Day 2 , Athens - Private Tour (BLD)
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.
The afternoon is yours .Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant or a taverna in the Plaka, take in a museum or gallery , then do some cafe-sitting and people -watching in Syntagma Squab.
In the evening , enjoy a Greek dinner with a folk show in a charming local restaurant.

Day 3 , Athens / Santorini (B)
We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your morning flight heading for Santorini ( economy Class ) . On arrival, we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel. Santorini Hotel/Apartments/ Villas

Day 4 , Santorini (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. The day is your as you please. Sample optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group tour . We offer an optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of the lost civilization of Atlantis.

Fira is the capital (largest city) while Oia and Firostefani are 2 other towns. 
 
This is a brief description of these 2 places.
 
Firostefani, a suburb of the capital Fira (less than 1 km from the center), offering the same stunning views of the magnificent caldera, at a slight distance from all the action.  Firostefani also has a very picturesque square, and a beautiful church dedicated to St. Gerasimos, that is surrounded by cypress trees.  The stroll from Fira to Firostefani can be completed in roughly 20 minutes, although it usually takes at least an hour because of frequent pauses to enjoy the view. 
 
Oia is on the northern tip of the island and is about 11 km from Fira, built on a steep slope of the caldera. Oia is quieter than Fira, but easy enough to hop a bus or grab a taxi into town to visit the capital.  Its streets are charming narrow passageways that twist their way along the rim of the caldera, and down the slope of the cliff. There are plenty of tourist shops, but they are of a different, more artisan, quality than the more traditional tourist offerings of Fira, and there rare also a number of beautiful commercial galleries.

Dana Villas - Santorini - Greece

DAY 5 - SANTORINI, CRETE (B)
We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your flight to Crete, Heraklion & your hotel. Flights operate only on Thu & Sat, on other days, it will be the ferry which is 5 hours ( business class ) , or flights via Athens (Supplement applies$ $95).

DAY 6- CRETE (B)
Today in Heraklion. Explore on your own , or ask for an optional tour maybe to visit the unique 5000 year old museum, enjoy lunch in a local tavern, and tour to the three-story Minoan palace of Knossos.
Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore one of the beaches. Or explore on your own the Venetian part of the old town , click more details on tours in Crete.

Day 7 , Departure From Santorini to Istanbul via Athens (B)
We'll pick you up and see you to Santorini Airport, 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

DAY 8 - 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. 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 9 - 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:

DAY 10 - 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 11 - Selcuk (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Day at leisure. Explore on your own , enjoy the scenery , the local arts , and the shopping opportunity.

DAY 12 - DEPARTURE - Izmir (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 Hotels in Crete:

Heraklio / Hersonissos Area:
* Creta Maris ( 5 stars)
* Knossos Royal Village (5 stars)
* Royal Mare Village (5 Stars)
* Atlantis Hotel ( 5 stars - Town property)
* Aldemar Royal Mare (5 stars)

Heraklio /Amoudara Area:
* Candia Maris Hotel ( 5 stars)

Elounda Area:
* Hotel Elounda Mare (5 stars):
Supplement $65 per person per night with breakfast & dinner included (part of the deal, cant delete).

Lasithi Area:
* Hotel Elounda Mare (5 stars) : PRIVATE BUNGALOW with private pool: Supplement $200 Per person per night.

4 - Star Properties:

Heraklio Area:
* Sylva Maris Bungalows hotel ( 4 stars)
* Galaxy Iraklio Hotel ( Town property)
* Asotria Capsis Hotel ( Town Hotel)
* Marina Beach in Gouves area
* Pantheon Palace in Gouves area

Lasithi Area:
Miramar in Aghios Nikolaos

 

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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.

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.

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

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