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Ancient Empires: Turkey, Istanbul & Athens - Cruise & Land Journey

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From Istanbul to Athens
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  • Pale-blue terraced travertine pools and ice-like formations of Pamukkale stretch across a sunny Anatolian landscape.
  • Elegant couple toast red wine in a softly lit restaurant next to floor-to-ceiling curtains.
  • Fine-dining place setting featuring colourful gourmet dishes and wine beside large windows overlooking water.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus Strait
  3. Day 2

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Istanbul to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Saruhan Caravanserai during Whirling Dervish Ceremony)

    Included Activities

    • Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravanserai
    Landmarks
    Saruhan Caravanserai
    Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys
  4. Day 3

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Göreme Open Air Museum visit
    • Zelve Open Air Museum visit
    • Monks Valley exploration
    • Kaymakli Underground City visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon flight (additional cost, bookable during the journey)
    Landmarks
    Göreme Open Air Museum
    Zelve Open Air Museum
    Monks Valley
    Kaymakli Underground City
  5. Day 4

    Cappadocia to Konya

    Cappadocia to Konya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ihlara Valley visit
    • Hittite Pottery Masterclass
    • Sultanhani Caravanserai visit
    Landmarks
    Ihlara Valley
    Melendiz River
    Sultanhani Caravanserai
  6. Day 5

    Konya to Pamukkale

    Konya to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mevlana Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Mevlana Museum
    Pamukkale Travertine Terraces
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  7. Day 6

    Pamukkale to Istanbul

    Pamukkale to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hierapolis visit
    • Colossae visit
    Landmarks
    Hierapolis
    Colossae
  8. Day 7

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hagia Sophia visit
    • Topkapi Palace visit
    • Grand Bazaar visit
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Grand Bazaar
  9. Day 8

    Istanbul to Kepez

    Istanbul to Kepez
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dardanelles Strait sailing
    Landmarks
    Dardanelles Strait
    Hadrian's Gate
  10. Day 9

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise past ANZAC Cove (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    ANZAC Cove
  11. Day 10

    Dikili

    Dikili
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pergamon Acropolis visit
    • Pergamon ancient theatre visit
    • Altar of Zeus visit
    Landmarks
    Pergamon Acropolis
    Altar of Zeus
  12. Day 11

    Kusadasi

    Kusadasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ephesus Library of Celsus visit
    • Temple of Artemis visit
    Landmarks
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Artemis
  13. Day 12

    Naxos

    Naxos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Apollo visit
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
  14. Day 13

    Santorini

    Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Santorini Caldera
  15. Day 14

    Heraklion

    Heraklion
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Palace of Knossos visit
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
  16. Day 15

    Milos

    Milos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Landmarks
    Venus of Milo
  17. Day 16

    Hydra

    Hydra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  18. Day 17

    Piraeus

    Piraeus
    Meals
    Breakfast (Final indulgent breakfast on board Scenic Ikon)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Ikon final breakfast
    • Transfer to Athens airport
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon

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    Very good short tour. Guide knowledgable and explianed things well.

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