Best of Greece and Turkey with 3-day Cruise
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Highlights
- - Full-service escorted tour - Most of the meals included - No hidden fees - Most comprehensive to see the highlights of Turkey and Greece
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- - 2 Nights 3* Hotel Accommodation in Athens , 9-Night 4* hotel accommodation in Turkey , 3-night Ocean cruise accommodation in inside cabin (IA or IB class) with Celestyal Cruise . Please consult us for outside cabins during your reservation. - International flight Athens to Ankara. (Economy class – Standard allowance 20 kg pp) - Official English-speaking guides during visits - Meals as mentioned in the program : 14 breakfasts , 4 lunches , 9 dinners .Beverage package including alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages during cruise. - All transfers per itinerary with AC bus or Minivan according to size of the group - Entrance fees to the Museums mentioned in the program - Cruise Excursion – Minoan Palace of Knossos and Ephesus Shore Excursions
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Arrival at the airport and meet & greet with our English-speaking assistant to help you to transfer to city center Hotel CENTRAL 3*** or similar. Rest of the day is free at leisure
Overnight: Athens Meals: Not AvailableAfter breakfast we will meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you t...
After breakfast freetime until your transfer to Lavrion Port. We leave at 01:00 pm the historic and classical capital of Greece and set sail for our first destination, the beautiful island of Mykonos, also known as the Island of the Winds. Take an evening stroll throu...
We arrive in the colorful Turkish beach town of Kusadasi in the morning. This is the coastal gateway to the Hellenistic ruins of Ephesus, famed for one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. A complimentary excursion is included to this icon...
Welcome to Crete, Greece’s largest island, a place of mystery, myths and legends. There’s the chance to take in the bustling city of Heraklion and some of Crete’s extraordinary archaeology and history. You can also learn more of the art and creativity of the Minoans. ...
Breakfast and we return to the Greek capital after a whirlwind few days of adventure and discovery. Transfer to Athens International Airport for a flight to Turkey’s capital city Ankara. Upon arrival meet and greet and transfer to your city Holiday Inn Çukurambar or similar 5*****.
Overnight: Ankara Meals: Breakfast – DinnerBreakfast at the hotel. Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you will see the Neolithic & Paleolithic ruins from Urartu, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygia civilizations, then proceed to Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of Turkish Republic. In the afternoon drive to C...
Breakfast. Full day visit at Cappadocia . Visit Göreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO Heritage site, a fantastic region with its cave churches located on the valley. Then proceed to Uchisar Village and then the spectacular fairy chimneys. Visit Derbent Valley with and exp...
After the breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pamukkale. En route visit Sultanhan Caravansarai that was built during Seljuk Empire and used long years as a stopover for the travelers and merchants. Continue to Pamukkale. Visit Cotton Steps – a UNESCO heritage site that has been believed to have healing thermal water.
Dinner and overnight at the Thermal Hotel Ademipira or similar 5*****.Breakfast. Drive to Selcuk – Ephesus. Visit the Ephesus Ruins – the city that was dedicated to Artemis I the Odeon, Temple of Hadrian, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora .Then proceed for Virgin Mary House – has been believed it is the final resting p...
Breakfast. Drive to Pergamon (Bergama) region and visit the ruins of Asclepion which is the first hospital of Asia Minor in human history. Then continue to Troy , visit the famous city that evokes the poetic name of Homer’s Iliad. Continue to Canakkale. Hotel Akol 4**** or similar.
Breakfast. We will cross Dardanelles Strait by car ferry and continue to Gallipoli Peninsula. We will visit one of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemeter...
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Topkapi Palace (harem section entrance fee is not included) the house of the ottoman sultans. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch visit Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hippodrome and the famous Hagia Sophia . Free time at Grand Bazaar.
Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast – LunchBreakfast at the hotel. Drive from your hotel to Spice Market for shopping. Free time. Then meet and proceed to take 1,5 hrs Bosphorus Cruise excursion along the Bosphorus, that is dividing the 2 continents Asia & Europe. During the excursion you will enjoy the be...
After breakfast free-time at leisure until your departure time. Transfer to the airport and end of our services.
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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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I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy.
I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy. I thank first of all Alex who answered our never-ending questions....
This trip was one I'll remember for a lifetime!
This trip was one I'll remember for a lifetime! I enjoyed every second of it. There was multiple times my ride never made it and at the end when I asked for verifica...
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- - Before and after flights - Drinks (water , beverages etc) except for mentioned during cruise - Personal expenses (mini bar, shopping etc) - Tips to the guide and driver Port Taxes and Cruise gratuities (Mandatory) 190USD - Athens stay-over tax to be paid directo to the hotel (2€ per person per night)
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