Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
As we say in Turkey, HOS GELDINIZ! Welcome to Turkey. We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free to rest and explore Istanbul on your own. Overnight in ISTANBUL

Day 2 - Istanbul - (B/L)
This will be a full day of exploring the historical sites of Istanbul.
Sites you’ll see today
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. You also will see the Harem where all the women of the Palace were "kept", and the Pavilion of the Holy Mantle that is home to some of the holiest Muslim relics ...including the mantle worn by the Prophet Mohammed and hairs from his beard.
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 >Breakfast/Lunch/ provided<overnight in ISTANBUL.

Day 3 - Istanbul - (B/L)
After breakfast we will pick you from your hotel for another full day tour in 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.
Rumeli Fortress : A monument-art built in the narrowest and flowing section of Bosporus, covering 30.000 m2 area. In preparation to the conquest of Istanbul, the castle was built in about four month period which is a considerably short period. In some historical documents it has been stated that 1000 masters and 2000 workers were employed for construction.
Dolmabahce Palace , the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Bosporus Bridge , unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Camlica Hill , exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosporus from the best point of view. After the you will return to the your hotel, and you will have the evening free to enjoy the rest of the of the evening, Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 4 - Istanbul to Athens - (B)
Early in the morning we will provide a transfer to Istanbul airport and put you on a 1 hour 15 minute flight to Athens, upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, after check in you will have a free day to explore and enjoy your day in Athens,
Overnight stay in Athens

Day 5 - Athens - (B)
After breakfast, around 08:30 am you will be picked up from the hotel
then you will first visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus then we will continue on to 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 (Numismatic 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). Around lunch lime we will take you back to your hotel, you will have a free afternoon to Relax and enjoy Athens on your own.

Day 6 - Athens to your next destination- (B)
Andio sas ! Good bye, It is time to go home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Athens and all of us in your hearts, and hoping that our paths cross again in this life!

Total cost: 785 Euro per person in a double room & 995 Euro in a single room.

Price includes
* Centrally located, distinctive hotels with breakfast
* Flight tickets from Istanbul to Athens ( One way)
* All of the land transfers with comfortable vehicles
* Professional English speaking tour guides
* Admissions with the tours
* All of the TAX and service charges

Excludes
* International flight tickets to Athens

( 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.

We can also extend your stay by adding more sights in Turkey and in Greece.