DAY 01 Arrival in Athens
On arrival at Athens International airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
Rest of the afternoon will be at leisure after your check in.
Later in the evening Athens by Night tour where you will be picked up from your hotel lobby at around 19:45hrs for the tour which
includes local Dinner and Folk Show.
The tour starts with passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament by coach, and we arrive at Plaka.
Short pleasant walk through the old and unique Athens city to one of the popular taverns for dinner with
live bouzouki music and Greek folk dances
DAY 02 Depart Athens to Mykonos by ferry
Early in the morning you will be met and transferred to the port of Athens for your Ferry to Mykonos. Tentative departure time
for the ferry is at 0700 AM. We have envisaged a high speed ferry for your transfer to Mykonos, which takes approx. 02.30 hrs to
reach Mykonos from Athens. On arrival into Mykonos, you will be met by our office representative and transferred to your hotel.
Mykonos Island, the cosmopolitan jewel of the Aegean Sea, is one of the prime holiday destinations in the world. Magnificent
beaches, picturesque whitewashed villages, charming cafes and bars by the seafront, and some of the most beautiful views in
the Cyclades Islands, make up this wonderful and unforgettable vacation getaway.
Rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the beautiful beaches of the island. We strongly recommend that you plan your day to visit
the Old Town of Mykonos. A car free pedestrian zone, you would be taken for a surprise with the charm of this small yet beautiful town.
It's quaint winding streets leading on from one another, with a unique feature of large dark coloured slabs with white joints makes
it a likely place where you wish you were lost. There are many bars and restaurants in the area and a must try would be the
ever-so-famous Souvlaki. Make sure you visit Little Venice and get clicked next to a windmill, for which the island is famous for.
Your hotel provides a free shuttle transfer to the hotel. Please make sure you check for the timings from the reception.
Day 03 Enjoy Mykonos on your own or take one of the optional tours
Take your breakfast at leisurely pace, and then start exploring this lovely town on your own.
For people looking to party, Paradise and Super Paradise Beach are good options with parties during the day and can be explored by car.
Alternatively, there are regular paid shuttles to the clubs at Paradise and Super Paradise. Approx. 07 kms up north of Mykonos Old Town,
near to Houlakia, is an old and abandoned lighthouse called Armenistis, a place worth a visit because of the 360 degree windy views of sea,
Tinos Island , Mykonos port with docked boats and the Old Town. Explore the island on your own.
If you do not want to explore island on your own then you can join one of our optional tours .
Day 04 Depart Mykonos for Santorini by ferry
After breakfast today, you will be met and be transferred to the port of Mykonos for your Ferry to Santorini.
On arrival into Santorini, you will be met by our office representative and transferred to your hotel.
Crescent-shaped Santorini (or Thira), the precious gem of the Aegean is perhaps the most fascinating and most
talked about island of Greece in the Aegean. Only the name of the island is enough to unfold in mind volcanic landscape,
gray and red beaches, dazzling white houses, terraces with panoramic sea views, stunning sunsets and fun.
All this, together with remnants of lost civilizations discovered in the volcanic ash justify the epithets with which visitors identify
Santorini and fairly is called, magical, indescribable, astonishing.Rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the beautiful island.
There is regular bus service in the island which is a good way to commute. We recommend you visit Fira, which is famous for its
sunsets and cafes. Other good option would be to visit Kamari beach today, which is known for its black sand beaches and array
of pubs and cafes serving international cuisine. Explore the island on your own.
Day 05 Santorini Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.Then you will have FULL VOLCANO, HOT SPRINGS, THIRASSIA, PORT OF OIA GUIDED TOUR WITH BUS TRANSFER
The bus will pick you up from your village's meeting point and will drive you to Athinios port for embarkation!
Your first destination is Nea Kameni Island, the volcano of Santorini! There you will have the unique experience to climb on the top
of the volcano, see and take photos of the active crater and walk on its rims! Next destination is Palia Kameni Island for swimming
in the hot springs created by the volcano's underwater power! The boat sails to your next destination which is Thirasia above
the underwater craters! There you can eat in the small traditional taverns, swim in the crystalline waters or even visit the village of
Manolas on the top of Thirasia and enjoy the view! Going back to the port of Athinios, the boat stops for short time at the port of Oia
where anyone who wishes can disembark! After Oia, the boat sails to Athinios port for disembarkation where the buses
will be waiting for you and you will be dropped off at the starting meeting point!
Departure from Athinios Port: 11:30 Return to Athinios Port: 17:30 Pick up Bus Service available from Fira - Imerovigli - Firostefani
Kamari - Perissa to Athinios Port. Return Bus Service available from Athinios Port only to Fira- Imerovigli - Firostefani - Kamari - Perissa
Day 06 Depart Santorini for Athens by ferry ( Breakfast )
Transfer to port for a ferry to Athens .Upon arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.Overnight in Athens.
