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Excellence in Quality, Service and Value for Money
This is an introduction to the company and the services that we provide, click
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Introduction
Olympic Holidays has been a name known and trusted in
the UK travel industry for the operation of inclusive
holidays and flights to
Cyprus, the
Greek Islands since the 1960s. It has been a member of
ABTA since 1972 and has held its own
ATOL since 1982 – a record that few tour operators in the market today can match. came into being in 1996 and is now
recognized as a leading long haul specialist.
Olympic Holidays and hold ATOL
No.4108 and are members of ABTA (V8302).
Our aim is delivery of our products to meet the requirements of you, our client, and to this end we seek to make your whole
experience of Olympic Holidays as pleasurable as possible: from the use of the
latest generation of computer hardware and software to make the booking and administration of your holiday and travel as
fast and painless as possible; to our local offices in Cyprus
and Greece staffed by friendly and knowledgeable
Representatives
(and local agents in other parts of the world) to ensure that your holiday experience is as pleasant and memorable as
we can make it.
In addition to this fully searchable and bookable
website, open to both the public and our retail colleagues all over the UK, substantial investment has been made in information
technology to bring fast, efficient distribution of the products nation-wide both to travel agents via Viewdata lines
( O# on NTL/Fastrak and Telewest/Istel, Call-Link, Ramesys and Energis). All of this is powered by ATOP software provided
by Anite Systems PLC - the market leader in systems for the travel industry.
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Accomodation Types
| Accommodation Type |
Description |
| Hotels |
Olympic Holidays offer the widest selection of quality hotels
from
5 star Deluxe to
economical
but excellent small family-run hotels, providing something to suit all tastes and offering superb value to suit all pockets.
Select bed and breakfast if
you want to make the most of local tavernas and restaurants. Alternatively choose half board - which
usually means breakfast and evening meal (although you may be able to arrange to have lunch instead of the evening
meal if you ask locally) – if you prefer a more fixed meal arrangement.
Set menus, including local and international dishes, are normally offered by
hotels, but some hotels also have an A la
carte menu at an additional charge. Some hotel meals or courses may be buffet style offering a variety of dishes.
Alternatively if you just want to relax with everything provided, have a look at our range of
all-inclusive hotels. – they are surprising affordable. |
|
Villas with Pools |
We offer the ultimate in
self-catering holidays: superb
villas in
Cyprus and
Greece each with a
private pool.
To complete the package
we include free car hire. This is self-catering in the
grand manner. Each villa
is fully equipped with everything you could need down to the last tea spoon, and all offer that special something to
transform your holiday into an experience
you will remember.
Our villas are a
splendid base for your holiday
in Cyprus and Greece,
whether you want to explore the local restaurants and tavernas, or entertain your new friends in your
villa.
Remember: all villas with pools
and village houses have the added incentive of
free car hire. |
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Apartments and Studios |
Enjoy a holiday home in the sun in a studio or
apartment - the freedom to do as you please. Sample the local restaurants and tavernas or eat at home – all our self-catering
accommodation has cooking facilities.
All Olympic's self-catering
accommodation in Cyprus and
Greece offer a uniformly high standard
quality product whilst at the same time offering excellent value for money.
Studios and apartments from
A to C class are featured, and most accommodation has its own, or use of a nearby swimming pool, reception facilities, and cooking
facilities. Some accommodation has safety deposit boxes and air-conditioning for which there may be a local charge. |
| Village Houses |
Visit the more
traditional Cyprus of
the past by staying at a typical
Cypriot village house in the heart of rural Cyprus in the wine producing village of
Omodhos on the slopes of the
Troodos Mountains. Our
selection of village houses consists of a mix of traditional and more recent (but traditionally designed) properties,
ranging from house studios ideal for two, up to a full two-bedroom house for four.
All village houses
are fully equipped, and to enable you to explore to the full this beautiful part of
Cyprus - or reach the nearest beach just 15 miles away – we
provide a free car (Omodhos only). |
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Our Products
For the travel agent – and the personal client if you prefer the printed
page - we produce professionally high quality, brochures with clear text and excellent photography.
