Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Old City
Day 3: Half Day Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise
Day 4: Istanbul to Gallipoli (Canakkale)
Day 5: Gallipoli to Troy & Pergamum & Kusadasi
Day 6: Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary
Day 7: Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Day 8: Izmir to Athens by Flight
Day 9: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 10: Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Day 11: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 12: Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Day 13: Free day in Santorini
Day 14: Santorini to Athens by Flight & Departure
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1
Arrive Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul Airport and proceed to meeting point. Transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. You can take a pleasant walk in old city.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Full Day Istanbul Old City
After breakfast, meet your guide at the lobby and begin the day with visits to the most important sites of once imperial Constantinople; Hagia Sophia and Hippodrome. Sultanahmet Mosque, also named "Blue Mosque".
Free time in the Grand Bazaar.
After lunch, discover the official and primary residence, Topkapi Palace in the city of the Ottoman Sultans.
End the day with a slow paced, relaxing walking tour inside the palace.
Transfer back to your hotel. You can check with our agent for optional night tour.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
3
Half Day Sprice Market & Bosphorus Cruise
After breakfast, meet your guide for Half Day Bosphorus Cruise, along the Bosphorus by seeing Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Ottoman Summer palaces, Rumeli & Anadolu fortresses, forested hills, Bridges and shore villages with Ottoman architecture.
Finally, stroll through the Spice Market also called Egyptian Bazaar, is filled with the athmosphere of the exotic East.
After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Istanbul to Gallipoli (Canakkale)
Early departure for Canakkale. Arrive in Eceabat and lunch.
After lunch, see Gallipoli battle field, where the famous Gallipoli Campaign took place during the World War I.
Visit Kabatepe Museum, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemoration Site, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches & tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
After the visits, check-in to the hotel. Stay overnight in Canakkale.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
5
Gallipolii to Troy & Pergamum & Kusadasi
After breakfast, depart for Troy, which is best known for being the focus of the Trojan War described in the Greek Epic Cycle and especially in the Iliad by Homer of Smyrna. See and hear about The Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, The Trojan War, sacrificial altars, 3700 years old city walls, Senate Building, The Odeon and more.
Lunch break along the way after Troy tour.
Then visit Pergamum, the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamum during the Hellenistic period and one of the Seven Churches addressed in Revelation. See the Acropolis, the Theatre, Temple of Serapis, Library of Pergamum and some other ruins.
After the visits, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi and overnight.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
6
Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a full day Ephesus tour.
First visit is to House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last times.
Then proceed to Ephesus Antique City and see the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Library of Celcus, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Domitian,the Theater, believed to be the largest outdoor theater in the ancient world, and some other ruins.
Transfer back to your hotel. You can check with our agent for optional night tour.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
7
Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis
Pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale.
First visit is to Hierapolis Antique City, where you will see Temple of Apollo, Martyrium and some other ruins.
Then see Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), which is made of sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. You have the chance to walk on the terraces.
Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
8
Izmir to Athens by Flight
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Athens.
Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. You can walk through Plaka and enjoy a Greek frappe in the shadow of Acropolis.
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
9
Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Free afternoon.
What about visiting a Greek tavern for dinner?
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Mykonos is home to lots of Greek and European restaurants, but its perhaps most famous for its Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood and mezze dining culture.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.
11
Free Day in Mykonos
All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
Petros the Pelican was the official mascot of Mykonos for 60 years. Now it is, Peter the Pelican, you can come across in town centre.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
12
Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
The volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and colorful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece.
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
13
Free Day in Santorini
All day free to discover and enjoy this breathtaking Greek island.
Jules Verne had visited Santorini and he mentioned this island in his novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
14
Santorini to Athens by Flight & End of Tour
Transfer to airport and take the flight back to Athens.
Arrive in Athens International Airport.
End of services.
* Breakfast is included.
Services
Included
- All transfers and accommodations as per itinerary.
- Meal plan as stated in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing tours stated in the itinerary including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance.
- Flight and ferry tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance etc.).
- Optional tours.
- Visas (if needed).
- Overnight taxes in Greece.
- International flight tickets (except Izmir-Athens).
Dates
In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Mykonos / Santorini connection by flight via Athens instead of ferry. Ferries between Mykonos and Santorini do not operate during off-season. Another option is replacing Mykonos with another island such as Naxos or Paros, which has ferry connection with Santorini during off-season.
Pricing
Notes
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (bus/regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).
How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.
How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.
Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.
How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.