Turkey & Greece Tours - "Joys of Turkey and Greece Tour"

Travel the Greek Islands & Turkey

	Aya Sophia - Istanbul
Overnight Stop Tour Route (Ferry and Bus) Stop

Welcome to Istanbul You will transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city The remainder of the day is yours free to explore Overnight in Istanbul 3 stars

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace The Cistern and the Hippodrome Welcome diner tonight Overnight in Istanbul (B,D)

After breakfast drive to the nation's capital Ankara visiting the Ancient Civilization's Museum and the Mausoleum of Turkey's first President Ataturk With Ankara behind us we head for the surreal moonscape of Cappadocia Overnight Cappadocia ( B D )

Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum Pasabag and Uchisar castle Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers… a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia ( B D )

Today we visit the beautiful Ilhara Valley and the fascinating Derinkuyu underground city home to early Christians who hid underground from Roman persecution Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Leaving Cappadocia we head south along an ancient Silk Road for the stunning Mediterranean Coast Along the way you see a Caravansary in Sultanhani and the deep blue lake in Obruk At Turkey's religious Capital Konya we tour the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Museum with its beautiful fluted turquoise dome before continuing to Antalya (B)

Breakfast and Visit the ruins of The Greco Roman city of Perge including the Theatre The Stadium and the Gate Towers leading into a street where chariot ruts can still be seen Then its on to Aspendos to Visit the best preserved Roman Theatre anywhere Afternoon free (B)

Breakfast and Drive to Pamukkale visit roman Hierapolis where we see the ruins enroute to Pamukkale white calcium terraces of Pamukkale Overnight in Pamukkale (B,D)

Breakfast visit the temple of Aphrodite and the museum at amazing Aphrodisias before continuing to Kusadasi little stop in old Greek town Sirince Overnight in Kusadasi (B,D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value Overnight in Kusadasi ( B D )

Leaving Turkey we take a ferry to Samos and depending on ferry schedules we may head straight for Mykonos or spend a day exploring lush-green Samos Overnight Samos or Mykonos ( B)

Spend the day on the beach or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide open-air museum Overnight Mykonos (B )

Revitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town Afternoon ferry to Ios Overnight Ios (B)

Sluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and head for the famed beaches on Ios Explore the picturesque old chora or head for the beach Overnight Ios (B)

Get the adrenaline pumping at Mylopotas beach with optional water sports before boarding the evening ferry for the dramatic island of Santorini Overnight Santorini (B)

Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level Visit the active volcano swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath Overnight Santorini (B)

Another free day to explore the Island’s capital Fira or the archaeological sites of Ancient Thira or Akrotiri Overnight Santorini (B)

Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an afternoon ferry to the mainland Overnight Athens (B)

After breakfast we walk to all the sights of Greco-Roman Athens Stand in awe at the epic Temple of Zeus See the first Olympic Stadium the Agora and the mother of all ruins the Acropolis Overnight Athens (B)

After breakfast we say goodbye to those leaving and continue on to the stunning highlights of mainland Greece (B)

Tour includes :-

o Inbound Airport Transfer
o Transportation in a fully air conditioned non smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide fort he duration of the tour
o 19 Breakfasts 1 lunch 6 dinners
o Entrances Fees to various sites tips in Turkey
o Transportation by ferries between The Greek islands
o 19 nights - 4 star, C Class accommodation in total.
  - 2 nights in Antalya
  - 2 nights in Athens
  - 3 nights in Cappadocia
  - 2 nights in Ios
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Mykonos
  - 1 night in Pamukkale
  - 1 night in Samos
  - 3 nights in Santorini

Tour does not include

o Entrances fees to sites in Greece
o Any visas or port taxes

Please note:

We'll do our best to follow the itinerary but it is subject to change without notice due to Greek ferry timetables changes, we recommend booking 2 weeks in advance of the departure date

Have you considered your visa requirements? Tour Dates Departure Dates Year Dates 2009 Wed 3rd June Wed 17th June Wed 1st July Wed 15th July Wed 29th July   Wed 12th August Wed 26th August Wed 9th September Wed 23rd September   Tour Prices Tour Prices and Single Supplements for dates starting From To Price SS All Travellers 01 Jul 2009 30 Aug 2009  £1099.00   £300.00  High Season All Travellers 01 Sep 2009 30 Sep 2009  £899.00   £260.00  Low Season 5 Additional Options Option Prices and Single Supplement GBP Option SS is Mandantory for single passengers Option Price SS Day Tour Istanbul - Istanbul By Night  £47.00   – Gallipoli Tour - Istanbul to Istanbul - Add on  £66.00   £7.00  Greece - Meteora Option (01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009)  £279.00   £89.00  Post Tour Accomm - Istanbul 3 star (01 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009)  £30.00   £19.00  Per Person / Night Pre Tour Accomm - Athens  £39.00   £20.00  Per Person / Night Make a Reservation Please use our online booking reservation service where available - if you need any further assistance or to book please feel free to call or email us with your booking. Until you have received a receipted invoice (by post fax or email) your reservation has been recorded but not been confirmed. This is similar to an airline wait-listing. This may only affect you if we have had major changes to the tour. Make a Reservation Tour Date [SELECT]Wed 3rd June - 2009Wed 17th June - 2009Wed 1st July - 2009Wed 15th July - 2009Wed 29th July - 2009Wed 12th August - 2009Wed 26th August - 2009Wed 9th September - 2009Wed 23rd September - 2009   Number of People   Single Supplement? (Check only if you require a single room) Payment Type [SELECT] Credit Card Online Bank Transmission Facsimile Credit Card DetailsDebit Card   Optional Extras Day Tour Istanbul - Istanbul By Night Gallipoli Tour - Istanbul to Istanbul - Add on 2 days 1 night Greece - Meteora Option 4 days / 3 nights Post Tour Accomm - Istanbul 3 star 012345678910 Number of Nights / Person Pre Tour Accomm - Athens 012345678910 Number of Nights / Person When you click continue, you will be redirected to our secure sever at https://sslrelay.com/iah-holidays.co.uk/