Greece - In One Travel

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Greece - In One Travel
GREECE
& THE GREEK ISLANDS
2010
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL | ORGANIZED TOURS
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES | ISLAND HOPPERS
APRIL 01-OCTOBER 31, 2010
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CONTENTS
Grecian Medley
Sites & Seascapes
Island Splendour
Grecian Gold
Aegean Whisper
Island Delight
Hellenic Mosaic
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
À LA CARTE
Sightseeing Tours & Excursions
The Magical Greek Islands
Louis Cruises
Hotels
12-13
14
16-17
18-19
OVER A HALF CENTURY
OF EXPERIENCE
Holiday House is a member of the world’s second largest
leisure travel company. We have over 50 years of
experience under our considerable belts and take
pride in our long held reputation for quality product,
expertise, choice, superior buying power, and
value extraordinaire.
GENERAL INFORMATION
greeK national HolidaYs 2010
Please make note of the following
national holidays observed in Greece.
When traveling during these periods,
one should note that certain services such
as sightseeing tours and excursions may
not be available as well as archaeological
sites and museums will be closed.
New Year’s Day
Epiphany
Clean Monday
National Holiday
Orthodox Good Friday
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Assumption Day
National Day
Christmas
Second Day of Christmas
New Year’s Eve
Jan 1
Jan 6
Feb 15
Mar 25
April 2
April 4
April 5
May 1
August 15
October 28
December 25
December 26
December 31
doCumentation
Canadian citizens require a valid
Canadian passport to enter Greece.
All other nationalities, please inquire
with your Travel Agent.
CurrenCY
The national currency is the Euro.
All major credit cards are accepted, as
are travelers cheques.
time differenCe
Greece is 7 to 10 hours ahead of
Canadian time, depending on the
time zone.
average maximum temperatures : Athens & Southern Greece (Celsius)
• January 12 • February 13 • March 15 • April
19
• May
24 • June 30 • July
33 • August
33
• September 28 • October 23 • November 18 • December 14
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SAY “I DO” IN GREECE
For years now, couples planning their wedding or honeymoon have
looked to Holiday House Greece to create memorable moments.
From island villas, secluded coves or romantic cruises, trust us to
create a wedding or honeymoon package specifically designed for
you. Let us make your dream a reality.
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Book Early 100
up to
and SAVE !
$
per couple
Book any organized tour (pages 4-10) by
february 26, 2010 & save $100 per couple !
GREECE GROUPS*
ORGANIZE A GROUP AND TRAVEL FOR FREE !
Did you know that a group of 15 or more traveling together
qualifies as a group. As group organizer or tour leader, you could
be eligible to travel for free. Just give us your group and we’ll give
you the savings! Choose from our selection of scheduled tours,
or create your own unique, custom-made itinerary.
*Restrictions apply.
CHILDREN 16 & UNDER CRUISE FREE
When sharing with two adults • Pay only port charges
All offers are limited time offers subject to withdrawal without notice.
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New
Paros
Day 1 Athens • Upon arrival into Athens transfer from the airport
to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight
Athens.
GREECE
Day 2-3 Athens/Cruise Begins • Following breakfast this morning,
transfer from the hotel to the pier to embark on the 2 night Greek
Islands & Turkey cruise. Utterly fabulous Mykonos bursts with golden
beaches, seaside tavernas and white sugar-cube houses covered in
magenta blossoms. Turkey’s Kusadasi is the port for Ephesus, one
of the greatest historic reconstructions in the Mediterranean. Wonderous little Patmos is filled with Aegean charm and boasts the
Monastery of St.John. Rhodes is magnificent! Fantastic sightseeing
awaits on Crete and on sophisticated Santorini you disembark and
spend the next few days. Cruise operates Fridays (B,L,D)
14DAYS
13 NIGHTS
From • Per person
2329
$
+taxes
ORGANIZED
TOUR
Day 4-6 Santorini • Santorini is one of the most sophisticated
islands in the Mediterranean: a literal Aegean treasure house of shops,
restaurants, gorgeous views and, of course, world famous Cliffside
tavernas (which live up to their publicity, and then some). (B)
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
Day 7-8 Paros • Ferry ride from Santorini to the island of Paros.
This picturesque island has become a favorite for both locals and
travelers alike boasting narrow cobblestone streets, historical sites
and miniature churches. Paros is an island of great charm, golden
beaches, good nightlife and Cycladic architecture. The port and
capital, Parikia, offers a spirited marketplace and famous Byzantine
cathedral. Naoussa, on the north coast, is a full-scale resort. In the
interior, Lefkes offers well-preserved medieval buildings. (B)
GRECIAN MEDLEY
3 NIGHTS ATHENS
2 NIGHT GREEK
ISLANDS &
TURKEY CRUISE
ATHENS
GREECE
Ionian
Sea
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI
KUSADASI
MYKONOS
PATMOS
PAROS
de
Do
2 NIGHTS PAROS
TURKEY
Aegean
Sea
Day 12 Athens • Transfer to the pier for the ferry ride from the
island of Mykonos to Athens where you will be transferred to your
hotel. Overnight Athens. (B)
ca
se
ne
SANTORINI
3 NIGHTS MYKONOS
Sea of Crete
Mediterranean Sea
CRETE
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Day 9-11 Mykonos • Transfer from hotel to the pier for your ferry from Paros to Mykonos. Upon arrival into Mykonos, transfer to
your hotel where you will spend the next 3 nights. World-famous
Mykonos combines the natural beauty of a quintessential Cycladic
island with a sophisticated jet-set atmosphere and is renowned for its
unrivalled scenery, sugar cub houses, dazzling windmills and flowerdecked walkways. (B)
HERAKLION
Day 13 Athens • Sightseeing Tour Morning sightseeing tour of
Athens including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal
Palace, Panathenium Stadium, National Library and Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon shopping or relaxing at your
leisure. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
CRUISE & LAND
FROM $2329
3
4
5
01 May - 31 May
2329
2599
3179
01 June - 30 June
2439
2749
3499
01 July - 31 July
2519
2779
3759
01 August - 31 August
2589
2949
3839
01 September - 15 October
2409
2629
3339
Day 14 Athens • Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $350
TOUR INCLUSIONS: 3 nights Athens • 2 night cruise of Greek Islands
& Turkey • 3 nights Santorini • 2 nights Paros • 3 nights Mykonos
• Sightseeing tour of Athens • Domestic airfare/ferry service throughout
• Private transfers • Services of local representatives.
Mykonos
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only • Cruise accommodation : in lowest cabin category. Higher classes at surcharge.
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens. Order
of ports of call on the cruise is subject to change at the discretion of the cruise-line. We reserve the right to
substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
2-NIGHT GREEK ISLANDS & TURKEY CRUISE
day
Fri
Fri
Sat
Sat
Sun
Sun
Port
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
*Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
*Patmos, Greece
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
Santorini, Greece
Arrive
--1800
0700
1600
0700
1630
depart
1100
2300
Noon
2100
1130
---
*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting. Note: Itinerary order subject to change
dependent upon departure date from Canada. Ports subject to change at cruise line discretion.
See pages 16-17 for cruise information.
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Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details • For a listing of hotels used in the organized tours featured on pages 4-10 see page 19.
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New
Naxos
Day 1-3 Athens/Mykonos • Domestic flight Athens/Mykonos
Upon arrival into Mykonos you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the next few nights. This world-famous
island is a meeting place for the international jet-set, combining the
beauty of a typical Cycladic island with a sophisticated atmosphere.
Hundreds of tiny chapels dot the island. Find a table in a waterfront
taverna and watch the sun set over the picturesque harbour. (B)
GREECE
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
Day 4-6 Naxos • Departure from Mykonos for the beautiful island
of Naxos via ferry. The largest of the Cycladic islands, the hotels
on green, fertile, Naxos, cluster in a port and on what may be the
best beaches in the Cyclades. Island mountain villages preserve the
island’s quiet, quaint and charming rhythms. Spend the next few
days basking on wonderful beaches and enjoying delectable Greek
cuisine. (B)
From • Per person
2239
$
+taxes
ORGANIZED
TOUR
Day 7-9 Santorini • Ferry service from Naxos to Santorini. Perhaps
the most famous of the Greek islands is the beautiful island of Santorini. Enjoy the island renowned for its magnificent views, remarkable
landscapes and magical sunsets. Built on the rim of a submerged
volcanic crater, the winding streets of its quaint villages are lined
with shops, restaurants, open air cafes and nightspots. (B)
Day 10-11 Crete • Ferry Santorini to Heraklion. Home of the Minoan
civilization and the largest of the Greek islands, Crete is steeped in
incredible history and mythology. It offers beautiful beaches, a wealth
of museums and shops, and hundreds of cafes and seaside restaurants. A definite must see! (B)
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
SITES & SEASCAPES
3 NIGHTS MYKONOS
Day 12 Athens • Transfer to the airport for your flight from Crete
to Athens where you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of
the day is at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
ATHENS
GREECE
Day 13 Athens Sightseeing Tour • Morning sightseeing tour of
Athens including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal
Palace, Panathenium Stadium, National Library and Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon shopping or relaxing at your
leisure. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens.(B)
2 NIGHTS CRETE
NAXOS
2 NIGHTS ATHENS
ne
ca
de
SANTORINI
se
TOUR INCLUSIONS: 3 nights Mykonos • 3 nights Naxos • 3 nights
Santorini • 2 nights Crete • 2 nights Athens • Sightseeing tour of
Athens • Domestic airfare/ferry service throughout • Private transfers • Services of local representatives.
