10-Day Best of Turkey and Greece Flavours of Turkey and Greece

10-Day Best of Turkey and Greece Flavours of Turkey and Greece

Flavours of Turkey and Greece is a 10 days program for history lovers. Starting from Iconic city Istanbul to south by following Aegean Cost: Gallipoli, Troy, Bergama, Kuşadası, Ephesus and Athens, the capital of modern Greece
Enjoy your fantastic trip. In this tour international flight between Turkey and Greece is included too.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul Arrival

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel 4**** and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4**** First class hotel

Day 2: Istanbul Classics

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit of the palace (without harem section) with agency tickets to avoid long ques
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit of the church/museum with agency tickets to avoid long qeues
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit of the mosque
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Visit of ancient Roman Hippodrome
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Visit of Grand Bazaar
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4**** First class hotel in the old city center

Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Visit of Spice market
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
2 hours cruise
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Visit of Soliman the magnificent mosque
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kariye Museum (The Chora Church), Kariye Cami Sk. No: 8 Fatih, Istanbul 34087 Turkey
Visit of church/museum
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4**** First cass in old city center

Day 4: Istanbul - Gallipoli Battlefields - Çanakkale

Stop At: Anzac Cove, 17900 Canakkale Province, Gallipoli Turkey
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, is the objective of our day. We will visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Canakkale, Canakkale, Canakkale Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
Visit of the city center
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4**** First class in Çanakkale

Day 5: Çanakkale - Troy- Bergama - Kuşadası

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy Antique City , home of the famous Trojan Horse
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bergama, Bergama, Izmir Province, Turkish Aegean Coast
tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum's Acropolis which has impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4****/First class hotel in Kuşadası

Day 6: Kuşadası - Ephesus - Kuşadası

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Visiting Ephesus should be on every traveller’s itinerary because a walk through Ephesus is an incredible journey and a glimpse into life centuries ago. After more than 150 years of excavation, the city’s reclaimed and restored structures have made Ephesus Europe's most complete ancient city. a walk through Ephesus is an incredible journey and a glimpse into life centuries ago.You will visit ancient Agoras, Temples, Streets and Houses in almost perfect conditions. You will find one of the most grandiose surviving Roman theaters.
The Famous Celsius Library
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
The Temple of Artemis in Selçuk city which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Visit of Virgin Mary House
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 4****/First class hotel in Kuşadası

Day 7: Kuşadası - İzmir - Athens

Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Flight to Athens from Izmir or Istanbul according to schedule. This flight is included
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3***/Tourist class accommodation in Athens

Day 8: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Visit of new museum
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Visit of the archeological site
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3***/tourist class in Athens

Day 9: Saronic Islands Cruise

Stop At: Hydra, Hydra, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.
Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Poros, Poros, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.
Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Aegina, Aegina, Saronic Gulf Islands, Attica
07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus Port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra-Poros-Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens.
Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on board
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: 3***/tourist class in Athens

Day 10: Athens Departure

Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
You will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.