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Welcome
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Joy of Athens 4
Pictures of Greece 5
Portrait of Greece 6
Joy of Mykonos Joy of Santorini Joy of Rhodes 7
Charming Greece Explore Greek Islands 8
Honeymoon in Greece 9
Joy of Istanbul 10
Joy of Izmir Joy of Antalya 11
Charming Turkey 12
Portrait of Turkey
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Portrait of Greece & Turkey 15
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Joy of Athens
Omonia, Kolonaki, Athens Coast hotel and tour packages are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
Day 1: Overnight in Athens. For hotel category, refer to package details below Day 2: Half day Athens sightseeing. Free afternoon for Optional Tours. Overnight in Athens. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Athens.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$199 per person, double occupancy From US$299 single occupancy Hotel Phillipos or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$339 per person, double occupancy From US$549 single occupancy Hotel Herodion or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$469 per person, double occupancy From US$849 single occupancy Hotel Divani Acropolis or similar
Transfers: between Athens airport and hotel. Pier or train station transfers are available. Call for details. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS ATHENS: HALF DAY Athens Sightseeing | Every morning | US$67 A panoramic drive of Athens city followed by a visit to Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion. The visit includes the Acropolis Museum. Cape Sounion | Every afternoon | US$48 Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and countless coves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour is Cape Sounion, dominated by the spectacular Temple of Posseidon overlooking the Aegean sea. Ancient Corinth | Every morning | US$74 Visit the ancient town of Corinth, where St. Paul lived and preached for two years.
OPTIONAL TOURS ATHENS: FULL DAY Saronic Islands | Daily | US$125 Full day cruise tour with lunch includes stops in the islands of Hydra, Aegina, and Poros. Argolis | Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat | US$124 Drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Mycenae. Visit the remains of the ancient city, including the lioness’s gate, the tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Then through Argos on to Nafplio. After lunch (included), visit Epidaurus and its theatre, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Delphi | Daily | US$124 A full day tour with lunch. Visit Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, The Museum, the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring.
Athens by Night | Every evening | US$75 Evening dinner/tour with a pleasant scenic drive to Mikrolimano. Dinner with live floor show at a typical Greek taverna in Plaka area.
CRUISES 3 nights/4 days | Every Friday | From US$389 Athens - Mykonos - Ephesus - Patmos - Heraklion - Santorini - Athens 4 nights/5 days | Every Monday | from US$559 Athens - Mykonos - Ephesus - Patmos - Rhodes - Heraklion - Santorini - Athens 7 nights/8 days | Every Friday | from US$999 Athens - Istanbul - Mykonos - Ephesus - Patmos - Rhodes - Heraklion - Santorini - Athens Single, triple, quad, outside and suite cabins, child rates, shore excursions are available. Call for details. Harbor taxes are additional.
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Pictures of Greece
Northern, Hellenistic and St. Paul’s Greece tours are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
CLASSICAL GREECE
CLASSICAL GREECE WITH METEORA
Day 1: ATHENS – NAFPLIO – OLYMPIA Morning departure from Athens. Stop at Corinth Canal. Drive to Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the Theatre and then on to Nafplio. Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site. Arrive in Olympia, birth place of the Olympic Games, for dinner and overnight. Day 2: OLYMPIA – DELPHI visit to archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Continue to Delphi for dinner and overnight. Day 2: DELPHI – ATHENS Visit the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, The Museum, the Temple of Apollo. Return to Athens in the evening.
Day 1: ATHENS – NAFPLIO – OLYMPIA Morning departure from Athens. Stop at Corinth Canal. Drive to Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the Theatre and then on to Nafplio. Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site. Arrive in Olympia, birth place of the Olympic Games, for dinner and overnight. Day 2: OLYMPIA – DELPHI Morning visit to archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Continue to Delphi for dinner and overnight. Day 3: DELPHI – KALAMBAKA Visit the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, The Museum, the Temple of Apollo. Depart for Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight. Day 4: METEORA – ATHENS Visit Meteora rock monasteries. They form one of the most important stations on the cultural map of Greece. Return to Athens in the evening.
