PACKAGE INCLUDES:

2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens

3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos

3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini

3 nights hotel accommodation in Rhodes

1 nights hotel accommodation in Pamukkale (Turkey)

2 nights hotel accommodation in Izmir (Turkey)

1 nights hotel accommodation in Canakkale (Turkey)

2 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul (Turkey)

Ferry tickets Athens - Mykonos - Santorini - Rhodes - Marmaris

All transfers as mentioned

Transportation in Turkey by mini-coach or car with guide

Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul

Half day Athens sightseeing tour

Entrance fees during guided sightseeing

24 hour assistance phone number

4 dinners in Turkey

Daily breakfast

All taxes

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: 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 / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to the port to board the ferry to Mykonos. Upon your arrival on the island, transfer to your hotel.
DAY 4 & 5: MYKONOS
Days at leisure in Myconos to enjoy the sun, sea & the beauties of this unique island.
DAY 6: MYKONOS / SANTORINI
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
DAY 7 & 8: SANTORINI
Days at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view and the most romantic sunset in the world.
DAY 9: SANTORINI / RHODES
At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the port for your night ferry to Rhodes. Upon arrival on the island, transfer to your hotel.
DAYS 10 & 11: RHODES
Days at leisure in Rhodes, the beautiful island of Roses. Situated in the southeast part of the Mediterranean Sea, Rhodes is a highly tourist oriented place, offering its visitors a combination of great history, marvellous beaches and a variety of long lasting night life and fascinating duty free shopping. Above all you should not miss the opportunity to visit the Old Medieval town and the Castle of the Knights.
DAY 12: RHODES / MARMARI / PAMUKKALE

Transfer to the port for your ferry to Marmaris. Arrival to Marmaris and drive to Pamukkale and overnight (dinner included).

After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade.Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ‘‘one of the seven wonders of the ancient world ‘’ then continue to Izmir for overnight stay. (dinner included)

Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme. Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You may be able to do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village Return to Izmir for overnight stay (dinner included)

Early departure for Bergama to visit the Asklepion with its well preserved remains before continuing to Troy ; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for an overnight stay (dinner included).

Day 17: ISTANBUL

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace , St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Spice Bazaar will commence. The day ends wıth an overnight stay in Istanbul. Optional dinner with a Turkish show is available tonight.

Day 18: ISTANBUL / AIRPORT