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This is only a sample
, may vary depending on the actual confirmation
You will be able to "google" your hotel as soon as we
confirm to you and before you send us your deposit
Enjoy your own villa with private pool and Jacuzzi in Crete
Perfect for Family vacation. Your Honeymoon or Wedding Anniversary
This private tour is yours to enjoy as you wish, beginning on any date
you wish. The itinerary given below is a proposed program. You may add
or omit stops, or spend more or less time, according to your personal
preference. We will make all the arrangements for you accordingly .
Perfect for Family Vacation , your honeymoon or wedding
anniversary dream vacation .
Ultra Deluxe Edition : Staying at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel
or Istanbul Four Seasons Hotels .
What's your preferred destination around the Aegean Sea ? The Classic
sites beckon with the glories of empires past. Thriving bazaars exude
the mystery of the Orient. Hidden coves, sun, beaches and sails seduce
you to a legendary island removed from the everyday world.
You'll gaze in awe at the treasures of Istanbul. You'll ascend to the
Acropolis in Athens, and plumb the pleasures of the Plaka. And who else
is offering our Private Tours to Argolis and Delphi ? Pack your bags,
and take off on any day of your choosing , from April through October.
DAY
1 - Start in ISTANBUL
or in Athens -Arrive
on any day of your choosing, from April through October
Our local rep. l will be on hand when you arrive at the international
airport, to escort you to your lodgings, where a fruit basket awaits.
Choice of Hotels : Kempinski Ciragan Palace or the Four Seasons ( Standard
Room)
Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur .
You'll have time to rest up from your flight, and stretch your legs
as you make your initial discoveries of this capital of Byzantine emperors
and Ottoman sultans, where East and West have long clashed, met, and
blended.
DAY
2 - ISTANBUL (BL) Private car
/ driver/Guide
Today : We'll visit historic and modern Istanbul today. High points
will include the Hippodrome, and the stunning Blue Mosque. Then it's
on to Aya Sophia, whose heritage as both a basilica and emblem of Islamic
architecture neatly sums up the strains that have created modern Turkey.
We'll fit in the fabled Topkapi palace, with its formal gardens, salons
of state and stately boudoirs of the sultan's harem; as well
as the Treasury, whose collection includes priceless Chinese porcelain.
Private
air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur , private guide
Come
to Greece and Turkey for your
Wedding Anniversary or honeymoon
DAY
3 - ISTANBUL (BL) Private
car / driver/Guide
This morning, we'll stretch our legs as we take in the sights, sounds,
and aromas of Istanbul up-close. We'll start off with our guide to re-discover
the Belle Epoque, when Constantinople was the Paris of the East. From
the traditional Karaköy district, where overseas bankers and shipping
companies had their headquarters, we'll ascend via the Tünel-an
antique subway line-up to Istiklal Caddesi, a sedate nineteenth-century
thoroughfare lined with former embassies. We'll stop in at the tekke
of the renowned whirling dervishes. And in keeping with the traditional
surroundings, we'll be hosted to tea at the landmark Pera Palace Hotel.
We'll continue on foot, at least as far as Galatasaray Square, and lunch
in the Çicek Pasaji (Flower Passage); then it's on to busy Taksim
Square to rendezvous with our coach. We'll venture farther a field in
the afternoon, to Yildiz Palace Park and the Ihlamur Kasri, a refined
little palace south of Yildiz, and the Military History Museum in Harbiye,
arriving in time for the strains of Mehter, the traditional Ottoman
military band.
Private
air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur , private guide .
For families with children, of course we will break for ice cream, and
it is on the house with our compliments.
DAY
4 - Istanbul-BOSPHORUS
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(B)
Istanbul's
history was formed by the Bosphorus, the winding strait that
separates Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of
Marmara. Now, as in ancient times, it is a maritime vital link between
the countries bordering the Black Sea and those in the rest of the world.
Today we take a leisurely cruise northward along this historic waterway.
Along its shores are ranged palaces great and small-Topkapi, Dolmabahçe,
Beylerbeyi, Küçüksu, Hünkar Iskelesi. Four
great fortresses rise on the hills, reminding us that to control the
Bosphorus was to control the destinies of nations.
Return to the hotel for siesta and a break .
In the afternoon , we'll venture into the legendary Grand Bazaar, there
will be occasion to assemble your own treasure from over 5000 stands,
kiosks, and shops, filled with carpets, leatherwork, and treasures and
trinkets from all points eastward.
Private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur , private
guide .
