| Day 01: ARRIVE ATHENS |
| Arrive Athens - the city with the most glorious history in the world, and a city worshipped by gods and people, has a magic of it's own! The enchanting capital of Greece has always been identified as the birthplace for civilization. It is the city where democracy was born and also most of the wise men of the ancient times. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world's most formidable edifices. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 02: ATHENS |
| After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to enjoy the city tour of Athens which includes a visit to the Acropolis and its museum. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Visit the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. On the way to the Acropolis, see the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Acropolis, visit the Museum and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and, finally, The Parthenon. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 03: ATHENS – MYKONOS |
| After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port to board your ferry to Mykonos. On arrival in Mykonos, you will be transferred to the hotel. Mykonos is a Greek Island and a mass tourist destination, renowned for its cosmopolitan character and its intense nightlife featured by a vast number of bars and nightclubs. Mykonos is also known for its sandy beaches. Enjoy the day by relaxing on one of them. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 04: MYKONOS |
| After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port for a tour of DELOS Island. According to Greek mythology, Apollo was born on this tiny island in the Cyclades archipelago. Apollo's sanctuary has attracted pilgrims from all over Greece and Delos was a prosperous trading port. The island bears traces of the succeeding civilizations in the Aegean world, from the 3rd millennium B.C. to the palaeochristian era. The archaeological site is exceptionally extensive and rich and conveys the image of a great cosmopolitan Mediterranean port. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 05: MYKONOS - SANTORINI |
| Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Later, be transferred to the port to board the ferry to Santorini. On arrival in Santorini, you will be transferred to the hotel. Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast from Greece's mainland. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the creation of the current geological caldera. Its spectacular physical beauty, along with a dynamic nightlife, have made the island one of Europe's tourist hotspots. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 06: SANTORINI |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port for cruise to Volcano - Hot Springs - Thirassia and Oia Sunset. Drive to Athinios Port to board the traditional sailing boat for the Volcano. Climbing up to the crater and explore the 6 (six) craters. Next stop will be Hot Springs. Thirassia is the place where one can explore the traditional village of Manolios and the Greek life. Last stop is in the village of Oia for which one has to disembark at Ammoudi Bay and climb the steps up to Oia OR take a donkey ride to go up. Enjoy the beautiful sunset or have a drink in one of the cafeterias (at own cost) with a beautiful view in the Caldera. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 07: SANTORINI - ATHENS |
| After breakfast, you will be picked up for transfer to the port to board the ferry to Athens. On arrival in Athens, you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 08: ATHENS - ISTANBUL |
| After breakfast, you will be transfer to the airport for your flight for Istanbul. On arrival in Istanbul, you will be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon, depart for a half-day Bosphorus Cruise. Take in the sights and sounds of this legendary waterway lined with historic villages, grand wooden mansions, imposing fortresses, and the Baroque summer palaces of the late Ottoman sultans. After the cruise, visit the Spice Bazaar (closed on Sundays), a thrilling riot of colours, sounds, and the rich smells of exotic spices. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 09: ISTANBUL |
| After breakfast, depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district in the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum), built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. This church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Walk through the Hippodrome, the stadium of the ancient Byzantium, which held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar, which was the commercial heart of the old city. Its 4,000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilms, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays), indulge in a little shopping, Ottoman style. Rest of the day will be free at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 10: ISTANBUL |
| Breakfast at the hotel. Day is free to explore the city of Istanbul on your own or your can have an option of exploring various activities available in Istanbul - Belly Dancing Course, Turkish Bath, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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| DAY 11: DEPART ISTANBUL |
| Breakfast at the hotel & transfer to the airport for your flight back home. |
03 nights hotel accommodation in Athens.
