Overview
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The true highlight of this off- season Escape is a 7-night, 3-continent Mediterranean cruise.
You’ll visit historic and cultural sites in Egypt, Israel, Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey, while sailing on the glimmering Mediterranean Sea. Answer the riddle of the Sphinx and see the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the 7 Wonders of the ancient world. In Cairo, peruse the treasures of King Tutankhamun. When docking at Ashdod (Israel) and Limassol (Cyprus), a selection of optional excursions are offered. In Rhodes, explore the Old Town with its ramparts and palaces, then head to Lindos to see the fabulous temple of Athena. Dock in Kusadasi to discover the amazing excavations of Ephesus that go back approximately 3,000 years.
Join us to take advantage of fewer crowds and lower prices on this spectacular Greek vacation and Mediterranean cruise.
Highlights
Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis, (LF) Bottle of Ouzo
CRUISING Seven night cruise with ports of call at Alexandria (Egypt) (technical call), Port Said, Ashdod (Israel), Limassol (Cyprus), Rhodes (Greece), Kusadasi (Turkey)
INCLUDED SHORE EXCURSIONS Alexandria: Cairo, Rhodes: medieval town, Kusadasi: ancient Ephesus
CRUISE DETAILS:
- Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice.
- Outside cabin (category XA) - All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.
- Full entertainment program on board.
- Included drink package: selection of non-alcoholic & alcoholic drinks.
- Globus Host service throughout the cruise.
- Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Celestyal Crystal, operated by Celestyal Cruises.
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
ATHENS, GREECE
Day1
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink with your Globus Host.
ATHENS–PIRAEUS (EMBARKATION)
Day2
Today head to the port of Piraeus, where your cruise ship awaits to whisk you into the crystal-blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CRUISING: AT SEA
Day3
Time to relax and enjoy the ship’s facilities as you cruise towards Egypt.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT-PORT SAID
Day4
A technical stop in Alexandria allows you to disembark for your included full day excursion. A guided tour takes you to see the PYRAMIDS OF GIZA including the Great Pyramid, the most colossal pyramid ever built and get close to the enigmatic SPHINX. Next, on to Cairo, capital of Egypt, set on the river Nile. Visit the NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, home to over 120,000 artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Later return to the ship now docked at Port Said, the entrance to the Suez Canal.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: ASHDOD, ISRAEL
Day5
Arrive today in Ashdod, Israel’s largest port! A selection of optional excursions are available today to make the most out of your stay amongst which is a trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: LIMASSOL, CYPRUS
Day6
North today to Cyprus, with time to explore Limassol’s historical center on your own. You could investigate the thousand-year-old castle, medieval baths, catacombs, and fascinating Folk Art Museum, or you might prefer to just relax with a Cypriot beer at one of the many tavernas and mingle with the locals.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: RHODES, GREECE
Day7
The entire day is dedicated to the fabulous island of RHODES. First, explore the OLD TOWN with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Then, head to the archaeological site at LINDOS to see the fabulous Temple of Athena. Be sure to bring your camera because the view of Lindos village sprawling down the hillside under the acropolis is one of the most iconic scenes in Greece!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY.
Day8
Dock on the southwestern coast of Turkey for a true highlight: the incomparable excavations of EPHESUS. At its zenith in the 1st century BC, it was one of the largest cities in the world, renowned as a trade center and for its colossal Temple of Artemis, Library of Celsus, and medical school. Led by an expert guide, wander among the reconstructed ruins, including the impressive 25,000-seat Great Theater, where the apostle Paul preached. The lavish monuments, frescoed houses, public baths and toilets, streets marked by chariot wheels, and ancient graffiti offer a true understanding of what life was like for the people who called Ephesus home.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
PIRAEUS (DISEMBARKATION)–ATHENS
Day9
After breakfast on board, disembark for a final day in Athens. Guided sightseeing introduces you to the world-famous ACROPOLIS. From its rocky hilltop setting, see the fabled Parthenon, Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, and the Temple of Athena Nike. Take in the incomparable views of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation showcases the Parliament House and 2nd-century Panathenaic Stadium, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble! Your Globus Host (LF) will treat you to a souvenir bottle of Ouzo to take home with you. The rest of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping or to explore more on your own. Tonight, you could join an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Stanley Hotel
Superior First-Class
Located in Athens city center and just few steps away from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, this hotel offers 380 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a balcony. The hotel features a roof garden with a nice pool area, an open-air lounge bar and a restaurant, from where guests can also enjoy lovely views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus and the Saronic Gulf. Among its amenities you can also find a well-equipped fitness center and a sauna. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
1 Odysseos St, at Karaiskaki Square, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Beauty Salon
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Coffee Maker
Zafolia
First-Class
Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.
Location
87-89 Alexandras Avenue, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Phone
