The Great Odyssey

Description

Follow the path of Odysseus on this custom tailored tour of Turkey and Greece meant to give you the most amazing adventure through antiquity. From the ancient steps of the Parthenon to the sensational crumbled walls of Troy, you will stand with legends and gods, sailing through the incredible waters of the Mediterranean, and wandering along the path of history. Every adventure starts with that first step; come take it with Eskapas.

Please Note that trip may follow Canakkale - Bursa - Istanbul itinerary instead of Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul for some departure date. Please consult us during your booking.

Included

Accommodation

17-night 4-star/first class accommodation.

  • Istanbul : Hotel Yiğitalp or Hotel Grand Gülsoy or Hotel Ramada Grand Bazaar or similar 4**** hotel in Old City
  • Ankara: Point Hotel or  Latanya Hotel or  Anadolu Downtown or  Holiday Inn Çukurambar or similar 5***** hotel.
  • Cappadocia : Dinler Hotel Ürgüp, Perissia Hotel Ürgüp or similar 4**** Hotel
  • Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal Hotel or Richmond Thermal Hotel Pamukkale or Ademipira Thermal Hotel or similar 5***** Hotel
  • Izmir: Hotel Blanca or Hotel Kaya Prestige or similar 4**** Hotel
  • Gallipoli: Hotel İris or Hotel Akol or similar 4**** hotel
  • Athens : Airotel Alexandros 4* or similar in Athens
  • Mykonos: Pelican Bay Art Hotel 4* or similar
  • Santorini : Venus Aphroditi Hotel 4* or similar
  • Crete, Heraklion: Artree Suites or Pavo Art Hotel or similar 4*


Flights

  • Athens - Istanbul international flight is included
  • Crete - Athens domestic flight is included


Guide

Official English speaking guide during visits (Sometimes bilingual)


Meals

17 Breakfasts - 1 Lunch - 6 Dinners

This tour offers Vegetarian food option on request. Simply let Eskapas know the food option that you prefer.


Additional Services

All entrance fees mentioned in the programs (the program may follow Canakkale-Bursa-Istanbul instead of Canakkale-Gallipoli-Istanbul for some departures)


Transport

All transport and transfers per itinerary as described in the program.

  • Normal Ferry ticket with numbered seats Piraeus - Mykonos.
  • Fast Ferry ticket with numbered seats Mykonos - Santorini.
  • Fast Ferry ticket with numbered seats Santorini - Heraklion.


Excluded

  • Before/After air fares
  • Stay-over taxes to be paid directly to the hotels in Greece(*)
  • Tips to the guide and driver 
  • Personal expenses

(*) ACCORDING TO THE NEW GREEK LAW

Instead of the hotel tax, Greece will apply a new climate crisis resilience tax in addition to the accommodation fee in hotels, per room and per night, with direct payment by the customer. The tax will be as follows, according to the category:

  • From March 1 to October 31: 5*: 15.00 euros / 4*: 10.00 euros / 3*: 5.00 euros per room, per night.

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