Day 1 - Athens to Mykonos
Very early in the morning you will be transferred to Rafina Ferry Port, and put on a fast ferry to Mykonos. After arrival in Mykonos you will be transferred to your hotel, having a full free day to relax and explore the island on your own. Overnight stay in Mykonos.
___________________________________
Located in the middle of the Aegean sea, Mykonos is a quite popular island of Greece. With it is crystal clear beaches, windmills, waterfront buildings, Archeological sites and a good nightlife, Mykonos is a fulfilling island to visit.
Archaeological finds indicate that the Ionians settled on Mykonos in the early part of the 11th century BC. More recent discoveries have uncovered remnants in Ftelia beach from the Neolithic Kares tribe dating back as far as 3000 BC.
___________________________________
Day 2 - Free day in Mykonos - (B)
Breakfast provided in the hotel --- Free day to relax and explore Mykonos Island. Overnight stay in Mykonos.
Day 3 - Mykonos to Samos - (B)
After breakfast we will transfer you to the ferry port and put you on a ferry to Samos Island. Arrival in Samos - Check in the hotel - Overnight stay in Samos Island.
Day 4 - Samos to Kusadasi (Turkey) - (B)
After breakfast we will transfer you to the ferry port and put you on a ferry to Kusadasi - Turkey.
Arrival in Kusadasi, you will be transferred to your hotel, having a full free day to relax and explore the Kusadasi on your own. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Day 5 - Kusadasi to Pamukkale - (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will take you on a full day tour of Ephesus,
___________________________________________
*Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60’s AD, it was at it’s Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history.
* Temple of Artemis Artemis was a Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon.
*The House of The Virgin Mary is where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life.
___________________________________________
After the tour
we will depart from Kusadasi on a 3 hour scenic drive to Pamukkale. Arrival in Pamukkale, check in the hotel & Overnight stay.
Day 6 - Kusadasi - (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will take you on a tour of Pamukkale and the ancient city called Hiarapolis.
___________________________________________
*Pammukale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is now a world heritage site.
*Hierapolis was founded as a healing care centre in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral
waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire.
___________________________________________
Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day 7 - Kusadasi to Istanbul
In the morning we will provide a transfer to Izmir Airport and put you on a 1 hour flight to Istanbul.
Welcome to Istanbu. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free to rest and explore Istanbul on your own.:overnight in ISTANBUL.
Day 8 - This will be a full day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Sites you’ll see today
* Blue Mosque--World renown for it’s architecture and focal point for worshipping Muslims.
* Haghia Sophia--1,400 year old supreme church from Byzantium times which houses famous Byzantine Mosaics.
* Byzantine Hippodrome-The focal point of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Constantine. Within it’s center you will see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
* Topkapi Palace--the residence and leadership center of the Sultans during the Ottoman Empire. It was built in 1459-1465 shortly after the conquest of Constantinople. You will see the Treasury that includes the Topkapi Dagger, the 86 carat Spoon Maker’s Diamond, and the jewel encased bones of St. John the Baptist’s skull and arm bone.
Grand Bazaar will also be visited during the tour.
>Breakfast/Lunch/ provided<overnight in ISTANBUL.
Day 9 - Istanbul
This will be a half day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.
Bosporus Cruise, thorough the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential of luxurious apartments.
After the tour we will leave you at the grand Bazaar and give you free time to explore and some souvenier shopping. Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 10 - Istanbul to Home
Gule, Gule! It is time to go home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Turkey in your hearts and hoping that our paths cross again in this life!
Total cost : 1285 Euro per person in a double room 1595 Euro For single supplement
Includes
* All of the ferry tickets
* All of the ferry port transfers
* Centrally located, distinctive hotels with breakfast
* 1 full day tour in Santorini
* 1 full day tour to Ephesus
* 1 full day tour to Pamukkale
* 1 Full day & 1 Half day tours in Istanbul.
* Entrance fees, guide(s), lunches and transfers included with the tours
* All of the tax and service charges
We can add more nights on the islands, and customize the tour for your time, interest and budget.
Let us know your preferences, and we will work with you to organize your dream vacation.
|
-
-
- 
- 
-