Istanbul to Athens - 14 days
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- Istanbul - Marvel at the Old City, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace
- Gallipoli Peninsula - Explore ANZAC Cove and pay your respects at Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, trenches, and battlefields
- Troy - Turn back time and examine the Trojan horse replica, ancient ruins and the Aegean Coast
- Pergamum and Ephesus - Examine more historic Roman ruins and let your historical imagination run wild
- Pamukkale - Admire the hot springs and take a dip in the famous thermal pools, then visit the Roman spa town of Hierapolis
- Rhodes - Visit the largest of the Dodecanese Islands and admire medieval architecture like the Venetian Castle
- Santorini - Take in the blue and white villages that make up this beautiful volcanic island in the Cyclades
- Mykonos - Spend 2 days exploring the churches, beaches and nightlife on this picturesque Cyclades Island
- Athens - Get to know the capital of Greece as you explore independently - we strongly recommend you visit the famous Acropolis!
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- Breakfast daily and 4 hotel dinners
- 13 nights 4 star and special class hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ruins of Ephesus, Pergamum, Pamukkale and Roman Hierapolis
- Escorted by an English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide (days 1-6)
- Rhodes to Santorini - One way economy flight
- Marmaris to Rhodes and Santorini - Athens ferry tickets.
- One arrival transfer on day 1 and one departure transfer on day 14 included per booking
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles (days 1-6)
- Please Note: This tour is semi independent days 7 - 14 (you will not be escorted by a tour guide)
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Saturday. Welcome to Turkey, after arriving into Istanbul a transfer will be provided to our hotel. Istanbul is easy to get around on foot and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes dotted about the city. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city at your own pace.
We explore the incredible old city of Istanbul today, steeped in fascinating history and from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled from. We’ll visit the stunning Blue Mosque, famed for its blue Iznik tiles. Continue to the Hippodrome, view the exterior of the Hagia Sophia (constructed as a Basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian), and Topkapi Palace.
Istanbul – Gallipoli. Departing Istanbul today we make our way to ANZAC Cove and the many memorials dotted across the WW1 battlefields. Our guided tour takes in sights including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Memorial and cemetery, Chunuk Bair Memorial and cemetery, the Nek, J...
Gallipoli - Kusadasi/Izmir. Step back in time as we visit the legendary Roman ruins of Troy and Pergamum. We enjoy a guided tour of the ancient city of Troy, which dates back to 3000BC. We see the replica Trojan horse before we explore the ruins of Pergamum with it’s ...
Today we explore ancient Ephesus, considered to be the best preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Highlighting the sophistication of Roman urban life, Ephesus boasts incredible excavated ruins including a Great Theatre, Curetes Way, the Temple of Sera...
Kusadasi/Izmir - Pammukale - Marmaris. Our drive today sees us meander through sweeping plains and cotton farms until we arrive at the ruins of Roman Hieropolis and the hot springs of Pamukkale. Pamukkale was formed when warm, calcium rich mineral water cascaded over ...
After breakfast, we transfer to Marmaris Port for a ferry to the Greek island of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese group. Spend the rest of the day at leisure - perhaps visit Rhodes City and see the walls of a very well preserved Venetian castle. Built by the Knig...
Rhodes - Santorini. This morning you'll transfer to the airport for a flight (via Athens) to Santorini. Spend the next two days at leisure on this beautiful island. Santorini, located in the Cyclades island group, is a dramatically striking volcanic island and is the ...
Santorini - Mykonos. On day 10 you'll be transferred to the pier to catch the ferry to Mykonos. Enjoy the beautiful views from your ferry as you make your way through the turqoise waters of the Aegean sea. Upon arrival you'll have a transfer to take you to your hotel ...
Mykonos - Athens. Today you take the ferry to Athens, upon arrival we transfer to the hotel. Athens is the capital of Greece and took its name from the ancient goddess Athena. It is thought to have at least a 3000 year old recorded history which makes it one of the oldest cities in Europe.
Athens. We are free to independently explore the ancient capital today. Visit the legendary Acropolis and discover the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erectheion and of course the spectacular and ic...
Friday - Athens. After breakfast, included transfer to Athens Airport for your onward journey.
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- International flights and visas
- Greece - A hotel tax of €3.00 per room per night to be paid directly to the hotel at time of check in
- Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and EUR €2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture
- Entrance Fees: EUR€175-185pp paid EUR
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