An easy on the eye layout makes it easy for our clients and travel agency staff to choose the
holidays and
flights they require. The
brochures are published in high volume and there are no restrictions
on quantities available. Our brochures can be found in almost all
high street travel agencies or can be ordered or
browsed online.
| Brochures |
Description |
| Olympic Holidays Summer |
Experience the Olympic magic! There is something for everyone,
regardless of age, taste and budget in the new Summer brochure.We
have also added Turkey, Bulgaria and Tunisia to our extensive programme
so that we can offer you more holiday options. Package holidays, cheapflights,
hotel rooms, accommodation only and car hire. |
| Olympic Holidays Smart Choice |
Olympic Holidays have just launched their new Summer brochure of a budget collection of
holidays in Greece and Cyprus. The widest selection of package holidays, flights and accommodation only in Greece (the Greek Islands) & Cyprus for those on a budget.
From 4 star hotels to self-catering accommodation for all tastes, budgets and ages. |
| Olympic Holidays Winter Sun |
An extensive choice of Winter Sun holidays in Cyprus. Cyprus has something for everyone
with its year round sunshine, friendly welcome, excellent accommodation, wonderful climate, fascinating history and the exciting nightlife. |
| Olympic Gold Summe |
The premier collection of the finest 5 &
$ star hotels in Greece and Cyprus. A
perfect holiday environment with
all those extra luxury touches that will make your holiday perfect. |
| Olympic Weddings & Honeymoons |
The one stop guide to getting married in the
sun. Everything you need to know in order to plan your wedding in Cyprus or on a romantic Greek Island. |
| Olympic Flights |
For all your Flight Only requirements to Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Bulgaria, Tunisia and the Red Sea from 16 UK airports: Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Belfast, Bristol, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Exeter, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Flights are operated by various
well-established charter airlines such as Air 2000, MyTravel, Monarch and Excel to provide good reliability and quality
of in-flight service. Scheduled flights are with Cyprus Airways - Cyprus’ national airline, and Olympic Airways - Greece's national carrier. A feature of our flying programme is the
choice of mid-week or weekend departures and day or night flights for short or long durations. Car hire and transfers to your destination can also be arranged. |
| Olympic Accommodation-only |
Olympic Holidays are always happy to cater for the more independent
traveller. That is why we are pleased to offer you the facility to book your choice of ‘accommodation only’ from the wide selection featured
in our brochure.
This offer is available on most properties, from the simplest self-catering studio to deluxe 5 star hotels, for durations from as short as 1 night to as long as you like!
Accommodation only can also be booked through our accommodation only website www.hotelroomsandvillas.com |
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Complimentary Products
| Brochures |
Description |
| Private Taxi Transfers |
For Olympic Guests at our accommodation in Cyprus and Greece we can arrange for a private taxi to transfer you from the airport to your accommodation on arrival and back again on your
return. This service is available from £10.00 per person. |
| Pre-Bookable Seats |
With our pre-bookable seats service, you
are guaranteed that you and your family or travelling companions are seated together, on both your outbound and inbound flight, to make your journey
more relaxed and enjoyable.
Seats may be pre-booked on most Airlines
in our brochure up to 7 days
before your departure date (seats cannot be pre-booked on scheduled flights with Cyprus Airways and Olympic Airways). |
| Olympic Gold Service |
The leading hotels in our brochure have been given our prestigious Olympic Gold award. For
a modest supplementary charge ‘Olympic Gold’ guests
will receive:
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| Free Taxi Transfer |
For Olympic guests at all hotels in Cyprus and Greece where we offer
the Olympic Gold service, we will provide taxi transfers between the airport and your hotel both on arrival and departure absolutely free. This
is for a minimum of two persons and taxis may have to be shared with
other guests to the same resorts. For other hotels and self catering accommodation in Cyprus and Greece to ensure the competitive values we
are proud of, transfers will continue to be by coach, mini-bus or taxi. |
| Secure Airport Parking |
Pre-book airport car parking at 16 leading UK airports, with a parking
service which has been established for over 22 years. |
| Time-Saving Meet and Greet Service |
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| Chauffeur Express |
- Arrive at the airport in style!
- Be picked up from home or the office in a luxury saloon car.
- Available from anywhere in the UK / Prices start at just £60 per car return.
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| Airport Lounges |
- Relax in comfort and enjoy snacks, newspapers, magazines, tea and coffee.
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages from the bar (except champagne).
- Available at 13 UK airports.
- Quiet, relaxing surroundings.
- Available to anyone over the age of 12.
- Optional use of business facilities including telephone, fax and internet (extra charge).
- From only £15.95 per person.
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| Insurance |
- Our travel insurance has been tailored specifically to the holiday you have purchased. Any queries regarding a claim will be handled by people who know your policy and the holiday you purchased.
