October 9-24, 2011
This is an incredible Mediterranean Cruise that that takes you to six destinations that are on many people’s “bucket list”: Through the various excursions on this trip you can see the following:
- Athen’s Greece and the Parthenon ( A two night post-cruise stay )
- The Greek Islands ( dramatic Patmos, where John wrote Revelation and stunning
Santorini which some feel was the site of the legendary Atlantis - The Holy Land: Jerusalem and Nazareth ( A two-day excursion is possible )
- Cairo and the Great Pyramids ( A two-day excursion is possible )
- Ephesus in Turkey
- On your day in Naples, Italy, you may choose between Naples, Pompeii,
Capri, or the Amalfi Coast
Princess Middle East Cruise Itinerary 2011
| Sunday, October 9: | Depart Atlanta | |
| Monday, October 10: | Arrive Rome and transfer to ship | |
| Tuesday, October 11: | Naples ( Italy ) 7:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Wednesday, October 12: | At Sea | |
| Thursday, October 13: | Patmos ( Greece ) 2:00pm – 11:59pm | |
| Friday, October 14: | Ephesus ( Turkey ) 8:00am – 5:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 15: | At Sea | |
| Sunday, October 16: | Nazareth/Galilee ( Israel ) 7:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Monday, October 17: | Jerusalem/Tel Aviv (Israel) 7:00am-8:00pm | |
| Tuesday, October 18: | Port Said ( Egypt ) 6:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Wednesday, October 19: | Cairo / Giza ( Egypt ) 10:00am – 8:00pm | |
| Thursday, October 20: | At Sea | |
| Friday, October 21: | Santorini ( Greece ) 7:00am – 6:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 22: | Arrive in Athens. Tour Acropolis and Agora | |
| Sunday, October 23: | Athens city tour and Archeological museum. | |
| Monday, October 24: | Depart Athens / Arrive Atlanta |
The Naples day will offer excursions to Naples, Pompeii, Capri, or the Amalfi Coast.
There are two-day stops in both Israel and Egypt. Excursions will be offered in both places to do an overnight excursion where you can maximize your time in Israel and Egypt.
Our two post-nights in Athens will allow for tour of the Acropolis and the Agora, a city tour and the Archaeological Museum. These Athens tours are included in the price.
Cost: Since this is a small ship, we have been given an allotment of a few cabins in various categories. For pricing basis, we are quoting the cost for a balcony cabin on Deck 7. Prices for outside cabins, inside cabins, balconies on other decks, and mini-suites will be quoted individually as requested. The price for this balcony cabin is $5650.00 per person based on double occupancy. There are also lower priced inside and outside cabins.
Includes round trip transportation from Thomaston and Griffin area to airport if needed, round trip air from Atlanta to Rome and back from Athens, transfers to/from airports and ports, 12-night cruise aboard the Pacific Princess, all meals aboard ship (some specialty dining extra), most shipboard entertainment, two post-cruise nights and two days in Athens with tours daily, and services of Russ Head, Tour Director. Gratuities are automatically added to your stateroom at about $10.50 per person, per day which you may adjust as you see fit at the end of the cruise.
Shore Excursions: Shore excursions will be offered at each port, and these will be an additional cost. These excursions may be viewed at www.princess.com when they are available. This voyage features two very special excursions which are a 2-day trip in Israel to visit Galilee/Nazareth and Jerusalem and a 2-day trip to Cairo and Giza.
Princess Cruise Lines offers a travel protection plan which we will discuss with you should you desire to book. The price varies according to cabin booked.
Payment Schedule:
Deposit varies according to cabin booked. Deposit for above category Is $688.00 per person and is due at time of booking.
- Cabin type is guaranteed at time of booking.
- Deposit is refundable until time of final payment
Final payment due July 1, 2011
Cancellation penalties specific to this cruise will be given to you at time of booking.