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GREEK ISLAND ODYSSEY TOUR 2008 and 2009

Departing May 2008 and again in 2009, Nick Melidonis and Costas Demetriades will lead this19 day tour of the idyllic Greek Islands. Come along to one of these free evening presentations and be inspired by the sights, sounds and culture of this beautiful part of the world – and maybe plan your next romantic getaway.

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ABOUT TOUR LEADERS NICK AND COSTAS


Nick Melidonis, multi award winning master photographer, will take you on a visual journey and share his passion in creatively seeing landscapes and people. Photographic tuition will compliment his insider’s knowledge of locations, local eateries and island customs. Costas Demetriades, SBS journalist and Greek language teacher, will share with you a taste of contemporary Greek culture, language, music and dance, and will provide a picture of the epic history behind many of the locations we visit.


THE TOUR

Included in the Tour

  • All accommodation, breakfasts and farewell dinner in Athens
  • Ferry transfers and day tours as per itinerary
  • Pre-tour travel advice on travelling in Greece
  • Greek speaking tour guides
  • Photography, dance, language and other workshops on tour
  • Greek Travel reference material prior to departure
NOT included in the Tour
  • Entrance fees to sites not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Departure taxes
  • Travel insurance (all participants MUST have appropriate travel insurance)
  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses such as laundry and hotel phone charges

Costs

Land Content Only: $5290AUD Single Supplement ($1250AUD)

Discounted airfares available: Group airfare from Perth including taxes and transfers, and land content: $7739AUD (transfers apply only to group travel)

Flights available from all Capital Cities: Tour starts and ends in Athens

NOTE: All prices are subject to change

SPECIAL: Early Bird Offer
Book before December 30 2008 and receive a complimentary, signed coffee table photographic book, ‘Aegean Light’ by Nick Melidonis’. Photos from the book include many taken of the places you will visit on this tour.



Tour Highlights

  • Visit the historic Monasteraki (flea market) and the ancient Agora of Athens.
  • Marvel at the perfection of the Parthenon set on the imposing heights of the Acropolis.
  • Share a musical and cultural feast in an ancien castle with a descendent of the 13th century ruler of Naxos.
  • Stroll through the vibrant streets of Mykonos and explore the sacred island of Delos, steeped in mythology with amazing archeological sites.
  • View an imposing 12th century Monastery high above a cliff in the magical island of Amorgos.
  • Visit the island of the artists, Tinos, also known as the 'Lourdes of Greece' with the imposing 'Church of our Lady' and the famous valley of the dove-cotes.
  • Wander along the awesome caldera's edge in Santorini, one of the world's most amazing landscapes.
Bookings and Deposit

All applicants are required to complete a booking/application form. A non-refundable deposit of $650AUD (land and airfare) or $450AUD (land only) will be required at the time of booking. You will also need to provide a photocopy of your passport.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition of booking the land content of this tour that participants must have adequate personal travel insurance by the time full payment is made prior to travel.

Register Your Interest

NOTE: This tour is ONLY offered through Harvey World Travel - East Perth Shop

To register your interest in this tour and to receive your application pack, please contact Harvey World Travel East Perth and indicate 'Greek Island Odyssey' in your request:

Harvey World Travel
1/113 Royal Street.
East Perth
LIC No. 9TA00049
telephone: (08) 9221 9977
facsimile: (08) 9221 5577
email: eastperth@harveyworld.com.au


More Information

Click here to Visit Nick's Website or call Nick on 08 93364135 or email nickphoto@iinet.net.au for tour questions.

Click here to view the Itinerary

          

Last Updated: 29-4-08