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Day 1 Saturday Athens
Absorb yourself in history
today with an afternoon walk to
all the sites of Greco-Roman
Athens. Explore the ancient
agora, neoclassical
architecture, the Roman Stadium,
the Temple of Zeus and Athena
Parthenos, the patron Goddess of
Athens. Overnight Athens C
class.
Day 2 Sunday Athens to
Santorini
Early morning departure for the
breathtaking Island of
Santorini. Soak up the sun today
and relax on the beach or
perhaps explore the picturesque
capital, Fira. Overnight
Santorini C class.
Day 3 Monday 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 C class.
Day 4 Tuesday 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 C class.
Day 5 Wednesday Mykonos,
Delos
Spend another 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 C class.
Day 6 Thursday Mykonos, Samos
Another day on the beach in
paradise before we catch an
overnight ferry to Samos
(depending on ferry schedules).
Day 7 FridaySamos to Kusadasi
Today, we make our way to Turkey
with free time to explore Samos
town or Kusadasi. Overnight
Kusadasi 4*. Dinner
Day 8 Saturday Ephesus,
Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today
with a guided tour of Ephesus.
Walk down Marble Road towards
the Celsus Library and Grand
Theatre. We also visit the
Leather goods display. Turkey
produces some of the finest
leather goods in the world and
many are made here before
branding in Italy. Overnight
Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
Day 9 Sunday Pamukkale,
Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white
calcium formations of Pamukkale,
followed by the ancient city of
Hierapolis. Take a dip in the
hot springs that were used in
Roman times for their
therapeutic powers. Overnight
Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.
Day 10 Monday Saklikent
Gorge, Fethiye
Leaving Pamukkale, today we
visit a carpet village and learn
how Turkish carpets are made by
hand, what determines their
value and the historical and
cultural context in which this
folk art has blossomed.
Afterwards we visit Saklikent
Gorge, the longest and deepest
canyon in Turkey. Walk through
icy water and battle numerous
small waterfalls set in sculpted
limestone canyon walls. Take a
tube ride down the rapids or
relax on the platforms.
Overnight Fethiye Special Class.
Day 11 Tuesday Fethiye boat
cruise
A lazy day boat cruise leaving
from Fethiye to the 12 Islands.
Board the boat for a day you
won’t forget. Lunch is served on
the boat along the way. In the
afternoon sail back to Fethiye.
Overnight Fethiye Special Class.
Lunch.
Day 12 Wednesday Fethiye
Today you have a free day to do
whatever you choose. Paraglide,
swim, recover, relax. Overnight
Fethiye Special Class.
Day 13 Thursday Myra,
Phaselis, Antalya
Start the day with a panoramic
view following the Mediterranean
coast. This is a chill out day.
We will visit ancient Myra,
which is the hometown of St.
Nicholas (Father Christmas).
Phaselis is our next stop, a
beautiful ancient harbour city
where you also have the chance
to take a dip in the sea.
Overnight Antalya 3*.
Day 14 Friday Aspendos,
Tinaztepe Cave
Begin today with a tour of the
ancient ruins of Aspendos, which
is known for one of the best
preserved theatres of Asia
Minor, this impressive theatre
is still used today. We then
visit and enjoy the natural
beauty of the Tinaztepe sink
hole and cave. Overnight
Cappadocia 3*. Dinner.
Day 15 Saturday Konya,
Caravanseray, Underground city
Today we visit the Mevlana
Museum. The Mevlevi order of
whirling dervishes is a mystic
group whose members are
followers of Mevlana Celaleddin
Rumi - a great Turkish poet and
mystic, the brotherhood is based
in Konya where its founder is
buried. En-route, we stop at the
ancient Silk Road Caravanseray,
before we trek through the
wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley
and explore Derinkuyu
Underground City. Tonight, don’t
miss the optional traditional
Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia 3*.
Day 16 Sunday Cappadocia,
Goreme, Uchisar castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape of
Cappadocia with a fully guided
tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy
chimneys, Uchisar castle and
more. Overnight Cappadocia 3*.
Dinner.
Day 17 Monday Nation’s
Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation’s
capital, Ankara, with a tour of
the Ancient Civilisations
Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*.
(Optional flight to Istanbul
from Cappadocia)
Day 18 Tuesday Istanbul old
city
Tour the city that spans both
Europe and Asia visiting the
Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, the
Underground Cistern and the
Hippodrome. Tonight, a farewell
dinner with your group.
Overnight Istanbul 3*. Farewell
Dinner.
Day 19 Wednesday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour
concludes and we say goodbye to
our new friends.
Tour Includes
o Transportation by ferries
between the Greek islands and a
fully air-conditioned
non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and
hotels in Greece
o Services of an
English-speaking professional
tour guide in Turkey and an
experienced tour leader in
Greece
o Fethiye day boat cruise
o Hotel accommodation with
breakfast in share basis as per
itinerary
o 18 breakfasts and 1 lunch and
5 dinners
Tour does not Include
o Airport transfers
o Entrance fees to any sites,
tips
o Any visas, border or port
taxes
o Flight tickets
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