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12 Day Turkey & Greek Islands with 6 Day Cruise
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  • Flights NYC Istanbul, Athens NYC
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • 10 nights accommodations
    • 2 nights <, Istanbul
    • 6 nights Aegean Cruise,
    • 2 nights Athens
  • All transfers
  • 21 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
  • Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

  • Acropolis in Athens
  • Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini
  • Greek style informal cruising
Call 866-818-6008 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8789156
Tour OperatorGate 1 Travel
Duration
12 Days
Escorted
Escorted - No
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1Depart the USADepart the USA for Turkey. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey
Day 2Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure
Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3Day at leisure in IstanbulEnjoy the day at leisure to explore Istanbul independently. The only city that straddles two continents, Istanbul blurs the line between East and West, with incredible architecture that is rivaled only by its spectacular natural setting on the Bosphorus Strait
Optional: Half Day Beylerbeyi Palace & Camlica Hill Tour (AM)
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4Istanbul City Tour, Embark CruiseMorning at leisure. This afternoon enjoy a half day tour into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world famous Blue Mosque. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. This evening embark your cruise. The ship will remain docked overnight in Istanbul
Optional: Half Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Spice Market (AM)
Overnight: Cruise (Istanbul)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5Day at Leisure in Istanbul, Sail to MykonosSpend the morning and afternoon at leisure in Istanbul. Sail for Mykonos at 7:00 pm
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6Afternoon in Mykonos Afternoon and evening at leisure in Mykonos. Aside from Mykonos' landmark windmills and whitewashed homes, the island is most famous for its unique architecture, particularly the Paraportiani (molded) church, first begun in 1475, and Delos, one of Greece's oldest archaeological sites. Sail for Patmos at midnight
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7Morning in Patmos, Afternoon in KusadasiEnjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. Afternoon at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Next, Sail to Rhodes
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8Full Day in RhodesEnjoy a full day at leisure on the island of Rhodes (Greece) from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago. Explore the island's medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle, built by the 14th century Knights of St. John. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel of Rhodes is located at the far northern end of the island and is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Cruise in the early evening to Heraklion
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9Morning in Crete, Afternoon in SantoriniArrive this morning in Agios Nikolaos (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 am. Take a half day tracing the footsteps of the artist El Greco on this once pirate laden island, independently. At noon, cruise to Santorini, and enjoy an evening on Santorini Island from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, an island known throughout the world for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea cliffs
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10Disembark CruiseDisembark ship and transfer to your Athens hotel. Spend the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11Athens City TourYour morning tour of Athens will begin with panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens. Finally, visit the new Acropolis Museum, the striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12Depart for the USATransfer to airport for your flight to USA
Meals: Breakfast
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Lodging
Louis Cristal CruiseStanley Hotel
Feronya Hotel 
Disclaimer

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, port taxes of $222, Turkish ports embarkation fee of $30, shore excursions, and gratuities.


Additional Information:

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Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Stanley Hotel Athens is included when you select an Inside Cabin. Amalia Hotel is included when you select a Standard Outside Cabin. Royal Olympic Hotel is included when you select a Superior or Deluxe Outside Cabin. Choose your cabin category and hotel in Athens above in the "Select Your Cabin Category."

Triple cabins are not available in Category XB on the Louis Cristal.

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