Greece 2009-2010

Blue! 7 Nights (2 N Athens, 4 D Cruise, 2 N Santorini) Departs Saturdays, Tailor Made & Cruise Once you arrive in Athens you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The remainder day is free to rest. Enjoy a tour of Athens combining many of the city’s principal modern and classical sights such as Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Solder and the National Library. At the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and finally the beautiful Parthenon and its museum. The afternoon is free to explore the Plaka (old Athens section), Ermou Square for shopping and a taste of a Greek souvlaki or visit Monastiraki flea market. saTurDaY – welcome to athens First port of call is Mykonos, famous for its nightlife, whitewashed buildings, narrow alleyways full of shops, tavernas & stylish cafes. In the morning arrive in Kusadasi, Turkey where you can visit Ephesus best known as one of the most preserved Greek/Roman cities of Asia Minor. Also visit the home where Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days (optional). Continue to the island of Patmos where you may visit the monastery of St. John who wrote the Apocalypse. (optional) In the morning arrive on the island of Rhodes (meaning Rose). Enjoy this beautiful island guarded by the medieval walls constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 13th century. Take a beautiful walk on your own in the town or, visit the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, at the brink of a precipice 400 feet above sea level (optional). TuesDaY – kusadasi & Patmos sunDaY – Tour of athens & acropolis Arrive in the morning in Heraklion Crete. Visit the famous Minoan Palace of Knossos. (optional). In the afternoon continue sailing to Santorini famous for its whitewashed villages built on the edge of a cliff known as the “Caldera” overlooking the Aegean Sea. Disembark the ship in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. THursDaY – Heraklion crete & santorini FriDaY – santorini weDnesDaY – rhodes Enjoy 2 days on this scenic volcanic island with its breathtaking views and white washed houses draped along the high cliffs of Santorini’s dramatic “Caldera”. Take postcard pictures while walking through the villages of Oia and Fira and be daring to ride one of the donkeys as part of the native charm of the island. MonDaY – Mykonos cruise saTurDaY – usa After breakfast, transfer from Athens to Pireaus port for a 4 day cruise of the Greek isles. Transfer from the hotel in Santorini to the airport for your early morning flight back to the USA. Blue! FROM MARCH 7, 2009 – OCTOBER 31, 2009 recoMMenDeD HoTels/cruise First class aTHens 4 DaY cruise sanTorini Hera Monarch Cruises Dana Villas March 7, 14, 21, 28 april 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 Deluxe Royal Olympic Monarch Cruises Astra Yades Historic & charming Hotels Electra Palace Monarch Cruises Aigialos or, Esperas* Tour incluDes • Round–trip Transfers in Athens, and Santorini • Hotel taxes and service charges • Athens city tour and its museum • 2 nights accommodations in Athens • 4 Day Greek island cruise • 2 nights accommodations in Santorini • Breakfast Daily • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during cruise • Domestic Air from Santorini to Athens • Local assistance if needed DeParTs saTurDaYs July 4, 11, 18, 25 august 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 september 5, 12, 19, 26 october 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Recommended hotels/cruise are based on our clients positive reviews. Additional recommended hotels/cruises are also available. Monarch Classic Cruises Offer Inside/Outside Cabins. *Yades Hotels are only available in Santorini for this tour. 1 www.asiminatours.com For rates and Quotes of Your Personal Tailor Made Package call: 1 (877) 833-3454 http://www.asiminatours.com

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Greece 2009-2010 About Asimina Tours Contents A Few Words about the Greek Isles Greece Turkey Historical Greece I & Santorini Historical Greece II & Santorini Back to the Basics! Mamma Mia! Curious Lovers Island Hopping Island Triptyque Cruising the Islands: 3 Days & 4 Days Cruising the Islands: 7 Days Blue! Harmony Yacht Cruising: 7 Days Breeze with a Yacht Historical Greece II and 4 Day Cruise Yades Historic Hotels Destination Weddings Grape Escape Tastes of Crete Useful Information for Greece/Turkey and Travel Insurance Recommended Hotels Terms and Conditions

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