Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul (Thursday)
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul. (No Meals)
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Day 2: Full Day Old City Tour ( Friday)
Begin the day with visits to the most important sites of once imperial Constantinople ; Hagia Sophia, famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Hippodrome was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople. Sultanahmet Mosque, also named "Blue Mosque" by foreign travelers based on the tiles in dominant tones of blue, turquoise and green that cover most of its interior. Have free time in the Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. After lunch, discover the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans. You will be amazed by 10,700 pieces of Chinese, Japanese and Turkish porcelain displayed in the palace kitchens once served to 4,000 people in a day. Imperial Treasury , a large collection exhibited in five different halls, consisting gifts of ambassadors, enthronement gifts, and belongings of the Ottoman dynasty as well as holy relics. End the day with a slow paced, relaxing walking tour inside the palace.(Breakfast & Lunch)
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Day 3: Istanbul (Saturday)
Enjoy the magnificent shores of the Bosphorus, is a narrow strait seperates Europe from Asia. Cruise along the Boshorus by seeing Istanbul Modern Art Museum, Ottoman Summer palaces,Rumeli & Anadolu fortresses, forested hills, Bridges and shore villages with Ottoman architecture. Finally, stroll through the Spice Market also called Egyptian Bazaar, is filled with the athmosphere of the exotic East. After visits return to your hotel for free time at leisure or explore the city on your own. Stay overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)
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Day 4: Istanbul / Cappadocia (By Flight) (Sunday)
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to your authentic hotel in Cappadocia. Free time at leisure. Stay overnight in Cappadocia. (No Meals)
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Day 5: Highlights of Cappadocia (Monday)
You can enjoy the optional hot air balloon tour before you start your day. After breakfast depart from the hotel and visit the valleys where animal-like natural formations like camels and fair chimneys are abundant. Drive on to Pasabagi in Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanos where Kizilirmak (Hallys), the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. In the afternoon visit to Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Stop by Pigeon Valley near Uchisar. Stay overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast & Lunch)
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Day 6: Konya / Pamukkale (Tuesday)
Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the 13 th century Seljukian caravanserai "Sultanhan". The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes.Lunch enroute, drive to Pamukkale forr dinner and stay overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 7: Hierapolis / Aphrodisias & (Wednesday)
After breakfast at the hotel visit the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery "Necropolis", the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre and the Museum. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop's Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 8: Ephesus (Thursday)
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Meryemana and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St.John. Return to Kusadası for stay overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
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Day 9: Izmir / Athens (By Flight) (Friday)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Athens. (Breakfast)
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Day 10: Athens City Tour (Half Day) (Saturday)
Depart for Panathinaikos Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace (guarded by colorful Evzones) and Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall). Proceed passing by Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann?s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church and finally Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater in order to visit the New Acropolis Museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. After tour return to your hotel for stay overnight. (Breakfast)
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Day 11: Athens / Santorini (By Ferry) (Sunday)
We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Piraeus port for ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini you will be met by our local transferman and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini. (Breakfast)
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Day 12: Santorini (Monday)
Touring around the island you will come across traditional and picturesque settlements as well as cosmic and modern regions, not to mention the amazing natural beauties that shall definitely impress you. Overnight in Santorini. (Breakfast)
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Day 13: Santorini / Mykonos (By Ferry) (Tuesday)
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos you will be met by our local transferman and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos. (Breakfast)
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Day 14: Mykonos (Wednesday)
Mykonos, the elegant restaurants, stylish crowded clubs and organized beaches offer to the visitor the chance for unforgettable vacations. Overnight in Mykonos. (Breakfast)
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Day 15: Mykonos / Athens (Thursday)
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Piraeus Port of Athens, end of the tour. (Breakfast)
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