AEGEAN LOVE STORY TOUR

Enjoy the best of Greece and a taste of Turkey from Athens to Istanbul. This program begins with two overnights in Athens. Explore the center of ancient culture. Board a high-speed ferry and cross the blue Aegean bound for lively Mykonos with its beautiful sandy beaches, windmills, and houses built right by the sea. Next, continue to Santorini, the southernmost and possibly most romantic of the Cycladic islands. From Santorini you will fly to Istanbul, a vibrant city of mosques, markets, peddlers, and historic buildings of Byzanteum Constantinople fame.

Day 1: Arrive Athens

Arrive in Athens, you will meet our local representative at the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Athens. Once you settle in, you are free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district. Or, we will be pleased to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek dinner and musical entertainment. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: Athens

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Today, you may visit the Acropolis and the world famous on site museum, spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. Overnight in Athens.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Athens - Mykonos

Today you will be transferred to the port for ferry to the island Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos you will be met by our driver and transferred directly to your hotel. Time at leisure, Mykonos is now the most cosmopolitan island in the world, more famous than Capri, more fashionable than Hawaii. Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Mykonos

All day free in Mykonos. A deep, blue sea, covered with white waves, and set in it a bare island bathed in sunlight. Add to this a fishing harbour with caiques of every colour and an all-white town rising up the hillside from the sea shore. Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Mykonos - Santorini

We will transfer you to port for the ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini you will be met by your local driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Santorini

All day free on this enchanting island, Santorini to enjoy its breathtaking views, sizzling black sandy beaches and dazzling sunset. Overnight in Santorini.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Santorini - Istanbul Via Athens

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Istanbul via Athens. 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: Breakfast

Day 8: Full Day Tour of Byzantine & Ottoman Highlights

Today you will have a full day tour of visiting St Sophia Museum, the pride of the Byzantine architecture, Byzantine Hippodrome, where once chariot races were held; the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles; and enjoy shopping in the world’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops, is known as Grand Bazaar. After lunch, you will visit Topkapi Palace, the famous residence of the Sultans (The Harem section is not included in the tour) and see the Treasury, royal gardens, Sultan’s kitchen and Sacred Relics.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 9: Istanbul

Explore Istanbul, the city of Orhan Pamuk who is Turkey's greatest living novelist - the monuments and lost paradises, dilapidated Ottoman villas, back streets and waterways of Istanbul -. Overnight in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Istanbul

Transfer to the airport with your private car and driver. Depart from Istanbul airport and end of our services.

Meals: Breakfast

All transfers as described in the itinerary.All accommodations at 3 star hotels with daily breakfast (2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Mykonos, 2 nights in Santorini, 3 nights in Istanbul).Ferry tickets from Athens to Mykonos and Mykonos to Santorini.International flight tickets from Mykonos to Istanbul via Athens.Full Day Byzantine Treasures & Ottoman Highlights Tour with professional English speaking guide, including transportation, admission fees and lunch.All taxes.

All items of a personal nature.Optional tours, any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.

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