(departs each Monday, Tuesday and Saturday)
Budget Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, touring by air-conditioned bus, guide and entrance fees. From US$349 per person, double occupancy From US$429 single occupancy
(departs each Monday, Tuesday and Saturday)
Budget
First Class
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, touring by air-conditioned bus, guide and entrance fees. From US$529 per person, double occupancy From US$649 single occupancy
Includes accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, touring by air-conditioned bus, guide and entrance fees. From US$509 per person, double occupancy From US$609 single occupancy
First Class
3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct. Pre and Post Athens packages, Northern Greece, Hellenistic Greece and St. Paul’s Greece tours Greece are available. Call for details.
Includes accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, touring by air-conditioned bus, guide and entrance fees. From US$609 per person, double occupancy From US$759 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct. Pre and Post Athens packages are available. Call 866-385-0801 for detailes.
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Portrait of Greece
Greek islands or Turkey extensions are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
(departs each Sunday)
Day 1: ATHENS For hotel and cruise cabin category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Athens. Day 2: CRUISE – MYKONOS Embark on the cruise. Ship leaves at 11:00AM. The first port of call is Mykonos. Enjoy Mykonos on your own between 6PM and 11PM. Day 3: CRUISE – EPHESUS & PATMOS Kusadasi and Ephesus (7AM-12PM), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the sites and/or the Virgin Mary’s house. Our next stop is Patmos (4PM-9PM) OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit St.John’s monastery and/or the Grotto of Apocalypse. Day 4: CRUISE – RHODES A full day to enjoy Rhodes (7AM-6PM). OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the Old town of Rhodes and/or Lindos. Day 5: CRUISE – HERAKLION (CRETE) & SANTORINI Heraklion, Crete (7AM-11:30AM) where you can take an OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the Knossos Palace and the Archeological Museum. Our last port of call is the beautiful island of Santorini (4:30PM9PM). Enjoy the island on your own or take an OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit Thira and Oia Villages.
Day 6: ATHENS Arrival in Piraeus/Athens. Transfer to terminal to start your half day regular Athens sightseeing, including a visit to Acropolis and its Museum. Afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight in Athens. Day 7: ATHENS – NAFPLION – OLYMPIA Short stop at Corinth Canal, drive to Epidaurus (visit the archaeological site and the Theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics) and then on to Nauplia. Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site and then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis, arrive in Olympia. Dinner and overnight in Olympia. Day 8: OLYMPIA – DELPHI In the morning, visit the archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion, cross the channel to Antirion on the "state of the art" new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Arrive in NAFPAKTOS, and then continue to Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. Day 9: DELPHI – ATHENS In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Then start the drive back to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotel, standard inside cabin, daily breakfast in Athens, daily breakfast and dinner on land tour, and full meal plan on board the cruise. From US$1269 per person, double occupancy. From US$1789 single occupancy.
Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4# hotel, standard outside cabin, daily breakfast in Athens, daily breakfast and dinner on land tour, and full meal plan on board the cruise. From US$1749 per person, double occupancy. From US$2649 single occupancy.
Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4# + hotel, superior outside cabin, daily breakfast in Athens, daily breakfast and dinner on land tour, and full meal plan on board the cruise. From US$1859 per person, double occupancy. From US$2799 single occupancy.
Transfers: between Athens airport , Athens pier and hotel. 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct. Harbor taxes are US$ 90 per person and to be collected with final invoice.
