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Save $500 Per Couple On FAR&WIDE'S 2002 Greek Packages.


Business Editors/Travel Writers

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2002

Travelers wishing to explore the wonders of the Greek Islands and Turkey can now do so with six Greek land and sea itineraries that boast the best of the region's historical sights at a savings of $500 per couple off the 2002 brochure list prices.

Tourlite International, a company of FAR&WIDE Travel Corporation offers the best of both worlds: a specially planned land itinerary to many points of interest-- from the Parthenon and Acropolis acropolis (əkrŏp`əlĭs) [Gr.,=high point of the city], elevated, fortified section of various ancient Greek cities.

The

Acropolis of Athens, a hill c.260 ft (80 m) high, with a flat oval top c.
 to Ephesus, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World--" and a chance to cruise the Greek Islands and Turkey aboard Royal Olympic Cruise Line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the .

The six Greek land and sea package choices are as follows:
-- The Hellenic Classic, thirteen-days and eleven-nights of accommodations and
tours to Athens and other classical sites, including a four-day Greek Island
Cruise. Travel experiences start at $1,999.

-- Mykonos II presents the traveler with a more in-depth Greek visit, touring
such sites as Argolis, Olympia and Delphi. The fifteen-day and thirteen-night
program starts at $2,069 and includes a four-day cruise to the Greek Islands
and Turkey and a stay on the island of Mykonos.

-- The Aeolian I is a twelve-day and ten-night tour, of which seven-days are
aboard Royal Olympic Cruise Lines, sailing through the Greek Islands to Turkey.
Programs start at $1,899.

-- Aeolian II. This eleven-day tour begins with two days in Istanbul, Turkey
before boarding the Royal Olympic Cruise Line for a five-day and six-night
cruise to Kusadasi, Mykonos, Rhodes and Crete, concluding in Athens. This
travel experience starts at $2,079.

-- The Senior Splendor II takes travelers on a trek from Istanbul to Athens
with a six-night cruise in the middle of the week. This thirteen-day itinerary
starts at $2,359.

-- Greek and Egyptian culture is highlighted in this sixteen day and fourteen
night Greek / Egyptian package. This tour combines highlights of Greek and
Egyptian sights, including visits to the Pyramids, Valley of Kings and the
Island of Roses. Prices start at $3,099.


Tourlite International's Greek savings are available if booked and deposit is given by Feb. 28, 2002. This savings is valid for departures from Apr. 2002 through Oct. 2002. To inquire in·quire   also en·quire
v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires

v.intr.
1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.

2.
 about select departure dates or reservations call 800/272-7600.

All packages include roundtrip round·trip or round-trip also round trip  
n.
A trip from one place to another and back, usually over the same route.
 airfare air·fare  
n.
Fare for travel by aircraft.

Noun 1. airfare - the fare charged for traveling by airplane
fare, transportation - the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
 from New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
, round trip transfers, hotel accommodations, breakfasts, sightseeing per itinerary, hotel service charges and taxes and hospitality services in Athens.

FAR&WIDE Travel Corporation provides a lifetime of enriching travel experiences to the most diverse and exhilarating ex·hil·a·rat·ing  
adj.
Causing exhilaration; invigorating.



ex·hila·rat
 array of destinations in over 90 countries. To learn more about FAR&WIDE or to book a FAR&WIDE travel experience, contact your local travel agent or visit www.farandwide.com.

FAR&WIDE's roster of leading travel companies includes: Adventure Center, African Travel, Brian Moore Brian Moore may be:
  • Brian Moore (novelist) (1921-1999)
  • Brian Moore (commentator) (1932-2001)
  • Brian Moore (rugby player) (born 1962)
  • Brian Moore (politician), a candidate for Florida's 2006 Senate election
 International Tours, Central Holidays, FAR&WIDE-London, Grand European Tours, High Country Passage, Intercontinental in·ter·con·ti·nen·tal  
adj.
1. Extending or taking place between or among continents: intercontinental exploration; intercontinental cooperation.

2.
 Travel Company, IST Cultural Tours, Journeys Unlimited, Lion World Travel, Pacific Bestour, Prism Holidays, Regina Tours, Spanish Heritage Tours, Swain Tours and Downunder Direct, Tourlite and Zeus Tours & Yacht yacht: see motorboating; sailing.
yacht

Sail- or motor-driven vessel used for racing or recreation. The term is popularly applied to large recreational engine-powered boats; the sailboats known as yachts and used for racing are usually light and
 Cruises, as well as several destination management companies in key locales.
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