Turkey & Greece

Welcome to Turkey & Greece! (Tour Code: 20201)

Travel Itinerary: Istanbul, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Exploring Greek Islands, Athens

DURATION: 11 Days

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit to historical sites/monuments
• You can explore famous places like Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome,
  Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar
• You can see the Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair.
• Visits to Troy and the ancient medical centre of Asclepion
• Take look at the popular ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage
• Experience a 3-day Greek Island cruise stay
• Day of leisure in Rhodes
• Explore popular destinations like Heraklion Port, Crete and Santorini
• Explore Athens: City Tour of Iconic Acropolis and its Museum.

Included:

• Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
• Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
• Local guides where applicable
• Meals per itinerary
• If required, you need to pay park and sightseeing fees
• Applicable transportation

Not Included:

• Airfare and air taxes
• Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
• Personal items like baggage porters, gratuities and tips, laundry, phone calls, drinking water,
• etc. shall be taken into account.
• Visa and visa fees
• Optional sightseeing and activities
• Itinerary doesn’t come up with meals, beverages and services

ITINERARY

Day 1 Istanbul

Once you arrive at the airport in Turkey, you will be greeted by our representative. They will
guide you in every step, including transfer, accommodation, and check-in.

Overnight: Istanbul

Day 2 Istanbul

Activities:

• It will be a busy day, as we will take you to the popular attractions like Topkapi
  Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand
  Bazaar.

Optional Activities: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
Overnight: Istanbul – (B)

Day 3 Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale

Activities:

We will start our day with Gallipoli and then stop at Anzac Cove, Lone Pine
Cemetery and Chunuk Bair. Then, we will explore the routes of Dardanelles to
Canakkale overnight.
Overnight: Canakkale – (B, D)

Day 4 Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi

Activities:

•  Today we will visit Troy with its famous wooden horse.
• Then, we will stop at a local village for lunch so that you can enjoy the local vibes
  before arriving at Asclepion.
• Our next destination will be at Pergamum to explore the ancient Medical Center in
  Asclepion. We will continue our journey to Kusadasi overnight.

Overnight: Kusadasi – (B, L, D)

Day 5 Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi

Activities:

• Pay a visit to the popular ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage.

Optional Activities: You can either discover or Sardis or Sirince in the afternoon
Overnight: Kusadasi – (B, D)

Day 6 Ephesus – Greek Islands Cruise

Activities:

• After breakfast, transfer to the pier and embark on a cruise ship at Kusadasi for 3 days
  in the Greek Islands.

Overnight: Cruise Ship – (B, D)
Day 7 Cruise – Rhodes

Activities:

• We will start our day with Rhodes (the island of Roses). You can either go for a
  sightseeing tour or take a taxi to the famous local beaches for a swim in the azure
  Aegean waters.

Overnight: Cruise Ship – (B, L, D)

Day 8 Cruise – Santorini, Heraklion

Activities:

• The morning will start with Heraklion, Crete, where you are free to discover the town
  on your own. If you like, you can join an excursion to the Palace of Knossos.
  (optional)
• Our next stop is at Santorini. Here, you can enjoy and explore the land of the popular
  Atlantis.

Overnight: Cruise Ship – (B, L, D)

Day 9 Athens

Activities:

• After disembarking from the cruise, you are transferred to your Athens hotel.
• Enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Overnight: Athens – (B)

Day 10 Athens

Activities:

• In today’s city tour, we will first explore the eminent Acropolis with its enchanting
  view and the site of the renowned Parthenon. Our next stop will be at the Acropolis
  Museum.
• Afternoon at leisure.

Overnight: Athens

Day 11 Athens

Departure: You can either go for a classical Tour of mainland Greece or take a flight to your
home from the airport.
Meals Arrangements as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)