Turkey & Greek Island Odyssey(Standard inside cabin without porthole, start Istanbul, end Athens)
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- The Blue Mosque, the Galata Bridge, the Spice Markets - discover Istanbul with our expert local guide
- See the Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and Suleymaniye Mosque
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The countdown is finally over, global roamers! We're here in Istanbul and all geared up for 10-days uncovering Turkey, Greece, & their delectable island collective. Get comfortable in our swanky hotel before we meet up for our first group dinner.
20,000 hand painted tiles fill the stunning Blue Mosque; millions of trinkets line the kilometres of the Grand Bazaar; and over 1,500 years of history sit within the walls of the Hagia Sofia. This is just some of the exotic magnificence that will keep us glued to Ista...
Out of exotic Istanbul we make our way to Canakkale, taking a sobering stop at the World War I site of Gallipoli. Visiting ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair & Lone Pine Cemetery today we are gifted with a special opportunity to pay tribute to the heroes of World War I right...
A big day sits ahead of us. Down as much breakfast as you can before we jump on the road in search of adventure. Today we discover that "Troy" means more than just a Hollywood blockbuster; so much more. Unravel the historical layers of a ten year war & what is now...
Buckle up & brace yourself. We are leaving Izmir and heading out to marvel at what will probably be one of the most breathtakingly beautiful natural landscapes you have ever seen, but not before a trip to see the impressive Hierapolis amphitheatre. Ah yes, there ...
Don't despair sweet travellers! We may be leaving Pamukkale, but we're finding one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Get your bucket list ready for another whopping tick! Mark Antony and Cleopatra used to kick it in Ephesus waaaay back in the day. Now you're ...
Grab your last Turkish treasures before we hit the seas in search of the precious Greek Island that is Rhodes. That's right, today our ocean odyssey begins. We'll board our boat, which will be home for the next few days as we hop our way around Greece's iconic islands...
Open your eyes a little wider than usual and marvel at the paradise found that you have landed yourself in. Hello Rhodes! The whole day is yours - see ancient Greek statues, explore the medieval Old Town, or do little more than leave the beach if you're in need of a l...
The biggest doesn't always mean the best. But Crete, the biggest of the Greek Islands, is pretty damn wonderful. Choose to learn the mythical history of a 4,000 year old palace or just visit the islands main town and soak up all its glory before it's back on the boat...
Wipe those sad looks off your faces! Life doesn't end when you leave the Greek Islands. We have a morning in Athens to look forward to, which gives us time to discuss our plans for a reunion tour. Athens is a pretty fine place to say our final goodbyes. Have one last ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Apr 2024
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