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Athens, Santorini, Mykonos and Istanbul |
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• All transfers mentioned in the itinerary. • 10 nights budget hotel accommodation (2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Santorini, 2 nights in Mykonos, 4 nights in Istanbul) including breakfast. • All ferry tickets between the islands and the mainland as mentioned in the itinerary. • International flight ticket from Mykonos to Istanbul. • All local taxes.
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Any drinks with meals ( except the drinks, served with breakfast).
Any tips to guide, driver or staff at restaurant.
Items of a personal nature.
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Between June 27th and September 1st Available every Friday & Monday based on flight availability. |
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Day 1: Athens Arrival
Arrive at Athens airport. Meet our host and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Athens.
Day 2: Athens
Full day free to enjoy this fascinating city. Stay overnight in Athens.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION - Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for a half day city tour of Athens. Depart for the Temple of Olympian Zeus where you will visit and have time to explore. Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games which took place in 1896. Pass by the Prime's Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman's House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, and the Russian Orthodox Church. At the Acropolis you will tour the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Museum of the Acropolis.
Price: 52 Euro per person.
Day 3: Athens – Santorini
Today you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini you will transferred to your hotel. Stay
overnight in Santorini.
Day 4: Santorini
All day free on this enchanting island to revel in the breathtaking views, sizzling black beaches and glorious sunsets. Stay overnight in
Santorini.
Day 5: Santorini – Mykonos
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos you will transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6: Mykonos
A day at leisure to laze on one of the island’s endless sandy beaches, wander the winding streets of Mykonos town or take an optional excursion to Delos. In the evening, join the exciting and world famous nightlife that attracts visitors from all over the world. Stay overnight in Mykonos.
Day 7: Mykonos – Istanbul
Today you will be transferred from your hotel in Mykonos to the airport for your direct flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you
will be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8: Full Day Old City Tour
Following breakfast, we set out on a private tour of the 'Old City' where we visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, the famous Blue Mosque, and Santa Sophia. Once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, Santa Sophia will take your breath away with its sheer size and magnificent dome. Next we will visit the spectacular Topkapi Palace. It was the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852). Explore the mysterious Harem where women planned and plotted their way into Ottoman history and view the extravagant Treasury, home of the world-famous Topkapi Diamond and millions of dollars of priceless gems and jewels. Following lunch we will travel to the Suleymaniye Mosque. The last stop will be Grand Bazaar which is the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leather apparel. After tour, transfer back to the hotel. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 9: Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul to explore this magical city. Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour. After Breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel. After a brief visit to the 17th century Egyptian Spice Bazaar, we embark on a cruise along the legendary Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch at a local restaurant, we drive across the first Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul. From here, a short drive brings us to Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel.
Price: 57 Euro per person.
Day 10: Istanbul
Free day in Istanbul for last minute shopping and sightseeing. Stay overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION – 1001 Nights, traditional Turkish dinner & show. We visit an exclusive nightclub where we will enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine, including the delicious array of appetizers known as
meze. The Turks are justly proud of their food. They are equally proud of their traditional music, and after dinner folk musicians from
different regions of Anatolia will perform for us. And of course no night out in Istanbul would be complete without Turkish belly
dancers.
Price: 47 Euro per person.
Day 11: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of our services. |
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