Greece

HIGHLIGHTS OF GREECE AND TURKEY (9 days)

Price $ 1,599

Highlights

9-day historic trip to explore the fascinating sights of Greece and Turkey
Nightlife of Athens with Traditional Music and Dance
City Tour of Athens and Istanbul
3 Destination Cruise in Athens
Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi
Princess Island Cruise in Istanbul
Breakfast, 2 Dinners, 4 Lunch
Airport Transfers, Buses, Cruises
Standard hotel accommodation in Athens and Istanbul

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Athens
Welcome to Athens, enjoy your private transfer to the hotel. Check into your hotel, once you have settled, take advantage of our travel recommended Night Out in Athens. Visit to the main Greek port of Piraeus, City Hall, Microlimano, Temple of Olympian Zeus. A pleasant walk through the old and unique area of Athens called Plaka. Dinner with traditional music and Greek Folk Dance in Plaka.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Athens city tour
This morning after your breakfast your city tour will start and you will have the opportunity to visit Syntagma Square, Parliament, New Acropolis Museum, Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, National Gardens, Benaki Museum, Roman Stadium, National Library, Archaeological Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, Omonia square, Karaiskaki Square, Thission, Kotzia Square.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3: Cruise to Hydra – Poros - Aegina
This morning after your breakfast we take you by bus to Piraeus where your cruise will start to Hydra. Enjoy free time for walk or swim in Hydra. After Hydra cruise will take you to Poros. Enjoy the most enchanting views of smallest town of Poros. After lunch cruise will take you to Aegina. Enjoy the swimming in the Island of Aegina and the bus trip to Temple of Afea Athena. It’s time to go back, the cruise will take you back and you arrival will be in the late evening at Piraeus.
Return to Athens for the overnight stay in your hotel.

Day 4: Trip to Delphi -The centre of Ancient World
This morning after your breakfast your trip begins to visit Delphi, during the journey you will witness the fertile plain of Beotia and the towns of Thebes. Delphi is called the center of Ancient World where you will visit the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens.
Return to Athens for the overnight stay in your hotel.

Day 5: Trip to Mycenae and Epidaurus
This morning after your breakfast your trip begins to explore the remains of ancient Mycenae and the small village of Epidaurus. Your visit includes the short stop in Nafplio, a scenic drive along the Saronic Gulf coast, Mycenae archaeological site, Tomb of Agamemnon, Epidaurus Theatre etc.
Return to Athens for the overnight stay in your hotel.

Day 6: Shopping day – Flight to Istanbul
This morning after your breakfast you will have some time for shopping and street walk, our recommendation is the glitzy shopping streets of Monistiriaki where you will find mostly jewellers, luggage, shoes, sportswear and tourist related goods. The best way to reach this area is a tram. In afternoon your private transfer will pick you from the hotel to drop you at the airport for your flight to Istanbul.
Welcome to Istanbul where the West meets the East. Enjoy your private transfer to the hotel in Sultanahmet. It is a leisure time be relaxed and enjoy the dinner.

Day 7: Istanbul City Tour
This morning after your breakfast you will have a full day tour including the St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. After lunch, you will visit Topkapi Palace including the Imperial Treasury, gardens, Sultan’s kitchen, Sacred Relics.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8: Princes Islands Tour
This morning after your breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel to take the ferry to one of the biggest island called Buyukada, during your ferry ride the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can be seen. You will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada. You will have a tour of the island by Phaeton and you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island. Lunch in a seaside fish restaurant. In late afternoon back to Istanbul by ferry.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Grand Bazaar
This morning after your breakfast you can enjoy shopping in the world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops, which is known as the Grand Bazaar. In afternoon check out from the hotel and your private transfer will drop you at the airport.
Tour Ends.