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 (B-L)
Meet in the hotel lobby to join on the 3-day tour. Leave Athens for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. On arrival in Delphi visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios with Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Overnight in Delphi.

DAY 4- KALAMBAKA (B-L)
Breakfast athotel with the morning free at leisure during which you can do more exploring on your own if you wish. Then time for departure from Delphi to make an interesting trip through Central Greece and the towns of Lamia to Kalambaka. Overnight in Kalambaka.

DAY 5- METEORA (B-L)
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with the ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical & religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae making a stop enroute to visit the Leonida's Monument. Arrival back to the hotel in Athens around 18:30-19:00. Overnight in Athens. -For visit of the Monastery ladies need to wear a skirt, gentlemen long trousers.

DAY 6 – 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 7 – DAY AT LEISURE IN 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 8 – FLIGHT TO RHODES (B)
Breakfast, check-out and as per the domestic flight departure time meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to the airport. Flight maybe pass by Athens. On arrival transfer to the hotel with remainder of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Rhodes.

DAY 9 – DAY AT LEISURE IN RHODES (B)
Today is free at leisure for you to explore the "old town" of Rhodes, the Lindos area and other villages of the island or just simply relax on the beach, the choice is yours. Overnight Rhodes.

DAY 10 – FERRY TO MARMARIS / TRANSFER TO KUSADASI (B)
Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 am and transfer to the port. 09:30 am ferry to Marmaris. 11:00 am arriva in Marmaris, pick up from the port and 3 hours private drive to Kusadasi. Arrival in Kusadasi, checkin to the hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 11 - EPHESUS TOUR (B-L)                                                                                                                        09:15 am pick up from th reception and depart for the tour. Visiting the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Following this, we will make our way to Ephesus which was one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient word. Visiting Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Celcus Library and the Theatre which is still in use today for concerts. As we walk through this ancient site you will notice the streets paved with marble which gives a hint to this city's great wealth many years ago.  Our last stop is the House of Virgin Mary where it is believed that she arrived with Saint John 4-6 years after the death of Christ and spent her final days. Return back to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 12 - FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA (B)
Flight from Izmir to Cappadocia. Depending on the day of the week, you will either fly directly or via Istanbul. Arrival in Cappadocia, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 13 - CAPPADOCIA TOUR #1 (B-L)                                                                                                         09:30 am pick up 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.

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

DAY 14 - 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.

DAY 15 - FLIGHT 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 16 - 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 17 - DAY AT LEISURE IN ISTANBUL (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 18 - GOODBYE (B)
Pick up 3 hours before your international flight and transfer to the airport. Have a safe trip back home!

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