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Glories of Turkey and Greece • Istanbul • Gallipoli • Dardanelles • Canakkale • Troy •
16 Days/ 15 Nights • Pergamum • Kusadasi • Ephesus • Greek Islands • Athens
Guaranteed Departures
Day 1 / Thursday / Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing in the hotel this evening.
Day 2 / 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.
Day 3 / 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. Dinner
Day 4 / Sunday / Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, tour Pergamum and continue to Kusadasi for overnight. Dinner
Day 5 / 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. Dinner
Day 6 / Tuesday / Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades) visit Hierapolis and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel. Dinner
Day 7 / Wednesday / Hierapolis - Marmaris
Morning transfer to South, to the resort city of Marmaris, afternoon is free. Dinner
Day 8 / Thursday / Marmaris - Rhodes
Morning transfer to port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 9 / Friday / Rhodes
Full day at leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos.
Day 10 / Saturday / Rhodes - Santorini
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Day 11 / Sunday / Santorini
A free day to visit one of the villages of Santorini perched on top of the volcano or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach.
Day 12 / 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.
Day 13 / Tuesday / Mykonos
Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure.
Day 14 / Wednesday / Mykonos - Athens
Morning is free. Board on a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Optional: dinner with folklore dancing or visit the quaint Plaka area.
Day 15 / 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.
Day 16 / Friday / Athens
Transfer to the airport.
NOTE: Day 1- 6 is escorted group tour. Greece portion is locally hosted.
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Includes: • Arrival and departures transfers in Istanbul and Athens. • 15 nights accommodation in hotels listed below or similar. • Meals: Breakfast daily, 5 dinners • Sightseeing as indicated including entrance fees • Ferry or hydrofoil tickets: Santorini to Mykonos / Mykonos to Piraeus • Athens City Tour • Hotel service charges and local taxes. Does Not Include: • Turkish visa (US $60 on arrival). • Air ticket Rhodes / Santorini approx. $260 • Optional tours. • Beverages and meals not indicated. • Personal expenses including tips to drivers and guides. |
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FIRST CLASS HOTELS (4 - 5 STAR) |
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Istanbul Nights: 2 |
New hotel in the heart of the city, walking distance to Taksim Square. Fitness centre with indoor pool free of charge. |
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 from Dalaman İnternational Airport. 89 rooms with A/C, balcony, telephone, mini bar, hairdryer, shower cabin, internet access, safe, coffee-tea maker |
Rhodes Nights: 2 |
In the heart of Rhodes’ most popular beach near the Aquarium, minutes away from Rhodes city, next to the Casino and a small distance from the Medieval City. 241 rooms - bathroom with hairdryer, balcony, air conditioning, internet connection, mini-bar and room service. |
Santorini Nights: 2 |
Located minutes away from the centre of the capital of beautiful Santorini. 92 rooms -
air-conditioning, minibar, 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 beaches of Platis Yialos (30 m) and Psarou Beach.
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 |
In the historic district of Athens, within view of the Acropolis and within walking distance to thePlaka district and Constitution Square (Syntagma). .250 rooms with balcony, A/C, safe, phone with voice mail, mini bar, hairdryer. Restaurant and bar plus rooftop bar open in the summer. Outdoor pool. |
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Last Updated January 18, 2012 |