Gallipoli Plus & Greek Islands TourTour Itinerary

DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul

Pick up from the airport (or port) and transfer to your hotel by private car. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B, L)

Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem notincluded). Overnight stay in Istanbul.

DAY 3 - Gallipoli Tour - (B, L)

Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Hear expert information from a local guide. Visit the Kabatepe WarMuseum, the intended landing place at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove where the Dawn Service is held each year.Also visit the NZ Memorial at Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial as well.Overnight in Canakkale.

DAY 4 - Troy & Pergamon Tour - (B, L)

Morning tour of the ruins of the ancient cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the afternoon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping atthe beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the way. These stunning ruins, beautifully located on a hill top, demonstratethat the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among the most talented in the Hellenistic world. Overnight inKusadasi.

DAY 5 - Ephesus Tour - (B, L)

Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Then visit EphesusAncient City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, CelsiusLibrary, Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch break, visit the House ofVirgin Mary, where she is thought to have spent her final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

DAY 6 - Pamukkale Tour - (B, L)

Morning drive to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the afternoon, tour the 'Cotton Castle.' Bring swimwear as you mayhave time to swim in the Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis withits theatre and Necropolis. You will be transferred back to Kusadasi after the tour. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 7 - Pamukkale - Kusadasi - Patmos - (B, L, D)

You will be transferred to the port to embark your cruise ship. You will travel to Patmos today in the cruise ship.

DAY 8 - Rhodes - (B, L, D)

Early morning arrival in the magnificent island of the roses situated in the southeastern part of the MediterraneanSea. Rhodes Island is visited by hundreds of tourists every year since it offers a combination of great historicalsites, marvelous beaches, a vivid nightlife and great shopping areas. By participating in one of the optional tours,you will be able to visit the medieval city and the famous Lindos Acropolis.

DAY 9 - Crete - Santorini - (B, L, D)

Next port of call is the Cretan port of Heraklion. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the optional tour tothe Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan Civilization. Departure to Crete and arrival in Santorini in theafternoon, the island which is said to be the lost continent of the Atlantis and has the most beautiful sunset in theworld.

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DAY 10 - Athens - (B)

Upon arrival at the port of Piraeus you will be transferred to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

DAY 11 - Athens City Tour - (B)

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour. Visitthe Syntagma square, the House of Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown soldier guarded by the Evzones intheir traditional costume – short stop for pictures. Continue the tour passing from the Athens Academy, theUniversity and the National Library. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern erawere held in 1896-short stop for pictures. Continue to the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Visit theAcropolis with the masterpieces of the golden Age of Athens the Porpylea the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechteionand the Parthenon.

DAY 12 - Athens - Goodbye - (B)

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Legend:

B : Breakfast D : Dinner L : Lunch

Start Finish Daily Single Double / Twin PP Triple PP

Price List

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01.04.2020 10.10.2020 - - - -

01.04.2021 16.10.2021 - - - -

Tour Details

In Brief Includes UNESCO World Heritage sites, wonderful Greek Islands, Roman ruins and thediverse cities of Athens and Istanbul, this tour fuses the gap between East and West.

This tour can be customised to suit your needs. Hotels can be upgraded on request.Special Features

- All accommodation as per the itinerary.- Professional English speaking guide on tours.- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary.- 4 day cruise XB outside stateroom cabin on full board basis.- Hotel taxes.- All meals mentioned in the itinerary.- All museum and entrance fees where necessary.- All Local taxes.No hidden extras!

What's Included

What's Not Included - International airfares.- Drinks with meals.- Travel Insurance, visas or passports.- Tips & Personal Expenses.

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HotelsLocation

Hotel Name

Istanbul

Sokullu Pasa Hotel or similar

Location

Hotel Name

Canakkale

Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar

Location

Hotel Name

Kusadasi

Carina Hotel or similar

Location

Hotel Name

Athens

Athenian Callirhoe Hotel or similar

Start Date Finish Date Day / Days

Departure Date

01.04.2019 12.10.2019 Every Day

01.04.2020 10.10.2020 Every Day

01.04.2021 16.10.2021 Every Day

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