Charms of Greece & Turkey
13 days | 14 nts
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Depart from April 18, 2010please note: date may be subject to change

  • Daily Itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Tour Features

Itinerary

Itinerary may change depending on departure area

Day 1

Departure to Athens

Departure to Athens.

Day 2

Athens / Mykonos

Transfer to and embark cruise ship

Day 3

Coach tour begins: Kusadasi / Ephesus / Pamukkale (approx. 210 Km)

Disembark in Kusadasi and begin your Turkey Coach Tour. Depart for the ancient city of Ephesus and visit the magnificent Temple of Hadrian, the library of Celsus, and the theatres and hot baths. Lunch and continue to Pamukkale, "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, a unique natural site where the hot waters have left their limestone deposits. Then visit the nearby ruins of Hierapolis, founded in 190 B.C. and home to incredibly well-preserved Roman baths and the temple of Apollo. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 4

Pamukkale / Konya / Cappadocia (approx. 600 Km)

Breakfast and travel to Konya: visit the Museum of Meviana, the famous mystic and poet who founded the Order of the Whirling Dervishes. After lunch, depart for Cappadocia. Along the way visit the 13th century Caravenseral inn. Check-in at the hotel and dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5

Cappadocia (approx. 50 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day exploring this unique area with its lunar landscapes. Visit the Valley of Goreme and its cave churches: Church of St. Barbara, the Snake Church, the Church with Sandals and the Church of the Buckle. Then cross the Valley of Avcilar, to the natural rock citadel of Uchisar and the Valley of Pigeons. Visit the underground city of Saratil, refuge of the early Christians. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 6

Cappadocia / Ankara (approx. 315 Km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Ankara. Visit the Anatolian Civilization Museum with is magnificent Hittite and Phrygian art collections. Lunch during the visit. Dinner and overnight in Ankara.

Day 7

Ankara / Istanbul (approx. 430 Km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Istambul. Upon arrival, lunch followed by a cruise on the Bosphorus. Later in the day, shopping at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8

Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit the main monuments: the Byzantine Hippodrome, St. Sophia's Basilica, which marks the zenith of the Justinian empire, the Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and 21,043 magnificent Iznik tiles in varying shades of blue. Visit the Topkapi Palace, primary palace of the sultans, and its porcelain collection, Baghdad Kiosque, relics and famed treasure. Lunch during the visit. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 9

Istanbul / Bursa / Izmir (approx. 440 km)

Depart for Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, and visit the Green Mosque and Mausoleum. Lunch, then travel to Izmir. Check-in and dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 10

Izmir / Kusadasi / Patmos (approx. 80 km)

Transfer to and embark cruise ship

Day 11

Rhodes

Spend the day exploring Rhodes

Day 12

Crete (Heraklion) / Santorini

Spend the day in Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini

Day 13 - Day 16

Athens

Transfer to your hotel for 3 nights in Athens.

Day 16

Athens / End of tour

Transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Your Hotel Accommodation

Hotel offered from Toronto departures

 Hotel offered from Montreal departures

Option 1

Athènes: Poseidon (3*)

Option 1

Athènes: Poseidon (3*)

Option 2

Athènes: Amalia Hotel Athens (4*)

Option 2

Athènes: Stanley (3.5*)

Option 3

Athènes: Athens Imperial (5*)

Option 3

Athènes: Metropolitan (5*)

Your Ship Accommodation

M/V Aquamarine

Feel right at home in the M/V Aquamarine’s recently refurbished cabins. Take advantage of the many facilities such as the international cuisine, thrilling shows, and poolside games

  • Tonnage: 23,149
  • Cabins: 525
  • Passenger Decks: 6
  • Cruising Speed: 17 knots
  • Air-conditioning throughout

Tour Features

Your Tour Includes

  • Roundtrip flight in Economy Class
  • Meet & greet by a Transat Holidays representative upon arrival at Athens airport
  • Roundtrip transfers between airport(s), ports and hotels
  • All hotel service charges and local taxes when applicable
  • Services of a Transat Holidays bilingual (English and French) representative in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Paros & on cruises
  • Tour guides and entrance fees for sightseeing as detailed for coach tour portion of the itinerary
  • Orientation at the hotel at the commencement of each itinerary
  • Captain's Welcome Cocktail Parties aboard cruise ships
  • 36 meals
  • Four nights Greek Island & Turkey Cruise on the Aquamarine (or similar) in an airconditioned inside cabin with 2 lower beds, private shower and toilet. All onboard entertainment and services. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snacks daily. Shore excursions are optional ($)
  • Seven nights Escorted Turkey Coach Tour in air-conditioned touring motor coaches, air-conditioned hotel rooms, bilingual tour guide and all entrance fees and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
  • Three nights' accommodation in Athens in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.
  • High speed ferry or air transfers as described in detailed itinerary.

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