"We are excited to continually offer our clients new ways to visit Europe and the Mediterranean, and these new travel programs are examples of that commitment"

Moonachie, NJ (Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

Central Holidays, a leading tour operator to Italy and Europe, is pleased to unveil on its website and through the brochures, their 2011 lineup of vacation packages to Italy, Greece, Spain, France and the rest of Europe. Central Holidays has also extended its popular “Early Booking Discount” promotion, which offers even greater discounts on a large selection of the 2011 vacation packages to 10 enticing travel destinations, for new bookings made now through February 28th, 2011, and for travel through March 31st, 2012. Travelers are eligible to receive a 5% to 7% discount when they book one of Central Holidays vacation packages from the brochure.

Aside from their signature lineup of vacation packages that offer value and selection to Italy, France, and Portugal, there are a few new vacation deals to some of their more popular destinations, such as Greece and Spain.

Central Holidays is offering new Greece vacation packages that include hotel stays and cruises to the Greek islands, and well as other value inclusions, such as city tours, transfers and more. Each of the new vacation deals can provide much of what a traveler is looking for in a vacation to Greece: a Greek holiday including excursions to explore ancient antiquities and sites, cruising the Greek islands, soaking up Greek culture, and enjoying Greece's wonderful Mediterranean cuisine.

Following are a couple of the Greece vacation deals, which enable travelers to experience Greece and its culture through both land and cruise portions:

•   AEGEAN ESCAPADE from $557 (1 night Athens, 4-Day/3-night Cruise) – A 6-day get-away program for the traveler with limited vacation time and the desire to enjoy a cruise in the beautiful Aegean. After a one night-stay in Athens, embark on a four-day Aegean cruise aboard Louis Cruises M/V Louis Majesty or M/V Calypso, discovering the splendors of this captivating part of the world, renowned for its many enchanting islands and spectacular coastlines.

•   ATHENS & THE 3 CONTINENTS from $866 (1 night Athens & 8-day/7-night Cruise) – Central Holidays’ Athens & The 3 Continents program embarks on a 8-day/7-night discovery of the great continents of Europe, Asia and Africa... a true lifetime experience not to be missed. After a one-night hotel stay in Athens, the eight-day cruise aboard Louis Cruises M/V Louis Cristal is rich with history, culture and adventure as it explores Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Greek Islands, and Turkey.

Central Holidays has also added to their selection of Spain vacations, most notably to their escorted line of Spain vacations. Central Holiday's Spain escorted tours can give the traveler pure pampering with an intriguing itinerary, tailored for a journey through Spain's rich culture and history. The two new vacation packages to Spain are:

•   HIGHLIGHTS OF SPAIN from $1937 (10 Days, 8 Nights) – The tour begins in the Spanish capital of Madrid, then after a few days in Madrid and a tour of Toledo, a transfer is provided to the station for a high-speed train to Seville to explore the romance of Southern Spain and then continue north towards Valencia and Barcelona. The tour includes guided tours to the UNESCO World heritage sites including, Seville's famous Cathedral, the Mosque of Cordoba and Alhambra Palace together with the Generalife Gardens in Granada.

•   BEST OF SPAIN from $2589 (12 Days, 10 Nights) – This vacation package begins Madrid where a host will be available to help take advantage of the city's many treasures. After a tour of Toledo, a transfer is made to a station to board a high-speed train for arrival in Seville. The package includes guided tours to world UNESCO World heritage sites including, Seville's famous Cathedral, the Mosque of Cordoba and Alhambra Palace together with the Generalife Gardens in Granada. The vacation continues with tours of Mediterranean cities Valencia and Barcelona before returning home.

“We are excited to continually offer our clients new ways to visit Europe and the Mediterranean, and these new travel programs are examples of that commitment,” said Fred Berardo. “If you are looking for Greece vacation packages, or exciting new ways to visit Spain or Italy, including one-of-a-kind tours that will provide lifelong memories, our experienced personnel will find the best solution for you.”

For additional information and for the complete list of vacation deals available through Central Holidays –please call Central Holidays at 1-800-539-7098 or visit them online at centralholidays.com.

About Central Holidays:
Vacation packages, vacation deals, Greece cruises, and Italy vacations: Founded in 1972, Central Holidays offers superior travel programs, value and service to enchanting destinations throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey, plus dozens of Mediterranean and European River Cruise itineraries and worldwide Ski programs! For more information, contact Central Holidays at 1-800-935-5000 or visit their Web site at http://www.centralholidays.com.

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