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The caryatids of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis. This is said to be the tomb of a legendary king of Athens. It also houses a shared temple to Posideon.
12 days
Aegean Odyssey Greek Islands
Tour Overview
12 day Premium quality tour from $2,463
Visiting - Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Delos, Samos, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pergamum, Troy, Gallipoli, Istanbul
Activities - Culture, History, Archaeology, Sun/Beach
Athens
Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city. Tonight you meet your tour leader and fellow travelling companions. Overnight Athens
Athens Acropolis
This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon. Overnight Athens
Athens to Santorini
Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira. Overnight Santorini
Santorini
Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini
Santorini to Mykonos
Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. Overnight Mykonos
Mykonos, Delos
Spend the day on the beach or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum. Overnight Mykonos
Mykonos, Samos
You will catch next mid-night ferry heading towards the island of Samos and make our way to Turkey with free time to explore Samos town or Kusadasi (depending on ferry schedules). Overnight Kusadasi
Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi
Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale
Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Canakkale
Gallipoli Battlefields
Relaxed morning to explore the town of Canakkale before an afternoon tour of the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Gallipoli Museum. After the tour we continue on to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul
Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's included
- Inbound airport transfer Greece
- Outbound airport transfer Istanbul
- Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
- Transfers between ports and hotels in Greece
- Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands
- Entrance fees Turkey
- 10 breakfasts, 3 dinners
- 11 nights 4 star accommodation in Turkey & C Class in Greece
Not included
- Entrance fees Greece
- Any visas, border or port taxes
- Tips
Tour Departures
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| 15 Aug 12 | 26 Aug 12 | $2,463 | $737 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
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