Cruise Planners - Turkey & The Greek Islands 2009

Turkey & The Greek Islands 2009

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2008

The Greek Islands & Turkey (27 Aug – 6 Sep)

Turkey & The Greek Islands (5 – 15 Sep)

Spain & Morocco (8 – 17 Dec)

2009

Golf, Wildlife & The Garden Route (19 Mar – 2 Apr)

Spain & Morocco (28 Mar – 7 Apr)

Western Mediterranean (11 – 22 Jun)

Canada’s Maritime Provinces (13 – 23 Jun)

British Open by Sea ~ Scotland (11 – 20 Jul)

The Adriatic Sea (15 – 24 Aug)

The Great Lakes (22 – 29 Aug)

Turkey & The Greek Islands (9 – 18 Sep)

Provence ~ France (different departures)

Turkey & The Greek Islands by Sea
Aboard the 34-Guest, Golf Yacht Callisto

8 Nights / 4 Rounds
9-18 September 2009

Along the sapphire shores of the Aegean stretch some of the world’s most exquisite and intriguing golf courses. Our voyage to these sporting designs takes us to the crenellated coasts of Turkey and the Greek islands, where classical ruins, ancient myths and refreshing swims await us. Aboard our 34-guest Callisto, you will play courses so fantastic that few have even imagined they exist.

In Antalya, Turkey, enjoy golf at the National Golf Club, a David Feherty creation, and at Cornelia Golf Resort, where Nick Faldo’s new layout has been recognized by LINKS Magazine as the best in Turkey. Both courses are extremely stunning and challenging. On the island of Crete, home to the fabled Minotaur, the tumbling elevations and daring holes of the Crete Golf Club contribute to its premier ranking among Greek courses and in the picturesque Greek town of Kalamata, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., handcrafted the much-heralded Navarino Bay course.

Touring schedules throughout the voyage are highlighted by visits to Antalya, built on a cliff top overlooking the Mediterranean; Perge, with its great stadium and colonnaded marble streets; the island of Santorini, known for its wild beauty; the fabled medieval squares of Rhodes and Knossos; and finally to Athens for a tour the Acropolis, crowned by the majestic Parthenon, which symbolized harmony, stability and intellect.

Itinerary in Brief

8 Nights | 4 Rounds | 9-18 September 2009

Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Depart the United States.

Thursday, 10 September 2009
ANTALYA, Turkey

Arrive in Antalya to be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist with luggage and transfer to the Callisto.

Overnight: Callisto in Antalya.

Friday, 11 September 2009
ANTALYA, Turkey

Golf: Cornelia Golf Resort by Nick Faldo is one of the best new courses in Europe from the sumptuous clubhouse to the immaculate course conditions.

Tour: Explore Antalya, built on a cliff top overlooking the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Visit the old town for Hadrian’s Gate, and the Antalya Museum.

Overnight: Callisto in Antalya.

Saturday, 12 September 2009
ANTALYA, Turkey

Golf: National Golf Club, a David Feherty layout carved through a pine and eucalyptus woodland and set against the backdrop of the Taurus Mountains.

Tour: Two of Turkey’s great ancient sites: Perge, with its great stadium and colonnaded marble streets, and Aspendos, with its grand 20,000 seat theater.

Overnight: Callisto at sea.

Sunday, 13 September 2009
RHODES, Greece

Visit Rhodes, the site of the ancient acropolis of Hellenistic Rhodes. See the restored 2nd century B.C. stadium, the theater and the remains of temples dedicated to Zeus, Athena and Pythian Apollo. In lovely Lindos, we’ll enjoy lunch at Mavrikos, one of Greece’s top restaurants.

Overnight: Callisto at sea.

Monday, 14 September 2009
AGIOS NIKOLAOS | KNOSSOS | HERAKLION, Greece

Golf: Crete Golf Club is often recognized as the premier course in Greece. This desert-style lay-out, hewn through rocks and ravines, boasts some of the most beautiful views of sea and mountain available anywhere in Europe.

Tour: Explore Knossos, home to the Minoans, Europe’s earliest culture civilization dating to around 1,700 BC. The reconstructed palace reveals the brilliance and refinement of the people.

Overnight: Callisto at sea.

Tuesday, 15 September 2009
SANTORINI, Greece

Visit Santorini, where in the second millennium BC., volcanic eruptions shrouded the island of in a blanket of pumice and ash, and collapsed the island into a fractured caldera. This sent the Minoan civilization into irreversible decline but has produced the wild, otherworldly, multihued beauty of the island.

Overnight: Callisto at sea.

Wednesday, 16 September 2009
KALAMATA, Greece

Golf: Golfers will play the new, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed Navarino Bay course, beautifully sited in the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, near historic Navarino Bay. The gently rolling terrain features a river, olive trees and sandy flatlands, combining to create a superb golf experience.

Tour: Touring passengers will travel through superb countryside to Mystra, the best-preserved Byzantine town in Greece, overlooking ancient and modern Sparta.

Overnight: Callisto at sea.

Thursday, 17 September 2009
ATHENS, Greece

After docking in Piraeus, disembark the Callisto and transfer to Athens for a morning tour of the Acropolis, crowned by the majestic Parthenon, which symbolized harmony, stability and intellect. Other structures on the Acropolis include the little Temple of Athena Nike, with its slender Ionic columns, and the magnificent Erechtheion, where Ionic style reached perfection in the building’s carved capitals and friezes.

After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the elegant Hotel King George II Palace, located on Constitution Square, the center of the city. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail reception on the hotel’s roof garden, with views of the lit Acropolis.

Overnight: King George II Palace Hotel, Athens.

Friday, 18 September 2009
Depart Athens for return flights to the US.

Tour Inclusions:

7-night cruise aboard the 34-guest private yacht Callisto
1 nights at the King George II Palace Hotel in Athens,
with breakfast
Green fees and golf carts for 4 rounds of golf
Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions
All meals aboard Callisto including house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise
Complete program of tours and excursions as described
Services of onboard PerryGolf Cruise staff
Accompanying golf hosts
Professional tour staff
Complete pre-departure materials
Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates
Port and embarkation taxes
Gratuities to porters, guides and drivers

Not Included:

Visa and passport fees;
Luggage, cancellation and accident insurance
Meals and beverages other than those specified above
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes and e-mail service
Gratuities to shipboard personnel.

The Callisto – Private Golf Yachting For Just 34 Guests

Callisto is the last word in sophistication. The guest list is limited to 34—a group large enough to bring together an interesting mix, but small enough to foster a true spirit of camaraderie.

King George II Palace, Athens

The King George II Palace revives a tradition of excellence in the heart of Athens. Located on Constitution Square, the King George II Palace combines turn of the century grandeur with modern comforts, the latest technology and outstanding service. The hotel’s 102 guest rooms, including 24 suites, have benefited from a luxurious refurbishment with many facing the famous square, while the higher floors afford a breathtaking view of the Acropolis. Every room and suite is individually decorated with a rich residential feeling, antique furniture and opulent chandeliers.

Tour Cost per Person

Category	Description	Rate
A	Outside cabins on Leto Deck with two picture windows	$9,395
B	Outside cabins on Leto Deck with picture window	$8,595
C	Outside cabins on Daphne Deck with portholes	$7,695
D	Outside cabins on Daphne Deck with portholes	$6,995

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: A limited number of cabins have been designated for single travelers in Categories B & C at a supplement of $2,795 to the per person, double occupancy rates.

Antalya