Our Greek Vacation went great!
We enjoyed very much the cruise, besides some comments about the itinerary that were addressed directly to the cruise line.
I think that you provided an excellent service, always answering my emails on time, and being patient about all the questions and doubts I had. Being so far away and in a different country turned us a little suspicious about the transaction when we arrived… I hope you understand…
Overall we had a great time, we took home unforgettable moments, and hope we could return sometime to Greece and stay much more days.
According to the latest representative survey by ADAC, 71.2 % of the population are firmly intent on booking a lengthy holiday trip next year, nearly 6% more than in 2009. Together with an improving economy in Germany, the nation’s citizens are once more eager to go on trips for several weeks at a time. Dr. Martin Buck, Director of the Competence Centre Travel & Logistics of Messe Berlin: “Backed by a resurgent economy the tourism industry is picking up speed once again. The worst of the recession is now over and German citizens are again living up to their reputation as the world’s most travelled nation. In this context two categories are emerging: in the first category the principal focus is on the choice of destination, and in the other it is the travel budget that mainly decides where holidays will take place.“
Almost 60 % of the members polled are planning to take a trip even before the year is out. According to the survey, holiday decisions continue to be strongly influenced by individual economics. Nevertheless, holiday travel has become a priority again, regardless of social class. Thus, 41.1 of those polled who said their economic situation was “bad to very bad” are planning to go on a holiday trip before the end of the year.
More than 50 % of the members polled believe that package tours, hotels and cruises will become more expensive. In particular, the introduction of an air fare surcharge is expected to raise the cost of chartered flights (63.2 %) and scheduled flights (72 %). 79.1 % expect train fairs to rise in the future.
For Germans, their home country is by far the most popular holiday destination. More than 28 per cent of those polled are planning to take next year’s holidays somewhere between Flensburg and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Italy as a destination ranks second (at marginally over 11 %), followed by Spain (at close to 10 %).
Nice to hear from you again…
Your service is good and also i like your arrangement and the transfer.
However i really not like the short hours in Santorini. It is not enough to explore Fira and Oia with only 2 hours. I really hope that the Cruise will revise the number of hours stay in Santorini, so that tourist will not be so rush.
Definitely I will recommend my friends for your tour 🙂
Hi Apostolos and Spiros
Tour Osiris – August 2010.
Well where do I start. This was the best organized holiday we have ever been on. From the start being met at the airport by Apostolos to the finish we were met and given instructions/vouchers on pick up times and drop offs and everything we needed to know and even on coming back from Cairo to Athens were met and then greeted at our hotel by Spiros to explain the next part of our holiday.
Every pick up was on time or even early and we didn’t have to worry about anything. The quality of hotels (Titania in Athens, Triumph in Cairo and Volcano View Hotel on Santorini), tour guides, tour companies in Cairo and Santorini, cruise ships both on the Nile (Ramadis 1) and the Greek Islands (Aquamarine) were better than 4 star and we had no complaint on anything.
The feeling of such personalized attention having our own private guide was exceptional.
We would thoroughly recommend booking through this company and I was very skeptical from the start booking such a big tour over the internet but Apostolos always answered every question and email and even came in from his day off to answer my email. He accommodated the many changes we made and added to our holiday itinerary which was so easy to do with this company. Nothing was too much trouble. His advice on hotels on Santorini was invaluable and we had the perfect setting for our final days in Greece before our long trip home.
THANK YOU EASYTRAVELLER.GR, APOSTOLOS AND SPIROS for the best holiday we have had and it is the first holiday I have not wanted to come home from.
GREG AND SANDRA –
AUSTRALIA
Dear Apostolos,
After enjoyed a nice vacation we are finally back at home.
I can say on behalf of all my family members that the cruise was a fantastic experience! Your organization was perfect !
Only comment is about shore excursions that were very tight,especially in Israel and Egypt.
Donsu Andre
Brasil
Iberia and British Airways have today taken a further step towards creating a new leading European airline group by signing their merger agreement. The merger is expected to be completed in late 2010 and will benefit both airlines’ shareholders, customers and employees. The new company will be one of the world’s largest airline groups with 408 aircraft flying to 200 destinations and carrying more than 58 million passengers per year. It has been structured so that it can take advantage of further consolidation in the global aviation industry.
