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

Extensions to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey & Israel on pages 42-44

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Classic Delight (A)

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(choice of 2 cruise itineraries)

10 Days from $1995 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 3-day Classical Tour & 3-Day Cruise

Kids cruise

FREE

DAY 8, SAT – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the City of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 9, SUN – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Then on to Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

DAY 10, MON – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 2:

Delphi

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 1: DAY 1, SAT – USA:

DAY 1-7: SAME ITINERARY AS CHOICE 1 DAY 8, SATURDAY: – KUSADASI / PATMOS DAY 9, SUNDAY – HERAKLION / SANTORINI DAY 10, MONDAY – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA

• • • •

Departure dates for itinerary choice 2: Every Monday from April 6 to October 26

• •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. 3-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi. Accommodations at the First Class Amalia Hotels with breakfast and dinner included as indicated in itinerary. 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Choice of two cruise itineraries. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and all service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, SUN - ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, MON - ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, TUE – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, WED – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, THU – DELPHI / ATHENS:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo. Evening return to Athens for overnight. (B) DAY 7, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D)

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DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Classic Delight (A) departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE FEB 28, 2009 $1995 $2045 $2085 $2235 $2425 $2505 MAR 7,14,21 1995 2045 2085 2235 2425 2505 MAR 28 2075 2125 2165 2325 2505 2585 APR 4,11,18,25 2225 2275 2315 2465 2655 2735 MAY 2,9 2245 2315 2445 2515 2735 2875 MAY 16, 23, 30 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 JUN 6, 13, 20 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 JUN 27 2595 2665 2765 2845 3045 3205 JUL 4,11,18,25 2585 2635 2685 2785 2945 3155 AUG 1,8,15,22 2585 2635 2685 2785 2945 3155 AUG 29 2595 2645 2725 2815 2995 3185 SEP 5,12,19,26 2245 2315 2445 2515 2735 2875 OCT 3,10,17,24 2245 2315 2445 2515 2735 2875 OCT 31, NOV 7 2175 2215 2265 2425 2615 2705 SINGLE RATE: 2599-3289 2699-3449 2809-3659 3059-3819 3399-4209 3519-4499 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $60 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. In the month of March, the Amalia hotel in Olympia will be substituted by the first class hotel Antonios. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: FEB 28-MAR 31 & NOV: $650, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

Extensions to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey & Israel on pages 42-44


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Classic Delight (B) SM

Kids cruise

FREE

12 Days from $2585 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 4-day Classical Tour & 4-Day Cruise

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

Library of Ephesus, Turkey

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 9, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

DAY 1, MON – USA:

Arrive in Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Revelation. (B,L,D)

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, FRI – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, SAT – DELPHI / KALAMBAKA:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi and its museum. Travel on to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 7, SUN – KALAMBAKA / METEORA / ATHENS:

This morning visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Begin your drive back to Athens in the afternoon. Evening return to Athens. (B) DAY 8, MON – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus to board the ship for your 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D)

• • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. 4-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. Accommodations at first class Amalia Hotels with breakfast and dinner included as indicated in itinerary. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and all service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 12, FRI – ATHENS / USA:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization.

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DAY 10, WED – RHODES:

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Classic Delight (B) departs selected Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE APR 6,20 $2585 $2625 $2665 $2825 $3005 $3095 MAY 4 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 MAY 18, 25 2955 3035 3155 3235 3445 3585 JUN 1, 15 2955 3035 3155 3235 3445 3585 JUN 22 2955 3035 3155 3235 3445 3585 JUL 6,20 2895 2935 2985 3095 3255 3465 AUG 3,17 2895 2935 2985 3095 3255 3465 AUG 31 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 SEP 14,21,28 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 OCT 12,19 2595 2675 2795 2875 3085 3225 SINGLE RATE: 3339-3789 3429-3949 3539-4159 3789-4319 4129-4789 4249-4999 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

Extensions to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Egypt, Italy, Turkey & Israel on pages 42-44

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Grecian Spirit

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Kids cruise

14 Days from $2775 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 3-day Classical Tour, 3 Nights Mykonos & 4-Day Cruise cruise ship for the continuation of the 4-day cruise to the Greek Isles & Turkey. (B,D)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES:

DAY 11, TUE– KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive Kusadasi and take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Arrive at Patmos, the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The optional excursion will take you to the Monastery and Cave. (B,L,D)

• • • • •

DAY 12, WED – RHODES:

The next port-of-call is Rhodes where you’ll spend the full day. Enjoy the optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 13, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Shopping at Ermou Street, Athens

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. DAY 2, SUN – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, MON – ATHENS:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)

DAY 14, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

DAY 4, TUE – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

DATES & PRICES

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, WED – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, THU – DELPHI / ATHENS:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo, and its museum. Evening return to Athens for overnight. (B) DAY 7, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

Transfer to Piraeus to board your ship bound for Mykonos. Upon arrival you are transferred to your hotel for a glorious fun filled 3-day stay in Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos. (B,L) DAYS 8 & 9, SAT & SUN – MYKONOS:

Enjoy this beautiful whitewashed island at leisure. For several decades Mykonos has been the favorite destination of jet-setters from around the world. (B) DAY 10, MON – MYKONOS / CRUISE:

Day at leisure. In the early evening board your

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FREE

• •

• • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 3-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi. Accommodations at First Class Amalia Hotels with breakfast and dinner as indicated in itinerary. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Mykonos with breakfast daily. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B) Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Spirit departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE

ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE

LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II

GRANDE BRETAGNE

MYKONOS: SAN MARCO (Deluxe Sea View Rooms) SAN MARCO (Junior Suite) APR 4,11,18,25, 2009 $2775 $2825 $2865 $3065 $3255 $3335 MAY 2,9 2795 2865 2995 3115 3335 3475 MAY 16, 23 3145 3225 3345 3475 3685 3825 MAY 30 3215 3295 3415 3555 3765 3905 JUN 6, 13, 20 3215 3295 3415 3555 3765 3905 JUN 27 3305 3375 3475 3635 3835 3995 JUL 4,11,18 3295 3345 3395 3575 3735 3945 JUL 25 3425 3475 3525 3725 3885 4095 AUG 1,8,15,22 3425 3475 3525 3725 3885 4095 AUG 29 3305 3355 3435 3605 3785 3965 SEP 5 2945 3025 3155 3305 3515 3655 SEP 12,19 2865 2935 3065 3195 3405 3545 SEP 26 2795 2865 2995 3115 3335 3475 OCT 3,10,17 2795 2865 2995 3115 3335 3475 SINGLE RATE: 3699-4639 3789-4729 3899-4859 4329-5289 4669-5579 3899-4859 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Aegean Escape

SM

Kids cruise

14 Days from $2815 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Mykonos, 3 Nights Santorini & 4-Day Cruise

FREE

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Mykonos. • Buffet breakfast daily in Athens & Mykonos. • 4-day/3-night cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabin with 2 lower beds. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Santorini. • Breakfast daily in Santorini. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. • 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline in Athens. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee. Oia, Santorini

DATES & PRICES

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 9, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

DAY 1, MON – USA:

Arrive Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D)

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Day at leisure. Shop for bargains at the Athens Flea Market, the Monistiraki or visit the Archaeological Museum on your own. (B) DAYS 5, 6 & 7, FRI, SAT & SUN – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

Transfer to Piraeus to board your ship bound for Mykonos. Lunch on board ship. Upon arrival you are transferred to your hotel for a glorious fun-filled 3-day stay in Mykonos. Enjoy this beautiful whitewashed island at leisure. For several decades Mykonos has been the favorite destination of jet-setters from around the world. Overnight in Mykonos. (B) DAY 8, MON – MYKONOS / CRUISE:

Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to port. Board the ship for the continuation of the 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. (B,D)

DAY 10, WED – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 11, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos and the museum. Sail on to Santorini. Disembark in Santorini, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy the sunset from the cliff-side. (B,L) DAY 12, FRI – SANTORINI:

Enjoy this day at your leisure. Visit the black or red beaches, enjoy lunch at a cliffside café or simply take in the beauty of the outstanding views. (B) DAY 13, SAT – SANTORINI:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today you may visit on your own the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of the island and the blue Aegean Sea. (B) DAY 14, SUN – SANTORINI / ATHENS / USA:

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home via Athens. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges Aegean Escape departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: MYKONOS:

LEDRA MARRIOTT SAN MARCO (Deluxe Sea View Room) XENONES FILOTERA (Studio Sea View)

HILTON SAN MARCO (Junior Suite) SANTORINI: XENONES FILOTERA (Superior Volcano View Room) APR 6,13,20,27 $2815 $3145 MAY 4,11 2945 3225 MAY 18 3305 3585 MAY 25 3375 3665 JUN 1, 8, 15 3445 3745 JUN 22 3445 3745 JUN 29 3455 3805 JUL 6,13,20 3415 3775 JUL 27 3545 3925 AUG 3,10,17,24 3545 3925 AUG 31 3175 3495 SEP 7 3175 3495 SEP 14 3085 3385 SEP 21 2995 3275 SEP 28 2945 3225 OCT 5,12,19 2945 3225 SINGLE RATE: 3959-5009 4569-5749 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $195 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Homeric Delight

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Kids cruise

FREE

11 Days from $2285 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Santorini & 4-Day Cruise TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Santorini. Breakfast daily in Athens and Santorini. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Homeric Delight departs Thursdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: SANTORINI:

Caldera View, Santorini

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 6, TUE - KUSADASI / PATMOS:

DAY 1, THU – USA:

Arrive in Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Revelation. (B,L,D)

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, FRI – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, SAT – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, SUN – ATHENS:

Day at leisure. Shop for bargains at the Athens Flea Market, Monastiraki or visit the Archaeological Museum on your own. (B) DAY 5, MON – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus to board the ship for your 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Your first port-of-call is Mykonos. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D)

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DAY 7, WED – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 8, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos and the museum. Sail on to Santorini. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for a glorious 3-day stay. (B,L) DAY 9 & 10, FRI & SAT – SANTORINI:

Enjoy this beautiful and unique island at leisure. Visit the black or red beaches, enjoy lunch at a cliffside café or simply take in the beauty of the outstanding views. (B) DAY 11, SUN – SANTORINI / ATHENS / USA:

Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home via Athens. Arrival same day. (B)

PARK INTERCONTINENTAL XENONES FILOTERA MAJESTIC (Sea View Studio) (Volcano View) MAR 26, 2009 $2285 $2415 APR 2,9,16,23 2435 2565 APR 30 2485 2645 MAY 7,14 2485 2695 MAY 21 2845 3045 MAY 28 2915 3225 JUN 4,11,18 2915 3225 JUN 25 2925 3375 JUL 2,9,16,23,30 2885 3215 AUG 6,13,20,27 2885 3215 SEP 3 2565 2965 SEP 10, 17 2565 2865 SEP 24 2485 2695 OCT 1,8 2485 2695 OCT 15 2485 2645 SINGLE RATE: 3099-3839 3299-4589 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $195 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotel featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Homeric Wonder

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Kids cruise

FREE

12 Days from $2235 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Mykonos & 4-Day Cruise TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • • • •

Mykonos

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Mykonos. Breakfast daily in Athens and Mykonos. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 10, WED – RHODES:

DAY 1, MON – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board.

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the village of Oia for panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

DAY 11, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 12, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos and the museum. Sail on to Santorini,

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis and its museum. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Day at leisure. Shop for bargains at the Athens Flea Market, Monistiraki or visit the Archaeological Museum on your own. (B) DAYS 5, 6 & 7, FRI, SAT & SUN – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

Transfer to Piraeus to board your ship bound for Mykonos. Lunch on board ship. Upon arrival you are transferred to your hotel for a glorious funfilled 3-day stay in Mykonos. Enjoy this beautiful white-washed island at leisure. For several decades Mykonos has been the favorite destination of jet-setters from around the world. Overnight in Mykonos. (B) DAY 8, MON – MYKONOS / CRUISE:

Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to port. Board the ship for the continuation of the 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. (B,D) DAY 9, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive in Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Homeric Wonder departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE MYKONOS:

ATHENIAN CALLIRHOE

LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II

SAN MARCO (Deluxe Sea View Rooms)

GRANDE BRETAGNE

SAN MARCO (Junior Suite)

APR 6,13,20,27, 2009 $2235 $2275 $2325 $2525 $2705 $2795 MAY 4, 11 2245 2325 2445 2575 2785 2925 MAY 18, 25 2605 2685 2805 2935 3145 3285 JUN 1, 8, 15 2675 2755 2875 3015 3225 3365 JUN 22 2675 2755 2875 3015 3225 3365 JUN 29 2755 2815 2885 3065 3245 3425 JUL 6,13,20 2755 2795 2845 3035 3195 3405 JUL 27 2885 2935 2985 3185 3345 3555 AUG 3,10,17,24 2885 2935 2985 3185 3345 3555 AUG 31 2405 2485 2605 2765 2975 3115 SEP 7 2405 2485 2605 2765 2975 3115 SEP 14 2315 2395 2515 2655 2865 3005 SEP 21 2295 2375 2495 2625 2835 2975 SEP 28 2245 2325 2445 2575 2785 2925 OCT 5,12,19 2245 2325 2445 2575 2785 2925 SINGLE RATE: 3019-3959 3109-4049 3219-4179 3649-4609 3989-4899 4119-5259 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Aegean Wonder

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Kids cruise

12 Days from $2335 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 7-Day Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise

FREE TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • • Palace of the Knights, Rhodes

• •

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, MON – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)

Divine wrote the book of revelations. Sail on to Kusadasi where you may take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 7-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Airport and pier transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour Emergency Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 12, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization.

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DAY 10, WED – RHODES:

DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Today is free. Spend some time viewing the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (B)

DATES & PRICES

DAY 5, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / CRUISE:

ATHENS:

Day at leisure. In the late afternoon, transfer to Piraeus to board the 7-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey. Tonight, enjoy the shipboard activities. (B,D) DAY 6, SAT – ISTANBUL:

Afternoon arrival in Istanbul. Enjoy the nightlife of Istanbul and/or have a drink at a local café. (B,L,D) DAY 7, SUN – ISTANBUL:

Take an optional excursion to the city of Istanbul where you will visit Aghia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and much more. (B,L,D) DAY 8, MON – MYKONOS:

Arrive in Mykonos, where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the ocean or enjoy dinner at a local taverna. (B,L,D) DAY 9, TUE – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the

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Prices include fuel surcharges

Aegean Wonder departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE APR 6,13,20 $2335 $2375 $2415 $2575 $2755 $2845 APR 27 2415 2465 2505 2655 2845 2925 MAY 4,11 2435 2505 2635 2705 2925 3065 MAY 18,25 2795 2865 2995 3065 3285 3425 JUN 1,8,15 2795 2865 2995 3065 3285 3425 JUN 22 2795 2865 2995 3065 3285 3425 JUN 29 2695 2755 2835 2925 3105 3295 JUL 6,13,20,27 2695 2745 2795 2895 3055 3265 AUG 3,10,17,24 2695 2745 2795 2895 3055 3265 AUG 31, SEP 7 2345 2425 2545 2625 2835 2975 SEP 14,21,28 2435 2505 2635 2705 2925 3065 OCT 5,12,19 2435 2505 2635 2705 2925 3065 SINGLE RATE: 3109-3689 3209-3849 3319-4059 3559-4219 3899-4609 4029-4899 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $190 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Mediterranean Treasures

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®

12 Days from $2215 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 7 Day Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise

NEW Kids cruise

FREE

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• • • •

View of the Temple Mount, Jerusalem

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 10, WED – ANTALYA, TURKEY:

DAY 1, MON – USA:

DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Early morning arrival in Antalya, Turkey. Take an optional tour to visit the ancient city of Perge and the ancient city of Aspendos. Enjoy your afternoon at sea. Take advantage of ship board activities. (B,L,D)

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 11, THU – SANTORINI / MYKONOS:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board.

DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Early morning arrival in Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thira or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera, offering panoramic views of breath taken beauty. Sail on to Mykonos

Today is free. Spend some time viewing the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (B)

DATES & PRICES

DAY 3, WED – ATHENS

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure, or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)

DAY 5, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / CRUISE:

Transfer to Piraeus to board the 7-Day cruise to Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, the Greek Islands and Turkey. Today enjoy the shipboard activities. (B,D) DAY 6, SAT – AT SEA:

Today enjoy your day at sea. Take advantage of ship board activities. (B,L,D) DAY 7, SUN – PORT SAID, EGYPT:

Early morning arrival in Port Said, strategically located at the entrance of the Suez Canal. Take an optional excursion to Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Museum of Antiquities. (B,L,D) DAY 8, MON – ASHDOD, ISRAEL:

Arrive in Ashdod. An optional tour of the Holy Land will take you to Jerusalem’s and Bethlehem’s many sites of interest. (B,L,D) DAY 9, TUE – LEMESOS, CYPRUS:

Today you arrive at the island state of Cyprus. Discover the seaside city of Lemesos or take an optional tour to Paphos, visit the archaeological site of Kourion and the Goddesss Aphrodite’s birthplace. (B,L,D)

• •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 7 days cruise to Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, the Greek Islands and, Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Airport and pier transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour Emergency Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the island’s famous windmills and some of its hundreds of tiny chapels or just enjoy the serene sunset over its picturesque harbor. (B,L,D) DAY 12, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for the return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges

Mediterranean Treasures departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE APR 6,13, 20, 27, 2009 $2265 $2315 $2355 $2505 $2695 $2775 MAY 4,11 2285 2355 2485 2555 2775 2915 MAY 18,25 2645 2715 2845 2925 3135 3275 JUN 1,8,15 2645 2715 2845 2925 3135 3275 JUN 22 2645 2715 2845 2925 3135 3275 JUN 29 2635 2685 2765 2855 3035 3225 JUL 6,13,20,27 2625 2675 2725 2825 2985 3195 AUG 3,10,17,24 2625 2675 2725 2825 2985 3195 AUG 31 2285 2355 2485 2555 2775 2915 SEP 7, 14,21,28 2285 2355 2485 2555 2775 2915 OCT 5,12,19, 26 2285 2355 2485 2555 2775 2915 NOV 2 2215 2255 2305 2465 2655 2745 SINGLE RATE: 2969-3469 3099-3619 3209-3839 3459-3989 3799-4389 3929-4669 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $190 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available upon request. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000, NOV: $650 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Grecian Voyager (A) ®

14 Days from $2875 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3-Day Classical Tour & 7-day Cruise DAY 10, MON – MYKONOS:

Arrive in Mykonos, where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the ocean or enjoy dinner at a local taverna. (B,L,D) DAY 11, TUE – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Sail on to Kusadasi where you may take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

Kids cruise

FREE TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

DAY 12, WED – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

Mykonos Street

DAY 13, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, SAT – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, SUN – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, MON – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4, TUE – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, WED – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, THU - DELPHI / ATHENS:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi, including the Temple of Apollo and its museum. Evening return to Athens for overnight. (B) DAY 7, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / CRUISE:

Morning at leisure. This afternoon, you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus, where you will board your cruise ship. (B,D) DAY 8, SAT – ISTANBUL:

Afternoon arrival in Istanbul. Enjoy the nightlife of Istanbul or have a drink at a local café. (B,L,D) DAY 9, SUN – ISTANBUL:

Take an optional excursion to the city of Istanbul where you will visit Aghia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and much more. (B,L,D)

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Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

• • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. 3-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi. Accommodations at First Class Amalia Hotels with breakfast and dinner as indicated in itinerary. 7-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY 14, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Voyager (A) departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE APR 4,11,18, 2009 $2875 $2925 $2965 $3115 $3305 $3385 APR 25 2955 3005 3045 3195 3385 3465 MAY 2,9 2975 3055 3175 3255 3465 3605 MAY 16, 23, 30 3345 3415 3545 3615 3835 3975 JUN 6, 13, 20 3345 3415 3545 3615 3835 3975 JUN 27 3245 3315 3415 3495 3695 3855 JUL 4,11,18,25 3235 3285 3335 3435 3595 3805 AUG 1,8,15,22 3235 3285 3335 3435 3595 3805 AUG 29 3245 3295 3375 3465 3645 3835 SEP 5 2895 2965 3095 3165 3385 3525 SEP 12,19,26 2975 3055 3175 3255 3465 3605 OCT 3,10,17 2975 3055 3175 3255 3465 3605 SINGLE RATE: 3789-4369 3889-4529 3999-4739 4239-4899 4579-5289 4709-5579 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $190 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 17: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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Grecian Voyager (B) ®

Kids cruise

FREE

15 Days from $3075 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens & 4-Day Classical Tour & 7-Day Cruise DAY 10, SUN – ISTANBUL:

Take an optional excursion to the city of Istanbul where you will visit Aghia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and much more. (B,L,D) DAY 11, MON – MYKONOS:

Arrive in Mykonos, where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the ocean or enjoy dinner at a local taverna. (B,L,D) DAY 12, TUE – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Sail on to Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D) DAY 13, WED – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

Monastery of St. John, Patmos

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 14, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 1, FRI – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, SAT – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, SUN – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4, MON – ATHENS / MYCENAE / OLYMPIA:

Today begin your Classical Tour of Greece. Millenniums of history unfold as you visit the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Drive on to Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 5, TUE – OLYMPIA / DELPHI:

Morning visit of the ancient site of Olympia, site of the ancient Olympic Games. Drive via Patras and Rion to Delphi for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 6, WED – DELPHI / KALAMBAKA:

Morning visit of the archaeological site of Delphi and its museum. Travel on to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight. (B,D) DAY 7, THU – KALAMBAKA / METEORA / ATHENS:

This morning visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Begin your drive back to Athens in the afternoon. Evening return to Athens. (B) DAY 8, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / CRUISE:

Morning at leisure. This afternoon, you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus, where you will board your cruise ship. (B,D) DAY 9, SAT – ISTANBUL:

Afternoon arrival in Istanbul. Enjoy the nightlife of Istanbul or have a drink at a local café. (B,L,D)

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily while in Athens. 4-day Classical Tour of Greece by air-conditioned motor coach. Guided visits to Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. Accommodations at first class Amalia Hotels with breakfast and dinner included as indicated in itinerary. 7-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins with two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and all service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY 15, FRI – ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges

Grecian Voyager (B) departs Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS:

ATHENIAN LEDRA MARRIOTT* ATHENS PLAZA* GRANDE GOLDEN AGE CALLIRHOE INTERCONTINENTAL HILTON KING GEORGE II BRETAGNE APR 3,10,17, 2009 $3075 $3125 $3165 $3315 $3505 $3585 APR 24 3155 3205 3245 3395 3585 3665 MAY 1,8 3175 3255 3375 3455 3665 3805 MAY 15, 22, 29 3535 3615 3745 3815 4035 4165 JUN 5, 12, 19 3535 3615 3745 3815 4035 4165 JUN 26 3445 3495 3575 3665 3845 4035 JUL 3,10,17,24,31 3435 3485 3535 3635 3795 4005 AUG 7,14,21 3435 3485 3535 3635 3795 4005 AUG 28 3445 3515 3615 3695 3895 4055 SEP 4 3095 3165 3295 3365 3585 3725 SEP 11,18,25 3175 3255 3375 3455 3665 3805 OCT 2,9,16 3175 3255 3375 3455 3665 3805 SINGLE RATE: 4059-4639 4149-4799 4259-5009 4509-5169 4849-5559 4969-5849 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $190 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 16: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. *Columns with two hotel choices reflect price for least expensive hotel.

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(choice of 2 cruise itineraries)

11 Days from $3665 Including Airfare 2 Nights Athens, 7-Day Cruise of the Greek Islands & Turkey on Star Clippers’ Mega-Yacht for folk arts, delicate laces and distinctive potteries. Visit the 17th century monastery precariously perched on a rocky islet jutting into the sea. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, SAT – ATHENS / USA:

Arrive in Piraeus. You will be met and transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B)

DAY 11, SAT – ATHENS / USA:

Arrive in Piraeus. You will be met and transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Same day arrival. (B) CYCLADIC TREASURES B DAY 1-5 – SAME ITINERARY AS CYCLADIC TREASURES A DAY 6, MON – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Visit the town of Rhodes, a bustling mecca for sightseers and the Acropolis of Lindos where below one can find a labyrinth of winding streets and white buildings. (B,L,D)

Star Clipper in Rhodes

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: CYCLADIC TREASURES A DAY 1, WED – USA:

TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • •

• •

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. DAY 2, THU – ATHENS:

• • • • •

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, FRI – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B).

Sifnos

DAY 4, SAT – ATHENS / PIRAEUS:

DATES & PRICES

Enjoy this day at leisure. After breakfast take the time to stroll through the upscale shopping district of Kolonaki or enjoy lunch in Plaka, the old city of Athens. Late afternoon transfer to the pier to board your yacht for departure. (B,D)

Itinerary for Cycladic Treasures A Itinerary for Cycladic Treasures II

DAY 5, SUN – AT SEA:

DAY 7, TUE – BODRUM:

Today, enjoy your day at sea. Take advantage of ship board activities. (B,L,D)

Enjoy a full day in Bodrum, the ancient city of Alikarnassos. Bodrum Castle or the medieval castle of St. Peter has been converted into a Museum of Underwater Archaeology with remains dating as far back as the Bronze Age. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, MON – BEACH / KUSADASI:

This morning enjoy a swim stop at a beach before heading on to Kusadasi. Kusadasi is the main access point for the famous archaeological site at Ephesus. Take an optional excursion of this ancient Greco-Roman city. (B,L,D) DAY 7, TUE – SAMOS:

Today arrive in the Greek Island of Samos, the birthplace of mathematician Pythagoras and the great tale teller Aesop. (B,L,D) DAY 8, WED – PATMOS:

This serene island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. Visit the Monastery of St. John, on one of island’s highest points, which houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its treasury. (B,L,D) DAY 9, THU – DELOS / MYKONOS:

Morning arrival in Delos, the unique archaeological site of antiquity’s most sacred island. Continue to Mykonos, the most cosmopolitan Greek Island. Enjoy the island’s whitewashed houses, picturesque windmills and cosmopolitan lifestyle. (B,L,D) DAY 10, FRI – SIFNOS:

Spend your day on the island of Sifnos, a center

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 7-day cruise of the Greek Islands & Turkey, on the Mega Yacht, Star Clipper, with all meals and on board entertainment. Choice of two cruise itineraries Outside air-conditioning cabins with private facilities. Water sports (except Scuba diving) including snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing and banana boating. English speaking Cruise Coordinator. Airport and pier transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens Hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DAY 8, WED – DALYAN RIVER:

Today you will see a lovely, unspoiled lake teaming with fish, verdant farmlands and a lonely, deserted beach where the sea turtles lay their eggs. Here, the sea is an incredible clear blue and on the bottom are ruins of an ancient civilization. (B,L,D) DAY 9, THU – SANTORINI:

The island of Santorini is perhaps the most breath-taking of all the Greek Islands. Around 1500 BC, a volcanic eruption destroyed the center of the island, leaving a crescent shaped rim of cliffs around a harbor formed in the volcano’s caldera. (B,L,D) DAY 10, FRI – HYDRA:

Hydra looks barren and rocky, but the narrow harbor hides a surprise, a town of stately mansions, all built around 1800. Another surprise is that there are no cars, so if you want to see the spectacular view from the Monastery of Ilias, you will have to ride the donkey to the top. (B,L,D)

Prices include fuel surcharges Cycladic Treasures A and B departs select Wednesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: INTERCONTINENTAL KING GEORGE II CYCLADIC TREASURES A MAY 20, 2009 $4095 $4275 JUN 17 4095 4275 AUG 5 3995 4185 SEPT 9 3735 3915 SEPT 23 3665 3845 SINGLE RATE: 5139-5669 5489-6019 CYCLADIC TREASURES B APR 29, 2009 $3735 $3915 MAY 13 3735 3915 MAY 27 4095 4275 JUN 10 4095 4275 JUL 29 3995 4185 SEPT 16 3735 3915 SINGLE RATE: 5249-5669 5589-6019 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes and cruise fuel surcharges of $291 are additional. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 16: $750, MAY 15AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. CABIN CATEGORY UPGRADES: Prices are per person DOUBLE SINGLE CATEGORY 3 $145 $215 CATEGORY 2 $275 $415

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Classical Treasures

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NEW

11 Days from $3045 Including Airfare, 2 Nights Athens & 7-Day Yacht cruise of the Greek Islands and Main Land TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • •

Harmony V

C

ruise on the Harmony V, a modern mega-yacht with a sleek high-tech look and enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of Greece. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 9, WED – MONEMVASSIA / NAFPLION:

DAY 1, TUE – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, WED – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, THU – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis. Afternoon free to explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 4, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS

Early afternoon transfer to Piraeus (Marina Zea) to board the mega-yacht, Harmony V, for your 7-day cruise. Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. After dinner explore Kea’s tiny port Korrisia. (B,D) DAY 5, SAT – DELOS / MYKONOS

Morning arrival in Delos, the birthplace of god Apollon and his sister goddess Artemis. Optional tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. Continue to Mykonos with a swim stop on the way. Free time in Mykonos to enjoy the island’s whitewashed houses, picturesque windmills and cosmopolitan lifestyle. (B,L) DAY 6, SUN – SANTORINI:

Noon time arrive in Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable place in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L) DAY 7, MON – HERAKLION, CRETE:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. You may take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. (B,D) DAY 8, TUE – RETHYMNON, CRETE:

Arrive at Crete’s lively town of Rethymnon. Take an optional tour to the medieval old town and the small Venetian harbor or to the Villages and Monasteries nearby. (B,D)

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens 7-day Yacht cruise aboard the M/Y Harmony V to the Greek Islands and Main Land including 2 meals daily (breakfast plus one other meal including Captain’s dinner, Cretan night buffet and a fun BBQ). Free wine and refreshments during meals. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Morning arrival at the remarkable medieval fortified town of Monemvassia. Time at leisure to explore the uniquely Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in Prices include fuel surcharges DATES & PRICES the early afternoon with a swim stop on the way. Evening arrival in Nafplion, the Classical Treasures departs Tuesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. charming town with narrow streets and Departures from other U.S. cities available. characteristic period architecture. (B,L) DAY 10, THU – NAFPLION / SPETSES:

Morning optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean King. Early afternoon depart for the island of Spetses. Time at leisure to explore this remarkably preserved traditional town, with no cars to disrupt the singular atmosphere created by this paradoxical blend of aristocratic town houses, genuine islands culture and countless trendy shops, restaurants, cafes and cosmopolitan nightspots. (B,D) DAY 11, FRI – PIRSEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus (Marina Zeas). Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

ATHENS: PARK ATHENS PLAZA APR 21, 2009 $3045 $3135 APR 28 3445 3545 MAY 5,12 3495 3585 MAY 19,26* 3855 3945 JUN 2, 9*,16 3855 3945 JUN 23 3855 3945 JUN 30 3825 3885 JUL 7,14,21,28 3825 3885 AUG 4,11,18,25 3825 3885 SEP 1,8,15,22,29 3495 3585 OCT 6,13 3495 3585 OCT 20,27 3085 3175 SINGLE RATE: 4159-5259 4349-5459 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Cruise itinerary is subject to weather conditions. *Itinerary will be performed by the sister ship Harmony G Port taxes of $190 are additional. Hotel featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 27: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets. CABIN CATEGORY UPGRADES: Prices are per person DOUBLE SINGLE CATEGORY B $445 $670 CATEGORY A 715 1075 CATEGORY P 980 1470

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Romancing the Islands

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Deluxe Honeymoon Package • 10 Days from $3565 Including Airfare 2 Nights Athens, 6 Nights on your choice of Santorini, Mykonos & Crete TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 2 nights deluxe hotel accommodations in Athens, including breakfast daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • Two 3-night stays on choice of the following island pairs: Mykonos and Santorini or Crete and Santorini, including breakfast daily. • Roundtrip inter-island air/sea transportation. • All airport/pier transfers. • Honeymoon bonuses (see price box for details). • Souvenir Gift. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • 24-Hour “Emergency” Hotline. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Crete

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Deluxe Honeymoon featuring a combination of the best hotels and most romantic Islands in Greece. Radiant sunlight, lapis blue seas, beautiful beaches, endless panoramic views and gorgeous sunsets await you.Combine a two-night stay in the cosmopolitan city of Athens with six nights on your choice of two islands. You have the option of extending your stay in Athens or on either or both of the islands you have chosen.

Each property featured was chosen with our honeymoon couples in mind. Breathtaking sea-views, superior properties, wonderful service, and romantic accommodations are included in this package – your most important vacation.

KING GEORGE II

A proud member of the “Leading Hotels of the World”. The hotel was originally built as a small urban palais, serving as an annex to the Palace. One of its first guests was King George II. In the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s it was also the favorite hotel of Grace Kelly, Prince Rainier, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Aris Onassis, Maria Kalas and other dignitaries. Every room is individually designed and decorated. Ideally located on Constitution (Syntagma) Square within steps of the Parliament. This upscale boutique hotel combines the grace and stature of a historic landmark with ultra modern amenities and personal service right down to a personal trainer in the state of the art health club.

SAN MARCO HOTEL

Newly renovated and beautifully designed in typical Mykonian style, the San Marco Hotel has been luxuriously appointed with spacious guest bedrooms and uninterrupted sea-views. Each room boasts the utmost in amenities and a private balcony or veranda with a sea-view. Complimentary shuttle bus service will transport you to the beauty and exciting town of Mykonos. Spend you day lounging at the pool overlooking the Aegean Sea and enjoy lunch poolside. A full service spa and hair salon will do wonders to relax you. Enjoy dinner at the Gourmet restaurant or at the more casual poolside restaurant. Whatever your needs, the friendly personnel at the San Marco are available to make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible.

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ROOM UPGRADES All prices are per person, per stay Location

Hotel

Room Type

Dates

ATHENS:

King George II

Deluxe Acropolis View Room

APR - NOV

$69

MYKONOS:

San Marco

VIP Suite

APR - OCT

$220

SANTORINI: Canaves Suites

Superior Suite Honeymoon Suite

APR - OCT APR - OCT

$259 $759

CRETE:

Deluxe Room with individual pool

APR 4 - MAY 22 MAY 23 - JUL 31 AUG 1 - 21 AUG 22 - SEP 25 SEP 26 - NOV 16

$185 $309 $435 $309 $185

Porto Elounda

Price per person

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges Romancing the Islands departs Daily from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available.

ATHENS – MYKONOS – SANTORINI PORTO ELOUNDA

Along the azure coast of Elounda, on Europe’s southern island of Crete is a resort designed to cover your every need in the lap of luxury. A seaside paradise in an extraordinary setting, Porto Elounda DELUXE RESORT offers enormous variety of services in a unique local atmosphere and ambiance. Porto Elounda amenities include traditional restaurant, piano bar, indoor heated pool, water sports, tennis courts, 9 hole par-3 golf course, shops and the exclusive, award winning, Six Senses Spa.

CANAVES SUITES

Canaves Suites, offers comfortable accommodations in a luxurious environment, along with high quality services. However, the main characteristic that shall definitely impress you is the magical view to the volcano, the caldera and the infinite sea. All apartments are decorated with antique furniture and handicrafts. All rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, direct dial phone, in room safe deposit box, mini bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers and other comfort amenities. All our apartments are well appointed and have their own private veranda overlooking on the Caldera and sea. Santorini

BONUS: In Athens, you will receive traditional dessert and a bottle of sparkling wine. BONUS: In Mykonos, you will receive complimentary 1-day car rental, wine & fruit. BONUS: In Santorini, you will receive fruit and wine. ATHENS: MYKONOS: SANTORINI: APR 2, 2009 APR 3-28 APR 29-MAY 11 MAY 12-14 MAY 15-29 MAY 30-JUN 21 JUN 22-29 JUN 30-JUL 23 JUL 24-AUG 28 AUG 29-30 AUG 31-SEP 12 SEP 13-25 SEP 26-OCT 25

KING GEORGE II (Superior Room) SAN MARCO (Sea View Junior Suite) CANAVES SUITES (Junior Suite) $3565 3705 3765 3925 4385 4455 4565 4465 4765 4665 4345 4235 4015

ATHENS – SANTORINI – CRETE

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BONUS: In Athens, you will receive traditional dessert and a bottle of sparkling wine. BONUS: In Santorini, you will receive fruit and wine. BONUS: In Crete, you will receive a bottle of wine, fruit, flowers and a specially decorated room. ATHENS: KING GEORGE II (Superior Room) SANTORINI: CANAVES SUITES (Junior Suite) CRETE: PORTO ELOUNDA (Sea View Room) APR 2, 2009 $3895 APR 3-15 4165 APR 16-MAY 14 4215 MAY 15-JUN 21 4985 JUN 22-JUL 1 4985 JUL 2-23 5045 JUL 24-AUG 20 5315 AUG 21-30 5185 AUG 31-SEP 4 4925 SEP 5-27 4775 SEP 28-OCT 8 4485 OCT 9-25 4095 OCT 26-NOV 16 4025 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $270 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. Additional nights are available upon request. WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: Add $33 each way for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15AUG 30: $1000, OCT 26-NOV 16: $650 AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Homeric Islander There is a depth of emotion infusing the Greek Islands unlike any other place on earth. Surrounded by Homer's "wine-dark sea" the islands offer spectacular scenery, ancient civilization, an ideal climate with 300 sunny days a year, warm and passionate people, glorious food and drink. Although replete with modern conveniences, remnants of ancient times exist around every corner. Far from the city rush, these islands are the place to which we all yearn to escape.

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he Homeric Islander is especially designed with our free-spirited travelers in mind. It is the perfect vacation for those who wish to visit the islands in a more leisurely manner and on a more personal basis. Along with a short stay in Athens, you are free to choose from stays on any or all of the following islands: Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Corfu, Skiathos, Paros, Naxos, Kos or Samos. Create a combination that meets the needs of your vacation plans. Homeric is proud to offer our customers the best hotels in each category. Along with Homeric’s knowledgeable staff we will create a perfect Greek Island vacation. Relax and Enjoy! Homeric Tours offers a variety of islands not listed in the brochure. Using our over 39 years of knowledge, we have chosen the most desirable islands with the finest hotels, wonderful beaches, delightful scenery, charming culture, and ease of travel. Should you wish an island not featured, we will be happy to assist you with your request. TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • • •

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens at hotel of your choice. Buffet breakfast daily in Athens. All transfers. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. 24-Hour “Emergency” Hotline in Athens. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

ISLAND SELECTION(S) (SEE PAGES 27-31) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FEATURES: • Domestic inter-island airfare (including fuel surcharge) or sea transportation. • 3 nights hotel accommodations on the island(s) of your choice. • Meals as indicated. BB = breakfast daily HB = breakfast and one other meal • Arrival and departure transfers. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours suggests using air as transportation between the islands as the most reliable means of travel.

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Prices include fuel surcharges Daily departures from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE ATHENS GATE ATHENS PLAZA KING GEORGE II MAR 1-31 $1065 $1115 $1225 $1345 APR 1-27 1215 1315 1375 1495 APR 28-MAY 14 1225 1315 1405 1545 MAY 15-JUN 21 1585 1675 1765 1905 JUN 22-30 1585 1675 1765 1905 JUL 1-AUG 26 1575 1655 1705 1815 AUG 27-30 1585 1675 1765 1905 AUG 31-OCT 25 1225 1315 1405 1545 OCT 26-31 1145 1245 1335 1475 NOV 1-30 1145 1195 1315 1445 SINGLE RATE: 1289-1889 1379-2049 1589-.2239 1819-2499 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. Additional nights in Athens are available upon request. WEEKEND SUPPLEMENT: Add $33 each way for travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: MAR & OCT 26-NOV 30: $650, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $750, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1000. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Crete The island’s warm clear sea and endless beaches offer the utmost in relaxation. Combining a rich history and culture, diverse natural landscape, exquisite, healthy cuisine and charming, unique accommodations. Tour the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum full of Minoan artifacts. Enjoy the sea-side towns of Chania,and Rethymnon, the quaint area of Elounda, or the cosmopolitan feel of Heraklion. Crete offers an ideal holiday destination whatever the season.

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$1435 1545 1705 1975 2435

$315 350 405 495 645

$2089 2259 2489 2869 3569

$450 509 589 709 949

PORTO ELOUNDA DELUXE, HB MAIN BUILDING, SV ELOUNDA

APR 4-24 & OCT 17-NOV 20 APR 25-MAY 22 & SEP 26-OCT 16 MAY 23-JUL 10 & SEP 5-25 JUL 11-31 & AUG 22-SEP 4 AUG 1-21

1055 1175 1325 1485 1605

215 259 309 360 405

1539 1749 1969 2149 2399

329 409 475 535 619

MINOS IMPERIAL DELUXE, HB SEA VIEW MILATOS

APR 6-MAY 17 & OCT 15-31 MAY 18-JUN 2 & SEP 28-OCT 14 JUN 3-JUL 2 & SEP 7-27 JUL 3-SEP 6

735 805 865 1105

100 125 149 229

969 1049 1309 1739

125 149 239 379

MEGARON DELUXE, BB HERAKLION TOWN

APR 1-OCT 31

779

160

1139

265

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ASTORIA CAPSIS FIRST CLASS, BB HERAKLION TOWN

APR 1-OCT 31

595

99

779

145

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CASA DELFINO FIRST CLASS, BB CHANIA TOWN

APR 1-JUL 31 & OCT 1-31 AUG 1-SEP 30

775 805

150 165

1149 1219

255 279

PORTO VENEZIANO FIRST CLASS, BB DOUBLE SV, SINGLE STD CHANIA TOWN

APR 1-JUN 30 & SEP 1-OCT 31 JUL 1-AUG 31

625 655

99 115

819 859

145 159

MINOA PALACE DELUXE, HB CHANIA ON THE BEACH

APR 15-MAY 21 & OCT 11-31 MAY 22-JUL 2 & SEP 13-OCT 10 JUL 3-16 & AUG 23-SEP 12 JUL 17-AUG 22

635 785 859 965

99 145 175 205

959 1149 1279 1409

175 239 285 325

PALAZZO VECCHIO FIRST CLASS, BB RETHYMNON OLD TOWN

APR 1-MAY 15 MAY 16-JUN 30 & SEP 11-OCT 31 JUL 1-SEP 10

745 785 815

105 115 125

1229 1309 1369

205 230 249

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Elounda Beach Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, restaurants, bars, disco, swimming pool, water sports, health & fitness center, shopping, sports, museum, top of the line room amenities. Porto Elounda Amenities Include: All rooms with front sea view with balcony/terrace, several swimming pools, airconditioning, piano bar, beach bar, 3 restaurants, indoor pool, beach, fitness center, water sports, tennis courts, 9 hole par-3 golf course, shops, Six Senses spa. Minos Imperial Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, restaurants, bars, shops, mini market, game room, 4 swimming pools, jacuzzi, mini-club for children, water sports, fitness center.

Casa Delfino Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, jacuzzi, bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box. Porto Veneziano Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, cafébar, taverna, room service, garden, parking, TV, music, balcony. Minoa Palace Amenities Include: Restaurants, pool and beach bar, open air jacuzzi, children’s pool and playground, entertainment program, marble bathrooms, safe, internet connection, satellite TV. Palazzo Vecchio, a 16th century manor house in the old town of Rethymnon. Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, kitchenette corner, TV, music system, safe deposit box, hair dryer, coffee bar, swimming pool.

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

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Corfu The Ionian island of Corfu is one of Greece’s most popular destinations. It’s geographic location, mild climate and lovely green landscape has won it a number of admirers from ancient times up to the present. The islands appearance of Venetian, British, and Byzantine influences are evident and charming. On this island, you can combine relaxation with good times and a full nightlife, for Corfu is a tourist center that meets the demands of every traveler.

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APR 21-MAY 15 & OCT 5-20 MAY 16-JUN 12 & SEP 14-OCT 4 JUN 13-JUL 10 & AUG 24-SEP 13 JUL 11-AUG 23

$885 1155 1515 1725

$175 265 385 455

$989 1449 1979 2249

$179 329 509 599

CORFU PALACE DELUXE, BB KERKYRA TOWN

APR 22-SEP 30 OCT 1-31

1195 965

289 215

1669 1329

419 309

CORFU CHANDRIS FIRST CLASS, HB SEA VIEW ROOM DASSIA

MAY 1-14 & OCT 1-31 635 MAY 15-JUN 30 & SEP 1-30 765 JUL 1-31 895 AUG 1-31 945 *7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY IS REQUIRED FROM AUGUST 1-20

90 135 179 195

839 1029 1209 1279

125 189 249 275

CAVALIERI FIRST CLASS, BB KERKYRA TOWN

APR 20-JUN 10 JUN 11-JUL 20 & AUG 21-OCT 31 JUL 21-AUG 20

95 105 135

839 879 N/A

145 159 N/A

605 645 725

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Corfu Imperial Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, restaurant, taverna, 3 bars, shopping arcade, tennis court, water sports, disco, beach, pool. Corfu Palace Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, 2 bars, piano bar, 2 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, beach, shops, tennis court. Corfu Chandris Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, bars, restaurants, beach, swimming pool,children’s pool, water sports, tennis court, children’s club & playground, shops, complimentary shuttle bus to town. Cavalieri Amenities Include: Newly renovated. Roof terrace, restaurant, bar, room service, lounge. All rooms with airconditioning, hair dryers, TV, direct dial phone.