For families with children, of course we will break for ice cream, and
it is on the house with our compliments.
DAY
5 - Istanbul
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(B)
Breakfast
at the hotel ,then we
visit Yildiz Palace Park and the Ihlamur Kasri, a mini-palace south
of Yildiz, and finish up with a walking tour of the Egyptian Spice Bazaar
.
Istanbul's Egyptian Bazaar (or Spice Market, Misir Çarsisi, built
1664) is filled with the fragrance of the exotic East, remainder of
the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.
DAY
6 - ISTANBUL , ATHENS (B)
After
breakfast, we'll call for you and escort you to the airport, Private
car / driver , where
you'll board your flight (Domestic air fare in Greece and Istanbul/Athens
are included in our rates, always in business class ).
Fly to to Athens, where our representative assist you through customs
and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling city center.
Private
car / driver. The
rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll, browse for curios
and treasures.
Grand
Bretagne Room, or King George Hotel Athens - Standard or classical Room
DAY 7 - ATHENS (BL) Private
Air Conditioned Vehicle - Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Greek capital, today we
have included a half day private tour of Syntagma Square,
and the towering Acropolis. Private car/driver and guide . Lunch is
included at a charming local restaurant
DAY
8 - ATHENS (B)
Full day on your own to explore Athens as you wish , or ask us for available
optional tours.
Day
9 – Argolis – (BL)
Private
Air Conditioned Vehicle - Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant . Bottled
water / tea or coffle : included with your lunch.
Drive through Corinth crossing the famous canal to Mycenae where visits
are Included to the Lion Gate, Tombs of Agememnon and Clytemnestra,
and the Palace. Luncheon at the seaside resort town of Nauplion. Afterward,
a short drive to the world famous theater of Epidaurus, known for its
perfect acoustics. Visit the museum and Askelpeion. Return to Athens
in the early evening.
DAY
10 - ATHENS (B)
Another l day on your own to explore Athens as you wish , or ask us
for available optional tours.
DAY
11 - DELPHI (BL)
Private
Air Conditioned Vehicle - Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant . Bottled
water / tea or coffle : included with your lunch.
Tour
Delphi, site of the famed oracle, at the foot of Mount Parnassus. During the Mycenaean period, the female deity of Earth was worshipped
in the small settlement of Delphi. The development of the sanctuary
and oracle though, began in the 8th century B.C. with the establishment
of the cult of Apollo. Under the protection and administration of the
Amphictyony, the sanctuary continued to be
autonomous after the First Sacred War and, as a result, increased its
panhellenic religious
and political influence. The Pythian Games
were re-organized, the sanctuary was enlarged and it was enriched with
nice buildings, statues, and other offerings. In the 3rd century B.C.
it came under the domination of the Aetolians
and later, in 191 B.C., was conquered by the Romans. During the Roman
occupation the site was sometimes plundered but was also favoured by
some of the emperors. With the spread of Christianity, the sanctuary
lost its religious meaning and was permanently closed down with a decree
of emperor Theodosius the Great.
We
tour the ruins of Delphi and
its oracle, sacred to Apollo and Dionysus. Return to Athens in the early
evening.
DAY 12 - ATHENS , Crete (B)
We'll call for you and see you to the airport for your flight over the
blue Aegean to Crete (Air fare included in economy class. All transfers
are always on a private basis .
In
Crete : You'll have your own
private villa , or Private bungalow accommodation in Crete, with a private
pool , and if available at the time of booking a private jacuzzi as
well
Sample accommodation
: Subject to change based on availability at the time of booking :
An Aegean villa at the Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites. The Aegean Villa
offers you a one master bedroom with en-suite bathroom plus two more
bedrooms , these two bedrooms will share a bathroom.
The villa of course offers as well a living room , fully equipped kitchen
, a private pool and a Jacuzzi.
We may offer you as well a "Luxury Family Suite "
The
Luxury Family Suites feature the same characteristics as the Luxury
Senior Suites providing 2 master bedrooms (one with king size bed and
the second with two twin size beds) with en-suite bathrooms. All feature
balconies with sea view.
Ideal
for families or a group of four (max 5 guests).
DAY
13- CRETE (B)
Today in Heraklion. Explore on your own , or ask for an optional tour
maybe to visit the unique 5000 year old museum, enjoy lunch in a local
tavern, and tour to the three-story Minoan palace of Knossos.
Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore one of the beaches. Or explore
on your own the Venetian part of the old town .
Day 14- CRETE (B)
One more day in this Greek paradise , enjoy your resort, or venture
out to explore as you wish. The choice is yours.
