Turkey & Greece Tours - Constantinople To Hellas - 12 day tour

Mediterranean, Greek Islands & Turkey

Overnight Stop Tour Route Stop

Highlights :-   - Bergama - Pergamum Tour   - Ephesus - Tour   - Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour   - Ios   - Istanbul - Old City Tour   - Mykonos   - Samos   - Santorini   - Troy - Tour Accommodation :- 11 nights - C Class, 4 star, 3 star accommodation in total.   - 1 night in Athens   - 1 night in Canakkale   - 1 night in Ios   - 2 nights in Istanbul   - 2 nights in Kusadasi   - 1 night in Mykonos   - 1 night in Samos   - 2 nights in Santorini

Changing of the Guard - Athens

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos and depending on ferry schedules; we may head straight for Mykonos or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos. Overnight Samos or Mykonos (depending on ferry schedules). (B)

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 (B)

Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town. Afternoon ferry to Ios. Overnight Ios (B)

Sluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and head for the famed beaches on Ios. Explore the picturesque old Chora or head for the beach. Afternoon ferry to Santorini. Overnight Santorini (B)

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 (B)

Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland. Overnight Athens (B)

After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour Includes

o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands.
o 11 breakfasts, 3 dinners
o 11 nights - C Class, 4 star, 3 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Athens
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 1 night in Ios
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Mykonos
  - 1 night in Samos
  - 2 nights in Santorini

Tour does not Include

o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas or port taxes