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Joy of Mykonos
Downtown, Platis Gialos, Elia, Ornos and Paradise beach hotels, villa, car and scooter rentals are available at www.trvloptions.com
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 2: Free day. Optional Delos tour. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 3: Free day. Overnight in Mykonos.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast. From US$149 per person, double occupancy From US$269 single occupancy Hotel Petassos Town or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast. From US$219 per person, double occupancy From US$379 single occupancy Hotel Petassos Beach or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast.. From US$279 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Apollonia or similar
Joy of Santorini
Transfers: between Mykonos airport or pier and hotel. ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Downtown Fira, Oia, Imerovigli hotels, villa, car and scooter rentals are available at www.trvloptions.com
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 2: Free day. Half day Santorini sightseeing. Overnight in Santorini. Day 3: Free day. Optional Akrotiri or Vineyards tours. Overnight in Santorini.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast. From US$149 per person, double occupancy From US$269 single occupancy Hotel Petassos Town or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast. From US$219 per person, double occupancy From US$379 single occupancy Hotel Petassos Beach or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast.. From US$279 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Apollonia or similar
Joy of Rhodes
Transfers: between Santorini airport or pier and hotel. ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Downtown, Ixia, Faliraki and Lindos hotels, villa, car and scooter rentals are available at www.trvloptions.com
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Rhodes. Day 2: Free day. Half day Rhodes old town sightseeing. Overnight in Rhodes. Day 3: Free day. Optional Marmaris, Turkey tour. Overnight in Rhodes.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$99 per person, double occupancy From US$169 single occupancy Hotel Rodos Beach or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$189 per person, double occupancy From US$319 single occupancy Hotel Mediterranean or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$219 per person, double occupancy From US$359 single occupancy Hotel G. Summer Palace or similar
Transfers: between Rhodes airport or pier and hotel. ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
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Charming Greece Find other Greek charming island packages at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
ATHENS – MYKONOS – SANTORINI Day 1: ATHENS For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Athens. Day 2: ATHENS Half day Athens sightseeing. Free afternoon. Overnight in Athens. Day 3: ATHENS Free day. Optional Delphi Tour. Overnight in Athens. Day 4: MYKONOS Hydro to Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 5: MYKONOS Free day to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 6: MYKONOS Free day. Optional Delos Tour. Overnight in Mykonos. Day 7: SANTORINI Hydro to Santorini. Overnight in Santorini. Day 8: SANTORINI Free day to enjoy the peaceful island of Santorini. Overnight in Santorini. Day 9: SANTORINI Free day. Optional Akrotiri Tour. Overnight in Santorini.
Budget Includes ccommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and domestic hydrofoil tickets. From US$779 per person, double occupancy Hotel Phillipos – Athens, Hotel Petassos Town – Mykonos, Hotel Astir Thira – Santorini
First Class Includes Athens arrival, and departure transfers, accommodation at 4#hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and domestic Hydrofoil tickets. From US$1049 per person, double occupancy Hotel Herodion – Athens, Hotel Petassos Beach – Mykonos, Hotel El Greco – Santorini
First Class Includes 5 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast, tours and domestic hydrofoil tickets. From US$1299 per person, double occupancy Hotel Divani Acropolis – Athens, Hotel Apollonia – Mykonos, Hotel Tzekos Villas – Santorini *Departs daily **Single rooms are available. Call for supplement details. ***3rd adult (sharing room) discount 5 pct. **** child (6-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct. *****Extensions to other Greek islands and Turkey are available. Call for details.
Explore Greek Islands
Independent ferry, rental car and hotel packages for explorers and adventurers. Many other island passes are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801
Crete Island Pass Independent Budget coupon program includes 2 ferries, roundtrip Athens, 5 night accommodation at 3 star properties in the towns of Rethymno, Heraklion and Chania, 6 days economy size car rental.
Cyclades Islands Pass Independent Budget coupon program includes 5 ferries, roundtrip Athens and between islands, 7 night accommodation at 3 star properties in Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos and Paros.
Ionian Islands Pass Independent Budget coupon program includes 3 ferries, roundtrip Patras and between islands, 5 night accommodation at 3 star properties in Corfu and Kefallonia.
From US$549 per person, double occupancy
From US$559 per person, double occupancy
From US$459 per person, double occupancy
First class Hotel - Hydrofoil transportation and Superior first class hotel - air transportation upgrade plans are available. Call for details.
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Honeymoon in Greece Greece wedding packages are available. Call for details at 866-385-0801.