Day
15 - CRETE (B)
Ask us for an optional tours : maybe to visit the unique 5000 year old
museum, enjoy lunch in a local tavern, and tour to the three-story Minoan
palace of Knossos. Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore one of the
beaches, or maybe the Venetian part of the old town .
DAY
16 - Flight Crete - Venice (B)
After breakfast our local rep. will call for you and see you to the
airport to begin your journey to Venice ( change of flights in Athens
or another point in Europe). Air fare is included in business class
in our rate, with taxes.
Welcome to VENICE! Our representative meets you at Venice Airport
and assists with the transfer to your hotel by private boat. Welcome
to Venice, your base for three nights. The rest of the day is yours
to enjoy as you wish, wandering the serpentine paths, bridges and canals
of this magical city.
Day
17 - VENICE and its ISLANDS
After breakfast, your local English-speaking guide meets you
at your hotel and takes you on a tour of St. Mark's Square, once called
the "gathering place of Europe." You enter and tour its two
outstanding landmarks: St Mark's Basilica, a triumph of Byzantine-style
architecture nicknamed the "church of gold," and the Palace
of the Doges, with it famous arcades.
Time for lunch. What will it be? Whatever you wish! Your guide can suggest
good restaurants in a variety of styles, or you can sit down in any
place that catches your fancy.
In the afternoon, your boat takes you on a private tour of the islands
of the Venice lagoon, including Murano, famous for its glass-blowing
artistry and Burano, known for the making of fine, delicate lace. After
your visit to the islands, your boat returns you to your hotel through
the canals of Venice, with the evening free to enjoy as you wish.
Day
18 - VERONA
Our representative meets you at your hotel after breakfast and assists
in your transfer by private boat to Venice’s Piazzale Roma, where
your private air-conditioned vehicle awaits you. Your English-speaking
driver takes you through the Italian countryside to Verona.
Arriving
in the fabled city of Romeo and Juliet, you meet your English-speaking
guide, who shows you Verona’s extremely well-preserved Roman amphitheater;
the Arena, still used for performances of opera; Piazza dei Signori,
the medieval square; Piazza delle Erbe , the center of Veronese life
in Roman times, and the city’s oldest square; and the famous Giulietta
balcony, straight out of Romeo and Juliet's love scene.
Sample the cuisine of Verona as you wish at lunch, choosing a restaurant
with the help of your knowledgeable local guide.
In late afternoon, you return to Venice and your hotel, with the evening
at leisure.
Day
19 – Introduction to FLORENCE
Our representative meets
you at your hotel after breakfast and assists with your transfer by
private boat to Piazzale Roma and Venice Railway Station, where you
board a high-speed train, take your seats in First Class, and enjoy
the ever-changing panorama of the Italian countryside as the train takes
you to Firenze (Florence), a trip of about two hours. At the Firenze
railway station, you rendezvous with our representative who assists
with your transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel,
your home for the next four nights.
Lunch is as you wish, as usual. Dine at your hotel, or ask the concierge
for suggestions of a good place nearby.
In
the afternoon, your local guide meets you at your hotel and takes you
on a half-day tour of Florence. You visit the Academia Museum, with
its sublime statue of David by Michelangelo; admire the magnificent
façade of the Duomo, Florence's cathedral, and the famous bronze
doors of the Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery). You continue to
the Piazza della Signoria, the hub of Florence; and the best-known bridge
crossing the River Arno, the much-photographed Ponte Vecchio, lined
with shops as in medieval times.
The evening is yours to enjoy as you like, relaxing at your hotel or
wandering the beguiling streets of Florence.
Day
20– The ART of FLORENCE
This morning you concentrate on Florence's claim to fame: some of the
history’s greatest works of art. You visit the Uffizi Gallery,
home of Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Leonardo da Vinci's Annunciation,
and then pay homage to some of Italy’s greatest artists, scientists,
authors and musicians with a visit to the beautiful Basilica of Santa
Croce, the burial-place of Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli and Rossini.
You’ve heard of culinary delights with “Florentine”
in their name. Here’s your chance to find your own delights: wander
through Florence on your own, find the restaurant of your choice, and
sit down to a memorable Florentine mid-day repast, followed by an afternoon
on your own, exploring or resting as you like.
Day
21 - LUCCA and PISA
After breakfast in your Florentine hotel, you drive in air-conditioned
comfort to the quaint walled city of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini,
arriving mid-morning. You meet your private local English-speaking guide
and proceed to the city’s historical center for your tour of Lucca’s
top sights.
