MED302
PRICES
UNBEATABLE PRICES - GUARANTEED!
SINGLE : Please Ask
DOUBLE : $2,390 per person
TRIPLE : $2,290 per person
Rates are in USD - Season 2012.
DETAILS
Tour Code : MED302
Departures : Everyday from May to October
Duration : 12 Days - 11 Nights
Visiting : Athens, Delphi, Santorini, Istanbul, Cappadocia
FULL ITINERARY

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
Arrival in Athens International Airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 2 – HALF A DAY ATHENS CITY TOUR (B)
08:00 am depart on a half day morning tour of Athens which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. After the morning tour, the afternoon is at leisure for you to further explore Athens on your own. (Optional afternoon tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon.) Overnight in Athens.

DAY 3 – DELPHI TOUR (B)
08:00 am depart from Athens driving through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia & Arahova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets. Arrive at Delphi the center of the Ancient world - the "Omphalos" (Navel) of the Earth - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mt Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Return to Athens at 18:30. Overnight in Athens.

DAY 4 – FERRY TO SANTORINI (B)
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Piraeus Port for departure by morning ferry to Santorini. On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Santorini. (Flights between Athens and Santorini are also available.)

DAY 5 – SANTORINI (B)
Free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches of Santorini (gold, red or black sand) or explore the capital, Fira. Overnight in Santorini.

DAY 6 – FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL (B)
Flight to Istanbul via Athens. Overnight in Istanbul. 

DAY 7- BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR (B-L)
08:15 am pick up from the reception and depart for the tour.  Visiting, Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. Tour ends around 4:00 pm. Return back to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY - 8 BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR (B-L)
08:15 am pick up from the reception and depart for the tour. Visiting Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise for an hour, Rumeli Fortress (vision from the sea), Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. Tour ends around 5:00 pm. Return back to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 9 - FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA / CAPPADOCIA TOUR #1 (B-L)
05:00 am pick up from the reception and transfer to the airport. You will fly into either Kayseri or Nevsehir.  Arrival at the airport and depart for the tour. Visiting Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world renowned fairy chimneys. After lunch break continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Tour will end with a visit to Uchisar, a natural rock castle. Transfer back to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia. 

DAY - 10 CAPPADOCIA TOUR #2 (B-L)                                                                                                         09:30 am, depart from your hotel to visit Red valley, and explore the famous rock- cut churches and walk 4-5 km through the Gulludere valley. Then visit Çavusvillage. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch drive to the Pigeon valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli underground city where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Transfer back to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.

 OPTIONAL TOUR: Hot Air Balloon Ride - $190 per person  

DAY 11 - FLIGHT BACK TO ISTANBUL (B)
Pick up from your hotel 2 hours before your departure and transfer to the airport. Flight back to Istanbul (morning or afternoon). Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.


DAY 12 - GOODBYE (B)
Pick up 3 hours before your international flight and transfer to the airport. Have a safe trip back home!

 Extend your trip with additional days and locations 

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 11 nights hotel accommodation.
  • Services of professionally licensed guides on local tours.
  • 14 meals: 11 breakfasts, 3 lunch.
  • All domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One way international flight from Santorini to Istanbul. 
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours and transfers.
  • English speaking guided tours mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel.
  • All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling. (unless otherwise stated)
NOT INCLUDED
  • International airfares.
  • VISA needed for Turkey.
  • Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff etc.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.
  • Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
  • Travel Insurance and medical services.
HOTEL SELECTION
Hotels are subject to change based on the availability.
Hotels can be upgraded upon request.