Naxos Naxos Island is the largest and most fertile of the Cyclades. Due to its important agricultural production, it was one of the latest to open itself to tourism. For that reason, it has kept its authentic beauty which attracts every year more and more visitors. Naxos has a great variety of things to offer to the visitor: impressive mountainous landscapes with many isolated traditional villages, some of Europe’s most beautiful golden sandy beaches, a charming capital with its Venetian quarter, picturesque fishing villages, ruins, and an active night life.

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NISSAKI SUITES FIRST CLASS, BB ON THE BEACH AGIOS GEORGIOS

APR 1-JUN 8 & SEP 28-OCT 31 JUN 6-30 & SEP 17-27 JUL 1-10 & SEP 1-16 JUL 11-AUG 31

$575 725 795 929

$95 145 165 215

$819 1009 1119 1329

$159 225 259 329

NAXOS RESORT CATEGORY B, BB AGIOS GEORGIOS

APR 10-JUN 5 & SEP 20-OCT 31 JUN 6-JUL 5 & SEP 1-19 JUL 6-AUG 31

465 565 655

55 89 119

599 759 909

85 139 189

GALAXY CATEGORY B, BB AGIOS GEORGIOS

MAY 1-JUN 4 & SEP 21-OCT 9 JUN 5-JUL 10 & AUG 25-SEP 20 JUL 11-AUG 24

485 575 655

65 95 119

649 779 N/A

105 145 N/A

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Nissaki Beach Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, satellite TV (LCD), CD Player, telephone, internet broadband ADSL access, hair dryer, fridge, safe deposit box, bathrobe, slippers, balcony or veranda, room service, twice daily maid service, seaside restaurant, outdoor and indoor lobby bar, swimming pool with hydro-massage, parking area, laundry. All rooms and suites are equipped with hydro-massage. Naxos Resort Amenities Include: 15 spacious studios, tastefully furnished with private balcony, private WC & shower, room service, kitchenette, fridge, direct dial phone, TV, airconditioning, music, safe box, mini bar. Galaxy Amenities Include: 54 perfectly designed rooms. Almost every room has a veranda with a view to the sea. Studios have small refrigerator and a small kitchenette. The hotel has a breakfast room, a TV. room, snack bar, children’s play ground and private parking.

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Mykonos Mykonos, voted as the best European Island, is the most famous of the Greek Islands. It has enchanted visitors with its traditional architecture, whitewashed houses, tiny chapels, narrow winding streets with the characteristic slating, natural light, many sandy beaches, blue-green crystal clear waters and its famous nightlife. Rent a car and discover the incredible natural beauty of this island. Relax on the beach. Visit its museums, shop at the chic boutiques and artistic galleries. Dine at top-rate restaurants, dance at elegant nightclubs or sit at a table at the waterfront and enjoy the serenity of the sun setting over the picturesque harbor. Whatever your vacation needs, you will find it in Mykonos.

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SAN MARCO DELUXE, BB DELUXE SEA VIEW ROOM HOULAKIA BAY

APR 5-JUN 4 & SEP 27-OCT 31 JUN 5-JUL 2 & SEP 13-26 JUL 3-30 & AUG 30-SEP 12 JUL 31-AUG 29

$625 685 775 915

$109 135 165 205

$859 989 1169 1439

$189 235 295 379

SANTA MARINA DELUXE, BB CLASSIC ROOM ORNOS

MAY 15-JUN 4 & SEP 14-OCT 4 JUN 5-JUL 2 & AUG 24-SEP 13 JUL 3-AUG 23

695 935 1245

145 229 329

1119 1619 2239

289 455 659

KIVOTOS DELUXE, BB MYKONIAN ROOM ORNOS

MAY 8-JUN 11 & SEP 14-OCT 5 JUN 12-JUL 2 & AUG 24-SEP 13 JUL 3-AUG 23

735 1025 1305

159 255 355

1209 1789 2349

319 509 699

MYKONOS GRAND DELUXE, BB GARDEN VIEW AG. IOANNIS BEACH

APR 25-MAY 11 & OCT 11-25 MAY 12-JUN 5 & SEP 21-OCT 10 JUN 6-JUL 16 & AUG 28-SEP 20 JUL 17-AUG 27

635 775 865 1065

115 159 189 255

899 1159 1349 1759

199 289 355 489

SEMELI FIRST CLASS, BB MYKONOS TOWN

JAN 1-MAR 31 APR 1-29 APR 30-MAY 28 & SEP 21-OCT 31 MAY 29-JUL 9 & SEP 4-20 JUL 10-SEP 3

525 545 675 855 1035

79 85 125 185 245

699 759 929 1149 1569

135 159 209 289 425

PETASSOS TOWN TOURIST CLASS, BB MYKONOS TOWN

APR 27-MAY 20 & OCT 11-25 MAY 21-JUN 4 & SEP 21-OCT 10 JUN 5-JUL 9 & AUG 27-SEP 20 JUL 10-AUG 26

505 575 655 765

69 95 119 155

659 789 959 1179

119 165 225 295

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

San Marco Hotel Amenities Include: Newly refurbished airconditioning, beach, swimming pool, restaurant, main bar, pool bar, snack bar, taverna, tennis court, children's pool & playground, courtesy shuttle bus to town, private church, all rooms with sea-view, balcony/terrace, fitness room, mini-bar, satellite color TV, direct dial telephone. Santa Marina Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, restaurants, bars, swimming pools, fitness room, shops, water sports, tennis courts, sports, health center, beach, 2 churches. All rooms with phone, satellite TV, mini-bar, seaview. Kivotos Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, Restaurants, Private Dining, Bars, Private Beach, Water sports, Seawater & Freshwater pools with Jacuzzi, Swim-up bar, Spa center, Hair salon, Billiard's Room, Drugstore, Art gallery. Mykonos Grand Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, swimming pool, pool bar, indoor & outdoor jacuzzi, spa facilities, tennis court, safe deposit box. Semeli Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, swimming pool, 2 terraces, safe deposit box, baby sitting. Petassos Town Amenities Include: Bar, TV lounge, terrace with panoramic view of town, free shuttle service daily to Platys Gialos. All rooms with air-conditioning, direct-dial phone, color satellite TV, music, hair dryer.

Kos Kos lies at the south eastern point of the Aegean. Its richness in historic monuments, beautiful weather and sandy beaches with crystal clear water are some of the features responsible for attracting so many tourists each year. At night, enjoy a rich variety of restaurants and taverns with Greek and international cuisine or spend your night in the Greek bouzoukia and discos.

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MAY 1-JUN 2 & SEP 30-OCT 31 JUN 3-30 & SEP 2-29 JUL 1-SEP 1

$475 535 585

$45 59 79

$609 709 789

$59 89 115

OCEANIS BEACH RESORT FIRST CLASS, BB ON THE BEACH KOS TOWN

MAY 1-JUN 4 & OCT 2-31 JUN 5-JUL 9 & SEP 18-OCT 1 JUL 10-SEP 3 SEP 4-17

455 525 595 545

35 55 85 65

589 669 759 679

49 69 105 79

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Continental Palace Amenities Include: Reception with safe boxes, living room with satellite TV, restaurant, bar with terrace, swimming pool, children’s pool, pool bar, playground, tennis, mini golf, table tennis, billiard. All rooms are with bath or shower/WC, balcony, phone, mini-bar, satellite TV, air-conditioning. Oceanis Beach Amenities Include: Restaurant, bar, night club, 4 swimming pools, air-conditioning, safe deposit box, hair dryer, mini fridge, satellite TV.

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Santorini

The enchanting island of the Southern Aegean Sea is a miracle. A blessed site of incredible beauty, created by the most terrifying and violent disaster in nature. Its wild beauty, unique architecture, black and red beaches, its 3,500 years old archaeological site at Akrotiri, its famous wineries and its dramatically aesthetic sunsets attract visitors to this tiny island from all over the world. Santorini is perhaps the most stunning landscape the world has to offer.

HOTEL CANAVES OIA FIRST CLASS, BB JUNIOR SUITE OIA

DATES APR 1-MAY 20 & OCT 1-NOV 30 MAY 21-JUL 31 AUG 1-SEP 30

SUN ROCKS APR 1-30 & OCT 1-31 SUPERIOR FIRST CLASS, BB MAY 1-SEP 30 JUNIOR SUITE FIROSTEFANI

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$325 365 405

$2359 2589 2829

$645 725 805

985 1129

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CLIFFSIDE SUITES FIRST CLASS, BB FIROSTEFANI

APR 1-MAY 15 & OCT 1-31 MAY 16-JUL 16 JUL 17-SEP 30

735 875 985

135 185 215

1219 1489 1699

269 365 435

XENONES FILOTERA FIRST CLASS, BB VOLCANO SV STUDIO IMEROVIGLI

APR 1-MAY 31 & OCT 1-31 JUN 1-SEP 30

645 715

105 129

959 1049

189 219

ESPERAS TRADITIONAL HOUSES FIRST CLASS, BB TRADITIONAL HOUSE, SV OIA

APR 15-MAY 15 & OCT 1-31 MAY 16-JUN 15 JUN 16-SEP 30

905 955 995

185 205 215

1559 1649 1739

369 405 435

MAJESTIC DELUXE, BB EAST VIEW ROOM FIRA

APR 1-MAY 9 & OCT 20-30 MAY 10-31 & OCT 1-19 JUN 1-30 & SEP 11-30 JUL 1-SEP 10

675 725 895 1005

115 129 189 225

1019 1049 1279 1499

205 215 289 365

ARESSANA FIRST CLASS, BB SUPERIOR ROOM FIRA

MAR 23-MAY 8 & OCT 16-NOV 5 MAY 9-JUN 12 & OCT 1-15 JUN 13-JUL 31 & SEP 1-30 AUG 1-31

725 795 905 1005

129 155 189 225

859 969 1179 1399

149 189 259 329

EL GRECO FIRST CLASS, BB FIRA

APR 1-MAY 8 & OCT 11-31 MAY 9-JUN 8 JUN 9-JUL 6 & SEP 1-OCT 10 JUL 7-AUG 31

595 705 765 865

89 125 145 175

889 1049 1149 1279

165 215 249 289

SANTO MIRAMARE FIRST CLASS, BB SEA VIEW ROOMS ON THE BEACH PERIVOLAS

APR 25-MAY 6 & SEP 26-OCT 31 JUN 6-30 JUL 1-15 & AUG 27-SEP 25 JUL 16-AUG 26

595 695 765 885

89 125 145 185

839 1019 1059 1309

145 205 219 299

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Canaves Oia Amenities Include: Traditional island style with view of Caldera. All houses have air-conditioning, Kitchen, Phone, Living Room, TV, Terrace, 2 Swim-ming Pools, 2 Bars. Sun Rocks Amenities Include: Traditional apartments with air-conditioning, satellite TV, kitchenette, swimming pool with bar and snack bar. Couples only. Cliffside Suites Amenities Include: Open air swimming pool, sun beds & umbrellas, pool bar, internet access, All rooms feature a kitchen area with fridge, A/C, satellite TV, safety deposit box and terrace or balcony overlooking the Aegean Sea and the Volcano. Xenones Filotera Amenities Include: All rooms with airconditioning, TV, hair dryer, CD Player, Kitchenette, Mini Bar. Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Internet Access, Massage. Esperas Traditional Houses Amenities Include: Pool Bar, Swimming Pool, Laundry Service. All villas are equipped with Phone, Satelite TV, Radio, Kitchenette, Private Veranda with Sea View and Wi Fi Internet Service. Majestic Amenities Include: Restaurants, 3 swimming pools, fully equipped fitness center with gym, sauna, children’s playground. All rooms with sea view, jacuzzi bathtubs, mini bar, satellite TV, safe, Hi-fi with CD collection, DVD home cinema, wireless internet connection. Aressana Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, Satellite TV, Mini-bar, Telephone, Hairdryer, Bathrobes & Slippers, Swimming pool, Pool bar, Main bar and terrace, Television room, Spa & Fitness room. El Greco Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, Restaurant, Pool snack bar, Coffeehouse, Swimming pool with sea water, Children's pool, Open air jacuzzi, Fitness center, All rooms with mini bar, satellite-TV, private safety deposit box, hairdryer, marble bathroom, balcony or terrace. Santo Miramare Amenities Include: Restaurant, 2 swimming pools, children’s pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, access to private beach, beach service from the hotel bar and complimentary sun beds & umbrellas.

Rhodes Rhodes, “the Island of Roses”, is considered one of the most sophisticated islands in the Mediterranean. Rhodes’ cosmopolitan atmosphere, rich history, picturesque villages, and tranquil beaches are some of the features that make this island so delightful.

HOTEL RODOS PALACE DELUXE, HB MAIN BUILDING, SV IXIA

DATES APR 1-MAY 15 & OCT 11-31 MAY 16-JUL 10 & OCT 1-10 JUL 11-31 & AUG 21-SEP 30 AUG 1-20

TWIN $565 665 775 845

EXTRA NIGHTS $85 115 155 175

SINGLE $749 869 999 1059

EXTRA NIGHTS $119 159 199 225

RODOS PARK SUITES DELUXE, BB OLD TOWN RODOS

JAN 1-MAR 31 APR 1-MAY 18 & SEP 28-OCT 31 MAY 19-JUL 19 & AUG 24-SEP 27 JUL 20-AUG 23

615 855 965 1055

95 179 215 245

879 1279 1459 1619

$159 299 355 409

MEDITERRANEAN FIRST CLASS FRONT SEA VIEW, HB RODOS, ON BEACH

JAN 1-MAR 31 APR 1-MAY 15 & OCT 11-31 MAY 16-JUL 10 & OCT 1-10 JUL 11-31 & AUG 21-SEP 30 AUG 1-20

525 535 625 725 765

65 75 99 135 149

649 669 769 899 949

89 95 129 169 189

Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

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Rodos Palace Amenities Include: 24-Hour room service, baby sitting, 5 bars, beach, gym/fitness center, indoor pool, outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, shops, 3 tennis courts, children pools, disco, piano bar. Rodos Park Suites Hotel Amenities Include: Restaurants, lobby bar, pool bar, swimming pool with jaccuzi, massage, solarium, steam bath. All rooms with air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, mini safe, balcony. Mediterranean Amenities Include: Location on best sandy beach in Rodos, air-conditioning, piano bar, restaurant, swimming pool. All rooms with phone, private balcony, TV, mini-bar.