Ionian
Sea
3 NIGHTS NAXOS
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI
MYKONOS
Do
Day 14 Athens • Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)
TURKEY
Aegean
Sea
Sea of Crete
Mediterranean Sea
HERAKLION
CRETE HERAKLION
CRETE
LAND ONLY
FROM $2239
3
4
5
01 May - 31 May
2239
2569
3209
01 June - 30 June
2359
2869
3549
01 July - 31 July
2669
3119
3899
01 August - 31 August
2729
3399
4329
01 September - 15 October
2499
3019
3819
Mykonos
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $350
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens.
We reserve the right to substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Santorini
B=Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • H/B = Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner • F/B = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Santorini
TOP SELLER!
GREECE
Day 1-3 Athens/Crete • Domestic flight Athens/Crete. Crete is an
island of remarkable contrasts with its unique and unrivalled scenery,
and extraordinary historical treasures of the past. It’s majestic slopes
are dotted with old stone villages, monasteries, Venetian castles,
Byzantine chapels, olive trees and orange groves. On the coast are
the fashionable resorts of Agios Nikolaos, charming Rethymnon,
picturesque harbours and numerous sandy beaches. Delightful evenings may be enjoyed in the hundreds of cafes, seaside tavernas
and ouzeries with their tempting regional specialties and delectable
Cretan wine. (B)
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
From • Per person
2319
$
+taxes
Day 4-6 Santorini • Ferry service from Crete to Santorini. Perhaps
the most famous of the Greek islands is the beautiful island of
Santorini. Enjoy the island renowned for its magnificent views,
remarkable landscapes and magical sunsets. Built on the rim of a
submerged volcanic crater, the winding streets of its quaint villages
are lined with shops, restaurants, open air cafes and nightspots. (B)
ORGANIZED
TOUR
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
Day 7-8 Paros • Ferry from Santorini to Paros. This is an island of
great charm, golden beaches, good nightlife and Cycladic architecture. The port and capital, Parikia, offers a spirited marketplace
and famous Byzantine Cathedral. Naoussa, on the north coast, is a
full-scale resort. In the interior, Lefkes offers well-preserved medieval
buildings. (B)
ISLAND SPLENDOUR
3 NIGHTS CRETE
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI
ATHENS
2 NIGHTS PAROS
3 NIGHTS MYKONOS
GREECE
MYKONOS
Ionian
Sea
PAROS
de
Do
2 NIGHTS ATHENS
TURKEY
Aegean
Sea
Day 12 Athens • Transfer to the pier for your ferry ride from
Mykonos to Athens where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
ne
ca
se
SANTORINI
Sea of Crete
Mediterranean Sea
CRETE
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Day 9-11 Mykonos • Ferry Paros/Mykonos. Upon arrival into
Mykonos you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend
the next few nights. This world-famous island is a meeting place for
the international jet-set, combining the beauty of a typical Cycladic
island with a sophisticated atmosphere. Hundreds of tiny chapels
dot the island. Find a table in a waterfront taverna and watch the
sun set over the picturesque harbour. (B)
HERAKLION
Day 13 Athens Sightseeing Tour • Morning sightseeing tour of
Athens including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal
Palace, Panathenium Stadium, National Library and Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon shopping or relaxing at your
leisure. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
LAND ONLY
FROM $2319
3
4
5
01 May-31May
2319
2669
3269
01 June - 30 June
2489
2959
3689
01 July - 31July
3719
3099
3989
01 August - 31 August
2889
3349
4349
01 September - 15 October
2619
3109
3829
Day 14 Athens • Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)
TOUR INCLUSIONS: 3 nights Crete • 3 nights Santorini • 2 nights
Paros • 3 nights Mykonos • 2 nights Athens • Sightseeing tour
of Athens • Domestic airfare/ferry service throughout • Private
transfers • Services of local representatives.
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $350
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only
Paros
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens.
We reserve the right to substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Crete • Heraklion
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Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details • For a listing of hotels used in the organized tours featured on pages 4-10 see page 19.
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Crete • Palace of Knossos
TOP SELLER!
GREECE
Day 1-4 Athens/Rhodes • Domestic flight Athens/Rhodes. Known
as the “Island of Roses”, Rhodes has rows of small shops, colourful
cafes and restaurants, beautiful beaches and glamorous discos and
casinos. The trendy yacht harbour of Mandraki is believed to have
been dominated by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of antiquity’s Seven
Wonders of the World. (B)
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
From • Per person
2489
$
Day 5-8 Crete • Domestic flight from Rhodes to the magical island
of Crete. Crete marks the frontier between Europe and Africa. Its
majestic slopes are dotted with old stone villages, castles, chapels,
olive trees and orange groves. Near the capital of Heraklion is the
5,000 year old Palace of Knossos. On the coast are the fashionable
resorts of Agios Nikolaos, charming Rethymnon which still retains its
Turkish heritage, and numerous sandy beaches. Delightful evenings
may be enjoyed in the hundreds of cafes and seaside tavernas with
their regional specialties and delectable Cretan wine. (B)
CRETE
BONUS
CAR
RENTAL
+taxes
ORGANIZED
TOUR
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
GRECIAN GOLD
4 NIGHTS RHODES
† Free car : Based on lowest category including CDW, unlimited mileage, vat.
Excludes PAI (personal accident insurance), TW (theft waiver), gasoline, roof rack,
baby seat. Pick up at airport and drop off at car rental depot. Driver must have
international drivers license, be at least 21 years of age and possess major credit
card (non-credit card holders must be at least 23 years of age). Passengers
choosing Free Car Rental do not receive transfers. No refund or substitutions
if car or Athens Tour not taken. Car shown only for illustration purposes.
ATHENS
TURKEY
Aegean
Sea
GREECE
4 NIGHTS CRETE
& BONUS CAR RENTAL
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI
Ionian
Sea
Day 12 Athens • Transfer to the airport for your flight from Santorini
to Athens where you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of
the day is at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
Day 13 Athens Sightseeing Tour • Morning sightseeing tour of
Athens including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal
Palace, Panathenium Stadium, National Library and Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon shopping or relaxing at your
leisure. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
SANTORINI

Sea of Crete
Mediterranean Sea
CRETE
RHODES
se
Day 9-11 Santorini • Ferry service from Crete to Santorini. Perhaps the most famous of the Greek islands is the beautiful island
of Santorini. Enjoy the island renowned for its magnificent views,
remarkable landscapes and magical sunsets. Built on the rim of a
submerged volcanic crater, the winding streets of its quaint villages
are lined with shops, restaurants, open air cafes and nightspots. (B)
ne
ca
de
Do

2 NIGHTS ATHENS
HERAKLION
LAND ONLY
FROM $2489
3
4
5
01 May - 31May
2489
2879
3329
01 June - 30 June
2549
2999
3539
01 July - 31 July
2769
3079
3779
01 August - 31 August
2809
3209
3879
01 September - 15 October
2689
3059
3719
Day 14 Athens • Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $370
TOUR INCLUSIONS: 4 nights Rhodes • 4 nights Crete • 3 nights
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens.
We reserve the right to substitute ferry serivce for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Santorini • 2 nights Athens • Sightseeing tour of Athens
• Domestic airfare/ferry service throughout • Private transfers
• Services of local representatives.
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Rhodes
Athens
B=Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • H/B = Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner • F/B = Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner
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Santorini
PERFECT FOR
HONEYMOONERS!
GREECE
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
Day 1 Athens • You’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Today is
at leisure and all yours to explore Athens. Overnight Athens. (B)
From • Per person
2799
$
Day 2 Day Cruise to Hydra, Poros, Aegina • An exhilarating
boat trip to three islands in the Saronic Gulf, Hydra, Poros and
Aegina. Charming Hydra offers narrow streets, tavernas and shops; at
Aegina visit the Temple of aphaia, one of the most important in
antiquity; On Poros, enjoy the beach or visit to a monastery. Overnight Athens. (B,L)
+taxes
ORGANIZED
TOUR
Day 3 Delphi • En route to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of the god
Apollo, you’ll drive through thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Perhaps
the most famous site in classical Greece, the scale and diversity of
Delphi’s excavations is amazing. (B,L)
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
Day 4-9 Athens/Cruise Begins • Morning sightseeing tour. You’ll
transfer to the pier and set sail for Istanbul. Next it’s on to Mykonos,
the beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant night clubs all vie
for the tourists attention. The island of Patmos is the next port of call.
After Kusadasi, its off to Rhodes, otherwise known as the “Island
of Roses”. Your next port of call is Heraklion, the capital of Crete.
Finally, perhaps the most breathtaking island in Greece, Santorini.