Day 1: SANTORINI – ARRIVAL A traditional welcome meeting, with a flower bouquet, at arrival in the most romantic Island in Europe, San Torini (also called Thira in Greece). Private transfer to your villa with English speaking assistant. After check in, free time to enjoy the beautiful caldera views from your terrace and your welcome champagne. Sunset is so very romantic.
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Day 2: SANTORINI Breakfast, will be served in your villa. Enjoy your free day by the pool or at the beach. Spoil yourself with an OPTIONAL massage. 8PM private pick up from your villa for your dinner at a sea food restaurant with a magnificent view of the island. Your dinner includes a bottle of Santorini local wine. Return to your villa at the desired time. Day 3: THIRASSIA Breakfast, will be served in your villa. Today you have your complimentary roundtrip transfer to pier and ferry tickets to visit the nearby island of Thirassia. Day 4: SANTORINI BEACHES Breakfast, will be served in your villa. Complimentary roundtrip transfer to any beach in Santorini. We will also provide you a free picnic basket. It is your last night is Santorini, enjoy it freely. Your fresh fruit basket is waiting for you as you return to your villa. Day 5: SANTORINI – MYKONOS Breakfast, will be served in your room. Private transfer with an English speaking assistant to Santorini airport. A short flight to Mykonos, a very liberal island known for its nightlife and beautiful beaches. Meet at arrival and transfer to your hotel. Relax; enjoy the outdoor jacuzzi, the beach, or the pool. A complimentary evening cocktail with canapés plate will be served at the desired time. Day 6: MYKONOS Breakfast, will be served in your villa. Free day to relax after enjoying the wild night life of Mykonos.
Day 7: MYKONOS – ATHENS Breakfast, will be served in your room. Private transfer with an English speaking assistant to Mykonos airport. A short flight to Athens, city of myths. Meet at arrival and transfer to your hotel. Tonight you are invited to Greek show dinner. We will give you the chance of testing your dancing skills on stage and take nice pictures to remember. Day 8: ATHENS Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. A half day city tour of Athens includes visit the Parthenon, the Acropolis and its Museum. The afternoon is free to enjoy the Old Town of Plaka, shopping for Greek souvenirs, meet Athenians and learn about their relaxed life style. Your “Good night and Thanks for choosing Greece” champagne is ready in your hotel room. Day 9: ATHENS – RETURN Full buffet breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport at the desired time.
Superior Includes all services shown above with accommodation at 4#+ hotels. From US$1819 per person, double occupancy Hotel El Greco – Santorini Hotel Apollonia - Mykonos Hotel Divani Acropolis – Athens
Deluxe Includes all services shown above with accommodation at 5# hotels. From US$2799 per person, double occupancy Hotel Vedema Villas – Santorini, Hotel Myconian Ambassador – Mykonos, Hotel Grand Bretagne – Athens.
Joy of Istanbul
Old Town Istanbul packages are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2: Full day Istanbul tour with lunch. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Istanbul.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$179 per person, double occupancy From US$239 single occupancy Hotel Aygun Plaza or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$279 per person, double occupancy From US$429 single occupancy Hotel Richmond or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$399 per person, double occupancy From US$639 single occupancy Hotel Divan or similar
Transfers: between Istanbul airport and hotel. Pier or train station transfers are available. Call for details. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS ISTANBUL Istanbul Portrait | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | US$55 Visit Topkapi palace, Blue Mozque, Imperial cemetery, Ali Pasa Medrese, and enjoy shopping at Grand Bazaar. (Lunch included) Istanbul Pictures | Tue,Thu,Fri | US$55 A morning Bosphorus cruise, followed by a visit to Saint Sophia, Underground Cistern, and Spice Market. (Lunch included) Princess Islands Pass | Daily, April to October | US$45 Roundtrip hydro to islands, island tour and lunch included Dolmabahce Palace | Daily, except Mon and Thu | US$35 Half day visit of the palace considered as “small Versailles”. Two Continents | Daily, except Mon and Thu | US$35 Enjoy Bosphorus Bridge drive as we cross Europe to Asia. Visit camlica hill to view the Golden Horn and ancient Istanbul. Istanbul by night - dinner and show | Daily | US$55 Panoramic drive of Istanbul. Belly dance and folklore show with dinner and one drink included. Greek Quarter and Patriarchate | Private tour. Call for details. Chora Museum | Private tour. Call for details. Jewish Heritage | Private tour. Call for details. Archeology Museum | Private tour. Call for details.