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Skiathos

Skiathos is an island of untold beauty. It belongs to the Greek Island complex of North Sporades along with the islands of Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros. Skiathos is proud to be the most cosmopolitan, beautiful and enchanting island of this complex. The island is world famous for its endless sandy beaches –most of which have been awarded with the Blue flag by the European Union- bordered by dense and verdant pine forests coming down to the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea. Picturesque walks, hidden valleys and caves, sculptured rocks, small inviting coves and unique towns and villages built in the traditional architecture of the region are the many jewels one can find by exploring this fascinating little island. HOTEL

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AEGEAN SUITES MAY 1-21 & OCT 1-15 $735 $175 $1249 $345 DELUXE, BB MAY 22-JUN 30 & SEP 1-30 965 249 1709 495 GARDEN VIEW JUL 1-31 1025 269 1829 539 MEGALI AMMOS BEACH AUG 1-31 1235 339 2249 679 SKIATHOS PRINCESS MAY 1-21 & SEP 24-OCT 15 555 115 889 225 DELUXE, BB MAY 22-JUN 23 & SEP 1-23 645 145 1069 285 GARDEN VIEW JUN 24-JUL 23 & AUG 24-31 705 165 1189 325 AGIA PARASKEVI JUL 24-AUG 23 825 205 1439 405 ESPERIDES MAY 1-31 & OCT 1-31 575 95 799 165 FIRST CLASS, BB JUN 1-JUL 15 & SEP 1-30 675 125 869 189 SEA VIEW ROOM JUL 16-AUG 31 775 159 N/A N/A ACHLADIES BAY Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Aegean Suites Amenities Include: 20 spacious suites, fully air-conditioned, in contemporary chic décor, three restaurants from gourmet to light snacks, Champagne bar, Swimming Pool and Beauty Center. Skiathos Princess Amenities Include: 132 Guestrooms fully air-conditioned, two restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine, Pool Bar, Club with Live Band, Wellness Center offering massage treatment, beauty services, Hamam and Sauna facilities. Esperides Hotel Amenities Include: Air-Conditioning, Restaurant, Tennis Court, Swimming Pool, Snack Bar, Children’s playground, Private Parking, all rooms with telephone, radio, TV, fridge and a balcony with sea view.

Paros

Visit Paros, the rural island surrounded by sandy beaches and quaint fishing villages. Explore the beautiful port of Parikia or the lovely fishing village of Naoussa. Paros’ wonderful beaches, with a variety of water sports, and fun, quaint cafes, beautiful landscapes and enjoyable nightlife are sure to satisfy.

HOTEL ASTIR OF PAROS DELUXE, BB GARDEN VIEW, JR. SUITE NAOUSA, ON BEACH YRIA HOTEL RESORT DELUXE, BB PARASPOROS

DATES APR 23-MAY 25 & SEP 19-OCT 6 MAY 26-JUL 6& AUG 29-SEP 18 JUL 7-AUG 28

TWIN $925 1015 1135

EXTRA NIGHTS $205 235 275

SINGLE $1589 1779 1999

EXTRA NIGHTS $405 469 545

MAY 1-31 & OCT 1-15 735 145 1209 285 JUN 1-30 & SEP 10-30 855 185 1449 365 JUL 1-19 & AUG 26-SEP 9 1005 235 1749 465 JUL 20-AUG 25 1085 259 1899 515 KANALE’S APR 1-MAY 31 & OCT 1-31 495 59 679 105 CATEGORY B, BB JUN 1-20 & SEP 21-30 515 69 719 115 PIPERI BEACH, NAOUSA JUN 21-JUL 15 & SEP 1-20 625 105 919 185 JUL 16-AUG 31 729 139 1139 255 Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Astir of Paros Amenities Include: Bars, snack bar, restaurant, water sports, tennis court, gym, massage, beach, sports, art gallery, gardens. All rooms with marble bathroom,phone, minibar, TV, balcony/veranda. Yria Hotel Amenities Include: A traditional style village. 3 km from center of town and 80 m from sandy beach. Large swimming pool, children’s pool & playground, gardens, bar, pool bar, restaurant, games, shop, tennis court. Kanales Amenities Include: Cycladic Architecture. Poolside cafeteria, bar, snack bar, swimming pool with jacuzzi, sun terraces, TV room.

Samos Samos is an Island that combines both history and natural beauty. Home of Pythagoras, mathematician and philosopher, and Aristarxos, astronomer and philosopher during the peaks of Ancient Greek history. At the present time, Samos manages to keep the spirit of its ancestors and has become an ideal place for vacation. Samos offers the opportunity to enjoy both its clear blue waters and a number of sightseeing treasures.

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PROTEAS BAY MAY 1-31 & OCT 1-31 $575 $95 $759 $145 DELUXE, BB JUN 1-JUL 15 & AUG 21-SEP 30 645 119 859 179 SEA VIEW JUL 16-AUG 20 715 145 1029 235 PYTHAGORION DORYSSA BAY MAY 1-31 & SEP 26-OCT 31 655 125 939 205 DELUXE, BB JUN 1-JUL 15 & SEP 1-25 735 149 1039 239 SEA VIEW JUL 16-AUG 31 815 179 1219 299 PYTHAGORION Prices do not include up to $65.00 in government taxes and airport fees and are current as of the printing of this brochure.

Proteas Bay Amenities Include: Air-conditioning, restaurant, 2 bars, tavern, indoor & outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool & playground, tennis. Doryssa Bay Amenities Include: air-conditioning, 2 restaurants, tavern, 2 bars, swimming Pool, children’s pool & playground, tennis, mini golf, water sports, shops.

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11 Days from $2325 Including Airfare 4 Nights Lemesos, 2 Nights Athens & 3-Day Greek Island Cruise

Kids cruise

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • • • • • • •

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Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite's Birthplace DAY 7, THU – ATHENS:

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 1: DAY 1, FRI – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Larnaka. DAY 2, SAT – LEMESOS:

Arrive in Larnaka. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Lemesos. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, SUN – LEMESOS:

Today enjoy a full day at leisure. Spend your day at the beautiful beach by your hotel. At night join the local people in restaurants and try the traditional meal, the “meze” and do not leave Cyprus without trying at least one of the many outstanding varieties of Cypriot wine. (B) DAY 4, MON – LEMESOS:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your day at leisure or explore on your own this beautiful seaside town, which is home to many cultural treasures. Visit Lemesos Castle, the Medieval Museum, the Folk Art Museum, the Colossi Castle. Walk on ten miles of beautiful beaches or visit the lush Municipal Gardens. (B) DAY 5, TUE – LEMESOS / LEFKOSIA:

After breakfast board your motor coach for your tour to Lefkosia. There is free time for shopping or visit the Archaeological Museum on your own. Drive by the Venetian wall, the gate of Famagusta and the monument of Freedom. Visit St. John's Cathedral and continue to the picturesque village of Lefkara, well known for its lace and silverware. Return to Lemesos for overnight. (B)

• After breakfast board your motor coach for • your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis, the Parliament House, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenian Stadium and much more. Afternoon at DATES & PRICES leisure. (B) DAY 8, FRI – PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands. Your first port of call is Mykonos, the most popular European island. Enjoy the whitewashed houses and the picturesque windmills. (B,L,D) DAY 9, SAT – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos where you can visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 10, SUN – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and the Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Then on to Kusadasi where you can take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D) DAY 11, MON – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / USA:

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

CRUISE ITINERARY CHOICE 2: DAY 1-8: SAME ITINERARY AS CHOICE 1

DAY 6, WED – LEMESOS / ATHENS:

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)

DAY 9, SAT – KUSADASI/PATMOS DAY 10, SUN – HERAKLION/SANTORINI DAY 11, MON – PIRAEUS/ATHENS/USA

Departure dates for itinerary choice 2: Every Monday from April 6 to October 26

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Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 4 nights hotel accommodations in Lemesos. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Full day tour of Lefkosia including Lefkara. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. Buffet breakfast daily in Lemesos & Athens. 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabin, two lower beds. Choice of two cruise itineraries. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Prices include fuel surcharges Greece & Cyprus departs Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. LEMESOS: MEDITERRANEAN BEACH GRAND RESORT ATHENS: PARK INTERCONTINENTAL FEB 27, 2009 $2325 $2455 MAR 6,13,20,27 2325 2455 APR 3,10,17,24 2635 2855 MAY 1,8 2685 2905 MAY 15,22,29 3065 3285 JUN 5,12,19 3065 3285 JUN 26 3045 3185 JUL 3,10 3045 3185 JUL 17 3085 3185 JUL 24 3205 3185 JUL 31 3205 3315 AUG 7,14,21 3205 3315 AUG 28 3225 3375 SEP 4,11,18,25 2795 3005 OCT 2,9,16 2795 3005 OCT 23 2675 2905 OCT 30 2405 2575 NOV 6 2385 2545 SINGLE RATE: 3059-4039 3339-4309 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $190 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $60 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-MAR 31: $760, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $870, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1160. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Mediterranean Rhapsody Greece & Italy 14 Days from $2875 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence & 4-Day Greek Island & Turkey Cruise

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, THU – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. DAY 2, FRI – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, SAT – ATHENS:

the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D) DAY 9, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS / ROME:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)

Return to Piraeus. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. (B)

DAY 4, SUN – ATHENS:

DAY 10, SAT – ROME:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or shop at the Monistiraki Flea Market or relax at a nearby beach or take a day tour outside the city. (B)

After breakfast, board your motor coach for your sightseeing tour of Rome. Spend the afternoon at leisure to shop in the chic boutiques or explore this city on your own. (B)

DAY 5, MON – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus to board the ship for your 4-day cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey. Arrive in Mykonos where you may visit the many chic boutiques or find a table at the waterfront and enjoy the serenity. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, SUN – ROME:

DAY 6, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Transfer to the train station to board your high speed train to Florence. Here, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Arrive Kusadasi where you can take an excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Then on to Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. (B,L,D)

Day at leisure. Spend your day shopping or take an optional excursion to see more fascinating sites. (B) DAY 12, MON – ROME / FLORENCE:

DAY 13, TUE – FLORENCE:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of the marvelous city of Florence, including the Duomo, the Golden Doors of Ghiberti, Giotto’s Belltower, Santa Croce and more. Afternoon at leisure for an optional excursion to Pisa. (B)

DAY 8, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 14, WED – FLORENCE / USA:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DAY 7, WED – RHODES:

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Rome. • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Florence. • Breakfast daily in Athens, Rome and Florence. • Rome city sightseeing tour. • Florence city sightseeing tour. • One way first class train ticket between Rome and Florence. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

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Prices include fuel surcharges Mediterranean Rhapsody departs Thursdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE LEDRA MARRIOTT ROME: GENOVA MARRIOTT GRAND FLORA FLORENCE: EXECUTIVE PLAZA LUCCHESI MAR 5, 2009 $2875 $3365 MAR 12,19 3185 3585 MAR 26 3185 3735 APR 2 3135 3685 APR 9,16 3245 3805 APR 23 3245 3915 APR 30, MAY 7,14 3255 4045 MAY 21,28 3665 4445 JUN 4,11,18 3665 4445 JUN 25 3575 4335 JUL 2 3435 4215 JUL 9 3435 4045 JUL 16 3335 4045 JUL 23,30 3335 3875 AUG 6,13,20 3335 3875 AUG 27 3565 4325 SEP 3 3175 4045 SEP 10,17,24 3265 4045 OCT 1,8,15,22 3265 4045 OCT 29 3255 3665 NOV 5 3255 3595 SINGLE RATE: 3909-4869 4829-6049 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Minimum 2 passengers are required for this tour. If one passenger is traveling alone, an additional supplement will apply. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: MAR 5-APR 2 & OCT 29-NOV 5: $650, APR 3-MAY 14 & AUG 31OCT 25: $680, MAY 15-AUG 30: $960.AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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12 Days from $2445 Including Airfare 2 Nights Istanbul, 2 Nights Athens, 6 Night Cruise of the Greek Islands & Turkey TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Istanbul with breakfast daily. • Full day tour of Istanbul, including lunch. • 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens with breakfast daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • 6-night cruise of the Greek Islands and Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel.

Ortakoy, Istanbul DAY 8, WED – RHODES:

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, WED – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Istanbul. Full service on board. DAY 2, THU – ISTANBUL:

Arrive in Istanbul. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. DAY 3, FRI – ISTANBUL:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your full day tour of Istanbul. Visits include St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Turkish and Islamic Art Museums, Hippodrome and Grande Bazaar. Lunch included. Evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 4, SAT – ISTANBUL:

Transfer to the pier and board on your cruise ship, where you will spend your night. Tonight enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. (B,D) DAY 5, SUN – ISTANBUL / AT SEA:

Today enjoy shipboard activities and meals or take the time to explore Istanbul before departure. (B,L,D) DAY 6, MON – MYKONOS:

Arrive in Mykonos, where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the ocean or enjoy dinner at a local taverna. (B,L,D) DAY 7, TUE – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Sail on to Kusadasi where you may take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

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Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of the city of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 9, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

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Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

Homeric Adventure departs Wednesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available.

DAY 10, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS:

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the hotel in Athens. Spend the day at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 11, SAT – ATHENS:

Begin the morning with the Athens city tour. Visits include the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus and much more. Return to your hotel in the early afternoon. Rest of the day at leisure. (B) DAY 12, SUN – ATHENS / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges

ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE PARK INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL: ERECIN TAXIM SULTANHAN CONRAD APR 8,15, 2009 $2445 $2595 $2775 APR 22 2455 2635 2825 APR 29 2525 2715 2905 MAY 6,13 2525 2715 2905 MAY 20,27 2975 3155 3355 JUN 3,10,17 2975 3155 3355 JUN 24 2955 3135 3245 JUL 1,8,15,22,29 2885 3055 3115 AUG 5,12,19 2885 3055 3115 AUG 26 2895 3085 3215 SEP 2,9 2455 2635 2825 SEP 16,23,30 2525 2715 2905 OCT 7,14,21 2525 2715 2905 SINGLE RATE: 3189-3829 3479-4149 3919-4639 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $170 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $229 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $730, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1040. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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12 Days from $2585 Including Airfare, 3 Nights Athens, 3-Day Greek Island Cruise & 5-Night Tour of Turkey visiting Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale & Istanbul TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens including breakfast daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • 3-day/2-night cruise to the Greek Islands & Turkey, including 3 meals daily and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Istanbul including breakfast daily. • 2-night guided tour of Turkey, including Ephesus, Izmir, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale and Gallipoli. Meals as per itinerary. • Full day tour of Istanbul, including lunch. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee. The legendary wooden horse, Troy

DATES & PRICES DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, MON – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, TUE – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, WED – ATHENS:

This morning enjoy a half-day city tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus and much more. Spend your afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4, THU – ATHENS:

Enjoy this day at leisure. After breakfast take the time to stroll through the upscale shopping district of Kolonaki, enjoy your day at a nearby beach, or take an optional excursion to Delphi. (B) DAY 5, FRI – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 3-day cruise. Arrive in Mykonos, known for its hundreds of chapels that dot the island, in the late afternoon. (B,L,D) DAY 6, SAT – RHODES:

The next port of call is Rhodes where you’ll spend the full day. Enjoy the optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 7, SUN – PATMOS / KUSADASI / IZMIR:

Arrive in Patmos, the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The optional excursion will take you to the

