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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 1 20/11/09 11:05:20 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 2 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. 20/11/09 11:05:24 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 3 20/11/09 11:05:30 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. 4 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 4 20/11/09 11:05:34 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 5 5 20/11/09 11:05:38 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 6 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 6 20/11/09 11:05:43 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 7 7 20/11/09 11:05:48 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 8 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 8 20/11/09 11:05:53 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) B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 9 9 20/11/09 11:05:59 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 10 20/11/09 11:06:08 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 11 20/11/09 11:06:13 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 12 20/11/09 11:06:22 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) B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 13 13 20/11/09 11:06:29 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 14 20/11/09 11:06:35 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. B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 15 20/11/09 11:06:39 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 16 20/11/09 11:06:59 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 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 17 17 20/11/09 11:07:19 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. 18 Need more info? Visit www.holidayhouse.ca and call your travel agent for all the details B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 18 20/11/09 11:07:23 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 19 B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 19 20/11/09 11:07:27 Terms & Conditions For purposes of these Terms & Conditions the words “you,” “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. Credit Cards: When a credit card is used to confirm and pay for 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. Note: A printable version of these Terms & Conditions is available at www.HolidayHouse.ca. Cruise: See terms & conditions in Encore Cruise Escapes Brochure PRINTED IN CANADA YOUR TRAVEL AGENT B#1946_Greece_2010.indd 20 20/11/09 12:59:28