After lunch on your own, when you can find the differences between Luccan
and Florentine cuisine, you depart for the one-hour drive to Pisa.
In Pisa, you visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles)
dominated by the Duomo (Cathedral) (outside view); its Baptistery (outside
view) and of course, the Campanile (Bell Tower) also known as the Leaning
Tower of Pisa (outside view).
With images of this world-famous landmark in your head—and in
your camera—you return to Florence by private vehicle and an evening
at leisure.
Day
22 - SIENA and SAN GIMIGNANO
After breakfast, drive through the Italian countryside for less than
two hours to Siena, one of Italy’s most beloved cities. Your local
guide will show you all the points of interest in its historic center,
including the plaza that is the site of Siena’s most famous event,
the biennial horse race known as the Palio.
Siena is famous among Italians for its cuisine. Sample it yourself today
as you enjoy lunch, with restaurant suggestions from your guide.
After lunch we depart for the charming hillside town of San Gimignano,
known for its medieval architecture and encircling fortress-like walls
with numerous towers. After strolling along its historic streets and
squares, and enjoying views of the countryside from this hillside vantage
point, we return to Florence and an evening at leisure.
Day 23 - FLORENCE TO PERUGIA or TORGIANO VIA ASSISI
Depart for Assisi after breakfast, and after a drive of just over two
hours through the countryside, meet your local guide in the center of
Assisi. Take a leisurely walking tour of the town’s historic center,
the “birthplace of the Franciscan order,” visiting the San
Francesco Basilica (a World Heritage Site), and the massive Gothic Santa
Chiara Basilica. For lunch, find any restaurant that appeals to you,
assisted by restaurant suggestions from your guide.
In early afternoon, depart for Perugia (or Torgiano, if you prefer),
about an hour’s drive, to enjoy its famous hilltop views, narrow
winding streets, and "Baci" chocolates. Tour the historic
city center, including the elegant Renaissance Palazzo Capitano del
Popolo on the Piazza Matteotti, and the 14th-century Cathedral. In late
afternoon, return to Florence, and your hotel, for a restful evening.
Day 24 – FLORENCE & VICINITY AS YOU WISH
After breakfast—always included at your hotel—enjoy today
as you wish. Your private air-conditioned vehicle and private English-speaking
chauffeur are at your disposal from 9 AM until 6 PM for any touring
or shopping you wish to enjoy.
Day 25 - PERUGIA or TORGIANO TO ROME VIA ORVIETO
Meet your driver after breakfast and depart for the one-hour drive to
the dramatically-situated Umbrian town of Orvieto, surrounded by sheer
cliffs. Your local guide shows you the historic town center, including
the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral which holds Luca Signorelli's frescos
of the Last Judgment; the Torre del Moro, the ""Tower of the
Moor"" (named after a figure on the building’s coat
of arms) which gives sweeping views of the city; and the Piazza del
Popolo, followed by some time to wander around on your own and enjoy
this charming setting.
After lunch on your own, as you like, you depart for the 2-1/2-hour
drive to Rome, arriving in the Eternal City, and your hotel, in the
late afternoon.
Day 26 - FULL DAY TOUR OF ROME - VATICAN CITY, PLAZAS & FOUNTAINS
After breakfast, your guide conducts you to the Vatican Museum, one
of the greatest in the world, featuring some of the most important masterpieces
of Renaissance art; the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's crowning
artistic achievement, the ceiling frescoes; the massive and spectacular
St. Peter's Basilica, the holiest of Catholic sites and the greatest
building of its age.
After lunch on your own—lots of great restaurant choices in Rome!—your
guide takes you on a tour of Rome’s Plazas & Fountains. You
visit Piazza Navona, built on and following the shape of a 1st-century
stadium; the famous Baroque Trevi Fountain; the Spanish Steps, the widest
staircase in Europe and Rome’s most popular gathering-place; and
the vast Piazza del Popolo, which was once the traveler’s first
view of Rome. The evening is yours to enjoy as you wish.
Day 27 - HALF DAY TOUR OF ANCIENT ROME
Today you tour the timeless classics of ancient Rome: the Coliseum;
the Roman Forum, meeting-place of ancient Rome and now a site of archeological
wonder; and the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains),
the home of Michelangelo's statue of Moses.
Now that you know your way around Rome a bit, after lunch at a restaurant
of your choice, on your own, the rest of the afternoon is yours for
your own explorations.
