Greece and Turkey Tours
Istanbul To Hellas Tour
12 - Day itinerary

 

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul


Day 2 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 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)


Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)


Day 5 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 and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)


Day 6 Thursday Kusadasi, Samos
Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos and depending on ferry schedules; we may head straight for Mykonos or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos. Overnight Samos or Mykonos (depending on ferry schedules). (B)


Day 7 Friday Mykonos, Delos
Spend the 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 8 Saturday Mykonos to Ios
Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town. Afternoon ferry to Ios. Overnight Ios (B)


Day 9 Sunday Ios to Santorini
Sluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and head for the famed beaches on Ios. Explore the picturesque old Chora or head for the beach. Afternoon ferry to Santorini. Overnight Santorini (B)


Day 10 Monday Santorini optional boat trip
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 11 Tuesday Santorini to Athens
Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland. Overnight Athens (B)


Day 12 Wednesday Athens
After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)


Tour Includes
o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands.
o 11 breakfasts, 3 dinners
o 11 nights - C Class & 4 star accommodation in total.
- 1 night in Athens
- 1 night in Canakkale
- 1 night in Ios
- 2 nights in Istanbul
- 2 nights in Kusadasi
- 1 night in Mykonos
- 1 night in Samos
- 2 nights in Santorini


Tour does not Include
o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas or port taxes

Departure Dates:- 2009   June     July     August     September   S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S   1 2 3 4 5 6   1 2 3 4   1   1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30   26 27 28 29 30 31   23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30       30 31

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 1189 N/A 420 01 Jul 2009 to 30 Aug 2009 High Season 1329 N/A 560 01 Sep 2009 to 30 Sep 2009 Low Season 1189 N/A 420