The new group will generate annual synergies of approximately €400 million by the fifth year of the merger. It will create a new holding company called International Consolidated Airlines Group SA which will be known as International Airlines Group. Both airlines will retain their current operations and operate under their individual brands – British Airways and Iberia.
Antonio Vazquez, Iberia’s chairman and chief executive, said: “This is an important step in the process towards creating one of the world’s leading global airlines that will be better equipped to compete with other major airlines and participate in future industry consolidation. We look forward to concluding the deal before the year end.”
Willie Walsh, British Airways chief executive, said: “The merged company will provide customers with a larger combined network. It will also have greater potential for further growth by optimizing the dual hubs of London and Madrid and providing continued investment in new products and services.”
Karmasin Institute of Researches presented in Austrian press a study made on behalf of the Corp Touristique (Union of National Tourist Organisms in Austria)
The research was carried out with the method of sampling and participated 1.000 individuals from 18 years and more
54% of questioned has the intention to go for vacation in 2010 and from them 79% will go abroad. From those intended to travel abroad 46 already have proceeded in reservation, while the 54% are in the process of choice of destination.
The good weather and the cultural heritage of the country are the main factors of choice. 61% travel for leisure in the sun and sea, 34% to visit cultural sites and 26% are interested in visiting cities.
57% prefer individual packages while 40% prefers ready packages.
The preferred countries for the Austrians in 2010 are: Greece 22% (was in the 4th place last year) and Italy with 22%, Croatia (15%), Germany (11%) and Spain with 11%followed by Turkey and Egypt in the next places.
The main factors for choosing a vacation destination are: The relation between price and offered services, the cleanness and the hygiene.
The amount to be spent is euro 1000 from the 37%, euro 2000 from the 35% and up to euro 3000 from the 11%.
66% of the travelers seeks information from the internet while 50% books with their tourist agency and 23% book online in the internet. Tendencies show that for the next 2 to 3 years the duration of the vacations abroad will be between 2 and 3 weeks. Visits to the cities, wellness places and cruising are the sectors with the greatest increase. The biggest demand is for tailor made vacation packages and for reservations via internet.
Mr. Skordas, manager of the Greek National Tourism Organization in Vienna declared: Despite the difficulties of passed year we wait for an increase of 4%. The prices in Greece will remain constants and in a lot of cases decreased up to 5%
The cruise ship Louis Majesty returned to Louis Cruise Lines from the Norwegian Cruise Lines, where was chartered until the end of October doing cruises in America as Norwegian Majesty. The Louis Majesty in on her way to Europe where after the usual work of maintenance will wear the colours of Louis Cruises.
It is reminded that Louis Cruises Lines bought the cruise ship from Star Cruises in July 2008 as one more step of concretization of her announced the policy for renewal and upgrade of fleet and product that offers in the continuously increasing public that selects the cruise for his vacations.
On 4 December 2009, the Louis Majesty will perform its first travel with the colours of Louis Cruise Lines and will realize cruises from Genoa and Marseille, in certain destinations of Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and North Africa.
The cruise ship Louis Majesty was built in 1992, while in 1999 went under complete renovation for a total cost of 53,3 millions of dollars, with the addition of 34 meters in his length giving her a total length of 207,20 meters. The Louis Majesty offers 731 cabins and suites with all the modern comforts, as elegant furniture, television and DVD and can entertain 1,790 passengers. The Louis Majesty allocates offers: 6 restaurants with international cuisine, 9 bars, a representations amphitheatre, a modern Spa and Centre of Health and beauty, Disko, big casino, 6 lifts, two big swimming pools and one for children, three Jacuzzis, comfortable deck spaces, commercial shops “Duty Free” and “Cruise Value”, children’s corner, international library and Internet corner.
The Louis Majesty starts her cruises on 4 December with Greek officers and educated international personnel.
Very soon we will upload in our website easytraveller.gr in the pages of the cruise all the cruises that Louis Majesty will perform for the next year. Please check our website regularly as we always have new products for your vacations in the Mediterranean area, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.
To see all the available cruises and make online reservations, please visit our website
Dear Apostolos,