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Joy of Izmir
Joy of Kusadasi/Ephesus and Joy of Bodrum packages are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Izmir. Day 2: Full day Ephesus tour with lunch. Overnight in Izmir. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Izmir.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$229 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Konak or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$329 per person, double occupancy From US$529 single occupancy Hotel Kaya Prestige or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$429 per person, double occupancy From US$589 single occupancy Hotel Thermal Princess or similar
Transfers: Between Izmir airport and hotel. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
OPTIONAL TOURS IZMIR Izmir Panoramic | Daily | US$30 Half day tour to enjoy the city panoramic drive and visit the castle and the ancient agora.
Ephesus | Daily | US$55 Full day tour to visit Ephesus, St. Mary’s House and a local Turkish village. Lunch included.
Pergamum & Asklepieion | Daily | US$45 Full day tour to visit the library and the hospital from ancient Greek civilizations.
Sardis | Daily | US$60 Half day tour to visit one of the seven churches site with its beautiful synagogue.
Pamukkale | Daily | US$80 Full day tour to visit Hierapolis, the lime cascades and enjoy the mineral spring water baths. Lunch included
Jewish Heritage | Private tour. | Call for details Seven Churches sites | Private tour. | Call for details.
Joy of Antalya
Day 1: For hotel category, refer to package details below. Overnight in Antalya. Day 2: Full day Antalya, Perge & Aspendos tour. Overnight in Antalya. Day 3: Free day for Optional Tours. Overnight in Antalya.
Budget
First Class
Superior
Includes accommodation at 3# hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$229 per person, double occupancy From US$349 single occupancy Hotel Antalya or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$329 per person, double occupancy From US$529 single occupancy Hotel Alp Pasa or similar
Includes 2 transfers, accommodation at 4#+ hotels, daily breakfast and tour. From US$429 per person, double occupancy From US$589 single occupancy Hotel Dedeman or similar
Transfers: Between Antalya airport and hotel. Daily departures ** 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (2-12, sharing room with parents) discount 20 pct.
Optional tours of Side, Kaunos, St. Nicholas Tomb, Full day cruise, Local Village and Taurus Mountains safari, are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801
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CharmingTurkey
More Charming Turkey packages are available at www.trvloptions.com or call 866-385-0801.
ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA
ISTANBUL & EPHESUS
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Transfer to your hotel. Day 2 : ISTANBUL Morning Bosphorus cruise. After lunch (included), visit the Roman hippodrome, Saint Sophia, and the Underground Cistern. Day 3: ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. After lunch (included), visit the Grand Bazaar. An evening flight to Kayseri followed by a transfer to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight. Day 4: CAPPADOCIA Visit Goreme's cave churches. After lunch (included), walking tour of Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley to admire the chimney like volcanic formations. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Day 5: WEDNESDAY : CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA In the morning stroll through the underground galleries of Kaymakli where the first Christians hid themselves from rivals. After lunch (included), drive to Ankara for dinner and overnight. Day 6: THURSDAY : ANKARA – RETURN Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to explore Ankara's ancient past, which dates from the Paleolithic Age. After lunch (included), transfer to airport.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Transfer to your hotel . Day 2 : ISTANBUL Morning Bosphorus cruise. After lunch (included), visit the Roman hippodrome, Saint Sophia, and the Underground Cistern. Day 3: ISTANBUL – IZMIR Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. After lunch (included), visit the Grand Bazaar. An evening flight to Izmir. Meet at arrival and transfer to hotel. Day 4: EPHESUS & ST. MARY’S HOUSE Full day tour to visit Ephesus and saint Mary’s House. Lunch included. Day 5: PERGAMUM & ASKLEPEION Full day tour to visit the library and hospital from ancient Greek civilizations time.
