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Island
Hopping
Greece and Turkey Tour
14-
days Athens, Mykonos , Santorini , Istanbul and Ephesus
Arrive any day May - Oct

Complimentary entrance tickets to the Harem's
Quarter in Topkape Palace in Istanbul
Day 1 , Athens.
Arrive
at Athens Airport, where our representative will meet you, and assist
with the transfer to your hotel .
Morning
arrivals for guests flying from Europe or the east coast of the
USA may connect same day to Mykonos if so desire and have Athens's stay
at the end or eliminate Athens completely.
Day
2 , Athens (BL)
A
morning private sightseeing tour takes us to all the high points : The
Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, The Parliament&
The world famous Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure.
Lunch is included at a local Greek taverna
Day
3, Athens / Mykonos (B)
Early morning transfer to the pier at
Piraeus to board the ferry boat heading for Myconos. And your selected
hotel. We'll have a representative on hand to meet you, and check you
in to your hotel. Relax! Reserve
some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo or
a retsina at a waterside cafe, to discover a beach or two, to pick up
a loaf of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside
as you look out to sailboats at sea.
Day 4 , Mykonos (B)
The
day is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds
of your lovely hotel. But on the other hand, there's plenty of reason
to do so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic
cliffs, blue seas, and secluded beaches.
Day 5, Mykonos / Santorini (B)
We'll
rendezvous in time to take you to your morning ferry heading for Santorini
( business Class ) . On arrival, we'll see that you're checked in to
your hotel.
Santorini Hotel/Apartments/ Villas
Day 6 , Santorini (B)
Enjoy
breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. When
you venture out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding
paths leading from view to spectacular view. We offer an optional tour
to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of
the lost civilization of Atlantis. Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group
tour
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Day 7 , Santorini (B)
Full day on your own in Santorini, explore
the island as you wish.
Day
8 , Departure From Santorini on to Athens and connect to Istanbul (B)
Enjoy
breakfast at your hotel. We'll pick you up and see you to Santorini
Airport.
Kalo Taxidi! Bon
Voyage! ,
fly to Athens, please proceed to connect with the flights going to Istanbul
( air ticket is included in economy class ).Kalo Taxidi!
Marhaba ! Aaaah ISTANBUL , the exotic romance of the "Paris of the East:":
You're met at the airport or seaport by our representative, who sees
you to your hotel.
Our
local rep will answer any questions you may have about getting to know
the city. As you ride into the great metropolis from the airport , two
thousand years of history are revealed: towering Roman walls, ancient
Byzantine churches, slender minarets framing the bulbous domes of graceful
mosques. These ancient monuments float on the skyline of a bustling
modern metropolis of ten million people.
Please reconfirm locally the time you prefer for tomorrow tour, we suggest
to meet around 8:30 AM or 9 AM
You
may start as well in Kusadasi and Ephesus .
DAY
9 - ISTANBUL (BL)
The center of ancient Constantinople and Istanbul was on Seraglio Point,
framed by the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara.
Today We visit the Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet III to challenge
the architectural primacy of neighboring Sancta Sophia. We then walk
next door to compare achievements in Justinian's great Sancta Sophia.
Right behind Sancta Sophia is our next stop, sumptuous Topkapi Palace,
the sultans seraglio for centuries, filled with breathtaking exhibits
of priceless jewels, golden thrones, delicate colored tiles, and lavish
court costumes. After lunch in a local restaurant ,we tour the Treasury
of the sultans, and the Costume Gallery , then finish up in the bustling
Egyptian Bazaar and walk through the maze of colors , spices and perfumes.
Return to your hotel with sounds and colors of your first day of touring
in Istanbul.
DAY
10 - Izmir and Selcuk (BL)
In the morning , fly to Izmir , we ascend Kadifekale, Izmir's
hill crowned by a fortress built by Alexander the Great, to enjoy the
view. Then
on to Selcuk . Lunch is included on a complimentary basis at the hotel.
Based on your preference, you may overnight at Izmir, Kusadasi or Selcuk.
DAY
11 - Ephesus (BL)
Breakfast then it's off to biblical Ephesus to see the Basilica
of St John the Evangelist, who came here with the Virgin Mary. Passing
the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders
of the ancient world, we reach Ephesus, the most impressive ancient
city on the Mediterranean.
After our tour, we continue to the fine Ephesus Museum and the hilltop
House of the Virgin Mary, said to be her last home on earth. Lunch is
included at a local charming restaurant.
DAY
12 - Izmir/ Istanbul (B)
Fly back to Istanbul . Remainder of the day at
leisure. Maybe explore the Grand Bazaar for last minute treasure hunt.
Day
13 - "Imperial Constantinople in the Belle Epoque"
(late 19th century), the exotic romance of the "Paris of the East:"
(BL)
Morning walking tour : We start with our guide in Karaköy where
the foreign bankers and shipping companies had their headquarters, then
take the Tünel up to istiklal Caddesi; stop in the whirling dervish
tekke, and walk past the various old embassy buildings (now consulates),
and point out the architecture. Stop for tea (included) at the
famous Pera Palace Hotel.
