11D10N Easy Pace Turkey and Greece C Class - Insight Vacations
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Package Details

Enjoy Your Included Tour Features

Premium Highlights

  • Climb the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon and enjoy amazing views over Athens

Personal Insights

  • A complete guide on how to haggle in the Grand Bazaar; the technique, the pitfalls and how much to pay!

Additional Excursions & Sights

  • Visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, and Basilica of St. Sophia
  • See the Agora, Royal Palace, Hadrian’s Arch and Temple of Zeus in Athens
  • Visit the beautiful Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini
  • Visit the Turkish port of Kusadasi

Insight's First Class Services & Cruising

  • 5 nights aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, cabaret, bars, restaurants & spacious public areas
  • Air-conditioned cabins with private facilities Insight hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
  • Sightseeing by air-conditioned coach with onboard toilet
  • Locally hosted in Istanbul and Athens Services of a Cruise Director while cruising
  • Insight’s Resident Manager in Athens
  • Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information pack

Insight Cruise Cabin Grades

  • A Grade - superior outside with porthole
  • B Grade - standard outside with porthole
  • C Grade - standard inside without porthole

Complimentary Transfers

  • Arrival and departure transfers between the airports and your Insight tour hotels

Quality Dining

  • Dinner with wine at an Istanbul restaurant Greek evening dinner with entertainment while cruising
  • 10 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 lunches and 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)


Pricing Information
Tour Dates & Prices
Departs on Returns on Land Only
2009
  Thu 09 Apr     Sun 19 Apr   US$1,850
  Thu 16 Apr     Sun 26 Apr   US$1,850
  Thu 23 Apr     Sun 03 May   US$1,850
  Thu 30 Apr     Sun 10 May   US$1,975
  Thu 07 May     Sun 17 May   US$1,975
  Thu 14 May     Sun 24 May   US$1,975
  Thu 21 May     Sun 31 May   US$1,975
  Thu 28 May     Sun 07 Jun   US$1,975
  Thu 04 Jun     Sun 14 Jun   US$1,975
  Thu 11 Jun     Sun 21 Jun   US$1,975
  Thu 18 Jun     Sun 28 Jun   US$1,975
  Thu 25 Jun     Sun 05 Jul   US$1,975
  Thu 02 Jul     Sun 12 Jul   US$1,975
  Thu 09 Jul     Sun 19 Jul   US$1,975
  Thu 16 Jul     Sun 26 Jul   US$1,975
  Thu 23 Jul     Sun 02 Aug   US$1,975
  Thu 30 Jul     Sun 09 Aug   US$1,975
  Thu 06 Aug     Sun 16 Aug   US$1,975
  Thu 13 Aug     Sun 23 Aug   US$1,975
  Thu 20 Aug     Sun 30 Aug   US$1,975
  Thu 27 Aug     Sun 06 Sep   US$1,975
  Thu 03 Sep     Sun 13 Sep   US$1,975
  Thu 10 Sep     Sun 20 Sep   US$1,975
  Thu 17 Sep     Sun 27 Sep   US$1,975
  Thu 24 Sep     Sun 04 Oct   US$1,975
  Thu 01 Oct     Sun 11 Oct   US$1,975
  Thu 08 Oct     Sun 18 Oct   US$1,975
  Thu 15 Oct     Sun 25 Oct   US$1,975
  Thu 22 Oct     Sun 01 Nov   US$1,975

Price quoted in US Dollars (USD) based on land tour only
Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Terms and conditions apply

Notes
Prices are per person sharing a twin.
Prices above do not include Port Taxes and Crew gratuities
Please note Vessels and/or ports of call may be re-scheduled at short notice.

