Turkey & Greek Islands Tours
'Touch of Mediterranean Tour'
13 - Day itinerary

Athens

Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city. Tonight you meet your tour leader and fellow travelling companions.

Athens, Acropolis

This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon.

Athens to Santorini

Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira.

Santorini

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.

Santorini to Rhodes

Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to Rhodes.

Rhodes

Explore the largest island in the Dodecanese, an attractive mix of good beaches with plenty of sightseeing such as Temple of Aphrodite, Temple of Apollo.

Rhodes to Marmaris

Today, we make our way to Turkey with free time to explore Rhodes before taking ferry to Marmaris.

Pamukkale, Kusadasi

Today we tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers before continuing to Kusadasi.

Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre theatre before continuing to the house of the Virgin Mary. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

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 and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.

Gallipoli Battlefields

Relaxed morning to explore the town of Canakkale before an afternoon tour of the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels and the Gallipoli Museum. After the tour we continue on to Istanbul.

Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.

Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

• Inbound airport transfer – Athens
• Outbound airport transfer – Istanbul
• Transfers between ports and hotels in Greece
• Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
• Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and English speaking tour leader throughout the Greek Islands.
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees – Turkey
• 12 nights - B Class / C Class / 4 star accommodation.
  2 nights
  B Class
  Athens
  Titania Hotel
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Çanakkale
  Ida Kale Resort
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Istanbul
  Orka Royal Hotel
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Kusadasi
  Hotel Özçelik
  
  
  1 night
  4 star
  Marmaris
  Anemon Hotel Marmaris
  
  
  2 nights
  B Class
  Rhodes
  Hotel Mediterranean
  
  
  2 nights
  C Class
  Santorini
  Rose Bay Hotel
  
  
• 12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips
• Any visas, border or port taxes
• Entrance fees – Greece

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.