tours to Greece and Turkey Constantinople Ephesus Mykonos Santorini Athens

Day 1Saturday Welcome to Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 Sunday Istanbul old city

Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul. (B,D)

Day 3 Monday Gallipoli battlefields

Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum

Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 5 Wednesday 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. (B,D)

Day 6 Thursday Kusadasi, Samos

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 C class. (B)

Day 7 Friday Mykonos, Delos

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 C class. (B)

Day 8 Saturday Mykonos to Ios

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

Day 9 Sunday Ios

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. Overnight Ios C class. (B)

Day 10 Monday Ios to Santorini

Get the adrenaline pumping at Mylopotas beach with optional water sports, before boarding the evening ferry for the dramatic island of Santorini. Overnight Santorini C class. (B)

Day 11 Tuesday Santorini optional boat trip

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. (B)

Day 12 Wednesday Santorini

Another free day to explore the Island's capital, Fira, or the archaeological sites of Ancient Thira or Akrotiri. Overnight Santorini C class. (B)

Day 13 Thursday Santorini to Athens

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

Day 14 Friday Athens old city

After breakfast, we walk to all the sights of Greco-Roman Athens. Stand in awe at the epic Temple of Zeus. See the first Olympic Stadium, the Agora and the mother of all ruins, the Acropolis. Overnight Athens C class. (B)

Day 15 Saturday Athens

After breakfast, we say goodbye to those leaving and continue on to the stunning highlights of mainland Greece. (B)

Tour Includes

o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen airport
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 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, tips