Peace and Friendship Festival. Battle of Crete

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1 Peace and Friendship Festival Chania, Crete, Greece, 16 th 23 rd May 2016, Plus add-on Value Tours. To Commemorate 75 th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete Come to Crete to celebrate our freedom. Large Government contingent, inc Prime Ministers, also attending. Honour and remember what our Service Men and Women did to preserve our Freedom. Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery, Cricket Santa Marina Beach Hotel. All Inclusive tour visiting all the places on the Island of Crete that were relevant to the battle that cost so many lives but actually saved many more. As Cricket was the sport that the Commonwealth and Allied troupes played in recreation time, there is also an optional no extra cost 20/20 Cricket tournament played during this week on the airfield and surrounding areas that our troupes actually fought and died on. Cricketers in categories: Under 40 s retired Legends Grade, Over 40 s, Over 50 s and Over 60 s + non Cricketers and tourists. Prices to you: This is a highly subsidised tour at prices that could never be done in a normal commercial environment. See the package inclusions below. Price per Person twin share for Standard 7 Day package in Crete: Airfares + add-on Tours Single Supplement: ) Global Sports Promotions, Member of Global Sports Promoters Network Website: Inc Global Sports Academy info@gspromotions.co Head Office, Brisbane, Australia. Ph MD s Cell Skype fahoffman Canada, Vancouver Sales, Toronto, Ph: New Zealand: Auckland , Christchurch , India UK Corp office , Sales , South Africa Argentina

2 The Package Includes: 7 nights accommodation at Santa Marina Beach Hotel (Member of the Giannoulis Hotels Group) (4 stars, in double/twin rooms mountain view. Accommodation on All Inclusive basis: all meals are buffet style (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and all drinks (water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, beers, wine, and spirits on unlimited consumption, at your hotel only until 11pm each night). This is a complete package that includes everything you need once you arrive in Crete. Local subsidies make this price possible to the extent that any normal commercial operator could never offer such an attractive and complete package at this price. Half day guided tour Chania Town and ANZAC sites in Chania area (Galatas village, Maleme airport, German War Cemetery). Full day guided tour to Rethymnon, visiting the War Museum, Chromonastiri area, Preveli monastery (main evacuation port) and the Australian Memorial. Full day guided tour to south Chania, Sfakia village (main evacuation port of the allied troops). Opening Ceremony and cultural event. Gala Dinner including Closing and Prize giving ceremony. Guest Speakers inc military, sports, Rugby and cricket personalities who will entertain you with stories relating to their military or sporting past. Participation at all major events, organizing by the Regional Unit of Chania, the Municipality of Chania, the Municipality of Rethymnon and the Municipality of Platanias (such as the Memorial Service and wreath laying at the Australian Memorial in Rethymnon organizing by the Australian Embassy, the Memorial Service and wreath laying at Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery organizing by the British Embassy and the Closing Ceremony at Maleme airport, organizing by the Hellenic authorities). There will be military parades and military hardware present which could include Commonwealth warships. For those who choose to play Cricket, a minimum of three T/20 cricket matches guarantee. For the Cricket Festival all Umpires are provided by the ICC. (International Cricket Council) At the Cricket snack packages are provided between the innings. Arrival and departure transfers once arrived in Crete. All transfers from the hotel to/from the cricket grounds. Assistance of our local office 24/7 All taxes, including VAT Add on tours to all parts of Europe are available so as to complete your experience in this magnificent part of the world For further details including the price for add-on tour, please contact info@gspromotions.co This Program is highly subsidized and is put together in association with the Greek Government and Local Tour Operators in Greece. If the tour you want is not there or is a combination of what shows please ask and we may be able to tailor make tours for smaller groups. Head Office, Brisbane, Australia. Ph MD s Cell Skype fahoffman Canada, Vancouver Sales, Toronto, Ph: New Zealand: Auckland , Christchurch , India UK Corp office , Sales , South Africa Argentina

3 Extended Tours incorporating the Cricket Festival in Crete Greece Mainland Tour Day 1: 10 th May, Arrive in Athens, Dinner in Local Restaurant. Day 2: 11 th May, Athens to Olympia, Birthplace of the Olympic Games, via Corinth Canal. Day 3: 12 th May, Olympia to Delphi plus Temple of Zeus. Day 4: 13 th May, Delphi to Kalambaka, via Central Greece. Day 5: 14 th May, Kalambaka to Athens visiting a Bysantine Monastery. Day 6: 15 th May, Athens guided tour including Panathinaikon and Acropolis, home of the Parthenon. Overnight Ferry from Priaeus (Athens Port) Single sup does not apply on ferry Day 7: 16 th May, Arrive in Chania at Port Souda, Tour Chania City. Day 8 Day 13: 17 th to 22 nd May, Cricket Festival and on non playing days we tour War Memorial Sites, Museum and Battle Fields, plus tours of the Island of Crete. Day 14: 23 rd May, Chania to Heraklion, Home of Ancient Minoan Civilisation. Overnight ferry to Athens. Single sup does not apply on ferry Day 15: 24 th May, Transfer from Port to Athens airport. Fly Home. (Reverse order tour starts 15 May and Finishes 29 May) Total price, inc festival, from 2255, Total single supplement 485