Walk at least as far as Galatasaray Square, and have lunch in
the Çicek Pasaji (Flower Passage); then walk up to Taksim Square and
be picked up for the afternoon tour. In the afternoon the tour visit
Yildiz Palace Park and the Ihlamur Kasri, a mini-palace south of Yildiz,
and finish up with a visit to the Military History Museum in Harbiye
in time to hear the "Mehter," or Ottoman military band (mid-afternoon).
DAY
14 - Departure l (B)
We escort you to the airport at Izmir for your flight home. Bon Voyage.

Rates per person in double in US $
Children
10 years and younger sharing with 2 adults : % 30 discount
| Sample
hotel used
(or similar) |
Athens |
Istanbul |
Selcuk
(Seljuk) |
Santorini |
| 4
star hotels |
Stanley
(4 stars) |
Senator
, Madison
Divan , (Moderate 5 stars) |
Kalehan
Hotel |
Volcano's
View |
| 5
Stars hotels |
Divani |
Hyatt
, Conrad , Inter.Continental |
Kalehan
Hotel |
Grotto,
Dana |
| Heritage
hotels
Turkey |
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Arena
Armada
Sultan Ahmet
Blue House |
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Tour starts every day in Athens May - Oct.
Rates are per person , in US Dollar, and are subject to change. Rates
do not include any international air fare. Please call us for special
air deals or secure your own.
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Inclusions:
- All Transfers
in Greece and Turkey
- Hotel
l accommodation, including tax, service charges & continental
or buffet breakfast daily.
- Guided
sightseeing in Athens and Turkey as per itinerary including
all entrance fees.
- Ferry
and air tickets in Greece and Turkey as well as Athens Istanbul
, in economy class as per itinerary.
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Not included:
- International
airfare from/to your home country .
- Visa
for Turkey,$20 USD , please secure prior to arrival, or get it upon
arrival at the airport ( available to most nationalities including
USA, Canadian, Australian, NZ, EU citizens) , please check with the
Turkish Consulate for any question in regard to the visa.
- Gratuities,
porterage at hotels.
- Personal
expenses.
- Beverages,
and meals not specifically listed .
- Trip
Cancellation Insurance. Travel Insurance (Please ask us for the flyer).
For
your private tours and transfers in Turkey , we simply use the best
sedans
We
will provide Mercedes E 200 car for our valued VIP guests
Or Deluxe vans
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Choices :
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Athens,
Santorini , Rhodes
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Athens
, Santorini , Mykonos and Sicily
- Italy
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Athens,
Santorini , Turkey :
12 Days
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Athens,
Santorini , Crete,
Istanbul
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Athens,
Santorini, Mykonos, Ephesus , Istanbul
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Athens,
Santorini, Mykonos , Istanbul
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Deluxe
Hotel & Cruise |
First
Class Hotels
First Class Nile Cruise |
| Ashkelon |
Dan
Gardens Hotel |
Dan
Gardens Hotel |
| Amman
|
Four
Seasons ( Supplement applies)
Sheraton Amman
Grand Hyatt
SAS Radisson |
Bristol
Hotel Amman
Amman West Hotel
Golden Tulip Hotel |
| Athens |
Divani
Palace
(Upgrade to King George :
$150 Per person per night
Upgrade to the Grand Bretagne $ 200 Per person per night |
Titania
/ Electra Palace / Stanley |
| Cairo
|
Hilton
/ Sheraton/ Hyatt
Movenpick |
Shepheard's
/ Oases
Novotel |
Dead
Sea
( Jordan) |
Marriott
Jordan Dead Sea
Kempinski Ashtar Dead Sea Resort
Movenpick Resort Dead Sea |
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| Istanbul
|
Hyatt
, Conrad , Divan |
Aygun
Plaza , Richmond, Arena, Sultan Ahmet , Blue House |
| Aswan |
Mövenpick Aswan .
New Cataract Hotel
(upgrade to Old Cataract : $150 per per person night Nile View
) |
Basma
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| Jerusalem
|
American
Colony Hotel |
Notre
Dame Hotel |
| Luxor
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Sonesta
Luxor Hotel
Luxor Hilton Hotel
Luxor New Winter Palace Hotel
Sheraton Hotel Luxor
Sonesta Luxor
(upgrade to Old Winter : $150 P. Person P. Night ) |
Novotel
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| Mykonos |
Royal
Myconian |
Petassos
Beach |
| Santorini
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Dana, Chromata, Grotto |
Volcano's
View |
| Nile
Cruise |
Monaco
/ Monte Carlo / TiYi / Nile Vision / Mojito |
Nile
Dream / Ruby /
Presidential Nile Cruise |
| Tel
Aviv |
Dan
Panorama . King David ( Supplement applies |
Metropolitan
Hotel |
| Tiberias |
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Nof
Ginnosar Kibbutz |
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