Monastery and Cave. Arrive in Kusadasi in the afternoon and disembark. You will be met by a Homeric Tours representative and drive to Selcuk, to visit the world-famous city of Ephesus. Continue to Izmir for overnight. (B,L) DAY 8, MON – IZMIR / PERGAMUM / TROY / CANAKKALE:

After breakfast depart for Bergama to visit the ancient city of Pergamum including the Asklepium Sanctuary, the Acropolis and the remains of Altar of Zeus. Drive to Troy to visit the legendary ancient city of Troy famous for its wooden horse used by the Greeks to conquer the city. Arrive in Canakkale for overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 9, TUE – CANAKKALE / GALLIPOLI / ISTANBUL:

After breakfast depart for Istanbul crossing the Dardanelles by a ferryboat. Briefly visit the famous First World War front-line city of Gallipoli. Late afternoon arrival in Istanbul. (B,L) DAY 10, WED – ISTANBUL:

Today enjoy a tour of Istanbul. The visits include Hagia Sophia Church, now a museum, the Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 11, THU – ISTANBUL:

Today enjoy a full day at leisure. You may take time to explore this city on your own. (B) DAY 12, FRI – ISTANBUL / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Prices include fuel surcharges Homeric Odyssey departs Mondays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: ATHENS GATE INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL: ERECIN PREMIER CONRAD MAR 2, 2009 $2585 $2925 MAR 9,16 2655 2925 MAR 23 2655 3045 MAR 30 2875 3265 APR 6,13,20,27 2995 3355 MAY 4,11 2995 3435 MAY 18,25 3445 3885 JUN 1,8,15 3445 3885 JUN 22 3435 3875 JUN 29 3415 3775 JUL 6,13,20,27 3405 3725 AUG 3,10,17,24 3405 3725 AUG 31 2995 3435 SEP 7,14,21,28 2995 3435 OCT 5,12,19 2995 3435 OCT 26 2785 3125 NOV 2,9 2725 3075 SINGLE RATE: 3309-4409 4079-5359 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Minimum 2 passengers are required for this tour. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $120 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $89 are additional. Attractive Cabin upgrades available for the Greek Island cruise on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-MAR: $670, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $730, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1040. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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16 Days from $3475 Including Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 4-Day Greek Island Cruise, 3 Nights Istanbul & 4-Night Tour of Turkey

Pamukkale

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 6, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

DAY 7, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS:

DAY 1, SAT – USA:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to your hotel. Remainder of your day at leisure to explore this fascinating city on your own. (B)

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. Full service on board. DAY 2, SUN – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, MON – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 4-day cruise. Arrive in Mykonos, known for its hundreds of chapels that dot the island, in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, SAT – ATHENS:

This morning, enjoy a half-day city tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus and much more. Spend your afternoon as you wish. (B)

Acropolis, Athens

DAY 4, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive in Kusadasi. This morning enjoy shipboard activities or visit the many shops in this picturesque town. Please note: The excursion to Ephesus and visit to the house of Virgin Mary, is included on the 4 night tour of Turkey (see day 15 of this itinerary). Arrive in Patmos, the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The optional excursion will take you to the Monastery and Cave. (B,L,D) DAY 5, WED – RHODES:

The next port-of-call is Rhodes where you’ll spend the full day. Enjoy the optional excursion to the city of Rhodes and the rocky Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D)

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TOUR INCLUDED FEATURES: • Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens including breakfast daily. • Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. • 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey with 3 meals daily and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Istanbul, including breakfast daily. • Sightseeing tour of Istanbul as per itinerary. • 4-night guided tour of Turkey including Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale & Kusadasi/Izmir. All meals included. • All transfers as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. • Porterage of one suitcase per person. • Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. • 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. • USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee. Cappadocia DAY 9, SUN – ATHENS / ISTANBUL:

DAY 14, FRI – PAMUKKALE / KUSADASI:

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. This afternoon, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with visits to St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome. (B)

Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the city’s Roman and early Christian remains. Visit Pamukkale’s thermal cascades. Lunch and visit of the city. Continue to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 10, MON – ISTANBUL:

DAY 15, SAT – KUSADASI / IZMIR / ISTANBUL:

Visit the city of Ephesus including the house of Virgin Mary. After lunch, drive to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B,L)

After breakfast enjoy a half-day tour of Istanbul visiting Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 11, TUE – ISTANBUL / ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA:

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ankara, capital of Turkey. Visit the famous Museum of Ancient Civilization and more. After lunch, proceed to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)

DAY 16, SUN – ISTANBUL / USA:

DAY 12, WED – CAPPADOCIA:

The House of Virgin Mary, Izmir

After breakfast board the motor coach for the full day tour of Cappadocia. Visits include the natural citadel of Uchisar and the Subterranean City of Kaymaki built in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution. Time to shop for famous Turkish carpets. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D) DAY 13, THU – CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE:

Today depart for Konya. Visit the Museum of Mevlana, and continue to Pamukkale. Arrive Pamukkale and enjoy the sunset with its unique formation of petrified calcium cliffs. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. (B,L,D)

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges Greece & Turkey departs Saturdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE PARK ISTANBUL: ERECIN TAXIM SULTANHAN MAR 7,14 2009 $3475 $3795 MAR 21 3615 3885 MAR 28 3645 3885 APR 4,11,18,25 3745 3975 MAY 2,9 3755 4035 MAY 16,23,30 4205 4485 JUN 6,13,20 4205 4485 JUN 27 4205 4475 JUL 4,11,18,25 4185 4445 AUG 1,8,15,22 4185 4445 AUG 29 4205 4455 SEP 5,12,19,26 3755 4035 OCT 3,10,17 3755 4035 OCT 24 3635 4015 OCT 31, NOV 7 3555 3895 SINGLE RATE: 4319-5219 4919-5709 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $180 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26-MAR 31: $670, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $710, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1040. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Greece & Egypt

Greek Island & Nile Cruise

16 Days from $3615 Includes Airfare 3 Nights Athens, 4-Day Greek Island Cruise, 3 Nights Cairo & 5-Day Nile Cruise

Temple of Ramses II Luxor Temple, Luxor DAY 6, WED – RHODES:

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY: DAY 1, FRI – USA:

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Athens. DAY 2, SAT – ATHENS:

Arrival in Athens. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. DAY 3, SUN – ATHENS:

After breakfast at your hotel, board your motor coach for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visits include the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus and much more. Afternoon at leisure. (B) DAY 4, MON – ATHENS / PIRAEUS / MYKONOS:

After breakfast transfer to Piraeus to board the 4-day cruise. Arrive in Mykonos, known for the hundreds of chapels that dot the island, in the late afternoon. (B,L,D) DAY 5, TUE – KUSADASI / PATMOS:

Arrive in Kusadasi and take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. Arrive in Patmos, the island where St. John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. The optional excursion will take you to the Monastery and Cave. (B,L,D)

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Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of the city of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 7, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D) DAY 8, FRI – PIRAEUS / ATHENS:

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure for shopping or additional sightseeing. (B) DAY 9, SAT – ATHENS / CAIRO:

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

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Modern Cairo at night DAY 10, SUN – CAIRO:

DAY 13, WED – NILE CRUISE:

After breakfast enjoy your full day tour visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Great Pyramid, the Pyramids built by Mycerinus and Chepheren, the mighty Sphinx, protector of the Pharaohs and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight you will attend the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. (B,L)

After breakfast sail to Edfu, where you will visit the 2000 year old, well preserved Temple of Horus. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch. Sail to Komombo. (B,L,D)

DAY 11, MON – CAIRO / LUXOR / NILE CRUISE:

Today you will fly to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. Visit the valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Dinner on board. (B,L,D) DAY 12, TUE – NILE CRUISE:

This morning visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for a buffet lunch. Sail to Esna. (B,L,D) Santorini

DAY 14, THU – NILE CRUISE:

This morning visit Komombo Temple and sail to Aswan. After lunch visit the High Dam, the Old Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. (B,L,D) DAY 15, FRI – NILE CRUISE / ASWAN / CAIRO:

Disembark after breakfast and visit the Botanical Gardens by Felucca. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) DAY 16, SAT – CAIRO / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B)

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. 4-day cruise to the Greek Islands and Turkey including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabin, two lower beds. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Cairo. Breakfast daily in Cairo. One full day sightseeing in Cairo including lunch. Sound & Light show at the Pyramids. 5-day/4-night Nile Cruise. Accommodations in outside air-conditioned cabins. All meals and shore excursions included. All transfers as per itinerary. Hotel taxes and service charges. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at our Athens hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency” Hotline. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges Greece & Egypt departs Fridays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: PARK INTERCONTINENTAL CAIRO: RAMSES HILTON CONRAD CAIRO NILE CRUISE: RADAMIS II SONESTA SUN GODDESS MAR 6,13,20,27, 2009 $3615 $3815 APR 3,10,17 3885 4085 APR 24 3805 4035 MAY 1,8 3865 4115 MAY 15,22,29 4235 4485 JUN 5,12,19 4235 4485 JUN 26 4235 4485 JUL 3,10,17,24 4205 4335 JUL 31 4015 4145 AUG 7,14,21,28 4015 4145 SEP 4,11,18 3865 4115 SEP 25 4005 4215 OCT 2,9,16 4005 4215 OCT 23 3925 4135 OCT 30, NOV 6 3885 4085 SINGLE RATE: 4809-5399 5109-5899 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $190 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $90 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available for the Greek Island cruise on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: OCT 26MAR 31: $780, APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25:$ 930, MAY 15AUG 30: $1160. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Greece, Turkey & Egypt

15 Days from $2895 Including Airfare 2 Nights Istanbul, 6-Night Cruise of Turkey & Greek Islands, 2 Nights Athens, 3 Nights Cairo

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion – Athens

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

DAY 7, TUE – PATMOS / KUSADASI:

DAY 1, WED – USA / ISTANBUL:

Arrive in Patmos and take an optional excursion to the Monastery and Cave where John the Divine wrote the Book of Revelation. Sail on to Kusadasi where you may take an optional excursion to the ancient city of Ephesus. (B,L,D)

Depart USA for an overnight flight to Istanbul. DAY 2, THU – ISTANBUL:

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day at leisure. DAY 3, FRI – ISTANBUL:

After breakfast board the motor coach for your tour of Istanbul. Visits include St. Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 4, SAT – ISTANBUL:

Transfer to the pier and board on your cruise ship, where you will spend the night. Tonight, enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. (B,D) DAY 5, SUN – ISTANBUL / AT SEA:

Today enjoy shipboard activities and meals or take the time to explore Istanbul before departure. (B,L,D) DAY 6, MON – MYKONOS:

Rhodes

DAY 8, WED – RHODES:

Arrive in Rhodes where you will spend a full day. Take an optional excursion of the city of Rhodes and the Acropolis of Lindos to visit the Temple of Athena. (B,L,D) DAY 9, THU – HERAKLION / SANTORINI:

Arrive in Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Take an optional excursion to the Palace of King Minos at Knossos, the center of the Minoan civilization. Sail on to Santorini, the volcano island, one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Walk in the narrow streets of the town of Thera or visit the beautiful village of Oia, perched on the rim of the caldera offering panoramic views of breathtaking beauty. (B,L,D)

Arrive in Mykonos, where you can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and evening. Walk the cobblestone streets, visit the many shops, enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the ocean or enjoy dinner at a local taverna. (B,L,D)

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• • • • • • • • • • Hagia Sophia, Istanbul • •

DAY 10, FRI – PIRAEUS:

Roundtrip airfare including fuel surcharge. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Istanbul. Breakfast daily in Istanbul. Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul including lunch. 6-night cruise of Turkey and the Greek Islands, including all meals and entertainment. Inside cabins, two lower beds. 2 nights hotel accommodations in Athens. Breakfast daily in Athens. Athens city sightseeing tour including the Acropolis. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Cairo. Breakfast daily in Cairo. Full-day sightseeing tour of Cairo with lunch. Hotel taxes and service charges. All transfers as per itinerary. Porterage of one suitcase per person. Homeric Tours “Hospitality Hours” at your Athens hotel. 24 Hour “Emergency Hotline”. USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee.

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your hotel in Athens. Rest of the day at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. (B) DAY 11, SAT – ATHENS:

Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including the Acropolis. In the afternoon take an optional tour to Cape Sounion. (B) DAY 12, SUN – ATHENS / CAIRO:

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) DAY 13, MON – CAIRO:

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Cairo including the Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Old Cairo and much more. Evening at leisure. (B,L) DAY 14, TUE – CAIRO:

Spend your day at leisure. Explore the city on your own or take an optional tour of Alexandria. (B) DAY 15, WED – CAIRO / USA:

You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Arrival same day. (B) This program can be extended to include an optional Nile Cruise in Egypt. The Pyramids at sunset, Cairo

DATES & PRICES

Prices include fuel surcharges Homeric Explorer departs Wednesdays from USA. Airfares are based on departures from New York. Departures from other U.S. cities available. ATHENS: GOLDEN AGE PARK INTERCONTINENTAL ISTANBUL: ERECIN TAXIM SULTANHAN CONRAD CAIRO: PYRAMIDS PARK RAMSES HILTON CONRAD CAIRO APR 8,15, 2009 $2895 $3055 $3235 APR 22 2905 3095 3285 APR 29 2985 3165 3365 MAY 6,13 2985 3165 3365 MAY 20,27 3435 3625 3815 JUN 3, 10, 17 3435 3625 3815 JUN 24 3425 3595 3715 JUL 1,8,15,22 3355 3525 3585 JUL 29 3165 3335 3395 AUG 5,12,19 3165 3335 3395 AUG 26 3175 3355 3495 SEP 2,9 2905 3095 3285 SEP 16,23,30 2985 3165 3365 OCT 7,14,21 2985 3165 3365 SINGLE RATE: 3649-4259 3939-4589 4369-5069 Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Triple occupancy and children prices are available upon request. Air-inclusive prices do not include up to $190 in government taxes and fees, including the September 11th Security Fee and are current as of the printing of this brochure. Port taxes of $229 are additional. Attractive cabin upgrades available on page 47. Hotels featured above, may be substituted, according to the availability. WHEN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ARE NOT TAKEN, THE FOLLOWING DEDUCTIONS (INCLUDING FUEL SURCHARGE) APPLY: APR 1-MAY 14 & AUG 31-OCT 25: $900, MAY 15-AUG 30: $1180. AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Included if Homeric Tours issues the international tickets.

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Extensions

Extend your stay to include a visit to Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Cyprus, Italy, Egypt, Israel or Turkey

Vouliagmeni, Athenian Riviera Only 15km from Athens, you will find Vouliagmeni, on the Athenian Riviera, and the luxurious Astir Palace Complex Resort. Choose one of its luxury brands, Arion Resort & Spa or the Westin Athens, relax on the beach and swim in the crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea. You may rent a car and drive along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion where you can enjoy a glorious sunset. At night, experience the exquisite cuisine of the Astir chefs while listening to soft music under the stars.

EXTENSION NO. 1 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Vouliagmeni at the Deluxe Astir Palace Complex Resort. • Breakfast daily. • All transfers, porterage, hotel taxes and service charges.