- Our policy offers you value for money, comprehensive cover and above all, peace of mind.
- Economical family insurance available (for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18 years of age).
- Single parent family insurance for families of 1 adult and up to 4 children (under 18 years of age).
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| Groups |
- We have some particularly good group offers - you need as few as 8 people to take advantage of them and Early Booking Discounts apply to them all.
- For hotels, if your party consists of between 8 and 19 people we will give a discount of 50% to one person in your party. If you have 20 or more in your party 1 person will go on holiday completely free. This offer applies to selected hotels from the most luxurious downwards.
- For Apartments, at certain times of the year, you need to travel with as few as 11 other people to qualify for 1 FREE holiday.
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| Weddings and Honeymoons |
- Our dedicated weddings department is available to assist you in choosing the ideal destination for, and booking your wedding. Once you have chosen your departure date and accommodation, all wedding extras, such as flowers, cakes, photographs and even receptions, can then be arranged to suit your special wishes.
- Your honeymoon may be the most important holiday you will ever book. Olympic Holidays offer a range of holidays to suit every budget.
- Why not mark that special anniversary with the trip of a lifetime?
If you have thought of renewing your wedding vows in church, then
what better place than Cyprus? Just give us a call and let us make
all the necessary arrangements. While you are celebrating such a
special event, why not travel in style with some of the options Olympic are able to offer you.
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| Car Hire |
With the freedom a car gives you, you can see much more of your chosen destination and discover that hidden beach or village you might
otherwise have missed. All cars can be pre-booked from Olympic when you
book your holiday, or as late as 7 days before departure. We have negotiated
special low rates from companies that have been operating for years so
that we can be sure that your car will be reliable and of good quality. |
| Cruises |
During your holiday in Cyprus, why not enjoy one of our 2 and 3 night mini-cruises to Egypt and Rhodes. Departing every week from Limassol,
these wonderful cruises offer you the chance to experience the wonders
of Egypt and the charms of one of the Greek Islands first hand. They
offer excellent value for money as all meals, excursions and entertainment
are included in the cost of the cruise. The cruises are pre-bookable
when you book your main holiday. |
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Service Delivery
A key objective of Olympic Holidays is to offer the
best care, attention and service to our clients.
Systems and controls are in place in Greece, Cyprus and at the world-wide
destinations, which will ensure that all arrangements in resort run smoothly.
Because of the control exercisable by our highly experienced teams based close to the resorts and suppliers, and working with experienced resident agents,
managers and resort staff in all featured destinations, Olympic ensure that clients' needs are attended to quickly and efficiently. This approach has resulted in one of the lowest complaint ratios in the industry.
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Why Olympic Holidays?
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A stable, well established and highly organised company.
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An unequalled depth and breadth of products in conjunction with substantial
capacity to all destinations.
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Highly competitive prices for all our holidays and travel products.
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A skilled and experienced team with extensive experience and contacts in Greece, Cyprus, worldwide destinations, the UK travel trade and the airline industry.
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Well designed and easily available brochures. Available from most travel agents in the UK.
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We are firmly committed to working in close co-operation with all travel
agents in the UK. We already work with all major multiple travel agency
groups, all the major associations of travel agents (Association of British
Travel Agents-ABTA, ARTAC, Advantage Travel Centres, Travel Trust Association-TTA,
GLOBAL) and most independent travel agents. We offer very competitive commercial
terms to retailers, and have the resources to provide excellent promotional
contributions and incentives for principals and staff alike, such as attractive
agents' concessions scheme and staff incentives.
- Specialist products that offer flexibility
and variety of choice with highly
competitive prices.
- A good quality product well liked by the public and industry alike which attracts one of the lowest levels of complaints in the industry.
- A growing range of other quality products such
as Olympic Flights to Greece and Cyprus, Odyssey Worldwide Flights, Accommodation
Only to all resorts, Olympic 'Gold' holidays to luxury 4 & 5 Star Hotels,
Olympic Weddings & Honeymoons, Cruises, car hire
and travel insurance.
- Highly trained overseas teams of specialist managers, resort staff and
local agents to ensure the very best of service and quality at all times
to all our guests.
- The continued response from and support by both suppliers and travel
agents, which has shown appreciation for a professional product.
- Extremely keen pricing making the Olympic Holidays products competitive on price. We are committed to offering the best prices
in the market.
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