18 days tour

The Great Odyssey (Small Group)

$ 3,734 .50 USD

Total price per person

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The Great Odyssey (Small Group)

This tour includes:

Flights

Athens - Istanbul international flight is included(20kg allowance pp) Crete - Athens domestic flight is included(20kg allowance pp)

Accommodation

17-night 4-star/first class accommodation. Istanbul : Hotel YiฤŸitalp or Hotel Grand Gรผlsoy or Hotel Ramada Grand Bazaar or similar 4**** hotel in Old City Ankara: Point Hotel or Latanya Hotel or Anadolu Downtown or Holiday Inn ร‡ukurambar or similar 5***** hotel. Cappadocia : Dinler Hotel รœrgรผp, Perissia Hotel รœrgรผp or similar 4**** Hotel Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal Hotel or Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale or Ademipira Thermal Hotel or similar 5***** Hotel Izmir : Hotel Blanca or Hotel Kaya Prestige or similar 4**** Hotel Gallipoli: Hotel ฤฐris or Hotel Akol or similar 4**** hotel Athens : Hotel Brown Kubic 4* or similar in Athens Mykonos: Vienoulaโ€™s Garden 4* or similar Santorini : Hotel Hermes 4* or similar Crete, Heraklion: Artree Suites or Pavo Art Hotel or similar 4*

Transport

All transport and transfers per itinerary as described in the program. (one complementary airport pick and drop off transfer per room) Normal Ferry ticket with numbered seats Piraeus - Mykonos. Fast Ferry ticket with numbered seats Mykonos - Santorini. Normal Ferry ticket with numbered seats Santorini - Heraklion.

Meals

17 Breakfasts - 1 Lunch - 6 Dinners

Guide

Official English speaking guide during visits

Others

All entrance fees mentioned in the programs

Not included:

Others

Before/After airtickets Stay-over taxes to be paid directly to the hotels in Greece Tips to the guide and driver ( suggested as 3 euro per person per day for the guide and 2 euro per person per day for the driver ) Personal expenses

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Itinerary of your trip The Great Odyssey (Small Group)

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

      Day 1: Istanbul Arrival

      Arrival to Istanbul . Meet with english speaking assistant at the airport . Transfer to the hotel for check in . Overnight: Istanbul Meals: N/A

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

      Day 2: Istanbul

      Breakfast at the hotel . Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping . Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the bosphorus , that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe . During the excursion you will enjoy the beauty of Istanbul , with its forest , Palaces and wooden old houses built on both continents . Lunch at local restaurant . After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)  , Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar . 

      Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  • Day 3 Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara

      Breakfast at the hotel . Departure from the hotel to visit Topkapi Palace ( harem section entrance free is not included )  the house of the ottoman sultans . Departure from the hotel to Ankara โ€“ the capital of Turkey . Arrival to Ankara in early evening 

      Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ankara - Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ankara - Cappadocia

      Breakfast at the hotel . Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic  ruins from Urartu , Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia  civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk , the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia . En route visit the Underground city  that is one of the biggest underground city in the region, constructed by the first Christians to protect themselves from the attacks.

      Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cappadocia

      Breakfast . Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Gรถreme Open Air Museum  - a UNESCO Heritage site , a fantastic region  with itโ€™s cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the  spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit  Derbent Valley with and explore the natural rock formations and get a chance to attend the workshops of carpets and onyx-stones . 

      Overnight: Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

      Optional Tour | HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR 

      In the early morning departure from your hotel .  a chance to live this unique experience, an overlooking to Cappadocia from the sky , see the beauty of the region  the rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations, lunar landscapes ..

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cappadocia - Sultanhanฤฑ - Pamukkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cappadocia - Sultanhanฤฑ - Pamukkale

      After the breakfast at the hotel , drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai  that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stop over for the travellers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale . Visit Cotton Steps โ€“ a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing  thermal water. 

      Overnight: Pamukkale Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Pamukkale - Ephesus - ฤฐzmir
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Pamukkale - Ephesus - ฤฐzmir

      Breakfast . Drive to Selcuk โ€“ Ephesus . Visit the Ephesus Ruins โ€“ the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House  -  has been believed it is the final resting place of the mother of Jesus . Then stop at Leather Production Store . Proceed for Izmir . Overnight: ฤฐzmir  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner

  • Day 8 Day 8: Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - ร‡anakkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Izmir - Pergamon - Troy - ร‡anakkale

      Breakfast . Drive to Pergamon ( Bergama ) region and visit the ruins of Asclepion which is the first hospital of Asia Minor in human history . Then continue to Troy , visit the famous city that evokes the poetic name of Homerโ€™s Iliad. Continue to Canakkale . 

