Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Old City
Day 3: Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight
Day 4: Full Day Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Day 5: Full Day Valleys & Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Day 6: Cappadocia to Izmir by Flight
Day 7: Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary
Day 8: Izmir to Athens by Flight
Day 9: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 10: Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Day 11: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 12: Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Day 13: Free Day in Santorini
Day 14: Santorini to Athens by Flight & Departure
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1
Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul Airport and proceed to meeting point. Transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. You can take a pleasant walk in old city.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Full Day Istanbul Old City Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide at the lobby and begin the day with visits to the most important sites of once imperial Constantinople; Hagia Sophia and Hippodrome. Sultanahmet Mosque, also named "Blue Mosque".
Free time in the Grand Bazaar.
After lunch, discover the official and primary residence, Topkapi Palace in the city of the Ottoman Sultans.
End the day with a slow paced, relaxing walking tour inside the palace.
Transfer back to your hotel. You can check with our agent for optional night tour.
Overnight in Istanbul.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
3
Half Day Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise & Istanbul to Cappadocia by Flight
After breakfast, meet your guide for Half Day Bosphorus Cruise, along the Bosphorus by seeing Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Ottoman Summer palaces, Rumeli & Anadolu fortresses, forested hills, Bridges and shore villages with Ottoman architecture.
Finally, stroll through the Spice Market also called Egyptian Bazaar, is filled with the atmosphere of the exotic East.
After the tour transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cappadocia.
Arrive Cappadocia, meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Time at leisure.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Full Day Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys.
Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey.
In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years.
Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley.
Transfer back to the hotel. We strongly recommend the Turkish Night show in Cappacocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
** Recommended optional tour: Balloon ride
5
Full Day Valleys & Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Hike through the Rose Valley. During the hike, visit several cave churches, cave houses and cave tunnels.
Then visit the old Christian village of Cavusin.
After lunch continue on to see the marvel of construction that is the Kaymakli Underground City, the largest one of the 36 underground cities in Cappadocia.
Before The Roman Empire accepted Christianity as the official religion, early Christians take shelter in these underground cities to avoid from pagan persecutors.
After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
6
Cappadocia to Izmir by Flight & Transfer to Kusadasi
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Izmir.
Arrive Izmir, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Time at leisure.
Kusadasi is a coastal town located very close to Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgin Mary.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary
Meet your guide at the hotel lobby for a full day Ephesus tour.
First visit is to House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last times.
Then proceed to Ephesus Antique City and see the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Library of Celcus, the Odeon, the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Domitian, the Theater, believed to be the largest outdoor theater in the ancient world, and some other ruins.
Transfer back to your hotel. You can check with our agent for optional night tour.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
* Breakfast and lunch are included.
8
Izmir to Athens by Flight
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Athens.
Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. You can walk through Plaka and enjoy a Greek frappe in the shadow of Acropolis.
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
9
Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Free afternoon.
What about visiting a Greek tavern for dinner?
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Mykonos. The island of amazing beaches, award-winning restaurants, colorful nightlife and great people from all over the world!
Time at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.
11
Free Day in Mykonos
All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
We recommend you to visit Chora (Mykonos town) later in the day for a pleasant walk, some shopping and of course to have a fantastic dinner.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
12
Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel.
Time at leisure. Are you ready to feel like you live in a fairy tale?
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
13
Free Day in Santorini
All day free to discover and enjoy this breathtaking Greek island.
Dazzling panoramas, romantic sunsets and volcanic-sand beaches...
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
14
Santorini to Athens by Flight & End of Tour
Transfer to airport and take the flight back to Athens.
Arrive Athens International Airport.
End of services.
* Breakfast is included.
Services
Included
- Airport meetings and transfers with deluxe A/C vehicle (Arrival & departure transfers are provided considering all participants arrive & depart with the same flight.)
- Accommodation in the hotels for 13 nights.
- Sightseeing tours, including professional English speaking guide, entrance fees and transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
- Meal plan as stated at the itinerary.
- Flight tickets; Istanbul-Cappadocia, Cappadocia-Izmir, Izmir-Athens, Santorini-Athens.
- Ferry tickets; Athens-Mykonos, Mykonos-Santorini.
Excluded
- Tips to staff, items of a personal nature.
- Any drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
- Overnight taxes in Greece.
- Entry visa.
Dates
In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Mykonos/Santorini connection by flight via Athens instead of ferry. Ferries between Mykonos and Santorini do not operate during off-season. Another option is replacing Mykonos with another island such as Naxos or Paros, which has ferry connection with Santorini during off-season.
Pricing
Notes
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (bus/regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).
How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.
How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.
Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.
How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.