Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Upon arrival at Athens airport, you will be met by our driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2: Athens sightseeing tour (breakfast)
You will visit one of the oldest cities in the world and see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens during this comprehensive tour. Our first stop will be in the center of the city, Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers, and the National Library. After that, we will continue to the Prime Minister's Residence (Presidential Palace) guarded by the colorful Evzones and Zappion (conference and exhibition hall). Proceed to pass by the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arc and we will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games took place in 1896 and finally arrive in ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with it s Porch of Maidens). Continue for a museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theatre to visit the NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (closed on Mondays). Overnight in Athens.
Day 3: Athens/ Mykonos (breakfast)
You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the Piraeus port for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 4: Mykonos (breakfast)
Mykonos is an example of unique Cycladic architecture (with its whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches) set around a picturesque fishing village bay. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 5: Mykonos / Santorini (breakfast)
You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 6: Santorini (breakfast)
Explore this romantic island which is mostly preferred by honeymooners. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 7: Flight to Rhodes via Athens (breakfast)
You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport for the flight to Rhodes via Athens. Arrive in Rhodes airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Rhodes.
Day 8: Rhodes (breakfast)
There are many reasons why Rhodes is one of the most popular resorts in the Mediterranean: the natural surroundings (crystal clear seas, many parks, and recreational facilities), the bright sun, and the warm hospitality of the islanders themselves. Enjoy your day! Overnight in Rhodes.
Day 9: Rhodes / Ferry to Marmaris (breakfast)
You will take the ferry to Marmaris early in the morning. You will be picked up from Marmaris port and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. After 3 3-hour private drive, you will arrive in Kusadasi. Check in to your hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 10: Full-Day Ephesus and Virgin Mary Tour (breakfast-lunch)
During the Ephesus Full-day tour, you will see all the ruins in the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis, and the House of Virgin Mary. Ephesus was once the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia. After lunch visit the House of the Virgin Mary (reputed to be where she spent her final days). End of the tour, drive back to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
Day 11: Hierapolis / Pamukkale tour (breakfast-lunch)
In the morning you will visit the Hierapolis; Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1,200 graves, the Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, the Main Street, Byzantian Gate. Then, you walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains calcium. A swim in the effervescent waters of the Sacred Pool should be at the top of the list on any travel itinerary. In addition to a high level of natural radioactivity, the water contains calcium bicarbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium, and carbon dioxide and after a swim, you should simply dry off and let the minerals do their magic. Then we will proceed to the Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 12: Izmir/Istanbul (breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 13: Full-Day Istanbul Classic City Tour (breakfast-lunch)
Pick-up from your hotel. You will visit the main attractions of Istanbul (the capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1923) on this full-day tour. The museum of St.Sophia; the magnificent Byzantine church and the unique sample of Byzantine architecture, Blue Mosque; one of the biggest mosques of the Istanbul from 17th century and famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets, The Ancient Hippodrome; the square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the Ancient Hippodrome where once chariot races were held. The main monument left today is the impressive granite obelisk, carved in Egypt around 1,500 BC and brought to Constantinople in 390 AD. Our tour will continue with a visit to Topkapi Palace; it was once the residence of Ottoman sultans and their harem. We will finish the tour with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar. The oldest and largest marketplace in the world with a unique collection of handmade carpets, jewelry, leaders, and souvenirs. End of the tour return to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 14: Departure (breakfast)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of the tour.
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What’s Included
13 nights accommodation in Greece and Turkey according to your selection as 3, 4, or 5-star.
All mentioned transfers in the program (regular or private)
All ferry tickets mentioned in the program.
All mentioned Group tours in the program include transportation with air-conditioned buses, guidance, and entrance fees.
All meals as described in the itinerary.
All local taxes.
What’s Not Included
Tips (optional).
International flights.
Domestic flights.
Visa (if needed).
Travel insurance.
Greece Stayover Tax to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels €4
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