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Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodos, Marmaris, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Istanbul 13 day tour

We do have this same program available on different days then Thursday, please check with us to find out about the available dates.

Program

- Thursday - Day 1 - Arrival in Athens

Arrival in Athens, meet our staff at the airport and transfer to your hotel,
After check in the hotel, you will have a free day to relax or to explore Athens, Overnight stay in Athens.

- Friday - Day 2 - Athens to Mykonos - (B)
Athens. You will explore Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathinaiko Stadium ( where the first Olympic Games took in 1896, After that will drive by the Prime’s Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colorful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman’s House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, ACROPOLIS, (the you will visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the Acropolis). Early afternoon we will provide a transfer to Athens ferry port and put you on a ferry to Mykonos Island, After arrival, you will check in the hotel, and have a free day to Explore the Mykonos Island - Overnight stay in Mykonos Island.

- Saturday - Day 3 - Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast you will depart from Mykonos Island to Santorini Island, ( you will be going via Paros Island, After arrival you will check in the Hotel - Overnight stay.

- Sunday - Day 4 - Santorini - (B/L)
After breakfast we will take you on a full day tour of Santorini. You will go on a boat trip to the remaining volcano out in the center of the area, visit hot springs, view the ruins of Thirrassia, and wrap up the day watching the romantic sunset from Oia. After sunset, you will be taken back to your hotel. Overnight stay in Santorini.

- Monday - Day 5 - Santorini to Rodos
After breakfast we will provide a ferry transfer to Rhodes island, After arrival we will transfer you to your hotel and after check in, you will have a free time to relax or to Explore the Rhodes Island, overnight stay in Rhodes.

- Tuesday - Day 6 - Rhodes
After breakfast you will have a full free day to Relax or to Explore the Rhodes Island, Overnight stay in Rhodes.

- Wednesday - Day 7 - Rodos to Marmaris (Turkey)
After breakfast you will depart from Rhodes on a 2 hour ferry ride to Marmaris. After arrival in Marmaris, We will meet you at the harbor and transfer you to your hotel, after check in you will have a full free day to relax or to explore Marmaris on your own. Overnight stay in Marmaris. Hotel Anemon - http://www.anemonhotels.com/english/eng_marmaris.asp

- Thursday - Day 8 - Marmaris to Kusadasi - (B)
After breakfast we will provide a transfer to to Pamukkale, After arrival, you will check in to your SPA Hotel, and have a free day to relax in the Thermal Pools. dinner provided in the hotel and Overnight stay at Pam Hotel http://www.pamhotel.com/indexeng.htm

- Friday - Day 9 - Kusadasi - (B/L/D)
We will visit Turkey's most impressive Roman and Biblical site today, in what may well be one of your most memorable days in Turkey. We will also visit other significant sites of the area.
Sites you'll see today
*Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60's AD, it was at it's Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, see the ancient Roman toilets and baths, and feel that you are walking back into ancient history.
* Temple of Artemis Artemis was a Greek goddess, the virginal huntress and twin of Apollo, who supplanted the Titan Selene as goddess of the Moon.
*The House of The Virgin Mary is where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life. After the tour we will return to Kusadasi where we will spend the night.

- Saturday - Day 10 - Kusadasi to Pamukkale then to Istanbul - (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will depart Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale, upon arrival we will continue on the guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
*Pammukale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pammukale is now a world heritage site.
*Hierapolis was founded as a healing care center in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral
waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire. After the tour we will provide a transfer to Denizli Airport and put you on a 1 hour 15 minute flight to Istanbul. upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, Overnight stay in Istanbul.

- Sunday - Day 11 - Istanbul - (B/L)
This will be a full day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Sites you’ll see today
* Blue Mosque--World renown for it’s architecture and focal point for worshipping Muslims.
* Haghia Sophia--1,400 year old supreme church from Byzantium times which houses famous Byzantine Mosaics.
* Byzantine Hippodrome-The focal point of the Byzantine Empire during the reign of Constantine. Within it’s center you will see the Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column.
* Topkapi Palace--the residence and leadership center of the Sultans during the Ottoman Empire. It was built in 1459-1465 shortly after the conquest of Constantinople. You will see the Treasury that includes the Topkapi Dagger, the 86 carat Spoon Maker’s Diamond, and the jewel encased bones of St. John the Baptist’s skull and arm bone.
*Suleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will also be visited during the tour.
>Breakfast/Lunch/ provided<overnight in ISTANBUL.

- Monday - Day 12 - Istanbul - (B)
This will be a half day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc.
Bosporus Cruise, thorough the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential of luxurious apartments.
After the tour we will leave you at the grand Bazaar and give you free time to explore and some souvenir shopping. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

- Tuesday - Day 13 - Istanbul to Home - (B)
Gule, Gule! It is time to go home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Turkey and all of us in your hearts, and hoping that our paths cross again in this life!

Tour ends

Total cost will be 1.685.00 Euro per person in a double room and 2080.00 Euro for single supplement.

Includes
* All of the hotels ( All individually chosen by us )
* All of the land transportation and ferry tickets
* All on the guided tours mentioned on the itinerary
* Entrance fees to the museums and to the ancient sites
* Professional tour guides
* Meals mentioned on the itinerary ( b-breakfast, lunch and d-dinner )
* All of the tax and service charges

Excludes
* All of the drinks with meals
* International flight tickets from

( This is a customize program and it is available all year around, if you are interested in getting more information about the cost, and hotel name and their web sites, then simply send us an e-mail inquiry and let us know the dates you like to travel, then we will get back to you with full on information.

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