Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens

3 nights Istanbul, 2 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Pamukkale, 2 nights Izmir, 1 night Canakkale, 2 nights Thessaloniki and 2 nights Athens

  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Istanbul Agia Sofia
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Istanbul Sunset
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Cappadokia
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Cappadokia
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Pamukkale
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Kusadasi
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Thessaloniki City and White Tower
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Athens Acropolis
  • Classical Turkey, Thessaloniki and Athens
    Athens Acropolis museum

Overview:



Explore Turkey and its main attractions. Continue your journey to Greece and visit Thessaloniki and Athens.
Tour Codes: CLA/SUP & CLA/CAVE

Depature dates 2023:
March 10, 24
April 07, 21
May 05, 12, 19
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
July 07, 14, 21
August 04, 11, 18
September 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
October 06,13
Novemmber 03
December 22



PACKAGE INCLUDES:
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul (Turkey)
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia (Turkey)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale (Turkey)
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Izmir  (Turkey)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale (Turkey)
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Thessaloniki (Greece)
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Athens (Greece)
  • Air tickets Istanbul to Thessaloniki
  • Air tickets Thessaloniki to Athens
  • Sightseeing tour of Istanbul
  • Half day Athens sightseeing tour
  • All transfers as mentioned
  • Daily breakfast
  • Meals are as indicated in the itineraries with code letters: B (BREAKFAST), L (LUNCH), D (DINNER)
  • Entrance fees, during guided sightseeing
  • Professional tour guides throughout Turkey Programs
  • 24 hour assistance phone number
  • All taxes

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
  • Travel insurance
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities



Itinerary



Day 01 Fri: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure .
Day 02 Sat: Istanbul Full Day
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque
and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in
Istanbul.(B)
Day 03 Sun: Istanbul- Ankara - Cappadocia
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its
Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of
Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we
will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 04 Mon: Cappadocia Full Day
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in
Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in
Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Lunch in a cave restaurant to taste famous Pottery
Kebap. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history
behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.
Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner is available tonight. Overnight stay
in Cappadocia. (BL)
Day 05 Tue: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece
Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of
Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 06 Wed: Pamukkale - Izmir
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. (BD)
Day 07 Thu: Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
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 can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the
village. Return to Izmir for overnight stay. (BLD)
Day 08 Fri: Izmir - Pergamum - Canakkale
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. (BD)
Day 09 Sat: Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul
After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac
Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial. Arrival in Istanbul for an
overnight stay. (B)
Day 10 Sun : Istanbul -Thessaloniki
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)
Day 11 Mon: Thessaloniki
Free day. Overnight in Thessaloniki. (B)
Day 12 Tue: Thessaloniki - Athens
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 13 Wed.: 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, a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 14 Thu.: Athens / Airport
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport. (B)

 

Optional Tours

CAPE SOUNION
Half-Day (Afternoon)
From Nov 1 to Mar 31 - Every Mon-Wed-Fri & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 3:00pm – Ret.: 7:00pm

Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of GLYFADA, VOULIAGMENI, VARKIZA and countless coves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour Cape SOUNION, dominated by the spectacular Temple of POSSEIDON overlooking the Aegean sea.(Oct 1 to Mar 31 - ½ hour earlier)

 
ATHENS BY NIGHT
Night Life
From Nov 1st to Mar 31st - Every Thu & Sat
From Apr 1st to Oct 31st - Daily
Dep.: 8:30pm - Ret.: around midnight

 
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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