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Grecian Elegance
12 Days starting from $2,835

Countries Visited:
Greece

 

Length: 12 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Ancient Civilizations 2008
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: G948
   
 
About This Tour


Experience a taste of the jet-set lifestyle as you ply the clear blue waters of the Aegean on board your sleek, modern, high tech yacht.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights
  • SPECIALS

Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Insight's Services & Cruising

  • Athens hotel including service charges, taxes & porterage
  • 7-night cruise aboard megayacht Harmony, featuring dining room, indoor/outdoor lounge & American bar, spacious sun deck.
  • Air-conditioned cabins with private facilities
  • Services of an english speaking cruise co-ordinator while cruising
  • Services of Insight’s resident manager in Athens
  • Insight Traveler document wallet and information pack
  • Athens arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotel
  • Transfers to and from the Marina Zea

Excursions & Sights

  • See Hadrian’s Arch & Temple of Zeus in Athens
  • While cruising visit the islands of Kea, Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Spetses
  • See the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
  • Visit the lively town of Rethymnon
  • Visit the fortress town of Monemvassia
  • Explore Nafplion’s charming old quarter
  • Swim stops at secluded bays & sandy beaches

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tour in Athens

Quality Dining & Entertainment

  • Captain’s Dinner (HD), Cretan night buffet and a fun Barbecue (weather permitting)
  • 10 Breakfasts (BB) and 6 meals (D)* while cruising of authentic Greek cuisine.
  • Local wine and refreshments during meals plus tea or coffee

*Meals may be served as lunch or dinner

12 Days ~ Greek Islands

Experience a taste of the jet-set lifestyle as you ply the clear blue waters of the Aegean on board your sleek, modern, high tech yacht. This unique blend between conventional cruising and private yachting enables you to call into fortified towns, hidden coves, and tiny ports, as well as the historic cities. Life on board centres around the indoor/outdoor lounge and bar area, spacious sundeck and chic dining room. At night settle into your cosy, intimate cabin, with en suite facilities, TV/VCR units and mini fridge.

DAY 1 – TUE – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Athens.

DAY 2 – WED – ATHENS AT LEISURE
You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where there is time to relax before a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Metropolitan.

DAY 3 – THU – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING
Your sightseeing tour this morning includes a visit to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon, built to honour the goddess Athena. Then see the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. (BB)

DAY 4 – FRI – CRUISING – KEA
Board your motor cruiser and depart via Cape Sounion for Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port of Korrisia after dinner. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – SAT – CRUISING – MYKONOS
Drop anchor at Delos where there is an optional tour to the archeological site. On to the port of Tourlos in Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. The afternoon and evening are free to enjoy the island’s hospitality. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – SUN – CRUISING – SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini. Sunset witnessed from the clifftop capital of Thera is amazing. There is an optional excursion to the small villages and historic sites. Set sail tonight for Crete. (BB,D)

DAY 7 – MON – CRUISING – HERAKLIONThere is time to explore Crete’s bustling main city, still surrounded by its ramparts, or join an optional excursion to the fabled Palace of Knossos, with memories of the legendary King Minos? (BB,D)

DAY 8 – TUE – CRUISING – RETHYMNON
Arrive in Rethymnon, with its Turkish and Venetian influences. Join an optional excursion or stroll past the fish tavernas on the quay, through the narrow streets to the fortress. Sail through the night to Monemvassia. (BB,D)

DAY 9 – WED – CRUISING – NAFPLION
Morning arrival at the medieval fortified town of Monemvassia. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon with a swim stop on the way. Spend the evening exploring the narrow streets of the charming old quarter. (BB,D)

DAY 10 – THU – CRUISING – SPETSES
There is an optional tour to Mycenae, before an early afternoon departure for the island of Spetses. Time at leisure to explore the trendy shops, cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés. Enjoy the ‘Captain’s Dinner’ tonight. (BB,HD)

DAY 11 – FRI – ATHENS AT LEISURE
Early morning cruise back to Athens for disembarkation. Transfer to your hotel for time at leisure.
Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)

DAY 12 – SAT – RETURN TO USA
Your tour ends with transfers to the airport. (BB)


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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.

         
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Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus these extra tour features

Insight's Services & Cruising

  • Athens hotel including service charges, taxes & porterage
  • 7-night cruise aboard megayacht Harmony, featuring dining room, indoor/outdoor lounge & American bar, spacious sun deck.
  • Air-conditioned cabins with private facilities
  • Services of an english speaking cruise co-ordinator while cruising
  • Services of Insight’s resident manager in Athens
  • Insight Traveler document wallet and information pack
  • Athens arrival & departure transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotel
  • Transfers to and from the Marina Zea

Excursions & Sights

  • See Hadrian’s Arch & Temple of Zeus in Athens
  • While cruising visit the islands of Kea, Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Spetses
  • See the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
  • Visit the lively town of Rethymnon
  • Visit the fortress town of Monemvassia
  • Explore Nafplion’s charming old quarter
  • Swim stops at secluded bays & sandy beaches

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tour in Athens

Quality Dining & Entertainment

  • Captain’s Dinner (HD), Cretan night buffet and a fun Barbecue (weather permitting)
  • 10 Breakfasts (BB) and 6 meals (D)* while cruising of authentic Greek cuisine.
  • Local wine and refreshments during meals plus tea or coffee

*Meals may be served as lunch or dinner

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Great Savings and Discounts

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

Here’s how...

Pay 4 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 2.5%

Pay 7 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 5%

Pay 10 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 7.5%

Pay 12 months prior to tour departure date to SAVE 10%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

FAMILY SAVINGS

YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel 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!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE : Many tour operators fill their tours with up to 53 passengers. This means more congestion and less leg room on the coach as seats are configured more closely. At Insight we have a

maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

TOUR GUARANTEE FOR LAND TRAVEL: To assist you when booking our airline offers and taking our great early payment savings, Insight has designated a large number of tours which we guarantee will operate on the scheduled date, unless circumstances occur beyond our control. Look for Tour Guarantee (TG symbol) on the itinerary of your choice indicating applicable dates. All other featured departures are planned to operate however, for operational reasons, may be subject to re- scheduling with at least 50 days notice (between May 1st & September 30th).


   
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