Itinerary

Introduction

The terraced pools of Pamukkale make the mountainside look like an ice palace. The medieval castle at Rhodes encompasses the island’s eclectic history and the Acropolis in Athens continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

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Day 1

Today start your fun filled tour to Turkey with, Onto Istanbul.

Bon Voyage! On arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet tour manager on arrival area and proceed to your hotel & check in. Later this evening proceed for Indian dinner.

Overnight at hotel Titanic City or similar in Istanbul (D)

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Day 2

Visit St. Sophia, Visit Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Spice Market, Grand Covered Bazaar and Enjoy Bosphorus Cruise.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for full day city tour of Istanbul. Visits the St. Sophia (closed on Mondays), Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Also visit the Blue Mosque (closed to visit on Friday mornings due to Friday Pray) (VISIT FROM OUTSIDE ONLY),

Pls note, Blue Mosque will be under renovation for around 2 years. Due, to which it will be visited from outside only.which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet.

After Indian lunch proceed for a Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Along the shores there is a delightfully mixture of the past and the present, as well as the grand splendor and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages. The rest of the evening is free at leisure. Tonight enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant.

Overnight at hotel Titanic City or similar in Istanbul. (B, LL, D)

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Day 3

Guided city tour of Istanbul – Visit Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar –On to Cappadocia

After breakfast at the hotel, check out &proceed to visit - Topkapi Palace, is a large palace in Istanbul.Then, visit to famous Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. After Indian lunch, proceed to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. (Flight Cost not included).On arrival at Kayseri Airport, drive to the mysterious Cappadocia. Relax at hotel.Tonight enjoy a Local Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight at hotel Uchisar Kaya Cave or similar in Cappadocia (B, LL, LD)

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Day 4

Carpet Atelier, Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar, Goreme

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Morning visit to Carpet Atelier and have a demonstration carpet weaving. After local lunch visit to Goreme Open Air Museum and Citadel of Uchisar. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Avanos Region. Tonight enjoy a Local Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight at hotel Uchisar Kaya Cave or similar in Cappadocia (B, LL, LD)

 

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Day 5

On to Kusadasi

After breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the airport to board your direct flight to Izmir. (Flight Cost not included) Upon arrival, enjoy local lunch and drive to Kusadasi later, check in to the hotel. The rest of the evening is free at leisure. Tonight enjoy a Local Dinner at Hotel.

Overnight at Hotel Efe Boutique or similar in Kusadasi. (B, LL, LD)

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Day 6

Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress. See City of Hierapolis

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Pamukkale for full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress with its travertine and ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. After a Local lunch return back to Kusadasi. Tonight enjoy a Local Dinner.

Overnight at Hotel Efe Boutique or similar in Kusadasi. (B, LL, LD)

 

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Day 7

Visit Ephesus. On Board on Louise Cruise. Visit Patmos.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the port and board your Greek Islands Cruise. Enjoy local Lunch on board. In the late afternoon the cruise arrives into Patmos.
Visit Patmos, Step out for an arranged tour of the city. Located on the eastern borderline of the Aegean Sea, Patmos is the northernmost island of the Dodecanese island group. Its interesting landscape features low barren hills succeeded by small plateaux, while its lacy coastline is deeply intended by tens of promontories forming countless picturesque bays and coves. Return back to the cruise and enjoy local dinner on board.

Overnight on board the Celestyal Olympia cruise (outside cabins)

(B, LL, LD)

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Day 8

Rhodes, Greece

After breakfast, arrive in Rhodes. Step out foran arranged tour of the friendliest city in the Mediterranean (Shore Excursion included), situated at the island's northernmost point. This sunny retreat is also home to many historic sites, such as the ruins of the Temple of Venus and the medieval Street of Knights. Enjoy Local Lunch and Dinner on board.

Overnight on board the Celestyal Olympia cruise (outside cabins)

(B, LL, LD)

 

 

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Day 9

Heraklion (Crete), Greece Santorin

After breakfast, the ship arrives into Crete - the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy an arranged tour (Shore Excursion included), where you will admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountains capes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!

After Local lunch on board, the cruise arrives late afternoon on the island of Santorini, Step out ON YOUR OWN and you'll find a classic Greek seascape-whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo. Later return back to the ship. Enjoy local Dinner on board.

Overnight on board the Celestyal Olympia cruise (outside cabins)

(B, LL, LD)

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Day 10

Onto Athens. Enjoy guided tour of Athens.

After breakfast, the ship sails into Piraeus - the main port of Athens. Check out and proceed on a guided tour of Athens with a local guide. See the House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Visit the Acropolis, Theatre of Dionyssos, Hadrian’s Arch, Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit), the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University, and the National Library. Enjoy Indian Lunch at restaurant. Continue with visit to the Acropolis Museum famous for the wonders of the Greek classical era.EnjoyDinner at Indian restaurant

Overnight at hotel Titania Athens or similar in Athens (B, LL, D)

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Day 11

Athens & Livadia Delphi Kalambaka

After breakfast, check out and drive to northwest to Delphi. Stop in the historical spa town of Livadia to stretch your legs, and then continue through the larger town of Arachova to Delphi. Dominating the top of a cliff on the site of Mt Parnassus, the village is home to one of the country’s most famous archeological sites: Ancient Delphi. Head inside the UNESCO World Heritage site for your 1.5-hour walking tour, and learn all about the Ancient Greek civilization in Delphi from your guide. Built on the spot where eagles of the Greek god Zeus collided when released from opposite ends of the Earth, Ancient Delphi is strewn with monuments from the era such as the Sanctuary of Apollo, a highlight of the site. Laterenjoy a local lunch, and then travel through central Greece. Gaze out of your window as you cross the Thessalian plains, passing the pretty towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala, and then arrive at Kalambaka and check in to the hotel. After checking in you can explore town on your own.

Dinner and Overnight at hotel Kalambaka Amaliaor similar in Kalambaka (B, LL, LD)

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Day 12

Kalambaka Meteora Thermopylae Athens

Meteora, your first destination of the day! The UNESCO World Heritage site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries, either perched precariously on top of Meteora’s towering sandstone cliffs or built into the cliffs themselves inside naturally formed caves.With your guide, visit two of the incredible monasteries and hear fun facts and trivia about the monks who once called them homes. Originally lived in by 11th-century hermits, the monasteries later became safe havens for monks fleeing bloodshed when the Roman Empire began to fall. The two monasteries you may visit are subject to changebut typically include Grand Meteora Monastery MoniVarlaam or MoniAgiouStefanou.After your tour of Meteora, drive back to Athens. The full route lasts around four hours, so enjoy a stop halfway in the coastal town of Thermopylae, near Lamia. Stop for lunch in between and to stretch your legs while learningaboutThermoplylae’s historical battle between the Greek Spartans and Persians.Dinnerat Indian Restaurant .

Overnight at hotel Athens Titania or similar (B, LL, D)

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Day 13

Athens - Cape Sounion - Athens

Breakfast at the hotel.Morning at leisure. After Indian Lunch drive along the scenic coastal road through the wonderful beach resort areas of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, arriving at the southeastern most point of Attica, Cape Sounion. There the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon still stand. This is a photographer’s delight, so bring your camera! Evening return to your hotel.Enjoy Dinner at Indian Restaurant

Overnight at hotel Athens Titania or similar (B, LL, D)

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Day 14

Departure

This morning, after a buffet / boxed breakfast,check out and proceed to the International airport for your flight back home. Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to join this departure due to your flight timings. Return home with wonderful memories of your holiday, which we’re sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)