Day 28 - ROME AS YOU LIKE IT
Today is yours to design as you wish. Return to a landmark for a closer
look, plunge into Rome shopping, or take an excursion out of the city.
Your private air-conditioned vehicle and private English speaking chauffeur
are at your disposal from 9 AM until 6 PM for any touring or shopping
you wish to enjoy today.
Day
29 - Departure - Rome
After breakfast , your English speaking escort will assist with your
private transfer from your hotel to Palermo Airport. Bon Voyage.
RATES per person in USD $
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Ultra
Deluxe
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Category
A |
| Triple |
$
27,950. USD |
$
24,890. USD |
| Double |
$
28,600. USD |
$
25,980. USD |
| Single |
$
38,550. USD |
$
34,590. USD |
Child : Younger than 12 year of age at time of travel must share with
2 adults to enjoy a 15 % discount .
The St. Regis Rome Hotel - The Ultimate in Luxury and comfort
Stay in a deluxe room when you choose the Ultra Deluxe Category
Prices
include:
-
Business
class air fare between Turkey - Greece and Italy as per itinerary
, including tax.
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Business
class for the domestic flights within Greece and Turkey. Please
note that the domestic flights within Turkey and Greece , sometimes
do not have business class .
- Locally
private guided sightseeing and all ground transportation always
on a private basis
( deluxe private air conditioned vehicle ) as indicated, private
chauffeur .
- An
English speaking tour escort in Italy .
- American
or buffet breakfast daily ,and
pre-set menu lunches as indicated "L".
- All
Entrance fees .
- First-class,
reserved-seat train tickets as indicated in Italy .
-
Ferry tickets in Italy as indicated.
Not
Included:
- Personal
expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included.
- Gratuities
for local personnel
- porterage.
- Drinks/beverages
.
- Travel
insurance
- International
airfares from/ to home country.
Hotels
Used in Crete for both of the categories/ rates listed :
Family or Private Party:
Up to 5 guests in a Villa ( children are counted in this number
of 5 )
Minimum required to book this villa : 4 adults :
Honeymooners and couples staying on "Luxury
Suite :
The
Luxury Senior Suites, ideal for couples or small families, have 1 master
bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate living room with tea and
coffee facilities. Residential in style, each suite is uniquely and
beautifully decorated. All feature fine elegant furnishings and stylish
Italian fabrics. They offer either a balcony or terrace with sea or
garden view. All Suites are close to the seasonally-heated main swimming
pool with Jacuzzi and jet for swimming against the stream as well as
the children's pool.
Ideal for couples or small families (max 3 guests).
Sample
Hotels in Italy or similar :
Hotel Danieli Venice : 5 star Deluxe Hotel
Located in one of the most prestigious locations in Venice, just a few
steps from Saint Mark’s Square, overlooking the lagoon and its
myriad islands.
Florence : Grand Hotel Villa Medici : 5 star Hotel
An historical residence located in the center of Florence,
walking distance from all major art sites and shopping.
Torgiano /Perugia : Hotel Brufani Palace : 5 star Deluxe hotel
Situated in the heart of Medieval Perugia in a panoramic position.
Torgiano /Perugia : Le Tre Vaselle Hotel : 5 star hotel
This 17th century building rises within the medieval wall of Torgiano,
a peaceful village in the hearth of Umbrian countryside.
Rome Hotel Eden : 5 star Deluxe Hotel
Just a few steps away from the hotel you will discover such attractions
as Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and Via Condotti.
Rome Hotel Majestic : 5 star Hotel
Prestigious location in the heart of the Eternal City on Via Veneto.
Sorrento Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria : 5 star Hotel
A historic Grand Hotel with a unique location, overlooking the sea and
facing Mount Vesuvius
Reggio Calabria Hotel Alta Fiumara :
Historical palace located in the Scylla district, a few steps from the
sea and a 2-minute walk from the town’s little harbor
Scilia / Reggio Calabria Hotel Principe Di Scilia : Historical residence
Historical palace located in the Scylla district, a few steps from the
sea and 2 minute walk from the town’s harbor
Hotel San Domenico DI Taormina : 5 star Deluxe Hotel
Centrally Located, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the city
center
Agrigento Villa Athena Hotel : 5 star Hotel
Right in the Valley of the Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World
Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia
Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best-preserved Greek
temples outside of Greece.
Palermo Villa Igiea : 5 star Deluxe Hotel
Hilton Villa Igiea is located in the Acquasanta district of Palermo,
overlooking the bay and at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. The hotel is
approximately 3 kilometers from Palermo's historic city centre.
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