ITINERARY
Day 01 Fri: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure .
Day 02 Sat: Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul. (B)
Day 03 Sun: Gallipoli - Istanbul
06:30 am – 07:00 am: Pick up from your hotel depart for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone pine cemetery Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied Trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial, return to Istanbul at about 23.30 pm. Lunch included. (BL)
Day 04 Mon: Fly to Izmir - Kusadasi
Morning flight to Izmir, drive to visit Ephesus visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Mother Mary House. Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay.(BD)
Day 05 Tue: Return
Return transfer to port: (ADD ON – 3 DAYS GREEK ISLAND CRUISE IS SUGGESTED WHICH DEPARTS ON TUESDAY FROM KUSADASI PORT )
PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Day 05 Tue: Kusadasi - Cruise Embarkation - Patmos
Morning at leisure in Kusadasi. Late morning transfer to pier to embark on your Louis Hellenic Cruise vessel sailing at noon for the Greek island of Patmos. The main attraction on this island is the Monastery of St. John the Divine (optional excursion) where he wrote the book of the Apocalypse. Overnight on board. (BLD)
Day 06 Wed: Rhodes
Morning call at Rhodes. Disembark after breakfast and spend the day on this island of Roses well known for its medieval walled old town or partake on one of the many optional shore excursions sold on board. Evening sail. Overnight on board. (BLD)
Day 07 Thu: Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini
Morning call at Heraklion. An interesting optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos is sold on board or alternatively discover this capital of the largest Greek island and visit the archeological museum which is the second most interesting one after Athens. Sail around midday. Afternoon call at Santorini and be amazed by some of the most spectacular views in Greece. (BLD)
Day 08 Fri: Piraeus - Athens
Disembark after breakfast and transfer from port to hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 09 Sat: Athens
Half Day city tour of Athens Acropolis . Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 10 Sun: Athens
Transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of our services. (B)