Europe 2009 - (Page 63) 3-niGhT Barcelona 3-niGhT athens & Delphi it’s hard to resist the passion, energy, art and architecture of Spain’s trendsetter city. come soak up the landmark sights of Barcelona. p r e -c r u i s e to u r : 2009: Apr 22; May 28; Jul 3; Aug 8; sep 13, 20; oct 14 immerse yourself in athens’ classical glory. Journey to Delphi to consult the oracle. Turn back time 25 centuries in four days. p re - cruis e tour : 2009: sep 30; oct 1, 14, 29 1 Barcelona Transfer to your hotel with the day 1 Athens Arrive in this dynamic city, crowned by at leisure. Overnight Barcelona. 2 Barcelona A half-day guided tour of the city the ancient Acropolis, and settle into the comforts of your hotel. Overnight Athens. 2 Athens Following breakfast, marvel at the Optional Tour Inclusions: Fares are per person double occupancy and include applicable room taxes, bellman gratuities, and airport/hotel/ship transfers where applicable. Holland America Line may substitute hotels of equal standard where necessary. Components of a tour itinerary may be operated in a different order than shown. All fares are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change. Triple Occupancy fares available upon request. Triple rooms when available, may contain either two beds and a rollaway, or two double beds. Guests must have a valid passport, necessary visas and any required immunizations prior to participation in a pre- or post-cruise tour. Guests are responsible for incidentals and meals unless noted otherwise. A minimum number of guests may be required for a tour to operate. begins with a walk through the old Gothic Quarter. Continuing along the Paseo de Gracia, lined with the city’s most fashionable shops, arrive at the crown jewel of Barcelona architecture — Antoni Gaudí’s glorious half-finished La Sagrada Familia. Finally, panoramic city and harbor views await at Montjuic, with the Olympic Ring with the Olympic Stadium along the way. Overnight Barcelona. 3 catalan countryside Today’s all-day tour takes highlights of Athens on a morning tour. Pass by Hadrian’s Arch, the remaining columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Theatre of Dionyssos. Explore the Acropolis with its elegant Parthenon. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens. 3 Delphi A full-day excursion to Delphi encompasses you to the heart of wine country and a visit to famed Torres vintners, capped off with a tasting of five typical Torres wines! Next, in Montserrat, visit the monastery where the Black Madonna of Montserrat is found. After a taste of the area’s typical liquor, “ratafia,” board the motor coach for the hour’s return to Barcelona. Overnight Barcelona. 4 Barcelona/Bon Voyage Transfer to the pier Thebes, Levadia and Arachova (famous for it’s carpets) en route to Delphi on the slopes of Mt. Parnassos. Ancient wisdom seekers once traveled here to consult the cryptic Oracle of Apollo for advice. Your own enlightening tour reveals the site’s Temple of Apollo, Theatre and Stadium, capped off with lunch at a picturesque local restaurant nearby. Overnight Athens. 4 Athens/Bon Voyage Spend the morning at s Triple not available — third person must book as a single occupancy. leisure before transferring to the pier in the early afternoon. p ost- cr uis e tour : 2009: oct 3, 4, 17; Nov 1 This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse. aDD To youR cRuiSE FaRE pRE us$799 where your ship awaits. p o st- c r u i s e to u r : 2009: May 31; Jul 6; Aug 11; sep 16, 23; oct 17 This post-cruise tour includes all the features of the pre-cruise tour, in reverse. aDD To youR cRuiSE FaRE pRE poST us$849 poST us$799 Shared Doubles Single Occupancys us$849 – $949 1,349 – 1,599 – $949 1,349 – 1,599 Shared Double Single Occupancy 1,299 1,299 Delphi Montserrat BARCELONA PIRAEUS (ATHENS) S PA I N GREECE To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route op p osit e To/From Voyage Pre-/Post-Vacation Route The charles Bridge, lined with Baroque Statues, is your gateway to prague’s old Town. www.hollandamerica.com Athens & Delphi im_PD09_VAC_GREECE.eps p 52 63 Vacation packages http://www.hollandamerica.com
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