Additional visa requirements
Ask your Travel Agent about visas for this tour

Additional Information

11 DAYS ~ TURKEY ~ GREECE

This unique itinerary transcends normal packaged holidays by bookending two fascinating city-stays around a leisurely cruise. First explore exotic Istanbul, filled with magnificent mosques, monuments, museums and palaces. Then ply the sparkling waters of the Aegean, calling in at historic ports, while enjoying fantastic on-board hospitality. Your tour culminates in Athens, ‘City of the Gods’, cradle of western civilisation.

Itinerary

Day Itinerary
Day 1

THU – ISTANBUL.

Welcome to Istanbul – a glorious city uniquely located on two continents. On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Old City Istanbul

Day 2

FRI – ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING.

Commence your Istanbul sightseeing with a visit inside the famous Blue Mosque. Then it’s on to St Sophia, at one time a cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. See the Hippodrome, site of the old city's chariot races and round off your tour at the Grand Bazaar with its vast array of jewels, leather, antiques, brassware and carpets. How much do you pay? Don’t worry, your guide will give you a full explaination of the time-honoured ritual of bargaining! This afternoon is at leisure to explore this fascinating city at your own pace. Turkish people love to eat, drink and dance so celebrate Turkish style tonight with a highlight dinner at a local restaurant. (BB,HD)

Day 3

SAT – ISTANBUL AT LEISURE.

A full day to explore! Sightseeing suggestions include a cruise along the Bosphorus past elegant palaces and picturesque fishing villages. Or sip mint tea with stallholders as you bargain in the bazaar for goods laid out before you? (BB)

Day 4

SUN – ISTANBUL – CRUISING.

This morning, perhaps devote some time to another symbol of the power and wealth of the Turkish sultans, the Dolmabahce Palace. Later, board your cruise and set sail on the Sea of Marmara and along the Dardanelles. (BB,D,S)

Day 5

MON – CRUISING – MYKONOS.

After a pleasant morning’s cruising, arrive at the pretty island of Mykonos, with its white washed windmills overlooking the harbour. Explore the maze of walkways, tavernas and shops, before setting sail again late evening. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 6

TUE – CRUISING – KUSADASI.

Arrive early at the island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine received his vision of the Apocalypse. Later, dock at the Turkish port of Kusadasi, - where a visit ancient Ephesus is a must! Tonight enjoy a Greek Evening and Dinner. (BB,L,HD,S)

Day 7 WED – CRUISING – RHODES.

A whole day is set aside for you to explore Rhodes, founded by the Ancient Greeks and then chosen by the Crusaders for their fortified headquarters. Enjoy a lazy day on the golden beaches or wander around the medieval city and hunt for bargains. Back on board, meet the Captain at dinner tonight. (BB,L,D,S)
Day 8

THU – CRUISING – SANTORINI.

Visit Heraklion on the island of Crete - site of the ruins of King Minos’ Palace of Knossos. Depart for the island of Santorini, one of the most spectacular in the Mediterranean, with it’s towering cliffs and white cuboid houses. (BB,L,D,S)

Day 9

FRI – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING.

Disembark your ship this morning and transfer to the centre of Athens to commence your walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. You also see the Agora, where Socrates taught, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Metropolitan.
(BB)

Day 10

SAT – ATHENS AT LEISURE.

The day is free: relax, shop, or continue sightseeing, possibly to Delphi, to see the temple complex once considered the centre of the Greek world. Tonight, why not join a party for an optional evening out in the famous Plaka District? (BB)

Day 11

SUN – ATHENS.

There are transfers to the airport. (BB)

 
Savings and Discounts

Great Savings and Discounts

FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% FOR 5-8 PASSENGERS

Why not share your Insight tour experience with your friends and family – and save money! If 5-8 passengers book together we offer a discount of 5%. Further savings are available for 9 or more passengers!

This discount cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Young Traveller or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, the names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. 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, and tours with Mediterranean and river cruises.

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE WITH INSIGHT’S ROOM MATE MATCHING

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. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Irish Elegance, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, and tours with Mediterranean or River cruises.

YOUNG TRAVELLER SAVINGS

5-17 YEAR-OLDS SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight offers you the opportunity of sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren.

