Flavours of Turkey and Greece -III-

Description

Travel to the Turkey(7 nights) and Greece(3 nights)  and explore the common past and future of these two unique  lands. So close but so different at the same time. You will stroll Istanbul and, visit all iconic locations Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque , get listed all in the UNESCO Heritage List than continue to Cappadocia via Ankara to visit the famous Anatolian Civilisations Museum and the symbol of Turkey independence , The Mausoleum of Atatürk.

Before discovering Cappadocia enjoy the complimentary ceremony of Whirling Dervishes. Discover Cappadocia Goreme Open Air Museum (Unesco World Heritage List) , Uchisar, Avcılar, Dervent, largest underground city. Do not forget to book in advance your Hot Air Ballon Ride over Cappadocia in the sunrise. (See options)

Drive to Pamukkale to visit white cascade and the city of Hierapolis (Unesco World Heritage List) and enjoy your time in thermal pools of your hotel. Continuation to Ephesus one of the best restorated "whole antique city" in the world (Unesco World Heritage List) . You will be connected to Athens with an international flight which is included in your package . You will visit the capital city , Acropolis (Unesco World Heritage List) with the new museum. Enjoy a full day cruise to Saronic Islands close to Athens.

It is an epic adventure for Turkey and Greece ! Don't miss it...

Included

Accommodation

10 Nights accommodations

In Turkey 7 Nights accommodation in superior or deluxe class hotels as mentioned below (local standards) or similar

  • ISTANBUL          Yigitalp or Grand Gülsoy or similar 4**** hotels in old city center
  • ANKARA            Point ou Latanya ou Anadolu Downtown ou Green park ou similar 4**** hotels
  • CAPPADOCIA     Dinler Urgup ou Perissia ou Avrasya ou Dinler Nevsehir ou similar 4**** hotels
  • PAMUKKALE       Colossae ou Richmond ou Adempira ou Lycus River ou similar 4**** hotels
  • İZMİR                 Blanca ou Kaya Prestige ou similar 4**** hotels
  • In Greece 3 Nights accommodations in Tourist Class Hotels as mentioned below
  • ATHENS             Athens: 3-star Attalos (standard balcony room) or similar


Flights

  • The "in-between" flight Turkey to Greece is included.,


Guide

  • English speaking cultural tour guide throughout the tour days


Meals

  • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches and 5 dinners


Additional Services

  • Entrance fees to museums
  • 1 bottle of water 0,5 lt on the coach ( between days 3-7  )
  • Free WiFi on the bus ( between days 3-7 )


Transport

All  transfer per itinerary and  transport during visits & excursions with deluxe A/C coach

Excluded

  • Flights (Before/After)
  • Travel insurance, Visa fees, Personal expenses (drinks, etc)
  • Tips to the guide and driver
  • Athens stay-over taxes (to be paid directly to the hotel *)

(*) 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.

Location:

Supplier: Eskapas