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Italy and Greece
13 day incl. air, or 12 days Rome/Athens
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Your Travel Package
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Discover two vibrant
Mediterranean countries on one exciting vacation. Begin in Rome with
guided sightseeing that includes visits to the Colosseum and the Roman
Forum. Next, follow the coastline of the Tyrrhenian Sea to Pisa to
marvel at its Leaning Tower, then spend two nights in Florence, “Cradle
of the Renaissance,” and join the walking tour of the historical center.
In Verona, see Juliet’s famous balcony from Shakespeare’s Romeo and
Juliet; in Venice, enjoy a canal boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and
marvel at the elaborate architecture of the cathedral and the palaces.
In Ancona, board an overnight ferry to Patras in Greece. Visit Olympia,
the impressive ruins of Mycenae, and see the Corinth Canal. Conclude
your journey with a stay in Athens where the Acropolis and its
fascinating museum are part of the included sightseeing.
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SIGHTSEEING:
Visits to Pisa, Verona, Padua, Ravenna, Olympia, Corinth Canal
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GUIDES: Local
guides for city sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Venice, Mycenae,
Athens. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
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TRANSPORTATION:
Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Rome and
Athens if Cosmos issues the tickets. Touring by private first-class
air-conditioned motorcoach. Canal transfer boat in Venice. Ferry
Ancona-Patras accommodation in two-berth cabins with private shower
and toilet. Cruise extension (tour 6485) in two-berth inside cabins
with private shower and toilet; supplement for cabin upgrades are
listed under Dates & Prices; all port taxes are included.
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QUALITY HOTELS:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges.
ROME Caravel (ST), FLORENCE AREA Europa (ST) at Signa, VENICE AREA
Albatros (F) at Mestre, OLYMPIA Olympia Palace (F), TOLON Flisvos
(ST), ATHENS Coral (F)
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MEALS: Buffet
breakfasts (B); lunches (L), dinners (D) as detailed in the tour
description
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AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight
arrangements with Cosmos.
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OPTIONALS: Choice
of optional excursions at reasonable prices to customize your own
experience. Please find a detailed list in your travel documents.
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NOTE: Security
cruise regulations require clients’ family and first name, D.O.B.,
gender, nationality and passport number at time of booking.
 Day
1 Sun. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
Day 2 Mon. ARRIVAL IN ROME, ITALY
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to
explore Italy’s ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director
and fellow travelers.
Day 3 Tue. ROME
Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter’s
Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty
Colosseum. (B)
Day 4 Wed. ROME-PISA
Vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced
vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of
your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Take a break in Pisa to see
the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, then on to the
Florence area. (B,D)
Day 5 Thu. FLORENCE
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you
enthralled for a whole day. Traffic is banned in part of the
historic center so visitors can wander at leisure and admire the
city’s timeless beauty in relative peace and quiet. Don’t miss out
on the included walking tour with a Local Guide which features most
of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the
beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard;
the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and
its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East
Door of the Baptistry known as the “Gate to Paradise.” End the day
by joining the optional Tuscan dinner in a typical restaurant. (B)
Day 6 Fri. FLORENCE AREA-VENICE
An interesting journey today northwards for a first stop in
enchanting Verona to see the legendary balcony of Romeo and Juliet.
Just a few more miles eastwards to Venice. (B)
Day 7 Sat. VENICE
Venice is more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with
its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges,
palaces, and little quiet piazzas. The included tour starts with a
boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a
chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects
as they did centuries ago. Don’t miss out on the optional gondola
trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour
to serenade you. (B,D)
Day 8 Sun. VENICE AREA-ANCONA FOR EMBARKATION
Start the day by journeying across the flatlands of the Po Delta to
medieval Ravenna. Next, reach Ancona on the shores of the Adriatic.
Here, in the afternoon, you embark on the ferry for the crossing to
Patras. (B)
Day 9 Mon. PATRAS, GREECE
Plenty of time to enjoy all the ship’s facilities. Disembark this
afternoon in Patras. Drive south into the Peloponnese for an
overnight in Olympia. (B,D)
Day 10 Tue. OLYMPIA-TOLON
Make the most of this morning by taking the optional tour of the
sights of ancient Olympia, including the ruins of the Temple of
Zeus. In the afternoon enjoy the rugged scenery of the Peloponnese
on the way via Tripolis to Tolon. (B,D)
Day 11 Wed. TOLON-MYCENAE-ATHENS
Morning visit with a Local Guide to the impressive ruins of Mycenae.
