Greece and Turkey Tours
Colours of Mediterranean Tour
14 - Day itinerary
 

Day 1 Wednesday Athens
Today is an arrival day, so without further ado... welcome to Greece! Today, we meet our guide and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Athens

Day 2 Thursday Athens to Santorini
Early morning departure for the breathtaking Island of Santorini. Soak up the sun today and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira. Overnight Santorini (B)

Day 3 Friday Santorini
Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini (B)

Day 4 Saturday Santorini to Mykonos
Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. Overnight Mykonos (B)

Day 5 Sunday Mykonos, Delos
Spend another day on the beach or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum. Overnight Mykonos (B)

Day 6 Monday Mykonos, Samos
Another day on the beach in paradise, before we catch an afternoon ferry to Samos (depending on ferry schedules). Overnight Samos or Mykonos (B)

Day 7 Tuesday Samos to Kusadasi
Today, we make our way to Turkey with free time to explore Samos town or Kusadasi (depending on ferry schedules). Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 8 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Day 9 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

Day 10 Friday Silk Road, Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserais and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Along the way we also visit Konya, where we take time to tour the Mevlana Museum. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Day 11 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)

Day 12 Sunday Ankara
In the nation’s capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum, before heading back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

Day 13 Sunday Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 14 Monday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)


Tour includes
o Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels in Greece
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands
o 13 breakfasts, 4 dinners
o 13 nights - C Class & 4 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Athens
- 2 nights in Cappadocia
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 2 nights in Mykonos
- 1 night in Pamukkale
- 1 night in Samos
- 2 nights in Santorini


Tour does not include
o Airport transfers
o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas, border or port taxes
 

Departure Dates:-
2009
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Currency :- EUR
Prices per person (in twin share accommodation, if accommodation is included)		Adult	Student	S.S.
01 Jun 2009 to 30 Jun 2009	Low Season	1399	N/A	420
01 Jul 2009 to 30 Aug 2009	High Season	1679	N/A	506
01 Sep 2009 to 30 Sep 2009	Low Season	1399	N/A	420