11-Day Greco-Turkish Passion, Rhodes and Peloponnese End Athens Tour from Istanbul: Efeso, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Rodhes, Athens, Olympia | Ticket Admission Included |

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OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Istanbul Airport pick-up service
    • City tour in: Istanbul, Rhodes
    • Boat: On the Bosphorus in Istanbul
    • Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul
    Admission to Suleiman the Great Mosque and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus, archaeological site of Olympia with guided tour , archaeological site of Mycenae , Acrocorinth Fortress
    • Ferry: Mármaris-Rhodes, Rhodes/ Athens
Tour Code
708360
Duration
11 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Athens
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

Istanbul

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Topkapi / Elite World Business / Uranus Estambul Topkapi or similar

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Welcome to Istanbul! 

Transfer to the hotel and free time. You will be provided with the information required for the beginning of the trip in the afternoon; otherwise, the information will appear on the information panels at the hotel reception area.

Note:

- Remember that hotels check-in 
time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.

- The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.

- All the following hotels are for your reference only, you may check-in other similar hotels
Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

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Day 02
Istanbul

Istanbul

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Topkapi / Elite World Business / Uranus Estambul Topkapi or similar

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09.00 hrs.- A sightseeing tour of the city. We find ourselves in a city built in two continents. On our tour, we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul). We will see the walls, the Golden Horn, the fishing district, and we will admire the exterior of Hagia Sofia. After the visit, we will offer tickets and a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, which was the administrative centre of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and its pavilions.

19.30 hrs.- At the end of the afternoon we will provide a transfer to the Taksim neighbourhood, the most commercialised and lively area of the city. There will be time to dine in one of its many restaurants, and you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or go to see the nearby Galata Tower. Return to the hotel around 22.00 hrs.

Note: Services during the stay in Istanbul may change order by taking the boat ride on the Bosphorus on the first day and the panoramic visit on the second day.

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Day 03
Istanbul

Istanbul

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Topkapi / Elite World Business / Uranus Estambul Topkapi or similar

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Today we include a boat trip on the Bosphorus that will last about two hours. We will undertake the trip on a boat exclusively for Europamundo travellers. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of ??Marmara, which separates Istanbul into two parts: the European part and the Asian one. We will enjoy seeing the liveliness of the strait with its multitude of boats. We will pass under the two bridges that unite Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses and the Ottoman villas. Return to the center of Istanbul.

Rest of the day at leisure. You can go shopping in the Grand Bazaar; visit Hagia Sophia; ... Multiple options in this great capital.

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Day 04
Istanbul

Istanbul - Ephesus - Kusadasi

Hotel: Ramada Suites by Windham Kusadasi / Le Bleu, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Izmir or similar

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07.00 hrs.- We will leave early morning from Istanbul.

14.00hrs.- Ephesus, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor; 2000 years ago it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will discover the Basilica of Saint John, and then the house of the Virgin Mary and the archaeological site (tickets included).

18.00 hrs- Ephesus departure. We continue on towards the Turquoise Coast.

18.30 hrs- Kusadasi- Arrival to this popular coastal town with a lot of atmosphere, commercial life and a small castle. Free time in the center to enjoy its bazaars and the city. Dinner and accommodation.

Note: during the high season, from June to September (both included), accommodation may be provided in a nearby town.

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Day 05
Kusadasi

Kusadasi - Bodrum - Marmaris

Hotel: Ramada Suites by Windham Kusadasi / Le Bleu, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Izmir / Pasabey or similar

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Scenery: Various beautiful sights over the Aegean sea.

08.30 hrs.- Kusadasi- Departure.

10.00 hrs- Lake Bafa- Stop to see the lake, its magnificent nature, history, mystical beauty and serenity is undoubtedly one of the natural wonders to be seen in Turkey.

10.30 hrs.- Bafa Lake, departure.

12.00 hrs.- Bodrum, free time in this beautiful fortified city of Greek origin. You can visit its castle, walk through its streets which are full of life and tourist activity or its leisure marina. Time for lunch.

15.00 hrs- Bodrum, departure.

17.30 hrs.- Marmaris, arrival to another beautiful coastal tourist enclave, with its castle, its marina and its fountains. Dinner and accommodation.

Note: On some high difficulty dates (especially in summer), some groups can be accommodated in a nearby town.

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Day 06
Marmaris

Marmaris - Rhodes

Hotel: Pasabey or similar

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Note: Remember that we are entering to Greece. On the ferry you should carry your luggage and have your passport handy as it is requested for embarkment.

Note: The ferries that link Marmaris with Rodhes undergo frequent changes in schedules and do not operate every day (except during summer months). The itinerary may be adapted based on the frequencies available during your trip. If the group is less than 10 people, the visits of Rhodes can be made in a regular service at a different schedule (sharing with other people from other companies).

07.30 HRS.- Early in the morning, at first light, we will leave the hotel. After border procedures we will take a boat to Greece.

09.15 hrs. - Fast ferry, a cruise of approximately one hour.