4 Greece and Italy Tour Day 1: 7 th Day 2: 8 th May, Arrive in Rome, Dinner in Local Restaurant. May, Rome, Panoramic City Sightseeing Day 3: 9 th May, Rome, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum Day 4: 10 th May, Rome to Assisi to Siena and on to Florence. Day 5: 11 th May, Florence City tours. Day 6: 12 th May, Florence to Venice. Tour Venice Day 7: 13 th May, Venice to Ancona, Ferry to Greece overnight Day 8: 14 th May, Arrive Port of Patras and drive to Olympia Day 9: 15 th May, Olympia to Piraeus and overnight to Chania Day 10: 16 th May: Arrive in Chania at Port Souda, Tour Chania City. Days 11 16: 17 th to 22 nd May, Cricket Festival and on non playing days we tour War Memorial Sites, Museum and Battle Fields, plus tours of the Island of Crete. Day 17: 23 rd May, Chania to Heraklion, Home of Ancient Minoan Civilisation. Overnight ferry to Athens. Single sup does not apply on ferry Day 18: 24 th May, Athens guided tour including Panathinaikon and Acropolis, home of the Parthenon. Day 19: 25 th May, Transfer to Athens airport. Fly Home. (Reverse order tour starts 14 May and finishes 1 st June) Total price, inc festival, from 2945, Total single supplement 695

5 Greece and Turkey Tour Including Gallipoli Day 1: 11 th May, Arrive in Istanbul, Drive to Canakkale. Day 2: 12 th May, Gallipoli, Full day Battlefields Tour. Day 3: 13 th May, Canakkale to Istanbul, visit old city. Day 4: 14 th May, Istanbul Full day Tour, Visit Blue Mosque, World Heritage Hagia Sophia site, Grand Bazaar and more. Day 5: 15 th May, Fly Istanbul to Athens then overnight Ferry to Chania, Crete Day 6: 16 th May: Arrive in Chania at Port Souda, Tour Chania City. Days 7 12: 17 th to 22 nd May, Cricket Festival and on non playing days we tour War Memorial Sites, Museum and Battle Fields, plus tours of the Island of Crete. Day 17: 23 rd May, Chania to Heraklion, Home of Ancient Minoan Civilisation. Overnight ferry to Athens. Single sup does not apply on ferry Day 18: 24 th May, Athens guided tour including Panathinaikon Stadium and Acropolis, home of the Parthenon. Day 19: 25 th May, Transfer to Athens airport. Fly Home. (Reverse order tour starts 14 May and finishes 1 st June) Total price, inc festival, from 2870, Total single supplement 645

6 Greece and England Tour Day 1: 7 th Day 2: 8 th May, Arrive in London, Central London Hotel, free time. May, London, Panoramic City Sightseeing Day 3: 9 th May, London, Lords and Lords Museum Day 4: 10 th May, Hampshire. Lunch at Hambledon, the original home of cricket and where cricket began (possible game), Visit Rosebowl, Hampshire cricket Day 5: 11 th May, Stonehenge and Salisbury Tours. Day 6: 12 th May, Windsor Castle, Eton and other sites, return to London. Day 7: 13 th May, Free morning in London, Late flight to Athens Day 8: 14 th May, Athens and drive to Olympia Day 9: 15 th May, Olympia to Piraeus and overnight to Chania Day 10: 16 th May: Arrive in Chania at Port Souda, Tour Chania City. Days 11 16: 17 th to 22 nd May, Cricket Festival and on non playing days we tour War Memorial Sites, Museum and Battle Fields, plus tours of the Island of Crete. Day 17: 23 rd May, Chania to Heraklion, Home of Ancient Minoan Civilisation. Overnight ferry to Athens. Single sup does not apply on ferry Day 18: 24 th May, Athens guided tour including Panathinaikon and Acropolis, home of the Parthenon. Day 19: 25 th May, Transfer to Athens airport. Fly Home. (Reverse order tour starts 14 May and finishes 1 st June) Total price, inc festival, from 2995, Total single supplement 785. Other UK tours available, just ask!