WONDERS OF ANTIQUITY TOUR
Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After visa and luggage claim, you will meet your driver and private car, will be ready to transfer you to the hotel. A welcome package with your tour vouchers, a tourist map, and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your hotel. There is no plan for this day unless you are interested in experience the traditional Turkish bath nearby your hotel.
Meals: No meals.
Day 2: Istanbul - Kusadasi via Izmir
You will begin your visits with St Sophia Museum, which should be considered as the eight wonder because of its quintessential Byzantine architectural style. Then see Byzantine Hippodrome, where once chariot races were held; also visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles; Finally enjoy shopping in the world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops, is known as Grand Bazaar. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport with your private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Izmir which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your driver and driven to your hotel. You can enjoy your diner on your own. With Izmir being by the sea, you can be sure to find plenty of fish and seafood dishes within the city's restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Ephesus
Drive through the Aegean coast of Turkey forested with Olive and fruit trees as well as aged vineyards. Stroll in the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celcus Library and the Antique Theater. Enjoy your lunch includes a “home cooked” meal at local restaurant. Conclude your tour with a visit to the gigantic Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. At the end of tour, you will be driven to Kusadasi, popular port for the cruise ships. Enjoy dinner at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Bodrum
Today, your qualified local guide accompanies you during your visit to the Underwater Archeological Museum at Bodrum Castle. It was built by the Crusaders in the 15th century, overlooks the harbor and the marina. You will amazed by the 1,000-year-old Glass Shipwreck, from which two tons of broken glass were preserved and are now on display. Next visit to The Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was here. Enjoy lunch at a casual elegant restaurant specializes in Turkish “meze”s and daily fresh fishes. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring Bodrum, famous with its white-sand beaches and shop-lined streets, the St- Tropez of Turkey.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Marmaris - Rhodes
You will be driven to Marmaris with Beautiful coastline, friendly people, good fresh foods and delicious local wines that could easily compete against many European vineyards. You will take a ferry to the island of Rhodes, is the largest of the Dodecanese islands in terms of both land area and population. Enjoy your stay at the hotel, is centrally situated in the City of Rhodes. It’s just a few minutes away from its main historical and cultural attractions.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Rhodes
Begin the day with a visit to the Old town (World Heritage Site), you'll pass through one of the gateways and by the Agora and the Collachium, where the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem lived and worked,. Then see the new town in neo-colonial and Italianate style, which lend grandeur to this part of the present-day town. Visit the old harbor, was the place where the famous Colossus of Rhodes , once stood. Continuing up the hillside to Monte Smith ( The Acropolis of Rhodes city ) which overlooks the Old Town . Enjoy excellent views of the new and old town of Rhodes. Finally we drive to the Temple of Apollo, and the restored Greek Stadium and the Greek Theatre. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Rhodes. Explore the sites and enjoy the stunning views.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Athens
Enjoy an airport transfer with private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Rhodes to Athens which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet with your driver and driven to your hotel. You can spend the afternoon with shopping Plaka district or ride a cable car (funicular) to the top of Lycabettus Hill for fun and a fabulous view of Athens. You can enjoy your dinner in an elegant restaurant settled on the top the hill.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Corint - Olympia
Begin your day with a trip towards the Corinth Canal in the Peloponese region where you have the first stop. Then you will be driven to Olympia hosted The Statue of Zeus was made by Phidias, the most famous sculptor of antiquity, who also made the statue of Athena which crowned the Acropolis. The city contains a rich collection of tourist shops, cafes, restaurants and a Historical Museum of the Olympic Games. You will visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. After enjoyable visits you will return Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Athens
Today you will join organized half day city tour to see the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. On your way to the Acropolis you will 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 we 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 monument that 'puts order in the mind', the Parthenon. You can spend the afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Acropolis. If you don't have any plan for the evening, why not to join us for an optional Athens by Night excursion, which will allow you to experience a real Greek entertainment with music.(Breakfast)
Day 10: Athens - Cairo
Enjoy an airport transfer with private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Athens to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be by our airport representative who will in turn facilitate the visa process, escort you through customs and immigration, off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. He will also accompany you for your airport transfer to your hotel. You can spend your time at leisure or join our optional Sound & Light Show presented in Giza near by pyramids.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Cairo
Explore Cairo,the largest city in Africa, welcomes visitors twelve months with its mild temperature,house fascinating pyramids built as tombs for the country’s Pharaohs. Discover the Necropolis of Saqqara where you can see the Step Pyramid of Zoser which is the most remarkable landmark of Necropolis. In the afternoon, you will be amazed by the three pyramids of Guizah, Sphinx and the Valley Temple. In the evening you can join our optional Nile Cruise with dinner and show.(Breakfast)
Day 12: Alexandria
Enjoy a full day private tour of Alexandria, the old capital of Egypt founded by Alexander the Great. City hosts Alexander’s Library, the largest library of the ancient world and The Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the rock catacomb from 1st century, Pompeys Pillar, the tallest ancient monument remaining and the defensive Qait Bay Fortress at the Mediterranean Sea. Your professional guide will make your visits much worthy. After visits you will return to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Cairo
Your private car and airport representative will transfer you to the airport. End of our services.
Meals: Breakfast
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