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Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4* hotels, daily breakfast, tours, and Turkey domestic flight. From US$599 per person, double occupancy From US$729 single occupancy
Includes all transfers, accommodation at 4* hotels, daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 3 dinners, tours, and Turkey domestic flight. *Kayseri maybe replaced by Ankara on certain departure dates. From US$699 per person, double occupancy From US$849 single occupancy
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Portrait of Turkey
(departs each Sunday) Day 1: ISTANBUL – ARRIVAL Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Day 2: ISTANBUL Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Continue with the imperial cemetery of ottoman sultans. Stop at Corlulu Ali Pasa Medrese displaying the peaceful atmosphere of the past, still attracting the waterpipe fans today. Shop at the Grand Bazaar. Day 3: ISTANBUL Enjoy a boat trip along the Asian and the European coasts of the Bosphorus. In the afternoon, discover the roman hippodrome, Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and the Underground Cistern with its 556 columns, both dating back to VIth century. Stroll throught the Spice Market to feel the exotism of the Orient Day 4: ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE In the morning, drive to Gallipoli and discover the peninsula : Visit the museum and the world war II realted sites. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 5: CANAKKALE – KUSADASI Visit the legendary city of Troy. Drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum where parchment was invented. Continue to Kusadasi, dinner and overnight. Day 6: KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE Proceed to Ephesus and explore the antique city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and a photo stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. Continue to Pamukkale, dinner and overnight.
Day 7: PAMUKKALE – ANTALYA Morning discover Pamukkale, the ancient healing city of Hierapolis and enjoy the unique splendor of its cascading, hot springs, Then, drive to Aphrodisias, a cultural center of the ancient world renowned for its sculpture and its temple which has been dedicated to the Goddess of Beauty. Admire largest antique stadium which hosted athletic games and gladiator fights during ancient times. In the afternoon, proceed to Antalya, dinner and overnight. Day 8: ANTALYA Explore the historical cities of Perge and Aspendos. Afternoon is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 9: ANTALYA – CAPPADOCIA Morning drive to Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes Convent which is now the Mevlana Museum. In the afternoon, continue to Cappadocia, dinner and overnight. Day 10: CAPPADOCIA Explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme's cave churches, which date from the 8th century, take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 11: CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA In the morning stroll through the underground galleries of Kaymakli where the first Christians hid themselves from rivals. Drive to Ankara, dinner and overnight at hotel. Day 12: ANKARA – ISTANBUL Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to explore Ankara's ancient past, which dates from the Paleolithic Age. In the afternoon continue to Istanbul and overnight at hotel. Day 13: ISTANBUL – RETURN Transfer to airport.
SERVICES INCLUDE 4# centrally located hotels, Daily breakfast, 11 lunches and 8 dinners Tour Escort, No Smoking – A/C Deluxe motorcoach, and entrance fees From US$749 per person, double occupancy From US$979 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 5 pct *** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
Frames of Turkey
ISTANBUL TO MARMARIS
ISTANBUL TO KUSADASI
Day 1: ISTANBUL ARRIVAL Your representative greets you uppon arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel . Day 2: ISTANBUL Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Stop at Corlulu Ali Pasa Medrese displaying the peaceful atmosphere of the past, still attracting the waterpipe fans today. Shop at the Grand Bazaar. Day 3: ISTANBUL Cruise along the Asian and the European coasts of the Bosphorus. Visit Roman Hippodrome, Saint Sophia, and the Underground Cistern . Stroll throught the Spice Market. Day 4: ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE Drive to Gallipoli and discover the First World War sites. Day 5: CANAKKALE – KUSADASI Visit the legendary city of Troy. Cross Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum, the city where parchment was invented. Continue to Kusadasi. Day 6: KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE Visit Ephesus city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets, the theatre and the Celsus Library. Visit the home of the Virgin Mary, stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. Continue to Pamukkale. Day 7: PAMUKKALE – MARMARIS Visit the ancient healing city of Hierapolis then, drive to Aphrodisias, a cultural center with its temple which has been dedicated to the Goddess of Beauty. Proceed to Marmaris. Day 8: MARMARIS – RETURN Departure transfer to Marmaris ferry port. RHODES ISLAND is ONLY 2 HOURS AWAY.
