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PACKAGE INCLUDES:
3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
Half day Athens sightseeing tour
Full day Istanbul sightseeing tour
Air tickets Athens to Istanbul
All transfers as mentioned
Daily breakfast
24 hour assistance phone number
All taxes
ITINERARY:
DAY 1:
ARRIVAL ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 2:
ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
Morning sightseeing
tour of Athens. The striking contrast
between breathtaking monuments of a
glorious past and modern elegant
structures is what you will enjoy during
your tour of Athens. Visit the
Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory
of Ancient Athens, with its many
monuments atop its rocky base, including
the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the
temple of Athena Nike and the
Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.
Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic
Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of
the first modern Olympic Games in 1896),
the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front
of the Parliament House on Constitution
Square. See views of government
buildings and elegant structures of the
19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou
Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral,
the Academy, University, National
Library. In contrast, conclude your tour
with a visit to the new Acropolis museum
(closed on Monday’s), a marvel of
architecture with a full exhibition of
the glory of Ancient Athens. Afternoon
at leisure.
DAY 3: ATHENS
Free day to explore Athens
DAY 4:
ATHENS / ISTANBUL
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for
your
flight
to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be transferred to
your hotel.
DAY 5:
ISTANBUL FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
A full day guided tour exploring the ancient city includes
Topkapi Palace,(Closed on Tue) main residence of Ottoman
Sultans , the Saint Sophia Basilica(Closed on Mon),
ancient seat of Byzantine Church, The Blue Mosque, then
Roman Hippodrome once used for Chariot races; finally the
Grand Bazaar.(Closed on Sunday)
DAY 6:
ISTANBUL
Day at leisure in Istanbul
DAY 7:
ISTANBUL / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to
the airport.
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