Trip Greece Fr O'Leary St Camillus

	Sept 19- 22: Downtown Athens. Plaka Hotel. Tel. (+30) 210322-27067 Hotel Plaka
	Sept 22-25: Downtown Mykonos. Alkyon Hotel. Tel. (+30) 22890-27366 Alkyon or Harmony Mykonos Hotel. Tel. (+30) 22890 28980-1 Boutique Hotel Mykonos
	Sept 25-28: Downtown Santorini. Atlantis Hotel. Tel. (+30) 22860 22111 Atlantis hotel

September 18- 28, 2010	Airlines: TBA
Depart - Arrival City	Departure - Arrival Time	Flight #
Sept 18 USA - Athens
Sept 28 Santorini - USA

Trip Includes

	Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)
	4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas
	Transport with Luxury Bus
	All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.
	All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide
	Swimming at the Beach
	Guided Tours and Tour Fees
	All Taxes
	Fuel Surcharges
	Remember: our trips are not more expensive during high season - We offer unlimited food and drinks including wine, and we are flexible with the menu - The price of the trips is the same from anywhere in the USA - Passengers will never be expected to be extra for anything else on the trip - The size of our groups are not large at all - We always wait for passengers and we never leave anyone behind - We do not charge extra if any passenger intends to come back from overseas at a later date

Trip Does Not Include

	Lunch
	Optional Insurance: $200 per person

Trip Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from USA.

Day 2: Arrival. Check-in Athens - Siesta - Sintagona Square. The Parliament building is

located on the top of Syntagma Square which means Constitution. It is the center of the city

where people meet to enjoy coffee and chat about daily events. Many of the country's

political events have taken place on the square. It is one of the most toured areas of Athens.

Dinner at Plaka (Ancient part of Athens). Plaka is located just below the Acropolis. It is a

village within a city and the oldest area of Athens. Its streets are filled with musicians and

outdoor shopping areas. Overnight in Athens

Day 3: Late Start. Acropolis. Tour the Acropolis which is known as "Sacred Rock" and

visit the Parthenon. It is the country's most famous landmark and possibly the world's most

perfect building. Visit the New Acropolis Museum, “one of the nicest of all Europe.” Monastiraki

(flea Market): it is the biggest flea market where tradition and sightseeing come together. It

is one the busiest areas of the city and tourists enjoy shopping for souvenirs. Overnight in

Athens

Day 4: Port Cruises: Aegina - Poros - Hydra. Overnight in Athens

Day 5: Check-in Island of Mykonos, downtown. Have a relaxing afternoon in downtown

Mykonos and enjoy the wonderful restaurants, Clubs, and jewelry stores (especially

Lalaounis). Overnight in Mykonos

Day 6: Island of Mykonos. Spend the morning at the Kalafati Beach area, enjoy swimming

if you want, and have lunch at the famous luxury hotel Kalafati. In the afternoon visit the

Plati Yialos Beach and have an awesome dinner at the famous Acrogiali restaurant.

Overnight in Mykonos

Day 7: Island of Mykonos. Free Day. Overnight in Mykonos

Day 8: Check-in Island of Santorini. Visit Thira. Thira is the main attraction of the island as

well as the capitol of Santorini. They have many boutiques which sell traditional goods as

well as galleries and gift shops. After shopping and viewing this beautiful city we will enjoy

an afternoon lunch at one the popular tavernas. Overnight in Santorini

Day 9: Island of Santorini. Beach in the morning. In the afternoon, wine Tasting at the

Boutary Winery. Boutari Winery offers a variety of wines made by one the most famous

wine families in Greece. There is wine tasting and a multimedia show about the winery

which was built in 1989-1990. After enjoying some samples of wine we will dine at a local

restaurant and enjoy the most famous sunset in the world. Overnight in Santorini

Day 10: Day cruise to Island of Crete. Overnight in Santorini

Day 11: Back Home to USA from Santorini

**Travel to Greece - General Information**

Airport and Passport

	Get a Passport as soon as possible
	It is highly recommended that you register your trip with the US State Department online at Travel Registration

Flight Information

	We fly you from any city in the USA round trip to your destination for the same price
	You can deduct $800 from the price of the trip if you purchase your own flight. Feel free to use your mileage and join the group at your destination
	Passengers need to be at the airport counter at least 3 hours before departure
	You will be fed on the plane. Plenty of food
	You can earn miles even though we are traveling as a group. Just call the airline we are using and tell them that you need to be credited for your miles

