18-Day Turkey and Greece Tour

Breakfast, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt . After lunch, visit the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is an ancient underground marvel with atmospheric columns and lighting. After tour back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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Breakfast, visit Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 21:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

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After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel will be around 9:30-10:00 AM. Visit Uchisar, where you'll have the opportunity to take pictures of "The Castle" and explore the area around it (from the outside). Next, we'll drive to Rose Valley, renowned for its stunning red rock formations. Following this, we'll visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch visit Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley, which are among the most important sights of North Cappadocia. Afterward, we'll continue to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. Here, you'll have the chance to try your hand at pottery-making. As an optional activity, we can also visit a Turkish rug and carpet-making factory. Overnight in Cappadocia.

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• OPTIONAL: This morning, be one of the lucky few to greet the sunrise from a hot air balloon—an unforgettable experience and the best way to start the day.

After breakfast, Pick-up from the hotel will be at 9:30-10:00 AM. Start to visit Ortahisar, where you'll have a great photo opportunity to capture the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. Next, we head to Mustafapasa, a former Greek village once known as Sinasos. After that, we'll drive through Sahinefendi and visit the Roman ruins of Sobesos, a recently excavated site featuring beautiful ground mosaics. At Soganli Valley, we'll take a 2 km walk through the valley and visit its famous cave churches, followed by a lunch break in Soganli Village. After lunch, we proceed to Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient life. Transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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Breakfast, visit Ephesus the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity. Next visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi

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Breakfast, 07:30am head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee. Please note that drive to/from Pamukkale is around 3hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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Transfer from Kusadasi to Marmaris port. On arrival to Marmaris, check-in at the port, pass through customs Ferry for to Rhodes. Arrival to Rhodes and transfer to hotel. Remaining day is leisure and Overnight in Rhodes.

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Breakfast at hotel and a full day free at leisure for you to explore the old town of Rhodes, spend time relaxing on the beach or visit other villages such as Lyndos. Overnight in Rhodes

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Breakfast, and as per flight time (morning or evening) transfer on to Rhodes Airport for departure. On flight arrival, around one hour later, to Heraklion, transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Heraklion.

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A Today you have a full free day at leisure to explore this city which is the capital of Crete. Highly recommended is to visit the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum which houses artefacts from the Minoan era. Overnight in Heraklion.

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After the breakfast, we will pick you up in order to transfer to the port to departure to Santorini port. On arrival to Santorini we will transfer you to the hotel. Free time to explore the area and Overnight in Santorini,

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Breakfast at the hotel, A free day at leisure to relax and sunbathe on one of the many different beaches of Santorini or explore the capital town of Fira. There are also excursions available, by bus & boat, which will take you to visit the ruins and tour the volcano. Overnight in Santorini

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After the breakfast at the hotel we will pick you up in order to transfer to the port to departure to Mykonos port. On arrival to Mykonos we will transfer you to the hotel. Free time to explore the area and Overnight in Mykonos.

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Breakfast and a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of the island. Dont forget about the famous nightlife which is on offer. Overnight in Mykonos.

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After the breakfast at the hotel we will pick you up in order to transfer to the port to departure to Pireaus port. On arrival to Athens we will transfer you to the hotel. Free time to explore the area and Overnight in Athens.

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Breakfast, depart for half day Athens city tour which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, the Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Afternoon back to hotel with day at leisure and Overnight in Athens.

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Breakfast, check out and as per your international flight time transfer on to Athens airport .

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