Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel 5* (Windsor Convention Center Istanbul), Hotel 4* (Yigitalp Istanbul), Hotel 4* (Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Old City)
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Doubletree By Hilton Istambul Topkapi), Hotel 5* (Windsor Convention Center Istanbul), Hotel 4* (Yigitalp Istanbul), Hotel 4* (Ramada By Wyndham Istanbul Old City)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Istanbul
- Visit to Süleymaniye Mosque
- View of ancient city walls
- View of Golden Horn
- Visit to fishing district
- Exterior view of Hagia Sophia
Optional Activities
- Visit to Galata Tower
Landmarks Süleymaniye Mosque Hagia Sophia Golden Horn Galata Tower Taksim Square - Day 3
Istanbul to Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Radisson Blu Ankara), Hotel 5* (Mercure Ankara Kizilay), Hotel 4* (Green Park)
Included Activities
- Visit to Topkapi Palace
- Boat trip on the Bosphorus (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Bosphorus Uskudar - Day 4
Ankara to Cappadocia
Ankara to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Cappadocia), Hotel 5* (Mustafa Cappadocia Resort), Hotel 5* (Double Tree By Hilton Avanos)
Included Activities
- City tour of Ankara
- Visit to Mausoleum of Atatürk
- Visit to Ankara Castle
- Admission to Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Visit to Salt Lake
- Visit to Hacibektas
Landmarks Mausoleum of Atatürk Ankara Castle Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Salt Lake Hacibektas - Day 5
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Ramada Cappadocia), Hotel 5* (Mustafa Cappadocia Resort), Hotel 5* (Double Tree By Hilton Avanos)
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Valley open-air museum
- Visit to rock-cut churches in Göreme
- Visit to Uchisar
- Visit to Kaymacli underground city
- Walk through Pasabag (Fairy Chimneys)
Landmarks Göreme Valley Göreme Open-Air Museum Uchisar Kaymacli Pasabag Avanos - Day 6
Cappadocia to Konya
Cappadocia to Konya- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Novotel Konya), Hotel 4* (Bera Konya)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ihlara Valley
- Visit to 13th-century caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi)
Optional Activities
- Attend dervish dance performance at cultural center (evening)
Landmarks Ihlara Valley Mevlana Mausoleum - Day 7
Konya to Pamukkale
Konya to Pamukkale- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal), Hotel 5* (Hierapark Thermal Spa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Pamukkale Kaya Thermal Spa), Hotel 5* (Pam Thermal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Egridir
- Visit to Hierapolis-Pamukkale
- View of Cotton Palace (Pamukkale)
Landmarks Egridir Pamukkale Hierapolis - Day 8
Pamukkale to Kusadasi
Pamukkale to Kusadasi- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Le Bleu), Hotel 5* (Tusan Beach Resort), Hotel 4* (Greymark), Hotel 4* (Ramada Suites By Windham Kusadasi)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
- Explore Ephesus ancient city ruins
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Basilica of St. John Ephesus Kusadasi - Day 9
Kusadasi to Marmaris
Kusadasi to Marmaris- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Pasabey), Hotel 4* (Yucelen), Hotel 4* (Ada Julian), Hotel 4* (Castellum Suites)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Bafa
Optional Activities
- Visit to Bodrum Castle
- Explore Bodrum marina
Landmarks Lake Bafa Bodrum Bodrum Castle Marmaris - Day 10
Marmaris to Rhodes
Marmaris to Rhodes- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Semiramis City), Hotel 4* (Castellum Suites)
Included Activities
- Tour of Rhodes walled city
- Tour of Rhodes historic quarter
Landmarks Rhodes Old Town - Day 11
Rhodes to Heraklion
Rhodes to Heraklion- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Capsis Astoria Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Excursion to rest of Rhodes island
- Visit to Filerimos monastery
- Visit to Lindos
- Visit to Lindos fortress
- Visit to Lindos Acropolis
Optional Activities
- Traditional donkey ride up to Lindos Acropolis
- Visit to Lindos beaches
Landmarks Filerimos Lindos Lindos Acropolis - Day 12
Heraklion
Heraklion- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Capsis Astoria Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rethymno
- Visit to Chania
Landmarks Rethymno Rethymno Castle Chania Chania Fortress - Day 13
Heraklion
Heraklion- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Capsis Astoria Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Palace of Knossos
- Guided tour of Palace of Knossos
- Visit to Agia Galini
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Agia Galini
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Agia Galini Matala - Day 14
Heraklion
Heraklion- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ibis Styles Heraklion), Hotel 4* (Capsis Astoria Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Visit to Panagia Kera church
- Visit to Agios Nikolaos
- Boat ride to Spinalonga Island
- Visit to Fortress of Spinalonga
Landmarks Kritsa Panagia Kera Church Agios Nikolaos Elounda Spinalonga Island Fortress of Spinalonga - Day 15
Heraklion to Athens
Heraklion to Athens- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark), Hotel 4* (President), Hotel 3* (International Atene)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oia
- Visit to Fira
Optional Activities
- Cable car or donkey descent to port in Fira
Landmarks Oia Fira - Day 16
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Skylark), Hotel 4* (President), Hotel 3* (International Atene)
Included Activities
- City tour of Athens with local guide
- Visit to Presidential Mansion
- Visit to Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit to National Library
- Explore city center squares
- Explore neighborhoods developed after 2004 Olympic Games
Optional Activities
- Visit to Acropolis
Landmarks Presidential Mansion Panathenaic Stadium National Library of Greece Acropolis Plaka - Day 17
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