Cruise operates alternate Fridays starting April 16, 2010 (B,L,D)
AEGEAN WHISPER
4 NIGHTS ATHENS
Ionian
Sea
Day 10-12 • Cruise Ends/Santorini • Arrival into the beautiful
island of Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the next few
days on this island renowned for its magnificent views, remarkable
landscapes and magical sunsets. (B)
NBU
GREECE
ISTA
Aegean
Sea
ISE
TO
TURKEY
CRU
6 NIGHT GREEK ISLES
& TURKEY CRUISE
L
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI
DELPHI
ATHENS
Day 13 Santorini/Athens • Flight Santorini to Athens. Remainder
of the day is at your leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
se
ne
SANTORINI
ca

KUSADASI
de
Mediterranean Sea
PATMOS
MYKONOS
Do
AEGINA
POROS
HYDRA
RHODES
Sea of Crete
TOUR INCLUSIONS : 4 nights Athens • Full Day Tour of Delphi
• Saronic Island Cruise • Athens Sightseeing Tour • 6 Night Greek
Isle & Turkey Cruise • 3 nights Santorini • Domestic airfare/ferry
service throughout • Private transfers throughout • Breakfast daily.
HERACLION
CRETE
CRETE HERAKLION
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
CRUISE & LAND
FROM $2799
3
4
5
01 May - 31 May
2799
2999
3399
01 June - 30 June
2869
3129
3619
01 July - 31 July
2929
3049
3619
01 August - 31 August
2929
3199
3619
01 September - 15 October
2929
3199
3619
6 NIGHT GREEK ISLANDS & TURKEY CRUISE
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $425
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only • Cruise accommodation : in lowest cabin category. Higher classes at surcharge.
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens. Order
of ports of call on the cruise is subject to change at the discretion of the cruise-line. We reserve the right to
substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Kusadasi
Day 14 Athens/Canada • Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)
day
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
Tue
Tue
Wed
Thu
Thu
destination (Port)
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
*Mykonos, Greece
*Patmos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Rhodes, Greece
Crete (Agios Nicolaos), Greece
*Santorini, Greece
Arrive
--1600
--1500
0700
1430
0700
0700
1700
depart
1800
--1900
2400
1030
2030
1800
1130
---
*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting. Note: Itinerary order subject to change
dependent upon departure date from Canada. Ports subject to change at cruise line discretion.
See pages 16-17 for cruise information.
Hydra
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Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details • For a listing of hotels used in the organized tours featured on pages 4-10 see page 19.
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BACK BY POPULAR
DEMAND!
Santorini
GREECE
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
Day 1-3 Athens/Crete • Domestic flight Athens/Crete. Upon
arrival into Athens take your domestic flight to the island of Crete.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel. The remainder of the day is
at leisure. Crete at leisure. Crete marks the frontier between Europe
and Africa. Its majestic slopes are dotted with old stone villages,
castles, chapels, olive trees and orange groves. Near the capital of
Herakion is the 5,000 year old Palace of Knossos, legendary Labyrinth of the Minotaur, with its images of King Minos and the Minoan
civilization. (B)
From • Per person
2279
$
+taxes
ORGANIZED
TOUR
Day 4-7 Santorini • Transfer from the hotel to pier as you embark on the ferry ride from Heraklion to the breathtaking island of
Santorini. The remainder of the evening is at your leisure. Overnight Santorini.This beautiful island is believed by many to be Plato’s
lost continent of Atlantics. Enjoy the next three days on this island
renowned for its magnificent views, remarkable landscape and
magical sunsets. (B)
Day 8-10 Mykonos • Ferry service from Santorini/Mykonos. Upon
arrival into Mykonos, transfer to your hotel where you will spend
the next 3 nights. World-famous Mykonos combines the natural
beauty of a quintessential Cycladic island with a sophisticated jet-set
atmosphere and is renowned for its unrivalled scenery, sugar cube
houses, dazzling windmills and flower-decked walkways. (B)
Day 11 Athens • Transfer to the pier for the ferry ride from the
island of Mykonos to Athens where you will be transferred to your
hotel. (B)
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
ISLAND DELIGHT
3 NIGHTS CRETE
Ionian
Sea
4 NIGHTS SANTORINI
TURKEY
3 NIGHTS MYKONOS
3 NIGHTS ATHENS
ATHENS
MYKONOS
POROS
SARONIC ISLAND
CRUISE
se
ne
SANTORINI
ca
de
Do
AEGINA
HYDRA
Day 12 Saronic Island Cruise • Enjoy a full-day cruise of the
Saronic Gulf, visiting the picturesque and historic islands of Hydra,
Poros and Aegina. Return to your hotel in Athens. (B,L)
Day 13 Athens Sightseeing Tour • Morning sightseeing tour
of Athens including the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal
Palace, Panathenium Stadium, National Library and Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier. Spend the afternoon shopping or relaxing at your
leisure. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight Athens. (B)
Aegean
Sea
GREECE
Mediterranean Sea
Sea of Crete
CRETE
HERAKLION
Day 14 • Athens • Transfer from the hotel to the airport. (B)
TOUR INCLUSIONS : 3 nights Crete • 4 nights Santorini • 3 nights
Mykonos • 3 nights Athens • Full day Saronic Island Cruise • Sightseeing tour of Athens • Domestic airfare/ferry service throughout
• Private transfers • Services of local representatives.
CRUISE & LAND
FROM $2279
3
4
5
01 May - 31 May
2279
2629
3269
01 June - 30 June
2249
2729
3479
01 July - 31 July
2449
2789
3719
01 August - 31 August
2519
3129
3989
01 September - 15 October
2359
2899
3629
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $325
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only • Cruise accommodation : in lowest cabin category. Higher classes at surcharge.
Mykonos
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens. Order
of ports of call on the cruise is subject to change at the discretion of the cruise-line. We reserve the right to
substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Athena Temple • Aegina
(B=Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • H/B = Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner • F/B = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Rhodes • Grand Master Castle
TOP SELLER!
GREECE
Day 1-3 Athens/Rhodes • Domestic flight Athens/Rhodes. For the
next few days, at your leisure you’ll enjoy the lovely promenades
awash in outdoor restaurants and the shops, nightlife, beaches and
Crusader history of the beautiful island of Rhodes. (B)
14 DAYS
13 NIGHTS
Day 4-6 Rhodes/Crete • Flight from Rhodes to Crete. Upon arrival
into Crete, transfer to your hotel. Spend the next few days at leisure
enjoying the beaches, towns, chapels, Minoan history and majestic
sights of Crete. (B)
From • Per person
2569
$
+taxes
Day 7-9 Crete/Santorini • Ferry from Crete to Santorini. You’ll
be met and transferred to your hotel where you’ll spend 3 nights.
Santorini is one of the most sophisticated islands in the Mediterranean; a literal Aegean treasure house of shops, restaurants,
gorgeous views and, of course, world famous Cliffside tavernas
(which live up to their publicity, and some). Enjoy! (B)
ORGANIZED
TOUR
BONUS
ATHENS
TOUR
Day 10-11 Santorini/Mykonos • Ferry from Santorini to Mykonos.
Your days are at leisure to explore and enjoy the outstanding experiences Mykonos has to offer; fabulous beaches, a gorgeous little harbour town with excellent shopping, lovely restaurants, great photo
opportunities, tavernas galore (can you tell we envy you?). (B)
HELLENIC MOSAIC
3 NIGHTS RHODES
3 NIGHTS CRETE
ATHENS
Ionian
Sea
2 NIGHTS MYKONOS
TURKEY
Aegean
Sea
MYKONOS

GREECE
3 NIGHTS SANTORINI

Day 12 Mykonos/Athens • Today you will ferry from Mykonos
to Athens for two nights in this simply amazing city. Between the
museum, shopping and sightseeing, you have the opportunity to
spend exciting and romantic nights in the “Plaka” district where
you can experience Athen’s world famous restaurants and nightlife.
Overnight Athens. (B)
de
Do
Day 13 Athens • A morning tour introduces you to the Acropolis,
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Royal Palace, Panathenium Stadium,
National Library, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and more. The
remainder of your day is at leisure. More shopping! Overnight Athens. (B)
ne
ca
2 NIGHTS ATHENS
Sea of Crete
Mediterranean Sea
CRETE

se
SANTORINI
RHODES

Day 14 Athens • Transfer to the airport.
HERAKLION
TOUR INCLUSIONS : 3 nights Rhodes • 3 nights Crete • 3 nights
Book Early
and save
up to
$
100
per couple
Details page 3
Santorini • 2 nights Mykonos • 2 nights Athens • Domestic airfare/
ferry service throughout • Sightseeing Tour of Athens • Private transfers • Meals as specified • Services of local representatives.
LAND ONLY
FROM $2569
Mykonos
3
4
5
01 May - 31 May
2569
2899
3469
01 June - 30 June
2669
3099
3749
01 July - 31 July
2899
3219
3999
01 August - 31 August
2969
3459
4309
01 September -15 Octobre
2819
3219
3979
Taxes (subject to change without notice) : Add $360
•
Inquire about
airfares to Athens
with Air Canada
Star ratings : applicable to hotel only
Above itinerary is sample only. Sequence of itinerary will vary depending on arrival day into Athens.
We reserve the right to substitute ferry service for domestic airfaire (or vice versa) when necessary.
Santorini
10
Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details • For a listing of hotels used in the organized tours featured on pages 4-10 see page 19.
