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| Greece and Turkey Panorama Special Offer: $150 OFF per couple for bookings till May 30, 2012 |
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GREECE AND TURKEY PANORAMA ITINERARY (11 days / 10 nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Athens Arrival at Athens International airport. Destination Greece representatives are going to be welcoming you and briefing you on your itinerary while in Greece. Transfer to your hotel in Athens. Rest of the day at leisure for you to relax. In the evening explore one of the most cosmopolitan capitals of Europe. Overnight at your hotel in Athens. Day 2: Athens – Mykonos After breakfast we start with a guided Athens sightseeing tour. You will have the chance to see the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon. Continue with a visit to the new, magnificent Acropolis Museum. Private transfer from Athens to the port of Piraeus. Embark the ferry to Mykonos. Arrival at Mykonos where you will be met by our representative. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax Day 3: Mykonos Ancient Greek mythology wants Mykonos to be the place where Zeus confronted the Titans in one epic battle. At the same time it places the sacred island of Delos to be the birthplace of Apollo, god of harmony and light.
Day 4: Mykonos One more day in Mykonos, a Cycladic island offering beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and quaint windmills. You will enjoy the serenity of the white houses, the hundreds of tiny churches. Enjoy an ouzo at a waterfront taverna. Optional tour to the sacred island of Delos Day 5: Mykonos - Santorini Transfer to Mykonos port to embark the ferry boat to Santorini. Arrival at Santorini port where you will be welcomed by Destination Greece representative. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini Day 6: Santorini Santorini is thought by many to be the remains of the lost continent of Atlantis. Whitewashed buildings line the narrow streets. Sip a glass of local wine in an outdoor cafe enjoying the views of the caldera Day 7: Santorini One more day to absorb the beauty of the black pearl of the Mediterranean. Make sure you don't miss the most romantic sunset over the caldera, an once-in-a-lifetime experience Day 8: Santorini - Istanbul Transfer to Santorini airport for your flight to Istanbul via Athens. Arrival at Istanbul Int'l airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day you are free to explore this magnificent city Day 9: Istanbul After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and your journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, the Byzantine and the Ottoman. Visit the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Visit the Grand Bazaar for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul Day 10: Istanbul After breakfast we first visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. Then enjoy a boat trip on the Bosporus. This is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages. Afternoon visit to the Underground Cistern. Overnight in Istanbul Day 11: Istanbul - Departure After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul Int'l airport for departure SERVICES INCLUDED
Starting rate per person sharing double occupancy: 2,099 USD |
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Prices above refer to starting rates per person in selected 3-star hotels in low season in USD and include all service fees and local taxes, VAT and 24-hour local assistance telephone service. All rates above are NET, per person up to eight people (unless otherwise indicated) and accommodations are based on double occupancy. For groups of 10 or more people please ask for quotation. Cruise cabins availability may be limited on some dates. On all tours that are deposited, the price could fluctuate depending on the daily rate USD to EURO however, if tours are paid in full the quoted price will be honored. All packages may be fully customized as per client requirements and re-quoted in minutes. | ||||
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