9 days tour

Flavours Of Turkey And Greece -I-

$ 2,294 .05 USD

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Flavours Of Turkey And Greece -I-

This tour includes:

Meals

8 Breakfasts 1 Lunche 2 Dinners

Transport

All share transfer per itinerary and A/C transport during visits & excursions (one complementary airport pick and drop off transfer per room)

Others

Entrance fees to the museum in Turkey and in Greece which are mentioned in the program Local Taxes in Turkey

Guide

An English speaking guide during visits.

Accommodation

6 nights in / 4**** hotels with breakfasts in Turkey ISTANBUL Yigitalp or similar GALLIPOLI Iris or similar KUSADASI Faustina Resort or similar 3 night in Tourist class hotel / 3*** with breakfasts in Athens ATHENS Hotel Central or Hermes or similar

Flights

Turkey to Greece international flight is included. (Economy class with Allowance 23 kg + 8 kg cabin bag per person)

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Before / After Flights Personal expenses Stayover city tax forAthens (2โ‚ฌ per person per night) to be paid directly to the hotels. ) Tips for the guides.

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Itinerary of your trip Flavours Of Turkey And Greece -I-

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Istanbul

      Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is free at leisure.

      Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

  • Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Istanbul

      Stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden house which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as  terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.  Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd  and Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. Lunch. Visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles and continue with the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar. 

      Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 3 ฤฐstanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      ฤฐstanbul

      Walk along the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European part of Istanbul. Free time in the Egyptian Bazaar, a lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Then boat trip along the Bosphorus, which connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the crossing you will be able to admire the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, beautiful wooden residences.

      (**This excursion concludes in Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square; no transfer back to hotels**)

      Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight.

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      Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 4 Istanbul - Gallipoli Battlefields - ร‡anakkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Istanbul - Gallipoli Battlefields - ร‡anakkale

      Early pick-up from your hotel and breakfast on road. One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, is the objective of our day. We will  visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnstonโ€™s Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Crossing the Dardanelles by ferry-boat and photo-stop at the wooden Trojan Horse used in the movie Troy

      Overnight ร‡anakkale - 4**** Bรผyรผk Truva  or similar - Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 5 ร‡anakkale - Troy- Bergama - KuลŸadasฤฑ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      ร‡anakkale - Troy- Bergama - KuลŸadasฤฑ

      This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy Antique City , home of the famous Trojan Horse and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamumโ€™s Acropolis which has  impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Continuation to KuลŸadasฤฑ.

      Overnight KuลŸadasฤฑ Carina, Neopol  or similar  4**** hotel- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Day 6 KuลŸadasฤฑ - Ephesus - Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      KuลŸadasฤฑ - Ephesus - Athens

      Visiting Ephesus should be on every travellerโ€™s  itinerary because a walk through Ephesus is an incredible journey and a glimpse into life centuries ago. After more than 150 years of excavation, the cityโ€™s reclaimed and restored structures have made Ephesus Europeโ€™s  most complete ancient city. a walk through Ephesus is an incredible journey and a glimpse into life centuries ago.You will visit ancient Agoras, Temples, Streets and Houses in almost perfect conditions.  You will find one of the most grandiose surviving Roman theaters.

      The Famous Celsius LibraryThe Temple of Artemis in Selรงuk city which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

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      At the end of the day transfer to Izmir International airport for a flight to Athens. Upon arrival to Athens airport meet and greet with our assistant to transfer you to your hotel  in the city center area with minibus or taxi. Rest of the day is free. 

      Overnight Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 7 Athens City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Athens City Tour

      After breakfast we meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

      Detailed Itinerary:

      This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era, where we will make a short stop. As we continue our trip, we will pass by the Prime Ministerโ€™s residence (ex Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrianโ€™s Arch, the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). One cannot take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the worldโ€™s most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world! It is there that you will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles. From the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where โ€™there is harmony between material and spiritโ€™, a the monument that โ€™restores order in the mindโ€™, as ancient Greeks used to say. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside.

      Departure approximately at 08:45 - Return approximately at 13:30

  • Day 8 Saronic Islands Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Saronic Islands Cruise

      Pick up at 07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.

      Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board

      The cruise itinerary can be cancelled due to bad weather. In this case we will organize another land excursion. 

      Detailed Itinerary

      Departure is at approximately 08.00 a.m. heading to the three beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf. After departure, our guide and the hostesses will ask you to assemble in one of the main lounges of the ship to get acquainted and give you all the information concerning the ship, the program of the cruise and the islands. The order of the island visits may be changed with no prior notice.

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  • Day 9 Athens Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Athens Departure

      You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight. End of our services

      Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 10 Athens Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Athens Departure

      You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight. End of our services

      Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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