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GREECE
& THE GREEK ISLANDS
TURKEY
Seres
Thessaloniki
Bosphorus
Istanbul
Kavala
Veria
BLACK
SEA
Alexandroupolis
Thassos
Samothraki
Dard
Uskudar
SEA OF MARMARA
es
anell
Vergina
Bandirma
Bursa
Canakkale
Igoumenitsa
Corfu
Karditsa
THE
Volos
Rio
Patra
Kefalonia
Zakynthos
Skiathos
Olympia
IONIAN
SEA
Pergumun
Alonissos
AEGEAN
SEA
Skopelos
Delphi
Balikesir
NORTHERN
SPORADES
GREECE
IANS
ION
Lefkada
Limnos
Meteora
Kalabaka
Ioannina
Skiros
Evia
Arachova
Nafplion
PELOPONNESE
Manisa
Chios
Thiva
Corinthos
Mycenae
ATHENS
Rafina
Piraeus
Aegina Cape Sounion
Poros
Spetses
Sparta
Andros
Ikaria
Tinos
Syros
Hydra
Mykonos
Samos
Ephesus
Kusadas i
Kalimnos
Naxos
Paros
Izmir
Patmos
CYCLADES
Sifnos
Githion
Bodrum
Kos
SE
NE
CA
DE
DO
Ios
Milos
Santorini
Kithira
SEA OF CRETE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
TURKEY
Lesvos
CRETE
Marmaris
Rhodes
Karpathos
Chania
Rethimnon
Heraklion Agios
Nikolaos
Knossos
Sitia
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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & SIGHTSEEING TOURS SUMMER 2010
Hydra
Full day Corinth, mycenae & epidaurus Tour (including lunch) $145
Operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday (except holidays)
Travel the coastal road along the Saronic gulf to Corinth, then on to
the majestic ruins at Mycenae to see the Lion Gate – Europe’s oldest
known monument – and the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace.
At Epidaurus, view the 14,000 seat theatre, renowned for its superb
acoustics.
Meteora
Santorini
Three day Classical Coach Tour $480 (tourist class)
Operates Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & some Thursdays (Apr 16, 29, May 13, 27,
Jun 10, 24, Jul 8, 22, Aug 26, Sep 09, 23, Oct 07, 21, 2010
Day 1 Athens / Olympia • Depart for the Corinth Canal, then on
to Epidaurus and its world famous theatre. Beautiful Nauplion is next
followed by Mycenae, after which you’ll head to Olympia, driving
through the central Peloponnese area past the cities of Megalopolis
and Tripolis. Overnight Olympia.
Day 2 Olympia / Delphi • In the morning visit the Archaeological
site and museum at Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion an cross by
car ferry to Antirion, driving through Nafpaktos to Delphi. Overnight
Delphi (Arachova)
Day 3 Delphi / Athens • Following a morning visit to the archaeological site and museum at Delphi, you’ll return to Athens. (H/B)
Delphi
Two day Coach Tour of meteora $260 (tourist class)
Operates Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & some Saturdays (Apr 17, May 15, 29,
Jun 12, 26, Jul 10, 24, Aug 28, Sep 11, 25 & Oct 9, 23, 2010)
Day 1 Athens / Kalambaka • Drive to Delphi through Levadia and
Arachova stopping briefly at Arachova, famous for hand woven rugs,
before traveling through the tows of central Greece and across the
Thessalian Plain to Kalambaka. Overnight Kalambaka.
Day 2 Meteora / Athens • Morning visit to the breathtaking Meteora monasteries. Christian hermits arrived in this region in the early
800’s initially occupying caves at the base of huge natural spires and
later building entire monasteries atop them. Originally reached by
hinged ladders and windlasses, roads and stairs now provide access.
You’ll return to Athens via Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and
three hundred Spartans held off the attacking Persian Army. (H/B)
Three day Coach Tour of delphi & meteora $480 (tourist class)
Operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday & some Fridays (Apr 16, 30, May 28, Jun
11, 25, Jul 09, 23, Aug 27, Sep 10, 24, Oct 08, 22, 2010)
Day 1 Athens / Delphi • Drive to Delphi through Levadia and
Arachova. Visit the archaeological site and museum at Delphi.
Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight Delphi.
Day 2 Delphi / Kalambaka • Morning at leisure. Drive through
central towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala before arriving at
Kalambaka. Overnight Kalambaka.
Day 3 Kalambaka / Athens • Visit to breathtaking Meteora, one of
the most dramatic sites in Greece. Evening return to Athens. (H/B)
12
Four day Classical Coach Tour With meteora $667 (tourist class)
Operates Monday, Tuesday, Saturday & some Thursdays (Apr 16, 29, May 13, 27,
Jun 10, 24, Jul 8, 22, Aug 26, Sep 09, 23, Oct 07, 21, 2010)
Day 1 Athens / Olympia • Depart for the Corinth Canal, then on
to Epidaurus and its world famous theatre. Beautiful Nauplion is next
followed by Mycenae, after which you’ll head to Olympia, driving
through the central Peloponnese area past the cities of Megalopolis
and Tripolis. Overnight Olympia.
Day 2 Olympia / Delphi • In the morning visit the Archaeological
site and museum at Olympia. Drive via Patras to Rion an cross by
car ferry to Antirion, driving through Nafpaktos to Delphi. Overnight
Delphi (Arachova)
Day 3 Delphi / Kalambaka • Morning visit to the archaeological
site and museum at Delphi. Drive through Amphissa, Lamia, Trikala to
Kalambaka. Overnight Kalambaka.
Day 4 Kalambaka / Athens • In the morning visit sensational
Meteora and in the early afternoon begin the journey to Athens passing through Thermopylae and Kamena Vourla. (H/B)
Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details • *Dates of operation subject to change.
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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS & SIGHTSEEING TOURS SUMMER 2010
Poros
Skiathos
Half day Athens sightseeing Tour $81
Operates Daily (except holidays) – Halfday tour
Cape sounion Tour $59
Operates Daily (except holidays) – Afternoon Tour
Half day driving tour that operates every morning. From the Acropolis
to Omonia Square, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect
overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your
become familiar with this fabulous city, if this is your first visit to Athens.
See Panathinaikos Stadium, Prime Minister’s residence, Ex Royal
Palace that is guarded by the colourful Evzones, Zappion (conference & exhibition hall), Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden,
Hadrians Arc, St Paul’s Church, the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral,
Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution
Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and the crowing glory – The
Acropolis.
Afternoon departure for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal
road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing
through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles from
Athens making it a perfect lazy afternoon destination. The Cape’s
Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea.
Cape Sounion
New for 2009
Half day Athens sightseeing & Acropolis museum Tour $99
Operates Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun (except holidays) – Halfday tour
Same as Athens Sightseeing Tour with addition of visit to the
Acropolis Museum. A must see for those who are visiting Greece!
Wine Tasting & Ancient Corinth $125
Operates Fridays (except holidays) – Full day
New for 2009
Full day Athens & Cape sounion sightseeing Tour $155
(including lunch) –
Operates daily (except Mondays & holidays) – Full day tour
From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you’ll visit all the famous
sits of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive tour. See
Panathinaikos Stadium, Prime Minister’s residence, Ex Royal Palace
that is guarded by the colourful Evzones, Zappion (conference &
exhibition hall), Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden,
Hadrians Arc, St Paul’s Church, the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral,
Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution
Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and the crowing glory – The Acropolis
and the Acropolis museum. Lunch in a local restaurant under the slopes
of the Acropolis. After lunch, depart for a wonderful drive along the
scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf,
passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada,
Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles from
Athens making it a perfect lazy afternoon destination. The Cape’s
Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea.
Driving along the coastal road you’ll reach the Corinth Canal where
there will be a short stop, follwed by a drive to Ancient Corinth,
one of the most important Greek cities in ancient times and where
St. Paul lived and preached. Here there is a vist to the Agora an one
of the most outstanding monuments of the pre-Romance period, the
Temple of Apollo. You’ll also visit the famous winery of Nemea, one
of the most popular vineyards in Greece. Greeks have produced wine
since the Neolithic Age – 4000 B.C. and it has long been adored,
praised and chanted about in the name of the god Dionyssos. You’ll
have a tour of the state of the art facilities an learn much about the
production of Greek red wine. The underground cellars have more
than 1000 oak barrels and you’ll taste some of the best wines in the
domain.
Full day delphi (including lunch) $155
Operates Daily (except holidays) – Full day
En route to Delphi, the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo, you’ll
drive through Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Perhaps the most
famous site in classical Greece, the scale and diversity of Delphi’s
excavatios is amazing. See the Doric Temple of Apollo, the
Castalian Springs, the Athenian Treasury and the Museum which
offers many treasures, such as the Bronze Charioteer. (Museum closed
on Tuesdays).
*Dates of operation subject to change • (B=Breakfast • L = Lunch • D = Dinner • H/B = Breakfast & Lunch or Dinner • F/B = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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CRETE
Bustling, picturesque, and cosmopolitan, Heraklion, Chania, Rethymnon
and Agios Nikolaos, Crete’s main cities and resort areas, are found on
the north side of the island and brim with hundreds of shops, cafes,
tavernas and ouzeries, and everywhere the delectable Cretan wine and
fragrance of jasmine vines. Golden beaches trim the island, splashed by
clear, warm sea perfect for swimming and other watersports. Whether
you gather ‘round in a seaside taverna, relax in a comfy chair in a pastry
shop, stroll in solitude on a deserted beach, or join the frivolity in Crete’s
many discos and clubs, your experience will be a treasured memory.