ARION RESORT & SPA THE WESTIN ATHENS (Garden/Marina View Room) (Sea View Room) DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 1-MAY 5 $515 $899 $545 $959 MAY 6-JUN 14 675 1139 705 1199 JUN 15-SEP 14 1015 1819 1095 1979 SEP 15-OCT 26 675 1139 705 1199 Additional nights are available upon request.

Thessaloniki EXTENSION NO. 2 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Thessaloniki. • Breakfast daily. • Airport transfers, hotel taxes and service charges.

JAN-DEC

ELECTRA PALACE DBL SGL $425 $729

MEDITERRANEAN PALACE DBL SGL $575 $979

Extension not available from September 4-14 and during fairs & exhibitions.

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OPTIONAL TOURS: • Private* half day city tour of Thessaloniki including the Archaeological Museum Per person: $375 (based on 2 persons) One person: $729 • Private* half day tour to Vergina Per person: $409 (based on 2 persons) One person: $799 • Boat ride around Mt. Athos (Agio Oros). Per person: $269 (based on 2 persons) One person: $478 *Prices apply for private tours performed Monday through Saturday. For Sunday private tours different prices apply. Please, inquire.

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Extensions Cyprus EXTENSION NO. 3A • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Lemesos. • Breakfast daily. • All transfers, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling. APR 1-30 MAY 1-JUL 20 JUL 21-30 JUL 31-AUG 23 AUG 24-31 SEP 1-OCT 21 OCT 22-31

MEDITERRANEAN BEACH DBL SGL $445 $759 455 769 575 889 575 889 575 889 535 849 445 759

GRAND RESORT DBL SGL $595 $919 595 919 595 919 695 1019 665 989 665 989 595 919

ST. GEORGE MEDITERRANEAN BEACH DBL SGL $715 $1229 765 1299 765 1299 905 1429 905 1429 855 1389 855 1389 755 1289

GRAND RESORT AMATHUS BEACH HOTEL DBL SGL $1035 $1659 1155 1779 1185 1819 1185 1819 1295 1919 1295 1919 1255 1879 1175 1809

EXTENSION NO. 3B • 6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • • • •

2 nights hotel accommodations in Paphos. 3 nights hotel accommodations in Lemesos. Breakfast daily. PAPHOS: LEMESSOS: All transfers, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling. APR 1-30 MAY 1-JUL 11 JUL 12-15 JUL 16-30 AUG 1-31 SEP 1-OCT 10 OCT 11-20 OCT 21-31

Rome, Italy EXTENSION NO. 4 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • • • •

3 nights hotel accommodations in Rome. Breakfast daily. Half day city tour of Rome. All transfers, hotel taxes, service JAN 3-MAR 19 charges and baggage handling. MAR 20-31 APR 1-30 MAY 1-JUN 30 JUL 1-19 JUL 20-29 JUL 30-AUG 31 SEP 1-14 SEP 15-NOV 15

DBL $585 775 775 775 685 585 585 685 775

GENOVA SGL $919 1169 1169 1169 1219 919 919 1219 1159

GRAND FLORA MARRIOTT DBL SGL $885 $1449 885 1449 1035 1629 1145 1749 1035 1629 1035 1629 875 1439 1145 1749 1145 1749

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Extensions Cairo, Egypt EXTENSION NO. 5 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Cairo. • Breakfast daily. • Full day sightseeing in Cairo with visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum and Bazaars including lunch. • All transfers, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling.

RAMSES HILTON CONRAD CAIRO PYRAMIDS PARK MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS CAIRO MARRIOTT DBL SGL DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 1-APR 30 $475 $649 $525 $739 $585 $839 MAY 1-SEP 30 425 579 485 679 545 769 OCT 1-NOV 30 555 749 565 779 645 899 For stays between Jan1-5 and Apr 6-20 add $160 p.p. double and $225 single.

Israel and the Holyland EXTENSION NO. 6 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Jerusalem. • Breakfast daily. • 2 full days of sightseeing with visits to Jerusalem, Old and New City and Galilee. • All transfers, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling.

MAR 1-APR 7 APR 8-18 APR 19-27 APR 28-MAY 2 MAY 3-27 MAY 28-31 JUN 1-SEP 30 OCT 1-11 OCT 12-NOV 28

HARMONY DBL SGL $795 $1069 985 1439 795 1069 875 1359 795 1069 875 1359 795 1069 985 1439 795 1069

DAN PANORAMA DBL SGL $935 $1329 1155 1549 935 1329 935 1329 935 1329 935 1329 935 1329 1225 1619 935 1329

Istanbul, Turkey EXTENSION NO. 7 • 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations in Istanbul. • Breakfast daily. • Full day tour of Istanbul with visits to Hagia

Sophia Church, now a museum, Blue Mosque, Covered Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and more, including lunch. • All transfers, hotel taxes, service charges and baggage handling.

ERECIN TAXIM SULTANHAN CONRAD* RITZ CARLTON** DBL SGL DBL SGL DBL SGL DBL SGL JAN 6-MAR 14 $405 $549 $535 $749 $655 $1119 $945 $1699 MAR 15-31 405 549 615 969 655 1119 945 1699 APR 1- 30 485 689 615 969 845 1529 945 1699 MAY 1-JUN 30 485 689 615 969 845 1529 1015 1839 JUL 1-AUG 31 485 689 615 969 765 1359 1015 1839 SEP 1-OCT 31 485 689 615 969 845 1529 1015 1839 * CONRAD – Monday through Wednesday (January, February, March) supplement: $67 p.p. double occupancy and $89 single occupancy. ** RITZ CARLTON – Monday through Thursday supplement: $205 p.p. double occupancy and $407 single occupancy.

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Louis Cruise Lines MV CRISTAL 7-DAY CRUISE DAY FRI SAT SUN MON TUE TUE WED THU THU FRI

PORT OF CALL PIRAEUS, GREECE ISTANBUL, TURKEY ISTANBUL, TURKEY MYKONOS, GREECE PATMOS, GREECE KUSADASI, TURKEY RHODES, GREECE HERAKLION, CRETE SANTORINI,GREECE PIRAEUS, GREECE

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE 18:00

18:00 15:00 07:00 14:30 07:00 07:00 17:00 06:00

18:00 23:59 10:30 20:30 18:00 12:00 21:00

MV AEGEAN PEARL 3-DAY CRUISE DAY FRI FRI SAT SAT SUN SUN MON

MV AQUAMARINE

PORT OF CALL PIRAEUS, GREECE MYKONOS, GREECE PATMOS, GREECE KUSADASI, TURKEY HERAKLION, CRETE SANTORINI, GREECE PIRAEUS, GREECE

ARRIVAL 18:00 06:30 14:00 07:00 16:30 07:00

DEPARTURE 11:00 23:00 10:00 18:30 11:30 21:00

3-DAY CRUISE DAY FRI FRI SAT SUN SUN MON

PORT OF CALL PIRAEUS, GREECE MYKONOS, GREECE RHODES, GREECE PATMOS, GREECE KUSADASI, TURKEY PIRAEUS, GREECE

ARRIVAL 18:00 09:30 06:30 14:00 07:00

DEPARTURE 11:00 22:00 19:30 10:00 18:30

4-DAY CRUISE DAY MON MON TUE TUE WED THU THU FRI

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PORT OF CALL PIRAEUS, GREECE MYKONOS, GREECE KUSADASI, TURKEY PATMOS, GREECE RHODES, GREECE HERAKLION, CRETE SANTORINI, GREECE PIRAEUS, GREECE

ARRIVAL 18:00 07:00 16:00 07:00 07:00 16:30 06:00

DEPARTURE 11:00 23:00 12:00 21:00 18:00 11:30 21:00


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Louis Cruise Lines MV AQUAMARINE: 3-DAY CRUISE

2009 Cabin Upgrades Homeric Tours highly recommends the following special priced cabin upgrades.

3-DAY SAILING (MV AEGEAN PEARL & MV AQUAMARINE)

CABIN CATEGORY S SUITE SA DELUXE OUTSIDE SB DELUXE OUTSIDE TA PREMIUM OUTSIDE TB PREMIUM OUTSIDE A SUPERIOR OUTSIDE

MAR 6 - APR 24 JUL 3 - SEP 11 OCT 30 - NOV 11 DBL SGL $473 $1094 206 560 171 491 130 195 116 175 75 113

MAY 1 - JUN 26 DBL SGL $610 $1368 295 738 253 656 199 298 171 257 75 113

SEP 18 - OCT 23 DBL SGL $644 $1436 336 820 288 724 233 349 206 308 75 113

MAY 4- JUN 29 DBL SGL $911 $2049 432 1090 363 953 267 401 247 370 103 154

SEP 14 - OCT 19 DBL SGL $1028 $2282 541 1309 459 1145 370 555 336 503 103 154

MAY 2- JUN 27 DBL SGL $1480 $3408 641 1731 524 1497 419 629 358 536 191 287

SEP 19 - OCT 24 DBL SGL $1689 $3827 777 2002 672 1793 549 823 499 749 191 287

MV AQUAMARINE: 4-DAY CRUISE

4-DAY SAILING (MV AQUAMARINE)

MV AEGEAN PEARL: 3-DAY CRUISE

CABIN CATEGORY S SUITE SA DELUXE OUTSIDE SB DELUXE OUTSIDE TA PREMIUM OUTSIDE TB PREMIUM OUTSIDE A SUPERIOR OUTSIDE

MAR 9 - APR 27 JUL 6 - SEP 7 OCT 26 - NOV 9 DBL SGL $774 $1775 315 857 233 693 199 298 158 236 103 154

6-DAY SAILING (MV CRISTAL)

MV CRISTAL: 7-DAY CRUISE

CABIN CATEGORY S SUITE SA DELUXE OUTSIDE SB DELUXE OUTSIDE TA PREMIUM OUTSIDE TB PREMIUM OUTSIDE A SUPERIOR OUTSIDE

APR 11-25 JUL 4 - SEP 12 DBL SGL $1239 $2890 388 1189 296 1004 259 388 216 324 99 148

7-DAY SAILING (MV CRISTAL) APR 10-24 JUL 3 - SEP 11 MAY 1- JUN 26 SEP 18 - OCT 23 CABIN CATEGORY DBL SGL DBL SGL DBL SGL S SUITE $1377 $3211 $1644 $3787 $1877 $4252 SA DELUXE OUTSIDE 432 1321 712 1923 863 2225 SB DELUXE OUTSIDE 329 1115 582 1663 747 1992 TA PREMIUM OUTSIDE 288 432 466 699 610 914 TB PREMIUM OUTSIDE 240 360 397 596 555 832 A SUPERIOR OUTSIDE 110 164 212 319 212 319 All prices are per person, double occupancy and are current as of the pricing of this brochure. Please inquire about other cabin categories and prices for 3rd and 4th adult in cabin.

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Selected ATHENS

GRANDE BRETAGNE

ATHENS

DELUXE A/C, POOL

KING GEORGE II

DELUXE A/C

LEDRA MARRIOTT

ATHENS

GOLDEN AGE

FIRST CLASS A/C

GRECOTEL CORFU IMPERIAL DELUXE KOMENO BAY A/C, POOL, ON BEACH

MYKONOS

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HILTON

ST. GEORGE LYCABETTUS

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

FIRST CLASS A/C

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

CORFU CHANDRIS ON BAY OF DASSIA

PARK HOTEL

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

CORFU PALACE KERKYRA TOWN

DELUXE A/C, POOL

MYKONOS

CAT. B A/C

SAN MARCO HOULAKIA

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

PAROS

PAROS

ASTIR OF PAROS NAOUSSA

DELUXE A/C, POOL

CORFU

MYKONOS

MYKONOS

MYKONOS GRAND AGIOS IOANNIS

DELUXE A/C, POOL

FIRST CLASS A/C, POOL, ON BEACH

PETASSOS TOWN MYKONOS TOWN

DELUXE A/C, POOL

ATHENS

CORFU

MYKONOS

SANTA MARINA ORNOS

INTERCONTINENTAL

ATHENS

DELUXE A/C

CAVALIERI HOTEL KERKYRA TOWN

ATHENS

DELUXE A/C, POOL

CORFU

CORFU

KIVOTOS ORNOS

DELUXE A/C

ATHENS

ATHENS

ATHENS PLAZA

ATHENS

DELUXE POOL, ON BEACH

KANALES NAOUSSA

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DORYSSA BAY PYTHAGORION

SANTORINI

DELUXE POOL, BEACH

FILOTERA

SANTORINI

CLIFFSIDE SUITES FIROSTEFANI

FIRST CLASS A/C, POOL

CANAVES OIA

CRETE

SUN ROCKS IMEROVIGLI

PORTO ELOUNDA ELOUNDA

CAT. B POOL

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

RHODES

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

SKIATHOS PRINCESS AGIA PARASKEVI

DELUXE A/C, POOL

CRETE

FIRST CLASS A/C, POOLS

CASA DELFINO CHANIA TOWN

FIRST CLASS A/C

ELOUNDA BEACH ELOUNDA

CRETE

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

SKIATHOS

DELUXE A/C, POOL, BEACH

ITALY

MARRIOTT GRAND FLORA ROME

KATIKIES OIA

CRETE

SKIATHOS

PORTO VENEZIANO CHANIA HARBOR

DELUXE A/C, POOL

CRETE

DELUXE A/C

SANTORINI

SANTORINI

DELUXE A/C, POOLS

CRETE

RODOS HILTON BEACH OF IXIA

MAJESTIC FIRA

SANTORINI

FIRST CLASS A/C, POOL

MEGARON HERAKLION

SANTORINI

ESPERIDES ACHLADIES BAY

FIRST CLASS A/C, POOL, BEACH

CONRAD ISTANBUL ISTANBUL

DELUXE POOL, BEACH

RHODES

TURKEY

DELUXE A/C

MINOS IMPERIAL MILATOS

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EGYPT

DELUXE A/C, POOL

MARRIOTT CAIRO CAIRO

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he San Marco Hotel is ideally situated in the exclusive Mykonian area of Houlakia Bay, a place of natural beauty, just 4.5km north of the Town of Mykonos. Right on the natural beach, a preserved archaeological site, the hotel hugs the gently sloping hill that overlooks the bay and the small isle of Delos.

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Beautifully designed in authentic Mykonian style with whitewashed and stone walls, wooden pergolas and over-hanging balconies, this luxuriously appointed hotel has spacious guest rooms, newly renovated with traditional charm yet equipped with the most contemporary comforts. Here you will reside in comfort and luxury while enjoying the warm Greek hospitality, healthy Mediterranean cuisine at the Veranda restaurant, the soothing services of the Spa and of course, a never-ending view of the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.


