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mediterranean sunbake - 19 days
 Tour Information
Starts in: Athens
Ends in: Istanbul
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Local Payment Required: No
Breakfast: 18, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 6
Hotel rating: 2 - 4
Tour Leader: Yes
Day 1: Athens
Welcome to Greece! We explore on an orientation walk some of the Graeco-Roman sights in this historical city such as the Temple of Zeus, the Roman Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium (restored for the first modern Olympics of 1896) and the Acropolis this afternoon, so make sure your flight arrives in time. Overnight – Athens.
Days 2 - 7: Greek Islands
Athens - Greek islands - breakfast daily. Leaving Athens and travelling by inter-island ferries we visit the best of the Greek Islands including - Santorini, Mykonos and Samos. We’ll be able to explore some of the best of these islands with time for relaxation and working on that tan. Choose a couple of optional day trips to outerlying islands, perhaps hire a jetski or go water-skiing. The choice is yours. Overnight – Santorini (2), Mykonos (1) and 1 night ferry or Samos -depending on ferry scheduling. Our go guide contains further itinerary details!
Day 7 & 8: Kusadasi
Greek islands - Kusadasi - breakfast. We travel by inter-island ferry to Kusadasi from where we explore the legendary Roman ruins of Ephesus and visit a leather manufacturer, with dinner on day 8. Dinner (day 8) and overnight (2)– Kusadasi
Day 9: Pamukkale
Kusadasi - Pamukkale - breakfast. Today, we visit the cotton castles of Pamakkule and the ruins of Roman Hieropolis. Dinner and Overnight – Pamukkale
Days 10 - 12: Fethiye
Pamukkale - Fethiye - breakfast. A great day out visiting a carpet manufacturer and Saklikent Gorge, a natural canyon. Why not tube ride down river? It’s top fun! On day 11 we enjoy a cruise with lunch from Fethiye to some outerlying islands. On day 12, we’ve a free day to enjoy swimming and relaxing in Fethiye. Overnight (3) – Fethiye
Alternatively, consider our below gulet cruise option on Days 10-13.
 Gulet cruising - 3 Days/3 nights
Relax on a cool gulet. Board on day 10 and enjoy a traditional Turkish gulet cruise on the Med ‘til morning of day 13 when we rejoin the group. All meals included! Swim, relax, chill-out. For Prices Click here |
Days 13 & 14: Antalya
Fethiye – Antalya – breakfast. Following the Mediterranean coast, we visit ancient Myra en route to Antalya. On day 14 we visit the Roman ruins of Aspendos. Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museumin Konya and the Silk Road caravanserai en route to Cappadocia. Overnight (1) - Antalya, (1)– Cappadocia
Days 15 - 16: Cappadocia
Cappadocia region – breakfast. We visit some ancient caravanserais and the beautiful Ihlara Valley. An optional and fun Turkish folklore evening is available tonight. On day 16, enjoy a tour of the World Heritage listed Goreme Valley complete with rock-cut Byzantine churches and temples, Zelve with its ‘fairy chimneys’ and Devrent Valley for its unique wind hewn landscape. Dinner (1) and Overnight (2) – Cappadocia region
Days 17 - 18: Cappadocia
Cappadocia – Istanbul – breakfast. Via Ankara to Istanbul, we visit the Ancient Civilisation’s Museum. On day 18 enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul and farewell dinner . Dinner (1) and overnight (2) – Istanbul
Day 19 - Istanbul
Istanbul – breakfast. After breakfast tour ends.
NOTE:
No guided sightseeing is offered on the Greek islands. This tour emphatically offers relaxation on the Greek Islands.
Itineraries, though correct at time of printing are subject to Greek ferry timetables and can change without notice en route. As such, itinerary would be amended to accommodate scheduling changes. Passage aboard Greek public ferries offers passengers seats inside and on deck. Ferries are very, very, busy during the European summer, and delays can occur on sailings. Please exercise patience if this should occur. On most ferries, seats are not numbered, so passengers are generally free to take their own choice of seats, applicable to their class of ticket. Port taxes are approx. €10 | |
