Crossroads Tours Offers Discounts For “Turkey & Greece” and “Greece Sampler” 2015 Packages

NEW YORK - Sept. 26, 2014 - PRLog -- An introductory booking discount of $100 per person is being offered by Crossroads Tours International on their 12-day 2015 tour combining Turkey and Greece and a one-week “Greek Sampler” package featuring Athens and two of the most visited Greek Islands. The discounts are available for bookings made before March 15, 2015. The tour operator is also offering 15% commission to agents on these and its entire line-up of 2015 packages.

“We want travelers to experience the quality service Crossroads Tours provides in all our packaged tours,” said Erol Anay, president of Crossroads Tours. “Travel agents will find that our tour prices are already very competitive, and deliver a superior experiential travel experience than most generic tour packages.  The $100 discount is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to their customers for choosing a Crossroads Tour.”

“Turkey & Greece” Escorted Tour

12 days/11 nights in duration, the Turkey & Greece package encompasses the highlights of both countries. The tour starts in Turkey with two full days in Istanbul (highlighted by a half-day Bosphorus Cruise). Then it’s on to the fascinating region of Cappadocia for two nights, and visits to Konya, Pamukkale, and the renowned ancient Roman city of Ephesus. The Greece experience begins with a cruise from Kusadasi, Turkey to the islands of Patmos, Crete, and Santorini. And the last two days are spent exploring and sightseeing in Athens.

The introductory price of $2,350 per person, double occupancy (after the $100 discount) includes: airport transfers upon arrival and departure; accommodations at 4-Star hotels, flight from Istanbul to Capadoccia; 3-day/2-night Greek Island cruise in standard cabin; most meals, services of a professional escort/guide; transportation by mini/midi bus; sightseeing tours per itinerary; hotel taxes and services charges, and cruise port taxes. Upgrades to 5-Star or boutique hotels and cruise cabin upgrade are available (rates on request).

The Turkey & Greece tour departs every Saturday from April 1 through October 15, 2015.

“Greece Sampler” Package

This 7-day/6-night package offers independent exploring and guided sightseeing in Athens plus visits to Santorini and Mykonos, two of the most popular of the Greek islands. Mykonos is famous for its non-stop nightlife and wonderful beaches, while Santorini is best known for its romantic atmosphere, spectacular sunsets and massive volcanic crater known as “the caldera”. Both islands feature traditional architecture, beautiful coastlines and panoramic views of the sea.

The special introductory prices per person, double occupancy are $890 (April, May, and October) and $1,000 (June 1 to Sept. 30). The price includes: airport transfer upon arrival and departure; accommodation at a 4-Star hotel in Athens and at distinctive, centrally-located hotels in Mykonos and Santorini; ferry transportation and ferry port transfers; a half-day sightseeing tour of Athens; and hotel taxes and service charges.

Departures for the Greece Sampler package are every Sunday and Wednesday from April1 to October 31, 2015

Customized Tours of Turkey and Greece

For clients who prefer traveling on their own, or have special travel requirements or interests, Crossroads Tours International will be happy to assist travel agents in designing a custom-tailored FIT package to Turkey and/or Greece. The same applies to any of Crossroads Tours’ other escorted, special interest, or “Special Occasion” tours. The company has over 15 years of experience in planning escorted and independent tours to all the regions of Turkey, as well as Greece and Egypt – with a particular focus on capturing the local cultures and lifestyles.

Crossroads Tours offers travel agents 15% commission on all land-only packages. For details on all packages and services, visit www.crossroadstoursintl.com. Reservations and bookings can be made through Crossroads Tours International LLC, whose offices are located in New York City. Call toll-free 800-958-3635, or e-mail sales@crossroadstoursintl.com

Parent company, Crossroads Tours International (CTI), is a licensed and recognized travel service provider headquartered in Turkey. CTI is a member of The Association of Turkish Travel Agents (TURSAB) and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), and operates under the control of the Tourism and Culture Ministry of Turkey.