RHODES
Rhodes, the legendary home of Helios, god of the sun, is the cosmopolitan jewel in the crown of the Dodacanese and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. Shangri-la for shoppers, beach and history lovers, the island
trumpets the best nightlife outside of Athens. Although Rhodes has just
90,000 inhabitants, it hosts over a million visitors a year seeking not only
the aforesaid nightlife, but magnificent beaches, medieval architecture,
scenic villages and harbours (the scene in historic Mandraki Harbour is
mindboggling). The Street of the Knights and stone-paved alleyways in
the Old Medieval Town will stop you in your tracks, as will the shops.
Utterly fantastic. Another “must see”, the exquisite little town of Lindos is
dominated by an imposing acropolis overlooking a calm, gorgeous bay,
whitewashed houses and pebbled courtyards. The acropolis can be
reached by donkey or on foot. We suggest the donkey. Great fun!
MYKONOS
Mykonos is the exemplar for Greek Isles blessed with soul, spirit, sea, sun,
sand, shops and snazzy nightlife. The island attracts a discerning international clientele and the quality and standard are absolutely top-notch.
Foremost are the beaches. Lapped by clean, clear Aegean Sea, most
are framed by tavernas and bars catering to the sunbathers enjoying the
action-packed scene. And always the sight of magenta bougainvillea
draped over the blue domes and shutters sheltering the interiors of the
exquisite little white buildings that dot the island. The harbour is home to
brightly painted fishing boats, tavernas and cafes. And just up the twisty
streets - smart bars, posh restaurants, discos and clubs.
SANTORINI
Few ports in the world offer a more dramatic vista then that of Santorini.
The austere cliffs of this magnificent isle rise from sapphire waters to
reveal a sheer precipice ribbed with soft pastels. The crescent shaped
legacy of a volcanic eruption that shook the Aegean in 1450 B.C. blowing out the island’s centre, some scholars believe the destruction was
forerunner to the myth of Plato’s Lost Continent of Atlantis. History buffs
interested in Minoan civilization should tour Akrotiri, nicknamed the
“Minoan Pompeii.” The principal towns of Fira and Oia are perched on
the rim of the submerged crater, and their colourful restaurants, tavernas
and fashionable private homes tumble down the cliff-face like a sprinkling of sugar. Sunsets defy description and are best shared with others
celebrating sundown. Classical music often plays and Santorini’s Boutari wine flows – prepare to banish all thought of sleep and enter the
whirlwind nightlife! Santorini’s canvas is brushed with plenty of beauty
spots including beaches unique for their volcanic black or red sand. Fine
jewellery enthusiasts will find treasure in the multitude of gold shops
lining the meandering streets. Look for the wide selection of colourful
icons. The isle of Santorini generally exceeds even the wildest expectations!
PAROS
Paros is an island of great charm, golden beaches, good nightlife and
Cycladic architecture. The port and capital, Parikia, offers a spirited marketplace and famous Byzantine cathedral. Naoussa, on the north coast,
is a full-scale resort. In the interior, Lefkes offers well-preserved medieval
buildings.
NAXOS
The largest island in the Cyclades, the hotels on green, fertile, Naxos
cluster in port and on what may be the best beaches in the Cyclades.
Island mountain villages preserve the island’s quiet, quaint and charming rhythms. The unique architecture is a reminder that Venetians ruled
Naxos for 350 years.
CORFU
Immortalized in Homer’s Odyssey, the island of Corfu is renowned for its
scenic charms, clear turquoise waters, gorgeous beaches, natural beauty
and rich blend of Venetian, Neopolitan and Georgian-style architecture
in Corfu Town. Expect excellent shopping, sightseeing and nightlife.
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FLEXIBILITY IS OUR SPECIALTY
An alternative to packages with rigid durations, our Greece product is
utterly flexible enabling us to create a personalized package to fit your
specific criteria. Let’s put it this way - Greece has over 2500 islands and if
you can pronounce it – we can get you there!
International flights • Domestic flights in Greece • Athens & mainland
hotels • Island hotels & villas • Multi-island holidays • 3, 4, 7 day cruises
• Island transfers and inter-island ferry service • If you don’t see it, ask
us for it!
Amphitrion Holidays
The largest tour operator in Greece, experts in vacation travel, groups,
meetings, incentives and yachting (and our in-destination representative
for 25 years) the smiling, familiar face of Amphitrion will be with you
throughout your journey in the form of our professional representatives.
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LOUIS CRUISES • 3, 4 & 7 DAY ITINERARIES
Aquamarine
GREEK ISLANDS & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
Louis Cruise Lines offers guests a great and very affordable way to
explore the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean aboard ships that
celebrated for their classic style and intimate atmosphere.
A perfect option for the every day traveler who previously thought a
cruise was out of their budget, all LCL ships feature dining options,
comprehensive itineraries and affordable pricing. On these cruises
the focus is on the destination and the cultural experience rather
than the shipboard perks. There aren’t many bells and whistles
aboard, and although LCL ships are older, they ar updated annually.
If you have come to see the sights and explore the region, Louis
Cruise Lines is the perfect choice.
3 DAY AEGEAN LEGENDS CRUISE
Inquire for rates
Sails every Friday (Piraeus/Piraeus)
March 19, 26 • April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • May 7, 14, 21, 28 • June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • August 6, 13, 20, 27 • September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5
Day
Destination (Port)
Arrival
Departure
Fri
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
--1100
Fri
*Mykonos, Greece
1800
2300
Sat
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
0700
noon
Sat
*Patmos, Greece
1600
2100
Sun
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
0700
1130
Sun
*Santorini, Greece
1630
2100
Mon
Athens (Piraeus)
0700
--*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting.
Pearl
Louis Crystal
7 DAY GREECE & TURKEY
Inquire for rates
Sails alternate Fridays (Piraeus/Piraeus)
April 2, 16, 30 • May 14, 28 • June 11, 25 • July 9, 23 • August 6, 20
September 3, 17 • October 1, 15
Day
Destination (Port)
Arrival
Departure
Fri
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
--1800
Sat
Istanbul, Turkey
1600
--Sun
Istanbul, Turkey
--1900
Mon
*Mykonos, Greece
1500
2400
Tue
*Patmos, Greece
0700
1030
Tue
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
1430
2030
Wed
Rhodes, Greece
0700
1800
Thu
Crete (Agios Nicolaos), Greece
0700
1130
Thu
*Santorini, Greece
1700
2100
Fri
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
0600
--*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting.
16
Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details
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LOUIS CRUISES
4 DAY JEWELS OF THE AEGEAN CRUISE Inquire for rates
Sails every Monday (Piraeus/Piraeus)
March 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 23, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8
Day
Destination (Port)
Arrival
Departure
Mon
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
--1100
Mon
*Mykonos, Greece
1800
2300
Tue
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
0700
1200
Tue
*Patmos, Greece
1600
2100
Wed
Rhodes, Greece
0700
1800
Thu
Crete (Heraklion), Greece
0700
1130
Thu
*Santorini, Greece
1630
2100
Fri
Athens (Piraeus)
0700
*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting.
7 DAY THREE CONTINENTS CRUISE
Sails alternate Fridays (Piraeus/Piraeus)
April 9, 23 • May 7, 21 • June 4, 18 • July 2, 16, 30
August 13, 27 • September 10, 24 • October 8, 22
Inquire for rates
Day
Destination (Port)
Arrival
Departure
Fri
Athens (Piraeus), Greece--1100
Sat
Istanbul, Turkey
0900
1900
Sun
*Mykonos, Greece
1500
2200
Mon
At Sea
Tue
Ashdod, Israel
0700
2000
Wed
*Port Said, Egypt
0600
0730
Wed
*Alexandria, Egypt
1730
2030
Thu
Crete (Agios Nicolaos), Greece
1630
2000
Fri
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
0800
--*Disembarkation by tender boats, weather permitting.
Note: Cruise Line reserves the right to alter times and ports of call
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HOTELS
ATHENS • HOTELS
On these pages we’re presenting a
small sampling of the hundreds of
properties available through Holiday
House.
Divani Palace Acropolis
HHHHH
NJV Athens Plaza
HHHHH
Royal Olympic Hotel
HHHHH
The Athenian Callirhoe
HHHH
Located moments from old quarter of
Plaka, sits just below the shadow of the
Acroplis. 250 spacious air-conditioned
rooms. Direct telephone, in room safe,
radio, hair dryer, in room internet access.
Meeting rooms, swimming pool.
Constitution Square. Located centrally,
this property is walking distance to all the
shopping cafes around the Plaka area.
182 air-conditioned rooms. Each room
offers in room safe, radio and mini-bar.
Hotel offers bar, lounge, restaurant,
coffee shop.
Centrally located, moments from the old
quarter of Plaka. 297 rooms. Completely
renovated and just breathtaking.
297 rooms, pool, restaurants, bars, shops.
Rooms have satellite TV, balcony and
are air-conditioned.
Located on Kallirrois Avenue, in the center
of Athens within walking distance from
Syntagma Square (Parliament), Acropolis,
the Brand New Acropolis Museum and Plaka.
