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| VANTAGE DELUXE WORLD TRAVEL |
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| Trip Extension |
| The Aegean Odyssey: Greek Isles & Turkey |
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Post-Extension in Crete, Greece
4 Nights from only $899
Add immeasurably to your experience by visiting mystical Crete, largest of the Greek Islands and the cradle of the ancient Minoan civilization. You’ll be fascinated by the abundance of archeological sites, including the Palace of Knossos, a well-restored Minoan complex you’ll visit on your tour. You’ll also visit the Heraklion Museum, which houses a magnificent collection of Minoan art.
Your explorations extend to Chania with its charming Venetian harbor, wonderful shops and restaurants. And Rethymnos, with its Venetian harborside cafes, combines the ancient and the modern to create a picturesque setting ideal for strolling.
After your stay in beautiful Crete, you’ll fly back to Athens, where you’ll have some free time to explore on your own. Perhaps you’ll visit a museum, shop for last-minute gifts, or simply enjoy the views from your excellent hotel before returning home.
Included features:
- 4 nights accommodations including:
- 3 nights in Crete at the Superior First Class Lato Hotel
- 1 night in Athens at the Deluxe Marriott Athens Ledra Hotel
- Roundtrip airfare between Athens and Heraklion, Crete
- 6 meals: 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- All transfers & baggage handling (where permitted)
- The services of a Local Vantage Representative
Please Note: Prices are per person, double occupancy. Singles add $200. |
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| Your Trip Extension Itinerary |
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| Day | Schedule and Accommodations |
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Athens, Greece / Heraklion, Crete
Morning flight to Crete. Walking tour of Heraklion, an ancient fortress town with a walled center. Free time in Heraklion. Dinner at the hotel.
Lato Hotel  (B,D) |
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Heraklion
Full-day tour of the spectacular north coast, with visits to the picturesque Venetian harbor towns of Chania and Rethymnos. Lunch is included.
Lato Hotel (B,L) |
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Heraklion
Enjoy a half-day tour of the Knossos Palace with free time to explore Heraklion on your own.
Lato Hotel (B) |
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Heraklion / Athens, Greece
Morning at leisure, followed by a visit to the Heraklion Museum. Transfer for flight to Athens. Overnight in Athens at your Five-Star hotel.
Athens Ledra Marriott  (B) |
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Athens / Return Home
Breakfast at the hotel. Return home.
(B) |
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