Athens Hilton Hilton Athens faces the spectacular Acropolis on one of Athens’ most fashionable avenues. A landmark property in the city, and a symbol of pioneering Greek hospitality, the completely refurbished luxury hotel offers superb facilities for the discerning leisure traveler. Spacious, stylish and modern spaces, resplendent with natural light, provide you with an unparalleled environment in which to relax. From the showcased works of art, to the fabulous panoramic city rooftop views through to the coolness of the hotel pool and gardens: Relax...and enjoy. And nearby are the Athens Concert Hall, the National Gallery, the Byzantine, Benaki and Cycladic Museums, the main shopping district, Plaka and Kolonaki Square. www.athens.hilton.com

The utmost in comfort is achieved by guest rooms that offer the finest in amenities, as well as service delivered by a knowledgeable staff. www.marriottathens.com



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General Information HOMERIC’S TRAVEL TIPS: GREECE: PASSPORTS & VISAS: United States citizens traveling to Greece require a valid passport only. It is required that the passport be valid at least (3) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. You will need to check with your consulate to verify all requirements. It is suggested that ALL participants check with the appropriate Consulates to determine if any visas are required. Those taking one of our Egypt and/or Turkey tours require a visa and should obtain one prior to departure. CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the euro. Coinage is used in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents with 1 and 2 euros. Bank notes come in units of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. It is not necessary to exchange your money prior to your arrival in Athens. ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current throughout Greece is 220 AC and the outlets are made for 2 round poles. TIME ZONE: There is a seven-hour (+7) difference when New York is on the Eastern Standard Time. Greece, along with the rest of European Community, observes daylight savings from April to October. ACCOMMODATIONS: Most of the hotels offer either one double or two twin beds. King and queen size beds are seldom found. Room and bed types will be handled on a request basis only.

TURKEY: PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with a valid U.S. passport must also obtain a visa. If you hold a passport of a foreign

country, please contact the Turkish Consulate in your area for information on whether or not you need a visa. A visa may also be obtained upon arrival in Turkey. * Please note that if you are visiting Turkey as a portof-call while on a cruise, you do not need to obtain a visa. A temporary visa will be issued to you through the cruise company while on board. CURRENCY: The monetary unit is the Turkish Lira (TL) which comes in bank notes of 500,000, 1,000,000, 5,000,000, 10,000,000 and 20,000,000. TIME ZONE: Turkey standard time is 2 hours ahead of GMT and 7 hours ahead of Eastern standard time.

EGYPT: PASSPORTS & VISAS: A visa is required and may be obtained from the Egyptian Consulate in your country. Individual or group visas are available. A visa may also be obtained upon arrival in Egypt. CURRENCY: The local currency is the Egyptian Pound. ELECTRICITY: The current is 220 volts, 50 cycles in Cairo and most areas. Wall plugs are the round, two pronged European type.

ITALY: PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants that hold a valid U.S. passport, do not require visas. If you hold a passport of a foreign country, contact the Italian Consulate in your area for information on whether or not you need a visa. CURRENCY: The monetary unit is the euro.

ELECTRICITY: The voltage may vary from 125 to 220 in the cities. It is best to travel with dual current appliances with plug adapters. TIME ZONE: Italy is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Daylight savings time is in effect from the end of March to the end of September.

ISRAEL: PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with valid U.S. and Canadian passports do not require visas. If you hold a passport of a foreign country, please contact the Israeli Consulate in your area on whether or not you need a visa. CURRENCY: The currencies of most Western countries are recognized in Israel as legal tender. Therefore, one can make purchases in one’s own currencies, with change made in Israeli Shekel. Traveler’s check’s may be used and major credit cards are also accepted.

CYPRUS: PASSPORTS & VISAS: Participants with a valid U.S passport do not require visas. If you hold a passport of a foreign country, please contact the Consulate of Cyprus for information on whether you need a visa. CURRENCY: The unit of currency is the euro. ELECTRICITY: The standard electrical current is 240 volts.

For travel to Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Israel and Cyprus, is required that the passport be valid at least (6) months beyond the conclusion of the trip.

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General Information and Tour Conditions BROCHURE PRICING: In case of human or computer error, Homeric Tours reserves the right to re-invoice for the correct price or service. A full refund will be made to those who choose not to pay the increase and send us written notice of such. Homeric Tours has the right to increase prices in case of a devaluation of the US dollar against the Euro. TRAVEL PROTECTION & INSURANCE: Homeric Tours highly recommends the purchase of comprehensive trip insurance. For more information, see page 45 of our brochure or check with one of our agents. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: A deposit of $200.00 per person is required within five business days after a reservation is made. No reservation is considered confirmed until the $200.00 deposit is received by Homeric Tours. An additional deposit may be required for some cruise-inclusive packages. Final payment must reach Homeric Tours no later than 60 days prior to departure date from New York. If payment is made by credit card (AMEX, VISA, MC), Homeric Tours requires a completion of Homeric’s authorization form, accompanied with copies of front and back of card. Instant purchase specials require full payment at time of booking. LATE BOOKINGS AND PAYMENTS: Booking made within 21 days of departure must be paid in full by certified check or cashier’s check and will be charged a LATE FEE of $50.00 per person to cover communications expenses and express shipping of travel documents. RETURNED CHECKS: $25 fee. LAND ONLY BOOKINGS & TOUR DEVIATIONS: All Homeric Tours packages include airfare from New York. Land only bookings and any other deviation from the tour, requested by the client, will be assessed a charge of $50.00 per person, plus any additional costs the change may incur. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TRANSFERS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR LAND ONLY BOOKINGS. CHANGES IN BOOKINGS: Any changes made in booking after the deposit or final payment has been received by Homeric Tours, up to 60 days prior to departure, and providing airline tickets have not being issued, will incur a fee of $50.00 per change. Changes made within 59 days of departure and before tour documents are issued will incur a $100.00 fee plus any additional costs the change may incur. Changes made after tour documents are issued are subject to applicable cancellation fees. A change of destination constitutes a cancellation and will be subject to full cancellation fees. CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE: Cancellations and refund requests must be received in writing by Homeric Tours. The following cancellation fees will be charged per person: 60 days or more before departure: $75.00 59 to 45 days before departure: $150.00 44 to 36 days before departure: $250.00 35 to 21 days before departure: 50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST 20 to 8 days before departure: 80% OF TOTAL TRIP COST 7 days or less before departure: 100% OF TOTAL TRIP COST Once cruise and/or air tickets are issued, additional penalties will apply. CANCELLATIONS FOR CRUISE-INCLUSIVE ITINERARIES: 70 days or more before departure: $200.00 69-45 days before departure: 25% OF TOTAL TRIP COST 44-21 days before departure: 50% OF TOTAL TRIP COST 20-8 days before departure: 80% OF TOTAL TRIP COST 7 days or less before departure: 100% OF TOTAL TRIP COST INSURANCE: Homeric Tours is not responsible or liable for loss, damage or

theft of luggage or personal belongings, or for personal injury, accidents or illness while on tour nor is Homeric Tours responsible for any type of trip interruption. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS AFTER DEPARTURE: Once the tour commences NO REFUND will be made for unused features or voluntary modifications made by the tour participant. REFUNDS: Applications for refunds must be submitted in writing to HOMERIC TOURS, INC, within 15 days of tour termination. Processing will take from six to eight weeks from the date HT receives relevant documents. There will be no refunds for unused package tour services or features, including missed transfers due to airline changes and/or missed flights, unused meals, missed sightseeing tours, unused entrance fees and accommodations. PASSENGER NAME: Passengers are responsible to ensure that the names printed on the invoice exactly match the first and last name written in their passport. Any name change may require airline reservations to be canceled and rebooked. Reservations are subject to availability at the time of rebooking. Passengers will be required to pay airlines rebooking fee of up to $200 per ticket. Homeric Tours will not be held responsible for the denial of services by a carrier due to any name discrepancy. SPECIAL REQUESTS: We will be happy to advise hotels, airlines and cruises lines of any special requests, provided we receive the request at time of booking. However, we cannot guarantee all requests. FLIGHTS: All flights, New York/Athens and Athens/New York, are operated on scheduled carriers. AIRLINES: Once issued, tickets may be nonrefundable. Airline schedules and flights are subject to change without notice. HT is not responsible for penalties incurred for tickets not issued by HT due to schedule or flight changes. Airlines reserve the right to demand immediate issuance of tickets whenever they determine that necessary. In that case, HT will require immediate full payment of the airfare portion and taxes. This situation overrides invoice terms and conditions and payment due dates. If full payment is not received, seats will be cancelled by the airline and may not be available to be rebooked on the same flights or at the same airfare. Any replacement of air arrangements and any additional cost of airfare will be the sole responsibility of the passenger. HOTELS: Hotels accommodations will be provided in accordance with the itinerary or similar. We reserve the right substitute hotels of equal category. All rooms are twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, unless an upgrade was requested. Room selection is at the discretion of the hotel. Triple rooms consist of a standard twin bedded room plus a sofa, folding bed or cot for the third person. BAGGAGE: The less you bring with you, the better; we recommend that you take along one suitcase per person, plus a small overnight bag. On land, due to limited motor coach capacity, we request that only one bag per person be carried on motor coaches. If additional baggage is carried (other than overnight bag) a supplementary charge of $2.00 per additional suitcase per “lift” will be levied according to the number of lifts. For those tours that include a domestic flight(s) only one suitcase per person will be allowed. Additional baggage charges according to airline tariff. Baggage is carried at owner’s risk and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. PORTERAGE: Porterage of one suitcase per person is provided in our tours. However you should know that strict security precautions in Greece, especially going through Customs

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inspections, on entry or exit points, demand that you carry your personal piece of luggage for the Customs official. This procedure is seriously enforced in Greece and there are no exceptions to the rule. We ask that you bring with you only a small carry on piece and one suitcase. Both pieces you should be able to carry on your own, where necessary, when the law, for your own protection, demands it. This will be in Customs and security areas such at ports and airports. Our own people will be there beyond these areas to assist you. Also porterage is not always available on the islands and especially in Santorini PASSPORTS AND VISAS: United States citizens traveling to Greece require a valid passport only. It is required that the passport be valid at least (3) months beyond the conclusion of your trip. For other countries than Greece, see page 58. It is suggested that ALL participants check with the appropriate Consulates to determine if any visas are required. Those taking one of our Egypt and/or Turkey tours require a visa and should obtain one prior to departure. PRICES IN THIS BROCHURE: All prices quoted in this brochure are based on air fares including fuel surcharge, land/cruise rates and exchange rates in effect at the time of printing and include the cost of Tour Operator planning, operation and mark-up. Prices do NOT include: AIRPORT TAXES, THE SEPTEMBER 11TH SECURITY FEE, PORT TAXES, tips to guides and drivers, laundry charges, room service charges and items of a personal nature. All prices in the brochure are subject to changes without notice prior to departure, due to major currency fluctuations, fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances. Availability of prices in the brochure is limited, and at the time you purchase your tour, prices may be higher. For current prices, please see our website www.HomericTours.com or call our toll free number at 800-223-5570. RESPONSIBILITY: HOMERIC TOURS, INC. 17th fl., 55 EAST 59TH ST., NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10022 and/or their cooperating selling agents and/or their suppliers of services offer these tours for sale only on the express understanding that they themselves do not perform or in any way assume liability for the performance of the individual components (transfers, hotels, flights, car, motor coaches, etc.) of these tours and act only to combine these components into a single unit of sale for the convenience of the general public, and are not responsible therefore, either directly or indirectly, for any loss, accident, or injury which may result from any act, omission, negligence in or responsible for performing or providing these component services. The transportation companies concerned take no responsibility for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not aboard their conveyances. The passage contract issued by the transportation company shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation company and the passenger. ADDITIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF DELAY, CHANGE OF SCHEDULES, ILLNESS, WEATHER, STRIKES, HOSTILITIES, QUARANTINE, GOVERNMENT REQUISITION OF HOTEL SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASONS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE TOUR OPERATOR OR TRAVEL AGENT, SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER. TOUR OPERATOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE HOTELS OF SIMILAR CATEGORY IF NECESSARY AND TO ALTER ITINERARIES. Any and all disputes concerning this contract, the brochure,website or your trip shall be resolved solely by the courts of the city of New York, county of Manhattan. BROCHURE PRINTING DISCLAIMER:

The tour operator is not responsible for typographical or printing errors. HOLIDAYS: During local or national holidays abroad, certain facilities such as museums, sightseeing tours and shopping may be limited. SUBSTITUTIONS: We reserve the right, in our discretion, to substitute carrier, aircraft, charter flight for scheduled flight, cruise line, entertainment, hosts, entertainers, hotels, restaurants, party & banquet locations, or other accommodations. We also reserve the right for good faith reasons to cancel any scheduled tour. In such event, we cannot take responsibility for your having chosen to purchase a non-refundable airfare. CRUISES: Cruise cabins are assigned within a general cabin category on run-of-ship basis. HT cannot guarantee a specific assignment. Dining room seating will be done by the maitre d’hotel on board. HT will accept requests for dining time preferences. SHIP SUBSTITUTIONS AND ITINERARY CHANGES: Cruise Lines reserve the right to substitute ships on any cruise, even at the last minute, based on decisions made by their senior management staff. Itinerary changes on any cruise are the sole responsibility of the cruise line and they may be implemented at the last minute based on factors determined by existing weather or traffic conditions. Homeric Tours as the Tour Operator cannot take any responsibility for ship substitutions or itinerary changes decided by a cruise line. HANDICAPPED/ELDERLY PASSENGERS: Tour participants who require any form of assistance must be accompanied by a helper who is capable of and totally responsible for providing such assistance. Because of space limitations, wheelchairs and walkers cannot be carried on motor coaches. Please note that some of our tours require a lot of walking and moving around. TIPPING: On land, tips are not included in any of the tour packages and are left at the discretion of each participant. While cruising, passengers wishing to express their appreciation should give their gratuities to the Chief Steward at the end of the cruise which in turn are distributed to the service personnel in accordance with established practice. Recommendations from the cruise lines are $10-$12 per person per day.. TOUR DOCUMENTS: Final documents are mailed, provided we have full payment and a signed contract, two weeks prior to departure date. One set of documents will be mailed per reservation. Documents may be sent to additional addresses for a $20 fee per address. Should final payment be received fewer than 60 days prior to departure, a $15 overnight mail fee will be applied to your invoice. This amount must be paid in full before documents can be released. AIR-CONDITIONING: Please be advised that foreign air conditioning systems in public places, hotel and motor coaches are not up to USA standards. ACCEPTANCE: Payment of deposit or full payment shall be deemed as consent by the passenger to the above conditions. WHEN AND HOW TO BOOK: Make your reservations as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment. Reservations can be made through your local travel agent or by calling: HOMERIC TOURS, INC. 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Tel: (212) 753-1100 (800) 223-5570 Fax: (212) 753-0319 VALIDITY: NOV ‘08 TO MAR ‘10

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NO OTHER TRAVEL DESTINATION OFFERS AS MUCH. NO OTHER OPERATOR GIVES YOU MORE. THE 2009 TRAVEL SEASON MARKS HOMERIC TOURS' 40th YEAR OF OPERATION AND 40th YEAR ARRANGING TRAVEL TO GREECE. WHILE OUR BUSINESS HAS EXPANDED IN THE LAST THREE DECADES TO OTHER EUROPEAN AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES, GREECE REMAINS A VERY SPECIAL DESTINATION FOR US AND OUR TRAVELERS.

Homeric Also Offers Value Packed Tours To:

Egypt

Jordan

Central & Eastern Europe

Cyprus

Morocco

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