10.15 hrs.- Border procedures to enter Greece. Rhodes, arrival. We will include a sightseeing tour of the city with a local guide. Its impressive walled citadel, its old town that shows the traces of the different cultures (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Knights of Saint John, Ottomans, Italians, etc.) that inhabited it. The visit lasts about two hours. After the visit we will transfer you to the hotel.

Free afternoon.- We suggest you to enjoy on its beaches or stroll on your own in this beautiful city.-

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Day 07
Rodas

Rhodes - Night on Board

Hotel: Semiramis City or similar

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Scenery: Mediterranean landscapes, picturesque views over the sea.

Note: Ferry schedules are often subject to change. Departure time indicated in this

itinerary is a matter of changes. Journey to Athens could be made by plane.

09.00hrs.- Rhodes -departure-. Today an excursion to visit the island of Rhodes is included.

09.30 hrs.- Philerimos, on the top of the hill, among magnificent landscapes, you can

visit its small monastery sitting amid amazing landscapes.

10.15hrs.-Filerimos- Departure.

11.30hrs.-Lindos. Arrival to this city with a medieval fortress and Greek Acropolis overlooking the sea. With the coach we will take you to the bay of St. Paul, it is said that the apostle arrived here by sea in 51 AD to preach Christianity. The movie "The Guns of Navarone" was filmed here. Afterwards you will have free time, you can stroll through the white and commercial streets of the center, relax on the beaches or climb (by donkey if you wish) to the Acropolis.

15.00 hrs.- Lindos -departure-. Return to Rhodes.

16.00 hrs.- Rhodes. Arrival. At the port we take a modern ferry to Athens. Scheduled departure (July and August period not yet confirmed) from Rhodes at 17.00 hrs. Relax and enjoy the Mediterranean on board.

Accommodation in cabins with private bathrooms. Breakfast not included. Night on board.

Note: Depending on the number of passengers, your guide may not accompany you on the

ferry.

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Day 08
Olympia

Athens - Tripoli - Olympia - Patras

Hotel: Moxy Patras Marina / My Way Patras or similar

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07.30 hrs- Athens.- Arrival in Athens. We disembark and travel to the Peloponnese region.

09.15 hrs- Corinth Channel. We make a brief stop to see this impressive work from the end of the nineteenth century to link the Isthmus of Corinth with the Aegean Sea, thus facilitating maritime transport.

09.30 hrs- Corinth Channel, departure. Once on the Peloponnese peninsula, we continue among mountains.

10.45 hrs- Tripoli. We stop in the active capital of the Arcadia region, with time for a stroll around the Areos Square area with its cafes and restaurants.

11.45 hrs- Tripoli, departure.

13.45 hrs- Olympia. Time for lunch and visit the archaeological site (entrance and visit with a local guide included), the place where the first Olympic games were held in 776 B.C., with athletes from all over Greece and its colonies participating. Highlights include the Temple of Zeus, the stadium, the gymnasium and the arena. After the visit, free time; If you wish, you can visit the museum (not included).

16.45 hrs.- Olympia – departure. Mountain landscapes, some picturesque villages on our route.

18.45 hrs- Patras. Arrival in the third most populated city of Greece, a port lively city, with a remarkable medieval fortress, its cathedral is the largest church in Greece, next to it the small church of St. Andrew is a place of pilgrimage. Dinner included.

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Day 09
Patras

Patras – Nafpaktos – Mycenae – Acrocorinth - Athens

Hotel: Moxy Patras Marina / My Way Patras / President / Novotel Athenes or similar

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08.30h- Patras- After breakfast, we will cross the Rio-Antirrio bridge, a spectacular cable-stayed bridge which connects the Peloponnese with the Greek continent.

09.15h- Nafpaktos- Free time to walk around Nafpaktos, a town in the Gulf of Corinth. Its Venetian fortress dominates the city and reminds us that we are in Lepanto, the city which saw the battle between the Christian and Turkish fleets in which Cervantes lost his arm.

10.30h- Nafpaktos, departure. We resume our journey along the Gulf of Corinth.

13.00h- Mycenae. Arrival and free time to explore the colossal citadel from the 18th century BC, cradle of the European civilization (admission included).

15.30h- Mycenae, departure after lunch.

16.15 r- AcrocorinthAdmission to the immense fortress of Acrocorinth included. The foundations of an old temple of Aphrodite rest on the highest part of the settlement.

18.00h- Acrocorinth. Departure. We resume our journey towards Athens. We will make a short stop in the Corinth Canal, an amazing work from the 19th century. It connects the Isthmus of Corinth to the Aegean Sea, thereby facilitating naval transportation.

19.30h- Athens, arrival.

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Day 10
Athens

Hotel: President / Novotel Athenes or similar

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Free day. You can enjoy the charm of this city. Free time to explore and discover memorable places.

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Day 11
Athens

Athens

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After breakfast, end of our services.

Note: Remember that hotels check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time, so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day. If you need more time to use your room, please consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: ISTANBUL, Rhodes
  • Boat: Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul
  • Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul
  • Ticket admission: S

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
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