Mediterranean Odyssey: Greece, Cyprus & Israel - Westbound 2024
Overview
Highlights
- A Mediterranean cruise unlike any other on a voyage from Greece to the islands of Mykonos
- Crete
- Rhodes and Cyprus to Israel... Embark on a small ship odyssey to Greek islands and the Holy Land
- where you'll experience unforgettable wines
- local cuisines
- cultures
- ruins of lost empires
- blazing sunsets
- temples
- mosques
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Trip includes
- Attend a private evening of Greek food and entertainment at a special venue on the island of Rhodes, exclusively for Tauck guests only Following a day exploring the island of Mykonos, attend an exclusive olive oil tasting experience back onboard the ship; meet a master olive oil sommelier who gives a presentation that includes how to recognize the characteristics of a good quality extra virgin olive oil All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff and local guides Traveling with Tauck's private group and the same Tauck Director on land and at sea aboard the ship Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $6,083 Spend three nights in the heart of Jerusalem at stunning Orient Jerusalem, and one night in the center of Athens at one of Europe's premier hotels, Hotel Grande Bretagne 8-night cruise aboard Windstar'sStar Legend
Itinerary
MEALS : D
LODGING : Orient Jerusalem
PORTOFCALL : Tel Aviv, Israel
Begin the day with a walking tour of the Old City, including the Citadel and the Muslim Quarter, which includes many medieval Christian landmarks and churches; walk the Via Dolorosa, known to pilgrims as the path Christ followed on ...
Start the day with an early morning visit to the Temple Mount, including the Dome of the Rock, the golden-domed blue mosque which is Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark; built in 691, the mosque is a masterpiece of Islamic archit...
Drive from Jerusalem to Haifa, where your ship awaits. En route, visit a kibbutz for a look at communal farm life, and stop for lunch at a local winery. Pause for a photo op at the stunning Bahai Gardens on Mount Carmel, also known...
Today you have a choice of excursions. Drive north to the medieval citadel at Akko (the Acre), a small strategic port that was once the gateway to the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and a stronghold of the Knights Templar until they were besieged a...
Dock in Ashdod and drive to cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, known as the Mediterranean Capital of Cool, with miles of beach resorts and hotels, and an exciting cultural scene. Experience the vibrant city life along Rothschild Boulevard, and its par...
Cyprus has been making wine from its rare indigenous grapes for at least 6,000 years; its strong, dark Mavro wine was famous throughout the Ancient World; and because Cyprus escaped the phylloxera epidemic that ravaged nearly all the viney...
Spend the day at leisure as you sail for Rhodes. Amenities aboard Star Legend include an elevated pool, two dining venues, a fitness area, beauty salon, spa, library, casino, cocktail lounge, and computer center. Or, just enjoy the sea views.
MEALS : B, L, D
LODGING : Star Legend
Rhodes was a maritime superpower and a center of fabulous wealth and culture before an earthquake in 226 BC toppled its Colossus and shook the city-state to its core. It remained in decline until the Middle Ages, when Knights of St. John, ...
Long before the Greeks arrived, Crete was settled by Bronze-age Minoans who established the first advanced civilization in Europe. Crete was the island hub of the Ancient World, and Heraklion, its capital city, is steeped in 5,000 years of...
Arrive at Mykonos, Island of Winds, known for its resorts, beaches, fishing boats, and (naturally) windmills, many of them built by Venetians in the 18th Century. Take a ferry ride to the tiny island of Delos, mythological birthplace of Ar...
In Athens, bid farewell to Star Legend, and set out on your choice of excursions. Enjoy a guided tour of the Acropolis, the citadel of temple ruins on a promontory high above the city; view the iconic Parthenon, the Erechtheon, the ...
Tour ends: Athens. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the Grand Hotel Bretagne to Athens International Airport. Allow at least three hours for flight check-in.
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Athens, Greece
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.
In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.
Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.
Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.
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