Later, stop to view the Corinth Canal, which was built between 1881
and 1893. Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 12 Thu. ATHENS
Join the included sightseeing tour of Athens featuring the
highlights of the ancient capital and a visit to the Acropolis and
its fascinating museum. Explore the shops and museums or take a trip
to the coast to swim. In the evening enjoy the lively atmosphere of
the tavernas and nightclubs in the old Plaka district with its
narrow streets and sound of bouzouki music, or join an optional
Greek dinner. (B)
Day 13 Fri. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY
(B)
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All prices are per person based on Double Occupancy.
Air inclusive price is based on departure from New York.
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3/30/2008
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3/31/2008
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4/11/2008
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$1,530.00
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4/6/2008
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4/7/2008
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4/18/2008
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$1,530.00
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4/13/2008
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4/14/2008
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4/25/2008
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$1,530.00
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4/20/2008
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4/21/2008
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5/2/2008
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$1,570.00
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4/27/2008
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4/28/2008
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5/9/2008
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$1,570.00
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5/4/2008
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5/5/2008
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5/16/2008
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$1,570.00
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5/11/2008
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5/12/2008
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5/23/2008
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$1,570.00
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5/18/2008
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5/19/2008
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5/30/2008
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$1,570.00
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5/25/2008
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5/26/2008
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6/6/2008
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$1,570.00
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6/1/2008
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6/2/2008
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6/13/2008
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$1,570.00
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6/8/2008
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6/9/2008
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6/20/2008
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$1,570.00
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6/15/2008
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6/16/2008
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6/27/2008
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$1,570.00
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6/22/2008
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6/23/2008
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7/4/2008
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$1,570.00
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6/29/2008
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6/30/2008
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7/11/2008
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$1,570.00
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7/6/2008
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7/7/2008
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7/18/2008
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$1,570.00
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7/13/2008
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7/14/2008
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7/25/2008
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$1,570.00
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7/20/2008
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7/21/2008
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8/1/2008
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$1,570.00
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7/27/2008
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7/28/2008
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8/8/2008
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$1,570.00
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8/3/2008
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8/4/2008
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8/15/2008
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$1,570.00
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8/10/2008
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8/11/2008
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8/22/2008
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$1,570.00
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8/17/2008
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8/18/2008
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8/29/2008
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$1,570.00
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8/24/2008
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8/25/2008
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9/5/2008
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$1,570.00
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8/31/2008
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9/1/2008
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9/12/2008
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$1,580.00
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9/7/2008
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9/8/2008
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9/19/2008
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$1,580.00
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9/14/2008
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9/15/2008
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9/26/2008
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$1,580.00
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9/21/2008
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9/22/2008
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10/3/2008
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$1,580.00
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9/28/2008
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9/29/2008
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10/10/2008
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$1,560.00
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10/5/2008
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10/6/2008
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10/17/2008
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$1,560.00
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10/12/2008
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10/13/2008
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10/24/2008
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$1,560.00
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10/19/2008
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10/20/2008
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10/31/2008
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$1,560.00
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10/26/2008
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10/27/2008
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11/7/2008
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$1,510.00
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US$ Price Details
- Applicable air fare taxes and fees
- *Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York.
Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be
obtained from your travel agent. Air-inclusive prices do not
include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility
charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up
to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and
departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air
inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until
payment is made in full. Restrictions apply. The above prices
are per person in twin inside cabins.
- Supplement for single room on land tour: $400
- Single accommodation not available on Ancona-Patras ferry:
singles will be asked to share.
- Reduction for triple room on land and triple occupancy of
inside or outside cabin on Greek cruise: $36
- No triple room reduction.
- Combination guaranteed shares on land and triple cabin on
Greek cruise not available.
Our volume buying power saves you money!
-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from
your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be
available at our low prices.
- Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be
advised at the time of booking.
- Price Guarantee: All vacation prices are based on
rates (including foreign exchange rates) expected to be in
effect at the time of departure. Prices are subject to increase
without notice if such rates change prior to departure. The
current price will be confirmed at the time of reservation.
However, once Cosmos has received your deposit for any vacation
departing during the current year, that land price is
guaranteed, and any subsequent land cost increases are at our
expense, not including any government tax increases. Airfares
included as part of air-inclusive vacation prices are guaranteed
when we receive confirmation of air itinerary and full payment.
Vacation prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Single room supplements and triple room reductions may be
applicable.
- Not included in the tour price: Federal Inspection
Fees for the U.S. Customs and immigration; International Air
Transportation Tax; agricultural tax; any other taxes; security
fee; airport taxes and fees; passports; visas and vaccinations;
tips to your tour director; tour host; tour driver; local city
guides; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; laundry;
telephone; mini bar; alcohol; beverages and food not on the
regular table d'hôte menu (these extra items will be billed to
you before leaving the hotel or restaurant); optional
excursions; porterage at airports; travel protection; excess
baggage fees; all other items of a personal nature.
- The departure date above is based on starting your vacation
on Day 1 of the itinerary.
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