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Glories of Turkey and Greece • Istanbul • Gallipoli • Dardanelles •
DURATION: 17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS • Canakkale • Troy • Pergamum • Kusadasi •
• Ephesus • Greek Islands • Athens •
Guaranteed Departures
Day 1 - Wednesday - Toronto / Paris
Evening departure on board Air France overnight jet service for Paris.
Day 2 - Thursday - Paris / Istanbul
Fly Paris to Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents. You will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing in the hotel this evening.
Day 3 - Friday - Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Covered Bazaar.
Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)
Day 4 - Saturday - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone pine cemetery Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. (B,D)
Day 5 - Sunday - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Pergamum and continue to Kusadasi for overnight. (B,D)
Day 6 - Monday - Ephesus & St. Mary’s House - Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. Afternoon optional: tour of Sardis or Srince. (B,D)
Day 7 - Tuesday - Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel. (B, D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - Hierapolis - Marmaris
Morning transfer to South, to the resort city of Marmaris, afternoon is free. (B,D)
Day 9 - Thursday - Marmaris - Rhodes
Morning transfer to port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 10 - Friday - Rhodes
Full day at leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos. (B)
Day 11 - Saturday - Rhodes - Santorini
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 12 - Sunday - Santorini
A free day to visit one of the many villages of Santorini, perched on top of the volcano, or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach. (B)
Day 13 - Monday - Santorini - Mykonos
Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos. (B)
Day 14 - Tuesday - Mykonos
Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure. (B)
Day 15 - Wednesday - Mykonos - Athens
Morning is free. Board an afternoon flight to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Optional: dinner with folklore dancing or visit the quaint Plaka area. (B)
Day 16 - Thursday - Athens
Tour Athens’ famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. On your own, explore the Plaka with its open-air taverns and traditional shops. (B)
Day 17 - Friday - Athens - Paris - Toronto
A representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home. Air France service via Paris. (B)
NOTE: Turkey portion by escorted group tour. Greece portion is locally hosted.
*For October departures the Hydrofoil from Santorini to Myconos may not be operating. Supplement for flight option by Sun Express is approximately CAD$175.00. |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Marmaris / Rhodes and Santorini / Myconos.
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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Istanbul Nights: 2 |
In the city centre, close to Dolmabahce Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, fashionable shopping districts and the bridge to the Asian side. Fourteen floors with 590 guest rooms. Restaurant, rooftop bar. Health Club with indoor pool. |
Canakkale Nights: 1 |
(5-star) 3 kms. from downtown, 276 rooms with safety deposit box, hairdryers, minibar. Several restaurants and bars. Indoor & outdoor pools, gym, Turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi. |
Kusadasi Nights: 2 |
(5-star) 133 rooms minibar, safety deposit box, hairdryer and free internet. Restaurant, bar with fireplace. Wellness Center offers outdoor and indoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, Turkish Bath, Sauna, massage rooms, fitness room. Water sports center. 60 metre sandy beach. |
Pamukkale Nights: 1 |
(4-star) 218 rooms. 2 restaurants, indoor & outdoor pools, Turkish bath, sauna and thermal jacuzzi, steam bath. Spa. |
Marmaris Nights: 1 |
Located right at the city center, 100 m from the beach, 90 km away from Dalaman İnternational Airport. 89 rooms - split air conditioning system, 24 hour room service, balcony, telephone, mini bar, hairdryer, shower cabin, internet access, safe, kettle set-up (water heater, tea-coffee and water treat). |
Rhodes Nights: 2 |
Set in the heart of Rhodes’ most popular sandy beach near the Aquarium, minutes away from Rhodes city, next to the Casino and a small distance from the Medieval City, Castle of the Knights and Ancient Ruins. 241 rooms - bathroom with hairdryer and telephone extention, private balcony, air conditioning, satellite TV with Pay TV movies and teletext, direct dial telephone, internet connection, fully stocked mini-bar and room service. |
Ssntorini Nights: 2 |
Located minutes away from the centre of magnificent Fira town, the capital of the unique and beautiful Santorini. 92 rooms -
air-conditioning, minibar, direct dial telephone, 3 channels of music, satellite-TV, safe, hairdryer, marble bathroom, balcony or terrace. |
Mykonos Nights: 2 |
Petasos Beach (Classic Room) Set on a private peninsula between the famous beaches of Platis Yialos, 30m, and Psarou Beach, 150m,
3,5 km from the city of Mykonos, the port just is 4,0 km away and the international airport is 4,5 km away. |
Athens Nights: 2 |
Situated at the very heart of Athens historic center and just a few steps from the Acropolis and Plaka, adjacent to the new Acropolis museum. 86 rooms - air-conditioner, in-room electronic safe, direct dial phones with voice mail messaging system, satelite T.V., Wireless internet access, mini bar. |
| Canadian Travel Abroad 80 Richmond Street West, Suite 1801, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2A4 Tel: (416) 364-2738 l Toll Free: 1-800-387-1876 Email: info@ctravelabroad.com TICO 1040985 & 1039982 |
Last Updated August 10, 2010 |