84 rooms, air-conditioned, direct dial phone,
satellite TV, mini bar, safe. Restaurant, roof
garden bar, cocktail bar, fitness club.
Titania Hotel
HHHH
Athens Gate
HHHH
Plaka Hotel
HHH
Hermes Hotel
HHH
Amazon Hotel
HHH
On Panepistimou avenue, walking
distance to Plaka area. 400 rooms. A/C,
internet access, direct dial phone, mini
bar, safe, satellite TV.
Centrally located and only minutes from
the Acropolis, Plaka and Constitution
Square. Totally renovated, 99 rooms.
A/C, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, direct dial
phones, internet. Roof restaurant, garden
bar, TV lounge.
Situated in old part of Athens, walking
distance from Syntagma Square and
Acropolis. Roof top bar with view to Plaka
area and Acropolis. A/C, recently
renovated, bar, restaurant, satellite TV,
safe, fridge, hairdryer, direct dial phone.
Situated in old part of Athens, walking
distance from Syntagma Square and
Acropolis. A/C, 2 bars, restaurant,
swimming pool, roof garden. Rooms
with pay TV, direct dial phone,
hairdryer, safe.
Situated in Syntagma, Plaka area. 46
rooms. Breakfast room, bar, snack bar,
dining room. A/C, telephone, satellite TV,
mini bar, safe, hairdryer.
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
HHHHH
Creta Maris
HHHHH
Capsis Astoria
HHHH
Lato Boutique Hotel
HHHH
Atrion Hotel
HHH
Centrally located in quiet area of Heraklion. 160 rooms, A/C, satellite, TV, direct
dial phone, mini bar, balcony, safety
deposit box, hairdryer. Indoor swimming
pool, restaurant, bar, car rental services.
Located in Hersonissos area. 547 rooms,
swimming pool, restaurants, 6 bars,
7 tennis courts, mini golf, watersports.
Rooms have satellite TV. A/C.
Situated in Heraklion a short walk to
museums, seafront promenade, cafes,
shopping and restaurants. Restaurant, bar,
air conditioning, satellite TV, direct dial
phone, hairdryers, safe deposit box, mini
bar, wireless internet.
Located in Heraklion. 58 rooms.
Restaurant, bar, snack bar, TV room,
breakfast lounge. A/C rooms, direct
dial phone, satellite TV, mini bar, bath,
hairdryer, safe, internet access, balcony
or veranda.
Located in Heraklion. Next to Heraklion’s
vibrant city centre. A/C, private balcony
or veranda, mini bar, safe, direct dial
phone, free high-speed internet, satellite
TV, hair dryer.
Should you wish to stay at a hotel not
shown, we would be very pleased to
assist you with your arrangements
– just have your travel agent give
us a call.
All accommodation has been rated.
CRETE • HOTELS
SANTORINI • HOTELS
Castello Hotel
HHH
Majestic Hotel
HHHHH
Aegean Plaza
HHHH
El Greco
HHHH
Aressana
HHHH
Located in the town of Heraklion. 68
rooms, A/C, hairdryer, mini bar, satellite
TV, direct dial phone, safe, veranda or
balcony. Restaurant, café.
Located walking distance from Fira.
60 rooms. Pool bar, swimming pool,
snackbar, restaurant, playground.
Spa, sauna. Rooms have TV. A/C.
Located near the town of Kamari. 60
rooms. Swimming pool, snack bar, bar,
room service, gym, sauna. A/C.
Located in town of Fira. 29 rooms, 22
apartments. Snack bar, bar, TV lounge,
swimming pool. A/C.
Located in town of Fira, 48 rooms. Bar,
swimming pool, room service. A/C.
Hotel ratings in greeCe: Hotel ratings are established according to the standards of each particular country and are generally different from North American standards. Deluxe 5: Located in a prestigious location
with luxurious public areas & guest rooms. High standard of service/accommodation/facilities • Superior 4: Comfortable, first-class property • Moderate 3: Comfortable accommodation with limited public areas/
services/facilities. May be traditional/older or smaller/modern property • Expression “property” means hotel, villa or apartment/flat. air Conditioning: Air conditioning usually operates in peak summer months.
Island accommodation – usually June to September. Athens accommodation – usually May to October. Dependent upon temperatures, most air conditioning is turned on for certain hours of the day only.
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SANTORINI • HOTELS & VILLAS
Sellada Beach
HHH
Acqua Vatos Hotel
HHH
Albatros Hotel HHH
Located in Perissa on the beach. 14
rooms. Breakfast/lounge area, swimming
pool. A/C.
Situated in Kamari. 32 rooms. A/C, satellite TV, mini fridge, direct dial phone, hairdryer, balcony or terrace. Swimming pool,
pool snack bar, TV room, lounge bar.
Located in Karterados – 1.5 km from Fira
town. 38 rooms, A/C, mini fridge, direct
dial phone, balcony. Hotel offers
swimming pool, buffet breakfast,
snack bar.
SANTORINI • HOTELS
Sun Rocks Traditional HHHH Iliovasilema Hotel & Suites
HHHH
Residences - Couples Only
Located in Firostefani. 26 residences.
Swimming pool, pool restaurant,
restaurant, tavern, lounge terrace.
Rooms with A/C, satellite TV, music,
direct dial phone, mini bar, hairdryer,
safe, bath, inernet service.
In Imerovigli. 17 Apartments. A/C, bath,
satellite TV, fridge, kitchen, mini bar, safe,
direct dial phone, veranda. Swimming
pool, pool bar.
MYKONOS HOTELS
Esperas Traditional Houses
HHHH
Tzekos Villas
HHHH
Andromeda Hotel HHHH
Myconian Ambassador
Hotel & Thalasso Center
HHHHH
Situated in Oia. 17 units. Pool snack bar,
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, restaurant. A/C,
direct dial phone, satellite TV, music, safe,
hairdryer, kitchenette, veranda.
Located in Fira. 21 rooms. Snack bar,
swimming pool. A/C, direct dial phone,
bath, fridge, satellite TV, balcony or
terrace.
Located in Imerovigli. 59 rooms. Swimming pool, jacuzzi, breakfast room.
Rooms have satellite TV. A/C.
Princess of Mykonos
HHHH
San Marco Hotel
HHHH
Harmony Boutique Hotel HHHH
Pelican Art Hotel
HHH
Vienoulas Garden HHH
On the beach, 2.5km from the town
of Mykonos. 39 studios. Restaurant, bar,
pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi. Rooms have
TV. A/C.
Located on Choulakia beach. 86 rooms.
Restaurant, gourmet restaurant, main bar,
pool bar, snack bar, swimming pool,
Spa. A/C, direct dial phone, mini bar,
satellite TV, hairdryer, balcony or veranda.
Located in Mykonos town. 16 rooms, 6
junior suites. Swimming pool, bar, pool
bar, gourmet restaurant, lounge. A/C,
mini bar, satellite TV, direct dial phone,
safe, hairdryer, balcony.
Located in town of Mykonos. A/C, satellite
TV, refrigerator, safe, balcony or terrace,
hairdryer. Lobby lounge, coffee shop,
cocktail bar.
Located 600m from town of Mykonos. 27
rooms, A/C, restaurant area for breakfast,
lounge room, snack bar, swimming pool.
Capsis Rhodes
HHHHH
Blue Sky Beach Hotel
HHHH
Mediterranean Hotel HHHH
Belvedere Beach Hotel
HHHH
Agla Hotel HHH
Located in Ialyssos in front of Ixia beach,
5 minutes from medieval city of Rhodes.
691 rooms, 4 bars, 3 restaurants. A/C,
direct dial phone, satellite TV, mini bar,
hairdryer.
Located in the town of Rhodes. 179
rooms. A/C, direct dial phone, radio,
safe, satellite TV, mini bar and hairdryer.
2 lounges, restaurant, pool with Jacuzzi,
music cocktail bar, snack bar.
Located in the heart of Rhodes popular
sandy beach, minutes away from town
of Rhodes. All rooms offer hairdryer, telephone, private balcony, A/C, satellite TV,
direct dial phone, internet connection.
Situated in Rhodes town, on Kanari
beach. 212 rooms. A/C, satellite TV,
fridge, safe, direct dial phone. Lounge, TV
room, restaurant, pool snack bar, cocktail
bar, 2 swimming pools, mini market.
Located in town of Rhodes. 110 rooms.
Restaurant, grill bar, swimming pool,
a la carte restaurant. A/C, direct dial
phone, balcony, satellite TV, fridge,
hairdryer.
Situated in Platys Gialos. 66 rooms,
2 suites. A/C, restaurant, 2 bars,
swimming pool, water sports. Rooms
with mini bar, satellite Tv, direct dial
phone, radio, safe, hairdryer, terrace.
Pelican Bay Art Hotel
HHHH
Located in Platy Gialos. A/C, satellite TV,
refrigerator, safe, balcony or terrace,
hairdryer. Swimming pool, cocktail bar,
lobby lounge, fitness centre.
RHODES • HOTELS
Hotels used for organized tour programs We reserve the right to substitute properties of equal or higher value when necessary.
