12 Days Istanbul, Ephesus and Greek Islands Cruise Tour
12 Days Istanbul, Ephesus and Greek Islands Cruise and Cappadocia Tour
Day 1 : *Arrive in Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 : *Istanbul Old City Walking Tour ( B, L )
We will visit Hagia Sophia, Mosque The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, after the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3: *Free Day to Explore Istanbul ( B )
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: *Flight from Istanbul to Izmir / Ephesus Tour ( L )
We will visit…… Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World), the 25,000 seat amphitheatre, the Celsius Library and all the other marvelous highlights of Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, her last abode.
End of the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Embark the Cruise and Sail to Patmos ( B, L, D )- Departures are only on Tuesdays
Patmos Departure:21:30
Day 6: Cruise to Rhodes ( B, L, D )
Overnight on Cruise Ship.
Day 7:Cruise to Crete and Santorini ( B, L, D )
Crete Arrival:07:00
Crete Departure:12:00
Santorini Arrival:16:30
Santorini Departure:21:30
Day 8: Cruise to Athens and Mykonos ( B, L, D )
Athens Departure:13:00
Mykonos Departure:23:00
Day 9: Arrival in Kusadasi / Flight to Cappadocia ( B, L )
Day 10- North Cappadocia Tour ( L )
This early morning the driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in order to transfer to the airport. At the set time you will fly (60 min) to Cappadocia airport.
On the arrival to the airport and after picking your luggage there will be a represent to meet you at the exit and transfer to our office where you can leave your luggage and start for the guided North Cappadocia tour.
At first we will visit the famous panorama of rock stones named Esentepe, following to Uchisar Castle(Byzantium period) form outside, Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley and Tree Beauties Valley all are most important sights of North Cappadocia. Then we’ll head on to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can try your potting skills. Here will be the end of the day and we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 11 South Cappadocia Tour ( B, L )
This morning be the lucky one to greet the sun from the Balloon, which is the best experience of your 12 Days Turkey and Greece Combination Tour.
After your breakfast and check out, our guide will pick up from the hotel to start for South Cappadocia tour.
We’ll head on to Meskender Valley and Rose Valley famous with its red colored stone formations, will explore the landscape of the area hiking around. Visiting Cavusin Village with those specific cave houses forming miraculous landscape of the area, beautiful Pigeon Valley which says a lot by its name. Be amazed by the fabulous view of the Love Valley and its panoramic view. We are lucky to visit that unique Kaymakli Underground City and feel the gravity of ancient community with 5 to 20 levels down full of rooms, wineries, tombs and even barns that been used centuries ago. Here you have a chance to attend to a traditional carpet ceremony. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the your hotel. Overnight in Goreme.
Day 12 Last Day of Unforgettable Trip ( B )
Included Services:
Flight tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
7 Days Cruise mentioned in the itinerary ( All Inclusive ).
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.
All mentioned transfers in the itinerary.
All tours with professional tour guide, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
All meals mentioned by the itinerary ( B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Vegetarian meals available.
All domestic taxes.
What is not Included:
Drinks with meals during the daily tours (except the drinks served with breakfast)
Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.
Items of a personal nature.
Medical services.
Notes:
Can be customized according to your wishes.
This tour is available from 1st. of April to 30th. October
There is no hidden cost.
Departs daily.