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). Children under 5 years old are NOT accepted on any escorted tour. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”. This discount applies to the Land-only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Young Traveller Discount” in the price panel on the itinerary pages. Check your chosen tours now to see how much you can SAVE.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT

SAVE UP TO 10%

Insight’s most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, and the earlier you pay, the more you SAVE! Here’s how...

PAY IN FULL 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 10%

PAY IN FULL 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 7.5%

PAY IN FULL 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR
departure date and SAVE up to 5%

Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land- only portion of your tour. This discount only applies to tours that feature the “Early Payment Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you can SAVE.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

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 “Triple Room Discount” in the price panel. Check the itinerary pages now to see how much you SAVE on your chosen tour. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway. This discount cannot be combined with our “Friends & Family Discount”.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR

In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all travelled guests automatic membership into our Club Bon Voyage, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. You will need to travel within the next two years. So act NOW and take full advantage of this great offer.

Enrolment forms and discount vouchers are available from your Tour Director. Insight’s Club Bon Voyage and 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 "Friends & Family Discount". Does not apply to additional accommodation, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE 5% ON YOUR 2ND TOUR

Book two Insight vacations, each 8 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5% off the cheaper of the two tours. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your Travel Agent for suggestions!

Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person. 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, and tours with Mediterranean cruises.

SEE HOW IT ALL ADDS UP

Insight’s tours are already great value but if you want to cut the cost of your European vacation look at all the extra ways we can help you save money!

This simple calculation shows the typically dramatic reductions in tour price that are possible when you combine one or more tours with the savings on offer on this page!

European Heritage
$9099
Britain & Ireland Explorer
$2875
4 extra nights in London
$632
Total vacation price
$12606
Less Extra Tour Discount
$144
Less 5% Past Guest Frequent Traveller Saving
$455
Less 12mths Early Payment Discount
$1190
Net vacation price after savings
$10817
Total savings per person
$1789
Total savings per couple
$3578

Note: Additional savings apply for families, groups, and single travellers. Conditions as detailed in the savings boxes on this page.

NO FUEL OR CURRENCY SURCHARGES

In these difficult times of instability of prices, it is good to know that Insight has taken the bold step to guarantee no fuel or currency surcharges on all its coach tours (excluding government taxes). Once you have paid your deposit, you will be totally protected and can plan your vacation with this added peace of mind.

NB. This guarantee excludes government taxes, internal flights surcharges (e.g. Eastern Mediterranean products and pre-paid Abu Simbel excursions), cruise company surcharges (e.g. Aegean, River or North American cruises), and international airline fuel surcharges or fare increases ( affecting all international airlines). Surcharges within these exceptions are outside our control and may be applied, regardless of payment status, fully paid or not, at any time during the booking process (or may occasionally be required to be paid while on tour).

PREFERRED DEPARTURES - PD

At Insight, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer or benefit from airline early booking offers.

To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as ‘PD’ based on their reliable booking history. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold early, so Insight will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a PD tour does not fit with your travel plans, don’t worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled.

We anticipate strong demand for Insight’s unique touring benefits so a regularly updated list of additional PD departures will be featured on our website at: NB. Even if the departure of your choice is not yet designated as ‘PD’ we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 01 May & 15 Oct (this is subject to change if market or other circumstances occur beyond our control).

Insight offers you Peace of Mind

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SMALL GROUPS ADVANTAGE

Many tour operators imply ‘fewer passengers’ but don’t tell you that nothing has really changed. Their seating remains at 49 or 53. Insight premium tours carry an average of just 35 guests with touring coaches configured for a maximum of 40; creating less congestion when boarding and disembarking and up to twice as much legroom. It is like travelling Business Class.

CANCELLATION FEE WAIVER

In the event that one or more European/Mediterranean countries should not grant you a visa, we have devised a unique scheme to protect you against cancellation fees!

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