• Athens : 3* Amazon Hotel / 4* Athenian Callirhoe / 5* Royal Olympic • Santorini : 3* Acqua Vatos / 4* Aegean Plaza / 5* Majestic
• Rhodes : 3* Agla / 4* Belvedere Beach / 5* Capsis Hotel • Crete : 3* Castello / 4* Astoria Capsis / 5* Aquila Atlantis
• Paros : 3* High Mill / 4* Narges / 5* Archipelagos Resort • Naxos : 3*Naxos Holidays / 4* Naxos Palace / 5* Naxos Imperial
• Mykonos : 3* Pelican Art / 4* Pelican Bay Art / 5* Myconian Ambassador
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“your,” “passenger” and “cardholder” refer to each person who books or otherwise purchases or receives goods
and services arranged through Holiday House. The words
“Holiday House,” “our” and “we” refer to Thomas Cook
Canada, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and agents. Holiday
House makes arrangements with suppliers who provide travel
services such as air travel, cruises, hotels, buses, sightseeing,
car rental or other activities included in your booking. The
travel services are subject to the conditions imposed by these
suppliers, and their liability may, in turn, be limited by their
tariffs, conditions of carriage and international conventions
and arrangements. Holiday House does not own, manage,
operate, or control any vehicle, hotel, resort, cruise ship, restaurant, or other supplier of services, and is not responsible
for their acts or omissions. Please read and ensure you understand these Terms & Conditions before booking your vacation.
When you book or otherwise receive services through Holiday
House, you are accepting and agreeing to the Terms & Conditions listed on these pages.
How To Make A Booking: Simply call or visit your travel agent and
they will contact Holiday House for reservations.
Payment Requirements: Payment must be made through your
travel agent by cheque or credit card: VISA, MasterCard, Diners or
American Express. Bookings made 30 days* prior to travel - Deposit
is required as follows:
• $1000 non refundable deposit per person at the time of booking
for all air-inclusive packages.
• $500 non refundable deposit per person at the time of booking
for land only packages.
• Final payment due 45 days prior to departure
Cancellation Policy:
• 44-30 days or more prior to departure : 50% of total package
price per person
• 29 days prior to departure or less : 100% of package price
• Bookings made within 30 days* to travel : Full Payment is required
at the time of booking.
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a booking, you, the passenger and/or the cardholder give consent
to Holiday House for the card’s use. Your verbal authorization to
use your credit card for deposit and/or final payment indicates your
compliance with our booking terms & conditions whether or not you
have actually signed the appropriate draft. Thomas Cook Canada
will appear as the vendor on your statement, not the travel agency.
Non-payment on due date will result in automatic cancellation with
applicable penalties.
Taxes & Service Charges: Hotel taxes are pre-collected. Service
charges are paid locally except where noted. Taxes in this brochure
are either included or shown in price grids and are exactly as stipulated by the local government and suppliers. Airport departure taxes
are to be paid locally upon departure for some destinations.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, you must notify
your travel agent immediately. Cancellation charges are calculated
based on the date that Holiday House receives notice of cancellation.
Cancellation charges: (see chart)
The cancellation charge compensates Holiday House for damages
arising from cancellation, including, among other things, pre-payment made on booking of travel and other services and administration costs involved in processing a cancellation. By booking a vacation you agree that the cancellation charge is a genuine estimate of
damages to Holiday House of any cancellation and is not a penalty.
Holiday House may arrange for the resale of any holidays you cancel
without refund to you.
Meal Plans:
EP – No meals included
B – Breakfast included
L – Lunch included
D – Dinner included
HB – Breakfast and lunch/or dinner included
FB – Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
AI – All Inclusive
EP/RR – Room rate only no meals included
Unused Services: All requests for refunds must be submitted in
writing within 30 days of the scheduled return travel date along
with original/authentic receipts, unused vouchers, etc. and should
be sent via traceable means.
Air Components: There is no refund for any unused portion.
Cancellation penalties vary by airline and will be quoted at time
of booking.
Accommodation: All refunds are subject to the terms under which
the suppliers provide travel services plus a $50 CAD processing fee
per booking for Holiday House. No refund will be made for unused
attractions/villas/ferries or unused features, or in the event a service
or function is cancelled due to causes beyond the supplier’s control.
Car Rental: No refund for any unused portion of the rental.
Attraction Tickets: 100% non-refundable
Changes to a Booking: Changes to a confirmed booking can only
be made prior to 30 days before departure. An administration fee
of $50 per booking plus GST will be charged for each change. You
will also be responsible for any price increase on goods and services
from the original reservation date to the date of change. No price
adjustments shall be made if the price for such goods and services
has decreased. If a change is made to the room occupancy, including the addition to or reduction of the number of occupants, you
will be responsible for any resulting increase in price. Name change
requests may be denied due to hotel policy and conditions. Requests
for changes less than 30 days before departure will not be accepted
and will make the booking subject to full cancellation charges.
Name changes or name corrections within this period will be treated
as a cancellation and rebooking.
Special Requests: Holiday House cannot guarantee specific requests such as room location, adjoining rooms, bed preference,
in-flight meal requirements, sky cots, etc. While Holiday House will
attempt to advise service providers of such requests, it cannot be
held responsible if such requests cannot be fulfilled or if local surcharges are applied.
Children: Unless otherwise stated, children’s prices are restricted to
those 2-11 years of age at the time of departure and only when
sharing a room with 2 full paying adults.
Customs & Immigration: Customs and/or immigration officials can
deny a person entry into their country at their own discretion. A
previous criminal record could be an obstacle in international travel.
Holiday House cannot be held responsible for denied entry under
any circumstances.
Documentation: It is solely your responsibility to obtain, at your own
expense, all the documentation required by relevant government authorities for the purpose of your holiday. Required documentation
may vary depending on citizenship status. Special documentation
may be required for minors travelling alone; for children who have
a different surname than the adults who accompany them; or for
single parents travelling with children. Prior to departure, you should
check with your travel agent and/or the relevant consulate about
what documentation is required. We strongly recommend you travel
with a valid passport. For information on the Canadian Government
Passenger Protect program, please visit www.passengerprotect.
gc.ca. Landed immigrants without Canadian citizenship or a Permanent Resident Card may be denied boarding upon return to Canada.
In the event that a passenger does not possess the documentation
required by the government authorities at the holiday destination or
by the airline, passage or entry to the destination may be refused. If
passage or entry is refused, Holiday House will not be held liable and
will not issue any refunds.
Tickets: Tickets will be issued 28 days prior to departure or upon
receipt of full payment, if booked within 28 days.
Flights & Carriers: All flight times, flight itineraries, carriers and aircraft types are subject to change with or without notice. The carriers
and Holiday House also reserve the right to add en route stops. It is
recommended that you contact the airline within 24 hours of departure to confirm your departure time. It is also recommended that you
arrive at the airport 3 to 4 hours prior to departure to allow sufficient
time for check-in and security clearance. Airline cut-off times vary
between 45 and 60 minutes. Please check with the airline directly.
You agree that Holiday House cannot be held responsible or liable
if you miss your flight or are denied boarding. Carriage and service
performed and tickets issued are subject to the terms referred to on
such tickets, the rules relating to liability by the Warsaw Convention (as amended), and these Terms & Conditions. Air transportation complaints are solely the responsibility of the airline concerned.
You agree that Holiday House cannot be held responsible or liable
for expenses, lost wages or missed vacation time due to flight time
changes and/or delays.
Baggage: Each passenger is entitled to carry 2 standard-sized
pieces of checked luggage. Weight restrictions vary from 10 to 20
kg total per person for both pieces. There may be charges for excess
baggage. Please contact the airline for more details. All baggage
remains at your own risk throughout the trip. Due to security restrictions, liquids and gels, as well as many other items, are not permitted in carry-on luggage. Prescription medications should be kept in
the original container and packed in carry-on luggage. Please check
with the airline prior to departure for the most up-to-date regulations in order to avoid items being confiscated at security. In the
event that your baggage is delayed at your destination or upon your
return home, please contact the airline representative before leaving
the airport. Failure to do so will invalidate your claim. Independent
contractors over which we have no control perform baggage handling and we cannot assume responsibility for loss of, or damage to,
baggage or other possessions. Due to the carrier’s limit of liability,
please do not check valuable items such as jewellery and cameras.
Please also limit the valuables (including electronic equipment) you
take with you on holiday and use the safety deposit boxes provided
at hotels or on cruise ships. Please ensure you have adequate insurance to cover your belongings throughout your holiday.
Connecting Flights: If you have a connecting flight, you should
allow ample time (minimum 3 hours or overnight) between flights.
Holiday House cannot accept any responsibility for additional
charges incurred for airfares or other expenses due to missed flights,
irregular air operations or flight time changes.
Problem Solving: Should you find your accommodation unsuitable, contact the hotel manager immediately. If the matter cannot
be resolved, contact our Customer Care Help Line at the contact
telephone number listed in your documents. If you decide to find
your own accommodation elsewhere, we will refund the unused
portion of your hotel stay less any cancellation penalties imposed by
the supplier. Additional expenses incurred for new accommodation
are your responsibility. Any request for refund must be accompanied
by original receipts.
