12 Day Turkey & Greek Islands with 6 Day Cruise

Gate 1 Travel

Turkey Vacations

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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 < or <, 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 9545496

Tour Operator

Gate 1 Travel

Offer

Offer valid through 9/30/2010

Duration

12 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart the USA	Depart the USA for Turkey. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey
Day 2	Istanbul	Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3	Istanbul	Enjoy 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 4	Istanbul City Tour, Embark Cruise	Morning 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 5	Istanbul, Sail to Mykonos	Spend the morning and afternoon at leisure in Istanbul. Sail for Mykonos at 7:00 pm Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6	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 7	Patmos, Afternoon in Kusadasi	Enjoy 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 8	Rhodes	Enjoy 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 9	Crete, Evening in Santorini	Arrive this morning in Agios Nikolaos (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 am. Enjoy a half day at leisure to explore the island on your own before cruising at noon. This evening, enjoy a brief stop on the island of Santorini. Known for its breathtaking caldera, Santorini is also famous for its sandy beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea cliffs Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10	Disembark Cruise	Disembark ship and transfer to your Athens hotel. Spend the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Day 11	Athens	Your 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 12	Depart for the USA	Transfer to airport for your flight to USA Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing

Lodging

	Louis Cristal Cruise		Stanley Hotel
	Crystal 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:

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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Tours

12 Day Turkey & Greek Islands with 6 Day Cruise from $1,599.00 (USD)