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Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour

18 day Turkey and Greek Islands Tour

	Santorini
Overnight Stop Add On: Gulet Cruise Stop Add On: Trooper Tour Tour Route (Ferry and Bus)

Absorb yourself in history today with an afternoon walk to all the sites of Greco-Roman Athens. Explore the ancient agora, neoclassical architecture, the Roman Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Athena Parthenos, the patron Goddess of Athens. Overnight Athens C class. (B)

Early morning departure for the breathtaking Island of Santorini. Soak up the sun today and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira. Overnight Santorini C class. (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 C class. (B)

Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. Overnight Mykonos C class. (B)

Spend another 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 C class. (B)

Another day on the beach in paradise before we catch an overnight ferry to Samos (depending on ferry schedules). (B)

Today, we make our way to Turkey with free time to explore Samos town or Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre. We also visit the Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi. (B,D)

Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)

A lazy day boat cruise leaving from Fethiye to the 12 Islands. Board the boat for a day you won’t forget. Lunch is served on the boat along the way. In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. (B,L)

Today you have a free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax or take a diving tour. Overnight Fethiye. (B)

You have free time this morning. In the afternoon we will visit Karakoy an old Greek village and drive to Antalya. Overnight Antalya. (B)

Begin today with a tour of the ancient ruins of Aspendos, which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. En-route, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray and enjoy the natural beauty of the Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Visit the wonderful ancient city of Perge where St Paul preached his first sermon, it was one of the biggest ancient Roman cities in Asia Minor. Before arriving in Antalya we visit Kursunlu waterfall. Overnight Antalya. (B)

Early departure for Konya, stopping en-route to visit the natural beauty of Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Once in Konya we visitthe monasteryof the whirling servishes and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Drive the afternoon toCappadocia via Sultanhani. This is a fine example of a Seljuk Caravanseri and the largest in Anatolia. Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Today we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu Underground City. Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D)

Today we visit the nation’s capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul. (B)
(Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour Includes

o Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and an experienced tour leader in Greece
o Fethiye day boat cruise
o Tourist class hotel accommodation in share basis as per itinerary
o 18 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 5 dinners

Tour does not Include

o Airport transfers
o Entrance fees to any sites, tips
o Any visas, border or port taxes

Please note:

We’ll do our best to follow the itinerary, but they are subject to change without notice due to Greek ferry timetables changes. We recommend booking 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.

This tour is an'On Request' tour.
This means that there is a minimum number group size requirement and is not confirmed or guaranteed to depart until that number of bookings have been received. You will be notified when sufficient numbers are confirmed or 2 weeks before departure whether the tour is running.

Tour Dates Departure Dates Year Dates 2008 Wed 18th June Wed 18th June Wed 2nd July Wed 16th July Wed 30th July   Wed 13th August Wed 27th August Wed 10th September Wed 24th September Wed 8th October   Wed 15th October         Tour Prices Tour Prices and Single Supplements for dates starting From To Price SS All Travellers 18 Jun 2008 18 Jun 2008  £749.00   £259.00  Low Season All Travellers 02 Jul 2008 10 Sep 2008  £829.00   £299.00  High Season All Travellers 24 Sep 2008 15 Oct 2008  £749.00   £259.00  Low Season Additional Options Option Prices and Single Supplement GBP Option SS is Mandantory for single passengers Option Price SS 2008 Post Tour Accommodation Istanbul  £30.00   £15.00  No. of Nights / Person 2008 Pre Tour Accommodation Athens  £39.00   £20.00  Per Person Airport Shuttle Outbound Sabiha Gokcen Aiport  £10.00   – Airport Transfer Outbound Ataturk  £25.00 1 passenger  £16.00 2 passenger  £12.00 3+ passenger   – Airport Transfer Outbound Sabiha Gokcen  £55.00 1 passenger  £30.00 2 passenger  £20.00 3+ passenger   – Gulet - The Blue Escape [click here] (Tours)  £80.00   £40.00  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 0871 855 2927 or email us. 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 18th June - 2008Wed 18th June - 2008Wed 2nd July - 2008Wed 16th July - 2008Wed 30th July - 2008Wed 13th August - 2008Wed 27th August - 2008Wed 10th September - 2008Wed 24th September - 2008Wed 8th October - 2008Wed 15th October - 2008   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 2008 Post Tour Accommodation Istanbul 012345678910 Number of Nights / Person 2008 Pre Tour Accommodation Athens 012345678910 Number of Nights / Person Airport Shuttle Outbound Sabiha Gokcen Aiport hotel to Sabiha Gokcen airport Airport Transfer Outbound Ataturk Hotel to Ataturk airport Airport Transfer Outbound Sabiha Gokcen hotel to Sabiha Gokcen airport Gulet - The Blue Escape [click here] (Tours) 3 days/3 nights Tours option When you click continue, you will be redirected to our secure sever at https://sslrelay.com/iah-holidays.co.uk/