Classical Greece and Istanbul

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Combine Classical Greece with Istanbul-Turkey with this all-in-one vacation package.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 4 day / 3 night Classical Greece coach tour (Olympia, Delphi and Meteora)
• Half day Athens sightseeing tour
• Full day cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina (including lunch)
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul (Turkey)
• Air tickets Athens to Istanbul
• Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul
• 3 dinners (Olympia, Delphi and Meteora)
• All transfers as mentioned
• Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
• Daily breakfast
• 24 hour assistance phone number
• All taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Travel insurance
• International flights
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

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DAY 1. ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 2. ATHENS MORNING GUIDED SIGHTSEEING TOUR
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, a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 3. ATHENS - AEGINA / POROS / HYDRA
Morning transfer to the pier, Trocadero, to embark your cruise ship for your full day cruise to the islands of Aegina-Poros-Hydra.
DAY 4. ATHENS / OLYMPIA
This morning we depart for Corinth to start our 4-day Classical Tour. Stop at the Corinth Canal. Drive to Epidarus to visit its theatre, known for its remarkable acoustics and then on to  Nauplia (short stop). Continue on to Mycenae to visit the beehive tombs and the citadel. Then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese area, passing the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis to arrive in Olympia for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5. OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the ancient home of the Olympic Games and the fascinating Museum. Then drive via Patras and Rion, take the new bridge to Antirion to continue to Delphi through Nafpaktos. Arrive in Delphi in early evening. Dinner, overnight.
DAY 6. DELPHI / METEORA
This morning visit the Archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi.  Walk the Sacred Way, visit the temple of Apollo, the theatre and the stadium on the mount Parnassos and then on to the Museum housing some masterpieces of the Greek sculpture such as the famous bronze statue of the "Charioteer". Depart for Meteora. Drive through Lamia, Trikala and arrive in Kalambaka in early evening. Dinner, overnight.
DAY 7. METEORA / ATHENS
In the morning, visit the breathtaking site of Meteora. Visit of two Monasteries.  After lunch drive to Athens via Thermopylae (short stop). Arrive in Athens in early evening. Overnight Athens.
DAY 8: ATHENS / ISTANBUL
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul Turkey. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel
DAY 9: ISTANBUL CITY TOUR
A full day guided sightseeing 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).
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 10: ISTANBUL
Free day to explore the city. Experience the comforts of modern Turkey in its malls, galleries and clubs, and the delights of traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, taverns and mosques. Istanbul’s natural beauty, with pleasant Mediterranean climate, completes its glorious appeal. In this gleaming modern mega-city you can immerse yourself in nearly 3,000 years of history, from Roman ruins to Byzantine marvels, Ottoman treasures and modern amusements.
DAY 11: ISTANBUL / AIRPORT
Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul airport. End of our services.

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Starting our evening tour with a pleasant panoramic drive through illuminated city center and we will approach the slope of the sacred hill to admire the illuminated Acropolis.
Then we will visit the museum of Ancient Greek musical instruments and discover the music history of Greece. Explore the greatest and only collection with 60 reconstructed Ancient Greek Musical instruments.
Next we will walk through the narrow pedestrian street of Plaka, the old city of Athens, to dine in a Greek typical restaurant with floor folklore show with live music, ballet with dancers in traditional costumes
N.B. Drinks at the taverna are not included.

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