 
Greece Tour - Athens, Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Mycenae, Olympia Delphi, Istanbul, Bosphorus Tour
(11 Nights - 12 Days) |
 DAY 1: ATHENS
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 2: ATHENS
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens includes visit to the Acropolis and its Museum. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 3: ATHENS - HYDRA / POROS / AEGINA
Morning transfer to the pier Trocadero, to embark your cruise ship for your full day cruises to the islands of Aegina-Poros-Hydra.
DAY 4: ATHENS / OLYMPIA
Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Departure for Olympia through Central Peloponnesus and the Towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic games.
DAY 5: OLYMPIA / DELPHI
In the morning visit the archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rio to Antirio.
Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos ( Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 6: DELPHI / METEORA
Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 7: METEORA/ ATHENS
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine Art.
Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonidas monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
DAYS 8: ATHENS / ISTANBUL
According to departure flight transfer to Athens airport for the flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your selected hotel in Istanbul. Balance of the day at leisure.
DAY 9: ISTANBUL
A full day tour to Istanbul city including the most famous monuments like the Agia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Roman hippodrome. After lunch visit the Topkapi Palace and the famous Grand Bazaar.
DAY 10: ISTANBUL / BOSPHORUS
A cruise through Bosporo, the strait that separates Europe from Asia. Enjoy the view of the wooden villas, the marble palace and the fortresses. Disembarkation at the European part of Turkey and transfer to your hotel.
DAY 11: ISTANBUL / TWO CONTINENTS
Early departure for the intercontinental bridge of Bosporo, to continue to the Camlica hill at the Asiatic part of Turkey and view the magnificent panoramic view of Istanbul.
Then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace and a typical fish village along the coast of Bosporo with time at leisure for shopping.
DAY 12: ISTANBUL / AIRPORT
According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport. |
Inclusions:
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- 4 nights accommodation at Istanbul
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour
- Full day cruise to Hydra, Poros, Aegina (with lunch)
- Four days classical tour on half board basis
- Full day Istanbul sightseeing tour (with lunch)
- Half day cruise to Bosphorus
- Half day tour to both Continents
- Air ticket Athens - Istanbul
- Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
- Hotels taxes
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