Day
1 Saturday Athens
Absorb yourself in history today
with an afternoon walk to all the sites of Greco-Roman
Athens. Explore the ancient agora, neoclassical architecture,
the Roman Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Athena Parthenos,
the patron Goddess of Athens. Overnight Athens C class.
Day 2 Sunday Athens to
Santorini
Early morning departure for the
breathtaking Island of Santorini. Soak up the sun today
and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque
capital, Fira. Overnight Santorini C class.
Day 3 Monday Santorini
Take an optional boat trip in
the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level.
Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters
and take a therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini
C class.
Day 4 Tuesday Santorini
to Mykonos
Arrive in Mykonos and explore
the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing
the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. Overnight
Mykonos C class.
Day 5 Wednesday Mykonos,
Delos
Spend another day on the beach
or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island
of Delos. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island
wide, open-air museum. Overnight Mykonos C class.
Day 6 Thursday Mykonos,
Samos
Another day on the beach in paradise
before we catch an overnight ferry to Samos (depending
on ferry schedules).
Day 7 Friday Samos to
Kusadasi
Today, we make our way to Turkey
with free time to explore Samos town or Kusadasi. Overnight
Kusadasi 4*. Dinner
Day 8 Saturday Ephesus,
Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today
with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road
towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also
visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some
of the finest leather goods in the world and many are
made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi
4*. Dinner.
Day 9 Sunday Pamukkale,
Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium
formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city
of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were
used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight
Pamukkale 4*. Dinner.
Day 10 Monday Saklikent
Gorge, Fethiye
Leaving Pamukkale, today we visit
a carpet village and learn how Turkish carpets are made
by hand, what determines their value and the historical
and cultural context in which this folk art has blossomed.
Afterwards we visit Saklikent Gorge, the longest and
deepest canyon in Turkey. Walk through icy water and
battle numerous small waterfalls set in sculpted limestone
canyon walls. Take a tube ride down the rapids or relax
on the platforms. Overnight Fethiye Special Class.
Day 11 Tuesday Fethiye
boat cruise
A lazy day boat cruise leaving
from Fethiye to the 12 Islands. Board the boat for a
day you won’t forget. Lunch is served on the boat along
the way. In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight
Fethiye Special Class. Lunch.
Day 12 Wednesday Fethiye
Today you have a free day to
do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax.
Overnight Fethiye Special Class.
Day 13 Thursday Myra,
Phaselis, Antalya
Start the day with a panoramic
view following the Mediterranean coast. This is a chill
out day. We will visit ancient Myra, which is the hometown
of St. Nicholas (Father Christmas). Phaselis is our
next stop, a beautiful ancient harbour city where you
also have the chance to take a dip in the sea. Overnight
Antalya 3*.
Day 14 Friday Aspendos, Tinaztepe Cave
Begin today with a tour of the
ancient ruins of Aspendos, which is known for one of
the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive
theatre is still used today. We then visit and enjoy
the natural beauty of the Tinaztepe sink hole and cave.
Overnight Cappadocia 3*. Dinner.
Day 15 Saturday Konya,
Caravanseray, Underground city
Today we visit the Mevlana Museum.
The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic
group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin
Rumi - a great Turkish poet and mystic, the brotherhood
is based in Konya where its founder is buried. En-route,
we stop at the ancient Silk Road Caravanseray, before
we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and
explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Tonight, don’t miss
the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight
Cappadocia 3*.
Day 16 Sunday Cappadocia,
Goreme, Uchisar castle
Marvel at the lunar landscape
of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley,
the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Overnight
Cappadocia 3*. Dinner.
Day 17 Monday Nation’s
Capital Ankara
Today we visit the nation’s capital,
Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisations Museum.
Overnight Istanbul 3*. (Optional flight to Istanbul
from Cappadocia)
Day 18 Tuesday Istanbul
old city
Tour the city that spans both
Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya,
the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Tonight,
a farewell dinner with your group. Overnight Istanbul
3*. Farewell Dinner.
Day 19 Wednesday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes
and we say goodbye to our new friends.
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