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Pearls of Aegean

 

ITINERARY ;

DAY 1 : Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at your own pace. Overnight Istanbul

 

DAY 2 : Istanbul Old City ( Breakfast, Dinner )

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Tonight you get to know your travelling companions a little better at your welcome dinner. Overnight Istanbul.

 

DAY 3 : Gallipoli Battlefields ( Breakfast, Dinner )

Today we visit the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels, The Nek and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Canakkale.

DAY 4 : Troy – Acropolis of Pergamum ( Breakfast , Dinner )

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi.

 

DAY 5 : Ephesus – Kusadasi ( Breakfast , Dinner )

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi.

 

DAY 6 : Pamukkale - Hierapolis ( Breakfast, Dinner )

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Marmaris.

DAY 7 :  Marmaris to Rhodes ( Breakfast )

Leaving Turkey, we will take early morning ferry to Rhodes which is known as the sunniest island in the Aegean. Overnight Rhodes.

 

DAY 8 : Rhodes ( Breakfast )

Explore the largest island in the Dodecanese, an attractive mix of good beaches with plenty of sightseeing such as Temple of Aphrodite, Temple of Apollo. Overnight Rhodes.

DAY 9 :  Rhodes to Santorini ( Breakfast )

Sluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and explore the old town before an afternoon ferry to Santorini. Overnight Santorini.

 

DAY 10 : Santorini  (Breakfast )

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.

 

DAY 11 : Santorini to Athens (Breakfast )

Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland. Overnight Athens.

 

DAY 12 : Athens – Old City (Breakfast )

This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon. Overnight Athens.

 

DAY 13 : Athens ( Breakfast )

After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport.

Package includes ;
-  Inbound airport transfer –  Istanbul
- Outbound airport transfer – Athens
- Transfers between ports and hotels in Greece
- Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
- Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands.
-  Tips expect driver and the guide
- Entrance fees – Turkey
- 12 nights - 4 star & C Class accommodation in total ( 1 night in Canakkale, 2 nights in Istanbul, 2 nights Kusadasi, 1 night in Marmaris, 2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Rhodes, 2 nights in Santorini )
- 12 breakfast, 5 dinner

 

 

Package excludes
- Personal expencess
- Suggested optional activities
- Drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section
- Tips – driver and guide
- Any visas, border or port taxes
- Entrance fees – Greece

 

 

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

 

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.

 

Please note
Itinerary is subject to change without notice due to Greek ferry timetables changes.
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.

 

 

Departure dates and rates;

May 08, 22  June 05, 19  July 03, 17, 31  Aug. 14, 28  Sep. 11, 25 Oct. 09, 23

 

Per person in   twin / double share accommodation	US$	Single supp.
01 May 2012 to 31 Oct 2012	2,400	643

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