(this program allows you to explore the must-see sites but stay in unique hotels and areas)
DAY - 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrival in Istanbul International Airport, pick up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY - 2 OLD CITY TOUR (B-L)
08:45 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 - 3 CIRCLE ISTANBUL (B-L)
08:45 am until 18:00 explore the unique neighborhoods, taste food, interact with locals and witness the way of life in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY - 4 FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA (B)
Midday or late afternoon flight to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia Mustafapasha Village.
DAY - 5 CAPPADOCIA TOUR #1 & WHIRLING DERVISHES PERFORMANCE (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. Later on pick up and transfer to Sarihan to see the Whirling Dervishes Performance. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY - 6 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 - $150 per person
DAY - 7 FLIGHT TO ATHENS (B)
Flight from Cappadocia to Athens (via Istanbul). Overnight in Athens.
DAY 8 – FULL DAY ATHENS CITY TOUR (B-L)
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, you will depart to explore Athens further with Circle Athens! Overnight in Athens.
DAY 9 - FERRY TO SIFNOS (-)
05:30 am pick up and transfer to Piraeus port. 07:00 am ferry to Sifnos. 09:00 am arrival in Sifnos, pick up from the port and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Sifnos.
DAY 10 –FREE DAY - SIFNOS (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Sifnos.
DAY 11 –FREE DAY - SIFNOS (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Sifnos.
DAY 12 - FERRY TO MILOS (B)
09:00 am pick up and transfer to the port. 10:00 am ferry to Milos. 11:00 am arrival in Milos, pick up from the port and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Milos.
DAY 13 –FREE DAY - MILOS (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Milos.
DAY 14 –FREE DAY - MILOS (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Milos.
DAY – 15 FLIGHT BACK TO ATHENS & GOODBYE (B)
07:20 am pick up and transfer to Milos airport. 09:20 am flight back to Athens. 10:10 am arrival in Athens where our services end.