Day
1 Saturday Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your
hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 2 Sunday Istanbul
Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia
visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace,
the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul (B)
Day 3 Monday Gallipoli
Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey,
today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including
Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the
Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight
Guzelyali (B, D)
Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis
of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home
of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent
acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and Library
made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre
in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)
Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus,
Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour
of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel
the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium.
Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the
carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by
hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi
(B, D)
Day 6 Thursday Kusadasi,
Samos
Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos and depending
on ferry schedules; we may head straight for Mykonos
or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos. Overnight
Samos or Mykonos (depending on ferry schedules). (B)
Day 7 Friday Mykonos,
Delos
Spend the 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 (B)
Day 8 Saturday Mykonos
to Ios
Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the
charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town.
Afternoon ferry to Ios. Overnight Ios (B)
Day 9 Sunday Ios to Santorini
Sluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and head
for the famed beaches on Ios. Explore the picturesque
old Chora or head for the beach. Afternoon ferry to
Santorini. Overnight Santorini (B)
Day 10 Monday Santorini
optional boat trip
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 (B)
Day 11 Tuesday Santorini
to Athens
Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we
board an afternoon ferry to the mainland. Overnight
Athens (B)
Day 12 Wednesday Athens
After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends.
(B) |
