Three Continents Cruise (Superior) 2010

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Three Continents Cruise (Superior) 2010
A 12-Day tour starting from $2,590

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Tour Length:	12 Days
Tour Type:	First Class Europe & Britain 2010
Tour Category:	Eastern Mediterranean
Tour Operator:	Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code:	TT-AGES-2010

About This Tour

Set foot in locales that forever changed the course of history. See the ruins of Athens, the larger-than-life pyramids of Giza, Jerusalem, and picturesque Antalya. Cruise the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas to make stops in peaceful Santorini and Mykonos.

What's Included?

Sightseeing Highlights

Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis,Parthenon, views of the Agora, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus,Hadrian''s Arch and the Olympic Stadium.
Istanbul: Visit this fabled city and see theBosphorus.
Mykonos: Visit this lively island renowned forwindmills.
Jerusalem: Visit the New City and Old City. Seethe Mount of Olives, Via Dolorosa, Dome of the Rock, Wailing Wall.
Bethlehem: Visit the Church of the Nativity.
Cairo: Visit the Egyptian Museum, view thePyramids at Giza and the Sphinx.
Crete: Visit the picturesque port of AgiosNikolaos.

Dining Highlights

3 buffet breakfasts in Athens
All meals on the cruise

24 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

Athens hotel accommodation, each with twin bedded rooms andprivate facilities.
7 nights cruise accommodation.
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees andlocal taxes are included.
Touring by air-conditioned coach.
The services of the Local Trafalgar Representative whilst inAthens.
A qualified local city guide in Athens.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.
This cruise is operated by Louis Lines.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 12, conditonsapply.

Airport Transfers

London Gateway: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing"Land Only" will receive coach transfers at the times published inthe brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these "Land Only"passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfertimes they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrangetheir own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought"Air" from Trafalgar.
Passengers purchasing "Land and Air" from Trafalgar will receivecoach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if theyarrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will bebooked for them. These transfers will be available only on the daysof arrival and departure of the tour.

Cruise ships operating this itinerary: Cristal or similar

Free airport transfers: Athens Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar their flight details.

Sightseeing / Highlights

Athens
Istanbul
Mykonos
Ashdod
Jerusalem
Port Said
Cairo
Agios Nikolaos
Piraeus

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
You are met at Athens Airport and transferred to your hotel. Aftercheck-in the rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this excitingcity. Later we will have a welcome briefing with our TrafalgarRepresentative in the hotel.Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis

Day 3 - Athens Sightseeing
This morning our guided sightseeing tour includes a visit to theAcropolis, which literally means ''highest point'', and was formallyproclaimed as the preeminent monument on the European CulturalHeritage list of monuments in March 2007. Then we see the Olympicstadium and the Evzone guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier.We will also tour some of the most famous sites in Athens such asthe Temple of Zeus and Hadrian''s Arch. Afterwards, your afternoonand evening is at leisure. Why not dine on delicious localspecialties in one of Athens'' many cosmopolitanrestaurants? (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Athens - Cruising
This morning we are transferred to the port of Piraeus to board ourcruise ship, our home for the next seven nights. Relax on board aswe cruise towards Turkey. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 5 - Cruising - Istanbul
We arrive in Istanbul in the morning and have until the evening toenjoy this fabled city. Perhaps take an excursion to see thehighlights of Istanbul or visit the Blue Mosque and St. Sofia.Maybe even enjoy some Turkish belly-dancing before we set sail forthe playground of the rich and famous, the beautiful island ofMykonos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 6 - Cruising - Mykonos
We arrive at Mykonos, renowned for its windmills, this afternoon.There is time to shop in the amazing labyrinth of narrow littlealleyways or just to relax and enjoy a cool drink in a tavernaoverlooking the Mediterranean. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 7 - Cruising - At Sea
Time to relax and enjoy the ship''s facilities as we cruise toIsrael. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 8 - Cruising - Ashdod - Jerusalem excursion
We dock in Ashdod this morning and drive through the JudeanMountains to Jerusalem, one of the oldest towns in the world. Onarrival we will drive through the New City to the Mount of Oliveswith wonderful views over the Old City. Then on foot we will enterthe Old City and reach the Via Dolorosa, the route Jesus took tohis crucifixion. We see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre thencontinue to the Jewish Quarter and the Wailing Wall, the locationof King Solomon''s Temple wherenow stands the Dome of the Rock. We walk through the Bazaarand have lunch in a restaurant. Afterwards we drive to Bethlehem tovisit the Church of the Nativity and have some free time beforereturning to our ship in Ashdod. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 9 - Cruising - Port Said - Cairo & Pyramids excursion
We dock in Port Said at the entrance to the Suez Canal. Today wehave a full day excursion to Cairo where we visit the EgyptianMuseum, home of King Tutankhamen''s priceless treasures, discoveredby Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. After anincluded lunch, we drive to see the only remaining Wonder of theAncient World, the great Pyramids of Giza, overlooked by theinscrutable Sphinx. After free time to shop and take pictures wereturn to our ship which has sailed during the day toAlexandria. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 10 - Cruising - Agios Nikolaos, Crete
In the afternoon we arrive at the picturesque port of AgiosNikolaos on the island of Crete. Maybe take an optional excursionto see the Palace of Knossos, associated with the King Minos andthe legendary Minotaur? Then we return to the ship for our lastnights'' entertainment on board. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Day 11 - Piraeus - Athens
We disembark in Piraeus and are transferred back to our hotel inAthens. Time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing, or just torelax in a pavement café. (Breakfast)Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis

Day 12 - Athens - USA
We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home to theUSA. (Buffet breakfast)

Dates & Prices

To speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301. Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date

Starting Date	Ending Date	Land Only	Land + Air
9/7/2010	9/18/2010	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
9/21/2010	10/2/2010	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
10/5/2010	10/16/2010	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
10/19/2010	10/30/2010	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
4/5/2011	4/16/2011	$2,339	Call (800) 942-3301
4/19/2011	4/30/2011	$2,339	Call (800) 942-3301
5/3/2011	5/14/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
5/17/2011	5/28/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
5/31/2011	6/11/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
6/14/2011	6/25/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
6/28/2011	7/9/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
7/12/2011	7/23/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
7/26/2011	8/6/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
8/9/2011	8/20/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
8/23/2011	9/3/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
9/6/2011	9/17/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
9/20/2011	10/1/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
10/4/2011	10/15/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301
10/18/2011	10/29/2011	$2,590	Call (800) 942-3301

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5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

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Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

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When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

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