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Delights of Turkey & Greece Land & Cruise (Group Tour)
 Delights of Turkey & Greece Land & Cruise (Group Tour)
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Highlights: Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi - Patmos (Cruise) - Crete-Heraklion - Santorini (Cruise) - Athens - Mykonos (Cruise) - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia


Other departures: Manchester - £1285, Birmingham - £1275, Glasgow - £1235, Edinburgh - £1295, George Belfast City - £1259, Bristol - £1305, Norwich - £1235, Newcastle - £1259


Hotels:
Istanbul - Wyndham Istanbul Old City or similar 5*
Pamukkale - Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal or similar 5*
Cappadocia - Avrasya Hotel or similar 4*


Excursions & Activities:
- Shore Excursion in Heraklion as "Minoan Palace of Knossos - 1st European Civilization”
- Shore Excursion in Piraeus as "Mythical Athens and its highlights"


Itinerary:


Day 1: Istanbul
Following our arrival in Istanbul we are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. Optional half day sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.


Meals: Dinner


Day 2: Istanbul / Izmir / Kusadasi / Patmos (Cruise)
After breakfast we will drive to Ataturk Airport to catch our morning flight to Izmir. Upon our arrival in Izmir we will be transferred to Kusadasi to embark on 3 nights Cruise of the Aegean Islands. Our first stop in the cruise will be Patmos, this island is known as the site of the apocalyptic revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the island’s highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury. Dinner and overnight on board.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 3: Patmos / Crete-Heraklion / Santorini (Cruise)
This morning we arrive to Heraklion, is just three miles away from the fantastic ruins of the Palace of Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. The next island that will visit will be Santorini perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands, with its white-washed houses, narrow streets, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques. Dinner and overnight on board.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 4: Santorini / Athens / Mykonos (Cruise)
We arrive to Piraeus, the port city of Athens, cradle of democracy, birthplace of Western Civilization, Athens is a vibrant city where old and new co-exist. The majestic Parthenon rises above the city, its ancient glory still visible in the time-worn Stone. The last island of the cruise will be Mykonos, hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and white-washed island with its beautiful windmills. Find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over its picturesque harbor. Dinner and overnight on board.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 5: Mykonos / Kusadasi / Pamukkale
Arrival to Kusadasi at 07:00. We will proceed to the vast ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus. Once in the ancient city itself we will explore this ancient Roman city and visit the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, the Theatre and Odeon. After lunch continue to Pamukkale “the Cotton Castle” with its snow-white terraces formed by thermal waters cascading down the hillside. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis with its famous Necropolis, the Basilica, Theatre and Plutonium. We will have dinner and overnight at our hotel in Pamukkale.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 6: Pamukkale / Konya / Cappadocia
After an early breakfast we set off for Cappadocia, with a visit to the Sultanhan Caravansarai on the way. Following Lunch in Konya we will visit the Mausoleum, Museum and Monastery Complex dedicated to Mevlana Celalettin Rumi, the founder of the mystical order often referred to as the “Whirling Dervishes”. Setting out once again we will enjoy our panoramic view of Cappadocia as we reach that strange and mystifying landscape. We will check into our hotel in Cappadocia where we will dine and spend the night.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 7: Cappadocia / Istanbul
After breakfast we set off on a full day excursion that includes lunch. We begin our explorations of the famous and intriguing valley of Cappadocia, a unique region in which Nature has created an incredibly strange and colorful world of cones, columns and needles that were shaped by the wind and water erosion of the area’s volcanic tuff. Some of these strange shapes are as tall as 100 ft. But it is not only the Natural landscape that is unique here. Our forefathers used the soft features of the stone to carve out this fantasy-like environment into homes, stables, shops, churches, hospitals, etc. etc. Many early Christians painted the walls of their chapels with their own renditions of Bible stories. Some of these frescoes are incredibly beautiful, attesting to the skills and religious fervor of the faithful. Among the places we will visit are Goreme Open Air Museum, Castle of Uchisar, Underground City, and Pasabag. After the tour we will continue to Kayseri Airport to catch our flight to Istanbul. We will have dinner and overnight at our hotel in Istanbul.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


Day 8: Istanbul
After breakfast we set off on half day of sightseeing in Istanbul. The tour will start with the visit to the Grand Bazaar, the vast and legendary covered market that is the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry and carpets. From here we continue to Egyptian Spice Market, an arched complex of shops that have long and traditionally specialized in spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. After lunch we will continue to Ataturk Airport for our return flight.


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner



Offer Includes

  • Flights from London Heathrow with Turkish Airlines
  • Airport taxes
  • 7 nights hotel accommodation throughout the tour at specified selected hotels or similar
  • Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees of the specified museums in the itinerary
  • Domestic Flight
  • Shore excursions in Patmos, Heraklion and Santorini
  • Greek Islands Cruise with Celestyal Cruises with the respective cabin type
  • All - inclusive drink package during the cruise
  • Transportation by air - conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Professional tour guide throughout the tour
  • Tips to hotels, restaurants and on board of the cruise vessel
  • Port, Service and local taxes for all the tour

Meal Plans

  • Full Board