Day 07 Athens - Istanbul-Cappadocia by flight ( Breakfast ,Dinner)
You will be transferred to Athens airport for your flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul.Meet with representative and transfer to your hotel.
You will be given your room key and start your Turkey Adventure with traditional Turkish Bath experience.In the evening you will be
watching Whirling Dervish Show. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 08 Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon Flight-Cappadocia (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Early morning you will have Hot Air Balloon Flight.(If weather does not permit,you can try next day as well )
Full day tour of North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see.
Devrent Valley Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) and 5 km from Avanos.
The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.
Monks Valley The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible
natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
Avanos - A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery
workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town,
gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
Goreme Open Air Museum- Goreme was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric
administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and
chapels in the vicinity of Goreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings
are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features.
Uchisar- Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in
the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole
Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia. (L)
Day 09 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Izmir-Kusadasi ( Breakfast,Lunch)
Breakfast & check out of the hotel in Cappadocia.
You will be picked up from your hotel to join full-day tour of South Cappadocia
In this day you will be able to see:
Kizilcukur- is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches.
The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens
like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
Cavusin- One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Goreme-Avanos road.
The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century,
making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
Hospital Monastery- One of the oldest monasteries in Cappadocia.
Kaymakli- Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia.
They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
Pigeon Houses- Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour you are transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight to Izmir through Istanbul or direct upon availability.
When you arrive in Izmir, you will find our staff holding your name on signboard for transfer to Kusadasi for overnight stay in
Kusadasi hotel.(B, L)
Day 10 Pamukkale Tour - Bodrum ( Breakfast,Lunch)
After breakfast we will depart from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, as soon as we arrive we will continue onto guided tour of Pamukkale
and Hierapolis.Pamukkale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years.
Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen
today. Pamukkale is now a world heritage site.Hierapolis was founded as a healing care center in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral
waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire.
Evening bus to Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 11 Lazy Boat Trip- Bodrum (Breakfast, lunch included)
A day at sea with lunch included and served on board. We set out at approx. 11:00am to cruise the turquoise seas of the Bodrum
coastline. We will visit several of the most beautiful bays where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water or simply relax
in the mild breeze, enjoy the stunning views and perfect your suntan to the sound of the gently lapping waves. At the black island,
half an hour from Bodrum, you can bath in the grotto where the warm mineral waters flowing out of the rocks are believed
to beautify the complexion. Back on land at approx. 5:00pm.Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 12 Bodrum - Antalya by bus ( Breakfast ,Dinner)
This morning you will be transferred to Bodrum bus terminal to take a bus to Antalya and you will be reaching Antalya
bus station at 1730 pm after a scenic comfortable drive..Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya.
Day 13 Antalya ( Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner )
After breakfast depart for full day tour to Perge and Aspendos .
PERGE--According to the geographer Strabon, Perge has been founded by Akhas who came down here after the Trojan wars.
Perge was first mentioned in 334 BC when Alexander the Great passed through here. In the following years, Perge went under
the control of Pergamon when the Kingdom of Pergamon became a part of the Roman city. Especially in the first and the
second centuries BC, Perge became one of the richest towns in Pamphylia. Therefore it is not a surprising that St. Paul started
his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD. The people of Perge loved and respected their Artemis to such an extent that
Christianity had to wait for another 400 years to enter here. In the Byzantine period, Perge was the seat of the bishop.
Even though Arabs raided Perge in the 7th century AD, when Seljuk Turks settled the area, records show the existence of an older
race living here. After the tour, we depart for Aspendos. Lunch break on the way.
ASPENDOS- The eastern land of Antalya was called Pamphylia in ancient times. The Toros Daglari (Taurus Mountains) forms a
beautiful back drop to the fertile coast, rich with fields of cotton and vegetables. Aspendos (Belkis) lies 47 km east of Antalya in
the Pamphylian plain. In 486 BC, Greeks and Persians had a great battle here (Greeks won but they didn't stay for long). During the reign
of he Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-80 AD) Aspendos got its theatre, which is the best preserved of all. It was built by
Romans and maintained by Byzantines and Seljuk's. The ruins of the ancient city are extensive and include a stadium, an agora,
and a basilica. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 14 Antalya - Istanbul by flight . ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Today you will have Two Continents Tour with Lunch followed by Bosphorus Cruise with Dinner & Drinks
Day 15 Istanbul ( Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner )
Full Day Old city tour with lunch .
In the evening you will have Gala Dinner at Turkish Night Club with Belly Dancing and Show including drinks.
Day 16 Istanbul - Departure (Breakfast )
Free until transfer to the airport or extend your stay in Istanbul . End of our services |