Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Arrival transfer is included.)
Optional Activities
- Extra night in Athens hotel (pre-tour)
- Day 2
Athens
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Acropolis tour including Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Temple of Nike, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Propylaea entrance, Temple of Athene Nike
- Visit to Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) Stadium
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Temple of Nike Propylaea Temple of Athene Nike Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fast ferry from Athens to Santorini
Landmarks Fira 
- Day 4
Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional boat trip into volcanic lagoon to see surrounding crater walls
- Optional visit to active volcano
- Optional mud bath experience
- Optional swimming in warm waters
- Day 5
Santorini to Mykonos
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Windsurfing and surfing at various beaches
- Sailing trips
- Diving or snorkelling
- Exploring local villages and attractions
- Day 6
Mykonos to Samos (Overnight Ferry)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Overnight ferry from Mykonos to Samos
Optional Activities
- Visit Venetian windmills above Chora
- Explore 'Little Venice' quarter in Chora
- Visit Neolithic site at Ftelia
- Visit museums on Mykonos
- Visit churches on Mykonos
- Visit famous beaches on Mykonos
- Day 7
Samos to Kusadasi
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry from Samos to Kusadasi
Optional Activities
- Explore Samos town
- Explore Kusadasi town
- Day 8
Ephesus and Sirince
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ephesus Roman site
- Visit to Temple of Artemis
- Exploration of ancient marble streets of Ephesus
- Visit to fruit wine growing village of Sirince
- Learning about carpet weaving history in Turkey
Landmarks Ephesus Temple of Artemis Sirince - Day 9
Kusadasi to Pamukkale
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Display of locally handcrafted leather goods
- Visit to Pamukkale Travertines (white calcium terraces)
- Visit to Hierapolis ancient city
- Access to hot thermal pools at Hierapolis
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis 
- Day 10
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Visit to Mevlana Museum (former home of original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes)
- Learning about ancient Silk Road history
Landmarks Sultanhani Caravanserai Mevlana Museum 
- Day 11
Cappadocia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full tour of Cappadocia landscape
- Visit to Goreme Valley Open Air Museum
- Exploration of fairy chimneys
- Visit to underground city with subterranean churches, living areas, schools, and shops
Landmarks Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Cappadocia Underground Cities - Day 12
Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Anitkabir (mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk)
Optional Activities
- Internal flight upgrade from Kayseri in Cappadocia to Istanbul (available at additional cost)
Landmarks Anitkabir 
- Day 13
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of old city of Istanbul
- Visit to Blue Mosque
- Visit to Aya Sofya Museum
- Visit to Topkapi Palace (former residence of Ottoman Sultans)
- Visit to Hippodrome
Landmarks Blue Mosque Aya Sofya Topkapi Palace Hippodrome - Day 14
Istanbul (Departure)
- End point
- İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey (Departure Transfer is included.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional local tours to see more of Istanbul
- Extra night in Istanbul hotel (post-tour)
