| Day 1 USA – Athens, Greece |
Depart USA for Greece, overnight on board.
Upon arrival in Athens, then Shuttle City Tours activities: Tour of Athens Center of Constitution Square, the neo-classical style of the Capitol and the Monument to Unknown Soldiers and enjoy the Hansen brothers, by the Danish architect to imitate the classical period of Greek architecture - the University of Athens, The School of Athens; and in 1896 the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens, the seat of the arena. Then arranged to Acropolis: Visit historic district of the Parthenon, the ancient Temple of Athena, exposure to the seven wonders of the world can not help but admire a few thousand years ago the vast architectural art! (If the date of flight time of arrival is too late, the day's visit will be changed to the afternoon of the eighth day)
After breakfast, transfer to the port, take a ferry to the "white stones on the Aegean Sea" Mykonos, the island with bright sunshine, sandy beaches, blue ocean, lazy holiday atmosphere, attracting from around the world States tourists, recognized as one of the most popular Aegean islands. Cruise arrived at noon, first to the restaurant, and then to the hotel accommodation. The afternoon you are free to go shopping. Mykonos night fun-filled holiday atmosphere, pub, disco, coffee shop and restaurant...and so on.
Today, go to the pier, boat to the Aegean Sea on the most representative of the landscape, but also left the mainland fantasy island of Santorini Atlantis legend. Santorini white city built along the cliff from the sea to see if the general beauty of the Peak snow. Evening arranged to islands north-west side, there is an artist paradise known as Oia, where everywhere the blue dome of the white walls dotted with churches, stroll in the alleys between the time you can see picturesque scenery, while sunset is even more beautiful you are not to be missed.
Today, you can enjoy the relaxed island atmosphere. At own expense take the cable car to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island, and riding donkeys and forth in the white buildings of the charming streets and alleys of the characteristics of the romantic feelings. Then you are free to stroll in the alleys between the picturesque scenery can be seen everywhere or open-air cafes, and enjoy coffee, are amazing. | Day 6 Santorini—Athens—Delphi |
After breakfast, fly back to Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to Delphi, was once the ancient Greeks to strike an "Oracle" an important religious center, from the time the market, theater, Apollo Temple, the ruins arena is still not hard to imagine here in the 6th century BC, the peak profile, the remains of many exquisite carvings and archaeological income including the famous navel stone, a collection Sakon's museum in Delphi.| Day 7 Delphi—Kalambaka—Meteora |
After breakfast, go to kalambaka stopover. Later continue on to Meteora, located in Thessaly in central Greece on the plain along the river, layer upon layer of mountains over millions of years of river erosion and weathering, formed as sliced like, vertical cliff of the sky cliffs, magnificent scenery, as the outer Wonderland, the 14th century, a monk from the north saw such wonders can not help but amazed and hands built the first monastery here. Total of 24 monasteries were built, now leaving only 6 turned into a museum for the visitors, we will visit the most representative, most beautiful and Rousan slave Meiteoulong monastery.| Day 8 Meteora—Larissa—IC Express Train—Athens |
After breakfast, ride to the Greek city of Larissa by the northeast, take express train after a brief visit back to Athens. Upon arrival, you will have some free time. Special arrangements to visit the old town, which is ancient Athens building and pedestrian area, but also a good place to enjoy Greek coffee, and perhaps you will inadvertently find the Greek old-fashioned trinkets or handicrafts.
Arrive in the morning then drive to harbor, visit world famous Bosphores by boat, pass by beautiful castles, and enjoy the view where Europe and Asia mixed.| Day 10 Istanbul - Ankara – Cappadocia |
After breakfast at hotel drive to Ankara. Ankara, the capital of Turkey, which has a history that can be dated back 3000 years. Upon arrival in Ankara lunch at Gar Restaurant. After lunch at Gar Restaurant visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight at Cappadocia.
Breakfast at hotel. Sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Goreme Open-air Museum is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves in cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Lunch at Peri Tower Hotel. In the afternoon, first visit Kaymakli Underground City; carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of seven floors with the last one 250 feet underground. The tour also includes the Natural Citadel of Uchisar. Dinner with Belly Dance and Folkloric Show will be served at Evranos Restaurant. Overnight at Cappadocia.
| Day 12 Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale |
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Konya. Upon arrival in Konya visit to Mausoleum of Mevlana, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes''. Lunch at Kirazli Bahce Restaurant. Continue to Pamukkale, the cotton fortress, which rises above the fertile Menderes Valley. Hot mineral waters burst from the earth and cascade over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters here were known for ages. On the way visit to Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite, and famous for its sculpture school. Upon arrival in Pamukkale visit of ruins of ancient Hierapolis, the Roman City then, check-in to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Pamukkale.| Day 13 Pamukkale- Efes- Kusadasi |
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Kusadasi. En route visit the ruins of Ephesus, which played a major role in the development of architecture, religions, governmental and economic systems and arts. The temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient world and centre of pagan religion for 15 centuries. Lunch at Ipekyolu Restaurant. Here Marc Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession, St. Paul preached in the Great Theatre and in a little house outside the city the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Leather Shop will be also visited. Dinner and overnight at Kusadasi.| Day 14 Kusadasi – Pergamun – Canakkale |
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning visit Bergama (ancient Pergamon). Parchment was invented here. This was the home town of Galen, renowned doctor and surgeon and site of his temple devoted to healing, the Asclepion. The library once held 200,000 books; all parchment. Pergamon Acropolis will be also visited. After lunch at Kardesler Restaurant drive to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and Trojan Horse, which was destroyed and rebuilt nine times. Dinner and overnight at Canakkale.| Day 15 Canakkale – Troy – Istanbul |
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning drive to Istanbul by crossing the Dardanelles Strait. Lunch at Erguvan Restaurant. Upon arrival in Istanbul visits of Eyup Mosque, Blue Mosque and Roman Hippodrome. After the tour transfer to the hotel and check-in. Proceed for dinner at China Plaza Restaurant. Overnight at Istanbul.
Breakfast at hotel. FD city tour of Istanbul. AM first visit to Chora Museum then, Bosphorus Cruise by regular ferry along the shores of Europe and Asia. After lunch at Sehir Restaurant visits St.Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum with Treasury Section and Grand Covered Bazaar. Dinner at China Plaza Restaurant. Overnight at Istanbul.
After Breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to USA.
Departure Date
2010 | FARES | Single Supplement | | Adult | Child | | 4/03, 17 | $4,299 | $4,299 | $900 | | 5/01, 15 | $4,299 | $4,299 | $900 | | 6/05, 19 | $4,999 | $4,699 | $900 | | 7/10, 24 | $5,099 | $4,799 | $900 | | 8/07, 21 | $5,099 | $4,799 | $900 | | 9/04, 18 | $4,299 | $4,299 | $900 | | 10/02, 16 | $4,299 | $4,299 | $900 | | | | | *** Above Fares are LAX & SFO Departure as Standard, JFK & IAD Departure less $100 *** Fare Includes: Air Fare, Hotel, Breakfast (7), Dinner (7), Transportation & Entrance Fee Fare Note: Turkey Portion includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Excludes: Personal Expense, Tips Euro 10.00 Per Person/Day, Tax $400 Child: 2-11 Years Old Share Bed With Parents, Otherwise Will Be Count As Adult Fare *we reserve the rights to correction the itinerary and price change before 30 days of the tour departure date |
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