      Overnight:ร‡anakkale  Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Anakkale - Gallipoli - Anzac Cove - Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Anakkale - Gallipoli - Anzac Cove - Istanbul

      Breakfast . We will cross  Dardanelles Strait by car ferry and continue to Gallipoli Peninsula. We will visit one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli,  including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstonโ€™s Jolly, Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, 57. Regiment Turkish Memorial,The Nek,Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.  


      Overnight:ฤฐstanbul  Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Istanbul - Athens (Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Istanbul - Athens (Flight)

      Breakfast .  Transfer to airport and fly to Athens (flight ticket is included) . After your arrival in the mythical city of Athens, the transfer to your hotel will be conducted in one of our private vehicles. A member of our English speaking team will meet you at your hotel, help you with the check-in, inform you of all the details of your trip, introduce you to the city and its everyday way of life and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax and enjoy Athens at your own pace.

      Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast 

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

      Day 11: Athens

      After your breakfast and, at the agreed time, you will commence the panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Center: the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the Library, and National Academy, the Ilion Palace, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrianโ€™s Gate, the Panathenaic Stadium, and many other monuments and sites of great interest.  You will learn all there is to know about their history and background from the licensed English-speaking Tour Guide accompanying you on this tour.

      Your next stop will be the "sacred rock", the spectacular, unique and magnificent Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. The entrance fee to both sites is included. At the end of the visit, you can either choose to return to your hotel or set out on your own adventure through the charming and picturesque streets of Plaka.

      In the evening, we have included a guided walking tour that will take you through the prettiest districts of the capital, such as Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.


      Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 12 Day 12: Athens - Mykonos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Athens - Mykonos

      Early in the morning, your assistant will escort you to Piraeus port in one of our private vehicles and you will take the ferry to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. The crossing is scheduled at the ideal time of the day so that you can enjoy the sun on deck and marvel at the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. 

      Upon your arrival, one of our English-speaking representatives will welcome you, transfer you to your hotel and introduce you to this famous island.

      The rest of the day is free for you to relax and immerse yourself in the โ€™slowโ€™ way of life of the natives.

      Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 13 Day 13: Mykonos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Mykonos

      Free day to enjoy this magnificent island. Mykonos is the meeting point of the international "jet set", famous for its wonderful beaches, the dazzling shops and vibrant nightlife. 

      Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast 

      Eskapas Tip: Just a short distance away by ferry, there is the historic island of Delos, which, according to Greek mythology, was the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. This small island, inhabited since 3000 B.C., was one of the most important cultural centers of antiquity.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Mykonos - Santorini
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Mykonos - Santorini

      After breakfast, we will pick you up at the agreed time, in one of our private vehicles, to drive you to the port, where you will continue on to your next destination, the island that is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, Santorini. As the ferry approaches the port, you will admire the capital city of Fira, with its white houses perched on the cliffside and facing the volcano.

      Upon disembarkation, one of our English-speaking representatives will welcome you, escort you to your hotel and introduce you to some of the most outstanding features of this picturesque island. The rest of the day is free for you to wander through the narrow streets and become part of this amazing world.

      Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 15 Day 15: Santorini
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Santorini

      Free day to explore, at your own pace, this magical island, considered to be the lost continent of Atlantis. The name of the island was given by the Venetian Giacomo Barozzi due to the presence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Eirini. His descendants remained until 1576, when the island became part of the Duchy of Naxos and until the Turkish conquest by Piyale Pasha.

      Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 16 Day 16: Santorini - Crete
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Santorini - Crete

      At the agreed time our staff will transfer you to the new port of Santorini, Athinios, where you will board the ferry to the largest island in Greece, Crete and more precisely to the port of Heraklion. Upon your arrival we will meet you at the port and transfer you to your hotel.

      Overnight: Heraklion Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 17 Day 17: Heraklion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Heraklion

      After your breakfast, you will have a free day to explore this incredible city. We suggest a leisurely stroll through the charming historical center and, of course, a visit to the extraordinary Palace of Knossos, home to the fabled King Minos and the ferocious Minotaur.

      Overnight: Heraklion Meals: Breakfast 

  • Day 18 Day 18: Heraklion - Athens Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Heraklion - Athens Departure

      After breakfast, at the appointed time, our staff will transfer you to Heraklion airport, where you will board your flight (included) back to Athens. In Athens, you will connect to your international flight, which should ideally depart after 11:00AM

      Have a nice trip! 

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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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