Commerce Bank's Royal 50's Presents Iconic Aegean October 24 - November 1, 2014 Take in the beauty of charming Mediterranean towns and islands on this breathtaking journey through Greece and Turkey.
Vacation Highlights ATHENS Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis CRUISING Four-night cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini Cruise Details: Rotation of ports of call may vary for congestion reasons at certain ports with or without prior notice. All cabins with two lower beds and private shower and toilet.full entertainment program on board.globus Host service throughout the cruise. Iconic Aegean Take in the beauty of charming Mediterranean towns and islands on this breathtaking journey through Greece and Turkey. Enjoy a 2-night stay in Athens, where a visit to the Acropolis is included during your guided sightseeing. Then board your cruise ship and set sail in the deep-blue Aegean Sea for a 4-night cruise. Highlights along the way include visits to the Greek island of Mykonos, Kusadasi in Turkey, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini (weather permitting). Itinerary Board your overnight flight, tour begins the next day. Day 1 Arrive in Athens, Greece Welcome to Athens!. At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and traveling companions for a welcome drink. Day 2 Athens Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the Parthenon s crowning beauty atop the ACROPOLIS, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the beautifully preserved Theseum, Roman temple of Zeus, theater of Dionysus, and the Agora where Socrates taught. Vistas of the government buildings and elegant homes in the modern city provide a striking contrast to the remains of the glorious past. The rest of the day is at leisure. How about a Greek dinner tonight? Your local host knows where to find local fare and entertainment reminiscent of Zorba the Greek. (B) Day 3 Athens Piraeus (Embarkation) Mykonos Head for Pireaus, where you will sail into the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea at 11 am, easily settling into the cruising routine of sunbathing, sipping cool drinks, splashing in the pool, and reveling in the delights prepared by the ship s expert chefs. Later, dock at the mountainous island of Mykonos with its characteristic windmills and dazzling white houses. Time to wander at whim through narrow paved streets lined with trendy boutiques and shady tavernas before returning on board. (B,L,D)
October 24 - November 1, 2014 Day 4 Cruising: Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece Two ports of call today. First, Kusadasi on the Turkish coast. An optional morning excursion takes you to the fascinating Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus. Next, discover the tiny Greek island of Patmos, where St. John the Divine wrote the Revelation. The 11th-century monastery with its valuable manuscript collection is well worth a visit. (B,L,D) Day 5 Cruising: Rhodes All day is dedicated to the island of Rhodes. Explore the sights in the historic Old City with its ramparts and palaces built by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. Another possibility join an optional excursion to Lindos and Athena s fabulous temple. And if sightseeing is not your thing, Rhodes sun-drenched public beaches and colorful shopping districts are within easy walking distance of the port. Sail from Rhodes around dinnertime. (B,L,D) Day 6 Cruising: Heraklion & Santorini First port of call today is Heraklion on Crete. A few miles away is Knossos, the center of the 3000 BC Minoan civilization, and an optional excursion can be booked. Afternoon call (weather permitting) at Santorini, the Black Pearl of the Aegean. The optional shore excursion here takes you up to the cliff-top village of Thera for one of the world s most breathtaking panoramas. (B,L,D) Day 7 Piraeus Athens (Disembarkation) After breakfast on board, disembark at Piraeus and return to Athens. The remainder of the day is free to catch up on last-minute shopping. Enjoy an optional dinner in a romantic restaurant. (B) Day 8 Athens Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) Commerce Bank s Royal 50 s Club is sponsoring this event for its selected customers. The Bank uses experienced tour guides and common carriers. Travelers who need special assistance on Royal 50's trips: You must report any disability requiring special attention while on vacation at the time the reservation is made. The Royal 50's Club will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of travelers with disabilities, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or suppliers. The Americans with Disabilities Act is only applicable within the United States and facilities for individuals with disabilities are limited outside its borders. Most transportation services, including the motor coaches, are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. The passenger assumes the full risk and use of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Commerce Bank is a registered service mark in Massachusetts of Commerce Bank & Trust Company. 2013 Commerce Bank & Trust Company. Commerce Bank member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. All rights reserved.
Pricing and Additional Information Per person price based on double occupancy in an ouside cabin: $1639.00 Price per person for an inside cabin: $1469.00 For single and triple rates, please contact Eileen Lessard Price includes: land/cruise tour, port charges, sightseeing, hotels and meals as specified in the itinerary, and the services of a professional tour director. Register by September 17, 2013 and receive a 10% discount! Airfare from BOS: $1824.00 Air price based on group air, must have at least 10 passengers traveling from same gateway. Air-inclusive price quotes will include all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking and will be shown as a Total Amount. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For more information please check our website, the carrier s website, or iflybags.com for up-to-date baggage pricing/restrictions. Travel Protection Plus is available for an additional $169.00 per person. Travel Protection Plus: (Must be purchased at the same time of initial deposit) For those who purchase the Globus Travel Protection Plan, Globus provides the Travel Protection Plus Plan as well. The Plus Plan allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before the scheduled departure FOR ANY REASON. Under this Travel Protection Plus Plan Benefit, Globus will reimburse the cancellation penalty amount in travel certificates, minus the plan cost. Additional terms may apply. Cancelling for a covered reason will result in a cash refund, based on the cancellation penalties at the time of cancellation, minus insurance premiums. Cancellations and Cancellation Fees (If cancellation is received by Globus) 119 65 days prior to departure: $250 per person cancelled 64-22 days prior to departure: 20% of total price 21-8 days prior to departure: 30% of total price 7-1 days prior to departure: 50% of total price On departure day and later: 100% of total price Hotels ATHENS Radisson Blu Park (SF) Meals Full buffet breakfast in Athens and full à-la-carte breakfasts while cruising Lunches while cruising Dinners while cruising Please make checks payable to Globus Deposit Due: $250 per person With Insurance: $419 per person Insurance must be purchased with deposit Final Payment due July 24, 2014 Commerce Bank Royal 50 Eileen Lessard (508) 459-4126 Tour Code: RH 41025 Invoice Number: 290982
PAYMENT INFORMATION FORM Invoice #: 290982 Tour: _Iconic Aegean w 4-night cruise Group Leader: _Eileen Lessard_ Group Name: COMMERCE BANK S ROYALS 50 S CLUB Card Number: Expiration Date: 3 digit Security Code Name as it appears on card: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email Address: This payment is for (Check below those that apply) Deposit $250 per person Travel Protection Plus $169 per person Final Payment (due 8/21/14) Amount: $ Per Person I have submitted payment with a personal check: $ Complete legal name exactly as it appears on your passport (please indicate single or double occupancy): Double Occupancy Single Occupancy Title Name Date of Birth Citizenship By signing this form you agree to hold Commerce Bank, its employees, successors, agents and assignees, harmless for all injuries, damages or other losses arising from participation in this event. Further, you hereby give permission to Commerce Bank to duplicate and use for advertising purposes any photographs of you taken during this trip. Reservation forms can be returned to: Commerce Bank Royal 50 s Club PO Box 15020 Worcester, MA 01615