Day 1: ISTANBUL ARRIVAL Your representative greets you uppon arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel . Day 2: ISTANBUL Visit Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Stop at Corlulu Ali Pasa Medrese displaying the peaceful atmosphere of the past, still attracting the waterpipe fans today. Shop at the Grand Bazaar. Day 3: ISTANBUL Cruise along the Asian and the European coasts of the Bosphorus. Visit Roman Hippodrome, Saint Sophia, and the Underground Cistern . Stroll throught the Spice Market. Day 4: ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE Drive to Gallipoli and discover the First World War sites. Day 5: CANAKKALE – KUSADASI Visit the legendary city of Troy. Cross Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum, the city where parchment was invented. Continue to Kusadasi. Day 6: KUSADASI Visit Ephesus city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets, the theatre and the Celsus Library. Visit the home of the Virgin Mary, stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. Return to Kusadasi. Day 7: KUSADASI – RETURN Departure transfer to Kusadasi ferry port. SAMOS ISLAND in Greece is ONLY 2 HOURS AWAY.
SERVICES INCLUDE
SERVICES INCLUDE
(every Sunday)
Arrival, departure transfers and all transportation in air conditioned vehicle, 7 nights accommodation in superior first class hotels, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners, English speaking professional guide, Entrance fees From US$729 per person, double occupancy From US$899 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
(every Sunday)
Arrival, departure transfers and all transportation in air conditioned vehicle, 6 nights accommodation in superior first class hotels, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners, English speaking professional guide, entrance fees From US$599 per person, double occupancy From US$759 single occupancy 3rd adult (sharing room) discount 10 pct *** child (6-12, staying with two adults) reduction
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Portrait of Greece &Turkey
(departs each Friday*) Day 1: CRUISE – ATHENS Meet at Athens airport. Transfer to pier. Embark on the cruise. Ship leaves at 6:00PM. Day 2: CRUISE – ISTANBUL Arrival in Istanbul Turkey at 6PM. OPTIONAL Istanbul by night tour. Overnight on board. Day 3: ISTANBUL – ANTALYA Morning transfer to airport. Short flight to Antalya. Half day tour to visit Perge and Aspendos sites. Afternoon is free for optional tours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. Day 4: ANTALYA – CAPPADOCIA Morning departure for Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes Convent and Mevlana Museum. Continue to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight. Day 5: CAPPADOCIA Full day visit to Goreme’s cave churches, the red valley, and Uchisar region . Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Day 6: CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA Visit the underground galleries of Kaymakli. Drive to Ankara for dinner and overnight. Day 7: ANKARA – ISTANBUL Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Continue to Istanbul for dinner and overnight. Day 8: ISTANBUL Morning Bosphorus cruise followed by an afternoon tour to visit Saint Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern, and spice market. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 9: ISTANBUL Full day Istanbul tour includes Topkapi Place, the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Transfer to pier at the end of the tour. Dinner and overnight on board. Day 10: CRUISE – ISTANBUL OPTIONAL morning tour to visit to Dolmabahce Palace. Ship departs at 6:00PM. Day 11: CRUISE – MYKONOS Enjoy Mykonos on your own between 3PM and 12PM. Day 12: CRUISE – PATMOS & EPHESUS Our next stop is Patmos (7PM-10:30AM) OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit St. John’s monastery and/or the Grotto of Apocalypse. Kusadasi and Ephesus (2:30PM-8:30PM), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the sites and/or the Virgin Mary’s house.