Notice to Travellers: Please be aware that different living standards
and practices exist outside of Canada, including but not limited to
provision of utilities, i.e. water and electricity, accommodations,
services of all kinds, food, food preparation, water quality, security, insects, wildlife or weather conditions. You agree that Holiday
House shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, illness
or injury you may suffer as a result of such different living standards
and practices. It is not uncommon to suffer from travellers’ diarrhea
when travelling. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends
that you visit your family doctor or a travel medicine clinic prior to
departure to advise you on precautions. All hotels undergo routine
maintenance and renovations. Certain resort areas are undergoing
major growth with ongoing construction and Holiday House is not
responsible for any resulting inconvenience. At brand new hotels,
some facilities may not be completely operational. Landscaping and
other finishing touches may be continuing during your stay. If Holiday House is advised of any significant work that will be ongoing
during your stay or of any major facilities that will not be available,
we will try to advise you prior to departure through notice to your
travel agent.
Travel Insurance: It is strongly recommended that all travellers obtain adequate insurance coverage to protect themselves should they
be obliged to cancel a holiday due to health problems or unforeseen
circumstances. You may purchase such insurance from your travel
agent at the time of booking. You may also wish to purchase medical insurance. You agree that Holiday House shall not be responsible
or liable for health problems that may arise or become aggravated
while travelling or at your destination. Standards of medical care
may differ from those in Canada. Treatment may be expensive, payment in advance may be required and provincial health care coverage may be limited.
Cancellation of Services: In the event that certain services are cancelled, Holiday House will have no responsibility beyond the refund
of all monies received by Holiday House for such cancelled services,
which will be deemed to constitute full settlement of any claim you
might have against Holiday House for the cancellation.
Alteration of Services: Advertised facilities may occasionally be
modified or unavailable. We will advise you or your travel agent of
any description changes, if known, prior to departure. Sometimes
major changes to your holiday arrangements may be required due
to circumstances beyond our control, such as hotel overbooking, unexpected maintenance problems or due to market conditions. Major
changes may include change of destination, change of departure or
return by more than 24 hours, change of itinerary, change of hotel,
ship or accommodation standard. In these circumstances, Holiday
House reserves the right to substitute hotel and other arrangements
for arrangements of comparable value without notice or liability.
Force Majeure/Act of God: Holiday House is not responsible or
liable for changes or cancellations made that relate to or arise as
a result of hostilities, acts of war or threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear
disasters, fire, epidemics or health risks, technical problems with
transport as well as flight delays due to weather or for mechanical
reasons, government action, closed or congested airports or ports,
supplier insolvency, governmental acts and other events beyond our
control. The National Hurricane Center in Miami considers June 1st
to November 30th inclusive Hurricane Season. This must be taken
into consideration when you book your vacation. You agree that
Holiday House does not assume any responsibility, and is not liable,
for the costs or other consequences that arise out of, or result from,
inclement weather conditions at any time of the year.
Cruise lines reserve the right to change or cancel itineraries without
notice. Each cruise line accepts guests subject to the Conditions of
Carriage shown on their Passenger Contract, a copy of which will be
supplied to you with your cruise ticket.
Facilities & Services: Hotels may curtail or alter some facilities
without notice, usually for the purpose of ongoing maintenance
and improvement. You agree that Holiday House shall not be held
responsible or liable if, due to the acts or omissions of others, some
services, bonus features or facilities described in this brochure, cease
to be available or are not working. The behaviour of other guests
and the cancellation of services for any reason are beyond Holiday
House’s control. All efforts are made to ensure accuracy at the time
of printing this brochure. Descriptions and photographs are representational only and are not a guarantee that everything will be
exactly as depicted at the destination. You agree that Holiday House
shall not be held responsible or liable for modifications that can take
place after publication, including damage or beach erosion due to
storms or tidal conditions. Services such as à la carte dinners, daily
activities programs, spa services and bonus features are on a firstcome, first-serve basis and may require reservations. Certain services
and activities may be withdrawn by the hotel for reasons such as
weather conditions and number of participants. All withdrawn
features are non-refundable. Spa services are at additional charge
unless otherwise stated. Room upgrade bonus features are subject
to space availability at check-in and cannot be guaranteed prior to
your arrival. Bonus features do not have a cash value.
Hotel Ratings: Star ratings are our opinion and can differ from official gradings. Our rating is relative to general standards in each
destination, so our four-star hotel in one destination can be different
to our four-star hotel in another. Ratings are based on many factors
including hotel location and facilities as well as feedback from our
customers and staff.
Hotel Check-in & Check-out: Due to hotel house-keeping requirements, regardless of flight times, hotel check-in is normally after 3:00
pm on the day of arrival. Hotel check-out time is normally 12 noon.
All-inclusive privileges begin at check-in and end at check-out.
Prices & Cost Increases: All prices, unless otherwise stated, are
per room based on single/double adults sharing one hotel room.
All prices advertised in this brochure are in Canadian dollars and
do not include GST (where applicable) and taxes. The prices advertised in this brochure are based on fixed costs at the time of print.
These costs are dependant on rate of exchange and/or other factors.
Holiday House reserves the right to increase the price. Should the
price increase be greater than 7%, you have the right to cancel the
contract for travel services and obtain a refund of all monies paid to
Holiday House, unless the price increase is the result of government
taxation or fuel surcharge allowed by the Canadian Transportation
Agency. Every effort will be made to advise your travel agent of any
price increase at least 15 days prior to your departure date. In the
event of an error in published rates, you will be given the option
to accept the change or to cancel for a full refund of all monies
received by Holiday House.
Special Needs Passengers: Although reasonable attempts will be
made to provide the services requested, Holiday House does not
guarantee that the airport, transfer vehicles and/or accommodations
while in destination will be wheelchair accessible. Facilities in hotels
for special needs passengers may be limited. Services required for
a passenger with special needs may not be available and/or subject to local surcharges. Please check with your travel agent prior
to booking.
Notice of Claims: You must notify Holiday House, in writing by
registered mail, of any claim you may have, or claim to have, against
Holiday House, within 30 days from the event giving rise to the
claim. Should you not file a written complaint with Holiday House
within 30 days from the end of your vacation, you will be presumed
to be satisfied with the services received and to have waived any and
all claims that you may have had against Holiday House. Holiday
House will not respond to any claims or demands made after the
expiration of the 30-day delay. You may not commence any legal
proceeding against Holiday House unless you have submitted a notice as set out above. Under no circumstances shall Holiday House
be liable to you for an amount in excess of the total amount paid to
Holiday House for your vacation.
Compliance: You agree to comply with any reasonable instructions
issued by Holiday House or its representatives during your vacation.
Applicable Law: Regardless of your holiday destination, any dispute between you and Holiday House shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the place of your departure from Canada
and international conventions and agreements referred to herein.
Notice: No agent or representative of Holiday House or any other
service provider has the authority to modify or waive any provision
of these Terms & Conditions.
Arbitration: Any claim or dispute (including, without limitation, any
unresolved claims concerning any services booked through, or provided by, Holiday House and claims made directly by you or by anyone connected to you or claiming through you) relating to or arising
from your purchase of a holiday, or the goods and services provided
by or through Holiday House, must be decided by one arbitrator,
to the exclusion of the Courts. The arbitration shall be governed
by the National Arbitration Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada,
Inc. or its successors or a replacement Administrator. The seat of the
arbitration shall be in the province in which you reside. The decision
of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the parties. The
present arbitration clause applies to all claims made as part of a class
action or other representative action, it being expressly understood
and agreed to that the arbitration of such claims must proceed on
an individual (non-class, non-representative) basis.
Holiday House’s Responsibility: The travel services provided are
subject to the Travel Industry Act (ON), Travel Agent’s Act (BC), Travel
Agent Act (QC) or any other similar act enforced in the province of
residence of the purchaser or in the province where a vacation was
purchased from Holiday House and Regulations thereunder and are
subject to the conditions imposed by the suppliers and such suppliers’ (and Holiday House’s) liability is limited by their tariffs, conditions
of carriage, tickets and vouchers, and international conventions and
agreements, as amended (eg. The Warsaw Convention, The Athens
Convention & The London Convention). You agree that Holiday
House shall not be responsible or liable for, and you hereby waive
any claim arising out of or relating to, any loss, damage, injury or
illness whether physical or mental, resulting from any delay, substitution of equipment, or any act, omission, negligence or commission
of any third party supplying any of the services or accommodation
herein, its agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, or for any
claims for such loss, damage or injury, whether physical or mental,
arising there from, or from any cause that arises by reason of actions of parties other than Holiday House. Holiday House reserves
the right to decline any passenger as a member of these tours at
any time.
Privacy Policy: Holiday House is compliant with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document Act (P.I.P.E.D.A.) that
went into effect January 2004. A copy of our policy can be found at
www.holidayhouse.ca or by contacting our Privacy Policy Office at
the address listed below.
Holiday House is a wholly-owned division of
Thomas Cook Canada Inc.
75 Eglinton Ave E., Toronto, ON M4P 3A4
Ont. Registration Numbers: 04555793, 1574989
475 West Georgia Street, Suite 220
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 4M9
BC Registration Number: 3597-6
2155 Rue Guy, Suite 1190
Montreal, QC H3H 2R9
Quebec Permit Holder
Severability: The invalidity of any provision contained herein does
not affect the validity of any other provision listed.
Miscellaneous:
Prices are valid at time of printing for departures April 01/10-Oct
15/10 unless otherwise noted. All prices are subject to change
without notice. The information in this brochure supersedes all
previously published information. Printed November 2009.
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