Escape the winter chill and tour the Aegean

Escape the winter chill and tour the sparkling Aegean
Kumuka introduces new itineraries and releases 2010-11 Europe dates

June 29, 2009 – Kumuka Worldwide has announced its newest European Cruise voyage to the sparkling waters of Greece and Turkey, joining the exciting selection of European summer tours for Australians wanting to escape the southern hemisphere’s crisp winter chill.

The Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise is the perfect at-sea escape for New Zealanders not willing to wait for the arrival of our summer to warm up. Encompassing a relaxing cruise to Greece and Turkey, travellers are treated to the exquisite islands of Greece and the exciting resort town of Kusadasi in Turkey.

The new seven-day voyage gives travellers the opportunity to divide their time between lazing on sundecks next to the onboard pool, taking time out in the onboard jacuzzis and socialising in the comfortable onboard lounges and bars.

After enjoying the vibrant and cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, travellers sail onto Turkey’s popular resort of Kusadasi for a shopping venture to the colourful bazaar. Travellers experience the beauty of Rhodes – full of clear blue-water beaches – and a medieval city centre, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A final stop is the island of Santorini which allows passengers to enjoy the stunning sunsets from the island’s towering caldera with breathtaking views over the Aegean, before returning to the historic city of Athens. Kumuka’s Greek Islands & Turkey Cruise is priced from NZ$1,655 per adult.

For travellers thinking ahead, Kumuka has released its 2010-11 Europe dates encouraging families to book next year’s escapes now to take advantage of Kumuka’s pre credit-crunch prices.
Kumuka’s new single tour price – merging the previously separate tour price and local payment costs – now enables customers the opportunity to prepay the entire tour, as well as enjoy discounts off the entire tour price.
Despite some carriers having cancelled a number of tours in recent months, , Kumuka continues to guarantee all summer Central Europe departures, whilst ensuring that once customers have booked and paid their tour in full, the tour price will not increase due to currency fluctuations or rising fuel prices.

Richard Gardner, Managing Director Kumuka Worldwide Australia and New Zealand, said: “We experienced increased European summer tour bookings throughout May. With prices for peak season flights to Europe at the cheapest they have been for years, it’s hard to think of a better time for Australians to travel to Europe.

“With airfares likely to remain at very competitive prices for some time into the future, we’re encouraging consumers to book their Europe tours now to take advantage of both cut-price airline tickets and our discounted single tour price.”

Central Europe and Mamma Mia Discovery are two tours included in the 2010-11 Europe brochure that travellers can enjoy at purse-friendly prices.

One of Kumuka’s most popular summer European trips, the 28-day Central Europe summer coach and hotel tour, is proving a favourite amongst Australians looking to travel to Europe for the first time. Priced from
NZ$ 6,050 per person, the Central Europe tour travels through nine countries from London to Amsterdam with Europe's vibrant spirit packed into every stage of this exciting four-week itinerary.

One of two new Greek family adventures, Kumuka’s nine day Mamma Mia Discovery provides travellers the opportunity to discover the authentic atmosphere and setting that inspired the blockbuster film Mamma Mia. Covering the best of the Sporades Islands, families will visit the locations where the story and film is set, meeting the islanders who themselves played an important role in the movie. Soaking up the sun and spectacular scenery, families will be treated to a playground of exceptional beaches, charming fishing villages and unspoiled natural locations. The Mamma Mia Discovery tour is priced from NZ$3,730 per adult and NZ$3,555 per child.

For more details see www.kumuka.com.

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