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Day 13: CRUISE – RHODES Rhodes (7AM-6PM). OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the Old town of Rhodes and/or Lindos. Day 14: CRUISE – HERAKLION (CRETE) & SANTORINI Heraklion, Crete (7AM-12:00PM), OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit the Knossos Palace and the Archeological Museum. Santorini (5:00PM-9PM). OPTIONAL shore excursion to visit Thira and Oia Villages. Day 15: ATHENS Arrival in Piraeus/Athens. Disembarkation starts at 7AM. Start your half day Athens sightseeing, which includes visits to Acropolis and its museum. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in Athens. Day 16: ATHENS – CORINTH – EPIDAURUS – MYCENAE – NAUPLIA – OLYMPIA Start the Classical Greece tour experience. Short stop at Corinth Canal, drive to Epidaurus, visit the archaeological site and the Theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics, and then on to Nauplia (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site and then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis, arrive in Olympia. Dinner and overnight in Olympia. Day 17: OLYMPIA – DELPHI In the morning, visit the archaeological site and the museum of Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion, cross the channel to Antirion on the "state of the art" new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Arrive in Nafpaktos, and then continue to Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. Day 18: DELPHI – ATHENS In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Then start the drive back to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
FIRST CLASS Includes arrival/departure transfers in Athens, 7 nights superior inside cabin cruise accommodation with full meal plan, first class hotel accommodation on land tours in Turkey, Greece and Athens, with daily breakfast and six dinners. From US$2799 per person, double occupancy (*) May not be available in low season. **Single rooms/cabins are available. Call for details. ***3rd adult (sharing room/cabin) discount 10 pct. ****child (6-12, sharing room/cabin with parents) discount 20 pct *****port taxes of US$190 per person will be collected with your final payment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS... Price Guarantee and Validity All prices are based on currency rates of exchange at the time of printing of these tour programs. The itineraries and prices are subject to change with or without any prior notice. Full payment required to guarantee tour price. Reservations and Payments Reservations must be made at least 45 days prior to departure. A non– refundable deposit for $150 is required to hold the reservations. The final payment due 45 days prior to departure. Bookings received less than45 days prior to the departure require full payment. We reserve the right to cancel unpaid booking and apply cancellation charges if full payment is not received by the due date. We accept most credit cards, checks and cash. Credit card payments accepted only with original signature, and credit card imprint along with Travel Options credit card authorization form. Revisions All requests for revision must be made in writing. A handling fee of $50 per transaction will be charged for any revision made to a reservation prior to 45 days before departure. For revisions less than 45 days prior departure a handling fee of $100 per person plus any supplier fees will be required. Cancellations All cancellations for revisions must be received in writing. A fee of $150 per person will be charged for any cancellation. For any cancellation received less than 6 weeks prior to departure, the following fees will apply: Number of days prior to departure.
Cancellation fee (of the total price)
45 - 30
20%
29 - 15
50%
14 - 7
75%
6-0
100%
Baggage Porterage for one suitcase is included in the tour price. Due to limited coach capacity only one piece of luggage per person will be accepted. Travel Insurance Travel Insurance is highly recommended. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS. WE HAVE MANY OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS. Travel documents Travelers must be in possession of a valid passport and visas No refund will be due if the required documentations are not obtained. Changes & Variations on the itinerary We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels and transportation if an unforeseen condition beyond our control makes it necessary. During national holidays certain sites, such as museums, and shopping, might be limited. Child and Youth Children’s discount might be available for some tours. Children under the age of 6 are not accepted on these tours, except individual packages. All Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Responsibility Travel Options is responsible for making arrangements for the tour services mentioned in this brochure and acts only as the agent for the transportation companies and other suppliers. Airlines, Hotels and all suppliers are independent entities and are not agents or employees of Travel Options or its affiliates. The tour operators and their agents will not accept any responsibility in the event of damage, loss, accident, illness, personal injuries, death, property loss, delay, change in air service, strike,war, terrorism, bankrupcy, weather, inconvenience, disappointment or expense occurred by any act or omission of any supplier or person providing the services.
No refund for unused portion(s) of the tours, including any missed sightseeing and meals. Accommodations & Hotels The listed hotels in this brochure will be used on almost all tours. In case a change becomes necessary for any reason, an equivalent substituted hotel may be booked. The per person rates are based on double occupancy. A limited number of single rooms are available with a supplement and also triple rooms are available at a reduction. Taxes and service charges for the hotels are included in the tour price.
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