Staying In Touch

	Each traveler will receive 2 cards with emergency contacts (one for you & one for your family at home)
	The trip is designed so that you and your family in the U.S. are always able to contact the tour guide during the trip
	A tour guide is with the group for the entire trip (from USA departure to USA return)

Money

	Get some Euros before leaving the US (300-400 Euros)
	You can use your credit/debit cards, but tell your bank/card company ahead of time that you will be using them in Europe. Credit and debit card have the best exchange rate
	AAA prepaid debit cards are also useful
	Avoid bringing Traveler's Checks with you
	Make sure that your pin does not start with number "0" and does not have more than 4 digits. Some ATM machines in Europe do not accept pins starting with "0" and pins that have more than 4 digits
	Money belts are highly recommended

Transportation in Europe

	Proximo Travel has its own Private Luxury Bus at all times in Greece
	Bus is air-conditioned and has large windows to enjoy the scenery

Dress Code

	Dress is casual and comfortable. It is a vacation, relax and enjoy
	Bring comfortable walking shoes.

Packing and Carry-on

	Pack light! People normally don't use more than 60% of what they pack
	Pack your medicine, valuables, and one day's change of clothes in a carry-on just in case your luggage does not arrive on time
	Liquids should be in your checked luggage, not in your carry-on. If you choose to have your liquids in your carry-on, it should be less than 3 ounces and should be placed in a one quart-size plastic zip bag (one bag per person)
	Here is a great link to the Transportation Security Administration’s website. It itemizes everything you can think of and identifies if the item can be in the carry-on and or checked luggage: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm#4

Safety

Safety is our priority. As we tour each country, every passenger is always accounted for: there is always a count of passengers before and after touring each site. We never leave anyone behind!

Hotels

We Use 4 Star Hotels in downtown areas right in the middle of the action

Temperature in Greece

So you know when you travel, here is a rough idea of how the temperature is in France:

May-June: 70s-80s; September 70s

Lots of Walking?

Even though we have our own private bus, some sites do require some walking. Bring comfortable shoes (dress shoes are not necessary at all). Let me know ahead of time if you need a wheelchair

Traveling Alone

If you are traveling alone, we will room you with another nice passenger so that you don't have to pay the extra single room supplement. If you want your own private room, it is $700 extra for the France Trip

Number of Passengers

Proximo Travel hosts an average of 25 people on each tour. These trips are advertised in many venues. They almost always sell out early, so please keep this in mind when you are planning to book a trip. Many people book up to a year in advance

Insurance and Cancellation Policy

Additional $200 per person for full balance coverage up to last minute before travel. The Deposit is always non-refundable

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

	You must have a valid reason for cancellation (illness, surgery, God forbid family death, etc.)
	You must provide proof of your situation to be eligible for a refund prior to departure. In case of illness, a doctor's note is necessary
	Without Insurance:

1. Balance (less deposit) is refunded if cancelled 90+ days prior to departure

2. Only plane ticket is refunded if cancelled within 90 days of departure

With Insurance:

1. Full balance (less deposit) is refunded at any time of cancellation

Method of Payment

	PAYMENT BY CASH, CHECK, and ALL CREDIT CARDS
	Non-refundable $500 deposit per person accepted right now
	Balance is due 90 Days before USA Departure Date
	There is an extra 3% charge for credit card payments on balance

Check Payable to

Proximo Travel

857 W. Boylston Street

Worcester, MA 01606

Very Important Notes

	Be at the airport on time
	Each Traveler is responsible for expenses in cases where Proximo Travel has no control over events (i.e. missed flight because of a highway accident, etc...)

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We fly you directly to Greece from your hometown for the same price

Hotels - 4 star hotels in Downtown areas close to major sites

Air Fare from anywhere in the Continental USA (same price)

4 or 5 star Hotels in Downtown Areas

Transport with Luxury Bus

All Breakfasts and all Dinners in Upscale Restaurants. Wine Included at Dinner.

All Tips to Driver, Hotel, and Tour Guide

Swimming at the Beach

Guided Tours and Tour Fees

All Taxes

Fuel Surcharges

Lunch

Optional Insurance: $200 per person