The Best Of Greece And Turkey
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- Day 01. Arrival / Istanbul Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 02. Istanbul / Istanbul This mor
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- Accommodation on BB, 2 nights in Istanbul, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 3 nights in Kusadasi and 2 nights in Athens. Deluxe a/c coach for all visits and transfers in Turkey Professional English speaking guide for all visits in Tur
Itinerary
Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
This morning we will stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden houses which are now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. We will then visit Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces.
In the morning, we will explore the Spice Market to feel the exotic atmosphere of the Orient. We will then enjoy a languorous boat trip along the European and Asian coasts of the Bosphorus.
In the early morning, possibility to enjoy an optional hot air balloon flight to admire the breathtaking moonlike landscape of Cappadocia over the Fairy Chimneys, orchards and vineyards. The day is dedicated to explore the natural beauty.
A more relaxing day today, as we will transfer to the local airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. From here we will be transferred to our hotel in Kusadasi. Rest of the day will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities of our hotel.
Today we will exploring one of the most important cities of antiquity, the unique Ephesus. We will walk along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the library of Celsus.
This morning we will be driving to Pamukkale, also known as the ‘cotton castle’. Immense tiers of white limestone cascading down a barren hillside, form a unique natural scenery. We will explore the terraces and continue to a local restaurant.
After our breakfast, we will be transferred to the port of Kusadasi to embark on “Celestyal Cruises” for a unique 3.
Arrival in Rhodes early in the morning where the ship will be docked for the whole day. During your included “Medieval” tour, we will visit the Acropolis of Lindos and the citadel of the Knights (Rhodes’ old town). Return on board of the evening.
Arrival in Heraklion early in the morning. Possibility of an optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos with the legendary Minotaur. In the afternoon we will arrive at the unique island of Santorini.
Early in the morning we will be arriving at the port of Piraeus. Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Transfer to your hotel. Early in the afternoon, you will be exploring the city of Athens.
After our breakfast we depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way.
This morning we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora.
Morning at leisure until the time to transfer to the airport for your international return flight home. (B)
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