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Combination Tours of Greece and Turkey

Greece Turkey Tour

Best of Turkey and Greece
2010

11 Days / 10 Nights

Escorted Tour and Greek Islands Cruise with Louis or Golden Star Cruise Lines

Day 1 Thu : Arrival - Istanbul
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Welcome briefing. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Fri : Istanbul
Full day tour of Istanbul including the Topcapi Palace (excluding the harem) the Hipppodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia's church and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: dinner with belly dancing. (B)

Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove and Lone pine cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Gabtepe War Museum then cross the Dardanelles waterway to Canakkale for Overnight .(B,D)

Day 4 Sun: Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
Morning visit to the legendary city of the Iliad with its famous wooden horse, tour Pergamum with its ancient hospital and the steepest antique theatre in the world, then continue on to Kusadasi, the popular beach town for overnight. (B,D).

Day 5 Mon : Ephesus - Virgin Mary's House-Kusadasi
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, the largest reconstructed Roman-Hellenistic city in the world. Continue on to St. Mary's cottage on the hill and visit the site where she spent the last years of her life in seclusion. Optional tour of a typical local village, Sirince or Sardis (B,D).

Day 6 Tues: Ephesus- Greek Island Cruise.
After breakfast transfer to the pier and embark on a cruise ship at Kusadasi for a 3 day cruise around the Greek Islands. (B)

Day 7 Wed: Cruise to Rhodes
A morning arrival in Rhodes, the island of Roses, Medieval Knights and the famed Colossus of the ancient world. You have a full day to explore on your own. You may join an optional sightseeing tour, or simply take a taxi to one of many nearby beaches for a swim in the crystal clear Aegean waters. (B,L,D)

Day 8 Thu : Cruise - Santorini, Heraklion
This morning's port of call is the mythical island of Santorini, where you are free to explore the land of the fabled Atlantis. Your next port of call is Heraklion, the capital of Crete where you may discover the town on your own or join an optional excursion to the amazing Palace of Knossos. (A MUST! ) (B,L,D)

Day 9 Fri : Athens
After disembarking from the cruise, you are transferred to your Athens hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this bustling city. (B)

Day 10 Sat : Athens
A morning city tour of the Acropolis with its dominating view and site of the renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. Afternoon at leisure for last minute shopping or for visits to the famous museums the metropolis offers. Overnight in Athens. (B)

Day 11 Sun : Athens
Transfer to the airport for the flight home. (B)

2010 Prices in US$ or Euro* (based on first class hotel accommodation and Inside Cabin)

2010 Departure dates	per person in double	Single Supplement
Mar 25, Apr 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Aug 05, 12, 19, 26, Sep 2, Oct 21, 28	1900	919
May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24	1925	938
Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14	1945	932

Port taxes 2010: included in the price!

Tour includes:

Accommodation in First Class Hotels and cruise in inside cabin(Cat.G) with Louis or Golden star cruises- upgrade to outside cabin is on request
Meals as per itinerary (B,D,L)
English speaking tour guides
Private air-conditioned transportation and cruise of the Greek islands from Kusadasi to Athens
Luggage handling, arrival and departure transfers
Local taxes and service charges (port taxes in 2010)

Not included:

Personal expenses, optional tours, customary tips to guide and drivers

Hotels used in 2010:
Istanbul: Conrad Hotel
Canakkale : Kolin Hotel
Kusadasi: Charisma Hotel
Athens: President Hotel
Cruise: Louise Cruises

Extensions are available on request!

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