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Mediterranean Dreams
Premier, Classic Group
Tour Description:
Sail the deep blue Aegean Sea and marvel at the stunning white cliffs on this epic 8-day tour that whisks you from the birthplace of Western civilization to the world’s most idyllic islands. See the mighty Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon temple perched above Athens, the City of the Gods. Stop in Kusadasi and join a Local Expert for a guided tour of Ephesus, a temple to the goddess of the hunt. Walk through the fishing village of Rhodes to its Lindos Acropolis for sweeping views of the island and sea. Explore the capital city of Santorini, Thira, and perhaps dine at a clifftop restaurant over the caldera.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 11 May 24 — Saturday 18 May 24 | Starting at $3,075 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 May 24 — Saturday 01 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 01 Jun 24 — Saturday 08 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 08 Jun 24 — Saturday 15 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 15 Jun 24 — Saturday 22 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Saturday 29 Jun 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Jun 24 — Saturday 06 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Jul 24 — Saturday 13 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Jul 24 — Saturday 20 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Jul 24 — Saturday 27 Jul 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jul 24 — Saturday 03 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 Aug 24 — Saturday 10 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 10 Aug 24 — Saturday 17 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Aug 24 — Saturday 24 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 24 Aug 24 — Saturday 31 Aug 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Saturday 07 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Sep 24 — Saturday 14 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Saturday 21 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Sep 24 — Saturday 28 Sep 24 | Starting at $3,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Saturday 05 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Oct 24 — Saturday 12 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Oct 24 — Saturday 19 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Oct 24 — Saturday 26 Oct 24 | Starting at $3,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Oct 24 — Saturday 02 Nov 24 | Starting at $2,825 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
: On departures with 8 or more guests, personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: 4 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, casino, bars & restaurants.
: You will enjoy the services of a Cruise Director, while on board, and all port taxes and crew gratuities are included.
: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily onboard your ship and we provide a complimentary drinks package, featuring a selection of alcoholic, soft drinks and hot beverages.
: Transfers are included between Insight hotels and cruise port. Complimentary transfers from/to Athens Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
: On departures with 8 or more guests, personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
: We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
: Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
: Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
: From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
: 4 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, casino, bars & restaurants.
: You will enjoy the services of a Cruise Director, while on board, and all port taxes and crew gratuities are included.
: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily onboard your ship and we provide a complimentary drinks package, featuring a selection of alcoholic, soft drinks and hot beverages.
: Transfers are included between Insight hotels and cruise port. Complimentary transfers from/to Athens Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYAthens, City of Gods
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Join your Insight Vacations Representative and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Drink.
The Glories of Athens
See all the remarkable glories of Athens on a tour of the city. The highlight, of course, is a visit to the Acropolis with the remarkable Parthenon. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
Cruising to Mykonos Relaxed Start
Board your cruise ship and set sail for the lovely island of Mykonos with its dazzling sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills. Tonight, the maze of walkways, welcoming tavernas and nightlife are yours to explore. Late in the evening, your cruise sails across the Aegean to Turkey. While cruising, enjoy an exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes as well as flavors, aromas and spices from around the world. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard daily. Your cruise includes a selection of alcoholic beverages and non alcoholic hot and cold beverages are included.
Kusadasi and Patmos
Today explore the Turkish port of Kusadasi and visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus with a Local Expert. In the afternoon, sail to the island of Patmos where St. John the Devine was exiled by the Emperor Domitian. Later, your cruise sets sail for Rhodes.
Rhodes Relaxed Start
Upon arrival at Rhodes, chosen by the Crusaders as their fortified headquarters, the day is yours to explore at your own pace. Join your Local Expert on an included walking tour of the old town surrounded by medieval walls and visit the Acropolis of Lindos or simply enjoy a relaxing day on the golden beaches. In the evening, your cruise continues to Crete.
Crete and Santorini Relaxed Start
In the morning, you dock at Heraklion in Crete. Perhaps join an optional visit with a Local Expert to the site of the ruins of King Minos' Palace of Knossos. Later, cruise beneath the sheer cliffs of Santorini. Explore the capital of Thira, with its clifftop restaurants and cafes, breathtaking views and amazing sunsets. In the evening you sail onto Athens.
Athens at Leisure Relaxed Start
Disembark in the morning and transfer to your hotel where you are at leisure. Relax, shop or bargain in the local market. Perhaps ask about an optional experience to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion?
Depart Athens
Bid farewell to Athens. Your journey ends with a transfer to the airport.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
