Treasures of Greece & Anatolia

Come see the wonders of Athens ,Istanbul and Central Turkey in only 10 days

Ankara, Cappadocia,Ephesus, Konya, Pamukkale, and Ephesus.
Tour Operates : Apr - Oct : Weekly Arrival , Tuesdays in Athens
(for other days of the week, please add $100 to the rate)

Add a Gulet Cruise to your experience in Turkey : Start in Dalaman and on to Antalya
Add Cappadocia

DAY 1 - Athens, Tuesday
Arrival in Athens, we will meet you at the airport , assist you through customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish.

DAY 2 - Athens, Wednesday (B)
This morning you'll tour the high points of Athens, most notably the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament, and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for further exploring or shopping.

DAY 3 - Athens, Thursday (B)
Full day at leisure l in Athens.

DAY 4 - Istanbul Friday (BD)
Fly to Istanbul .Our staff meets your plane and escorts you to your hotel. Blue House , Senator, Aygun Plaza or similar .

DAY 5 - Istanbul & Izmir Saturday (BLD)
Tour the great Ottoman capital, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi, the palace of the sultans, with its fabulous Treasury and collections of priceless Chinese porcelains. Late afternoon flight to Izmir.

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DAY 6 - PAMUKKALE Sunday (BLD)
The miraculously revealed House of the Virgin Mary is our first stop, after which we tour Ephesus, the capital of Roman Asia Minor, and the Basilica of St. John, said to mark his tomb. Lunch at the small town of Selcuk, attend a local fashion show, before we head for Pamukkale to tour the extensive ruins of Roman Hierapolis.

DAY 7 - KONYA & CAPPADOCIA Monday (BLD)
An early morning drive to the mystical city of Konya, birthplace of the Whirling Dervishes, for a visit to the Mevlana Museum. We continue to Sultanhani the Seljuk Turkish caravanserai before making the drive to biblical Cappadocia and our hotel. (BLD) Hotel: Mustafa or similar.

DAY 8 -CAPPADOCIA Tuesday (BLD)
We explore the "moonscape" of Cappadocia, visiting the painted churches in the Göreme and Zelve Valleys, the rockhewn dwellings in Ortahisar, the pottery-making center of Avanos, and the incredible underground city of Kaymakl (or Derinkuyu). Afternoon at leisure to allow for shopping.

DAY 9 - ISTANBUL Wednesday (BLD)
Drive to Ankara, visit the Museum of Ancient Anatolian Civilization & Ataturk mausoleum, then its off to the Airport ,we fly back to Istanbul and our hotel. Senator or similar. Dinner & folk show is included in Istanbul or Cappadocia

DAY 10 - DEPARTURE Thursday (B)
We escort you to the airport for your flight home.

RATES per person in US $

Rates include :

• All transfers in Turkey.
• One way air fare Athens Istanbul in economy class , tax included
• Preset menu meals as indicated (BLD : Breakfast ,lunch, dinner (Preset menu).
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
• 4 stars first class or 3 star tourist hotel accommodation with tax.
• Lonely Planet Travel Guidebook.
• Domestic air fare in Turkey, in economy class . Tax included

Rate doesn't include :

• Visa Fee : $20 in cash upon arrival, for US citizens, or $45 for Canadians, or from any of the Turkish Consulates
• Tips
• International air fare from JFK (please call for air add on from your home city) .
• Trip/travel insurance

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Sample hotels (or similar 4 star - first class hotels)
Istanbul : Senator , Aygun Plaza .
Ankara : Ickale.
Cappadocia : Perissia.
Izmir : Kaya Prestige

Private Cruise ship Shore excursions in Greece & Turkey

The cruise regular shore excursion are generally a good introduction to the city, most of the seasoned cruise travelers prefer to go sightseeing with a private guide.

The difference between ship organized and private tours is best described as "package versus tailor-made." Some people may feel all right joining a large tour group whereas sometimes it is difficult to hear the guide and the group moves only as fast as its slowest participant.

Others may not get their questions answered at all as there may be twenty other people in the group trying to do the same.

In contrast, a small tour group with tailor-made program is way more enjoyable and ensures personal attention for everyone. You will spend as much time as you want.

Therefore, if you want to maximize your limited time, the private escorted tour tailored to your unique wishes and interests is an ideal solution.

All our private shore excursions tours are carefully designed to give you the best possible experience. Our knowledgeable, friendly and qualified tour guide and driver will ensure that your visit ashore is truly memorable. When you tour with us in Turkey as part of a private shore excursion , your tour guide will get you into sites without waiting in lines that is especially valuable given the limited time you have to spend in Turkey.