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Athens - Welcome to Athens.
Embark on your exciting holiday as you arrive into the Greek Capital of Athens. Meet your tour manager at the arrival area after you clear immigration and customs, and proceed to your hotel & check in. (Standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.) Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet the Tour Manager at the designated time.
Enjoy an Indian dinner.Athens City Tour – Acropolis - Acropolis Museum
After breakfast, get ready for a city tour of Athens. Today you will see the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on the city tour. We will drive past major Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. A photo-stop at Panathinaïkó Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Later pass by Zappeion and Temple of Zeus. You will also pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Visit the Acropolis, the UNESCO- listed site that served as the ancient citadel and hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. After local lunch, we will visit the New Acropolis Museum, an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens, where at least 4,000 priceless statues found their home.
(Please prepare 01 small bag for 02 overnights at Kalambaka & Olympia along with your required medicine and other daily items. Big bag will remain in ATHENS)
Athens – Delphi - Kalambaka
After breakfast, drive to Delphi. You will immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this trip to Delphi. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to Kalambaka. Check into your hotel.
Enjoy a local dinner.Kalambaka – Olympia
After breakfast, visit Meteora with its impressive scenery, ageless monasteries (visit two monasteries), suspended between earth and sky. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Inside the Byzantine Monasteries see priceless historical and religious treasures. Enjoy a local lunch. Later drive to Olympia and check-in to your hotel. Later drive back to to Marrakech.
Enjoy a local dinner.Olympia - Athens
After breakfast, check out and drive to Olympia stadium and museum. In the western Peloponnese, called the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. At ancient Olympia stand the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and ran, just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3000 years ago. We will also visit the museum and see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.
After local lunch, drive to Athens. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check-in to your hotel.
Athens – Santorini – Fira Walking Tour
After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Santorini, which is one of the most outstanding places in the world. On arrival, enjoy local lunch and then transfer to your hotel. This evening enjoy a walking tour of Fira.
Enjoy an Indian dinner tonight.Santorini – Traditional Villages & Oia Sunset
Breakfast at leisure. Then we will explore the center of the island. The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias, which was built on the highest point of the Island 567 meters above sea level. From there you will enjoy a panoramic view of the whole island. Later continue to the village of Pyrgos, with its Cycladic architecture, Byzantine churches and a Venetian Castle. The village is one of the highest points of the Island and enjoy the view - overlooking the North West part of Santorini. Enjoy local lunch. Later transfer to the traditional village of Oia which is on the northern tip of the island, high on the cliff top. Oia hosts the most magnificent views of Santorini and a picturesque road with cliffs on one side and sea on the other, the whitewashed walls and blue domes sparkling in the sunlight. Witness a spectacular sunset and thereafter transfer to dinner.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.Santorini – Athens.
(For passengers taking only Greece part of the tour).Check out after breakfast and proceed to Airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive Athens. Proceed for Lunch. Later Check in to Hotel. Rest of the day Free at Leisure.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check-in to your hotel.Farewell!
(For passengers taking only Greece part of the tour).Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour.(B)
On to Istanbul Via Athens. Enjoy the Bosphorus Cruise.
Check out after breakfast and proceed to the airport for your flight to Athens. Later bid farewell to Greece as you board your flight from Athens to Istanbul, Turkey. On arrival proceed for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia. Along the shores there is a delightful mix of the past and the present, as well as the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner. Later check-in to your hotel.Guided city tour of Istanbul – Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Spice Market.
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and proceed on a full day city tour of Istanbul. Start with the Topkapi Palace, an Ottoman ruler’s palace complex. Thereafter visit the famous Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Later visit Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stands the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Also visit the Blue Mosque (closed to visit on Friday morning due to Friday prayers), which has five main domes, six minarets and eight secondary domes.[Please note, Blue Mosque is under renovation due to which it will be visited from outside only]. Later visit the Spice Market.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner.Onto Cappadocia. See Zelve - Pasabag Valley, Uçhisar Citadel (from outside)
After breakfast check out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. On arrival at Kayseri Airport, drive to the mysterious Cappadocia regions. Enjoy local lunch. Later drive to Zelve (Pasabag) center of the Fairy Chimneys. Zelve presents a picture of an abandoned village that existed until a short time ago. Also see Uçhisar, which is situated on the edge of Göreme National Park, dominated by a 60-metre-high castle mountain, which is visible over a wide distance and has the form of a large cylindrical tower. Later check-in and relax at the hotel.
Enjoy a local dinner.City sights of Cappadocia. Visit Carpet Atelier, Kaymakli Underground City and see Pigeon Valleyn and Avanos.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit the carpet atelier and witness a carpet weaving demonstration. After local lunch visit the Underground City and see Pigeon Valley and Avanos Region. Also watch local artisans sculpt traditional plates and kilims at the ceramics centre.
Tonight, enjoy an Indian dinner. .Onto Izmir and drive to Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus and see Sirince Village.
After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Later on the way to Kusadasi, visit the House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus and see the ruins of Odeon, Hercules' Gate, the fantastic Greco-Roman Theatre and Basilica of St. John. After local lunch, see Sirince Village on top of a hill. Arrive Kusadasi and check in to the hotel. The rest of the evening is free at leisure.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner.Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress. See City of Hierapolis
After at the hotel drive to Pamukkale for your flight to Izmir. for a full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress with its travertines and ancient city of Hierapolis, which has the biggest Necropolis with about 1,200 gravestones. Enjoy a local lunch, later drive back to Kusadasi.
Enjoy a local dinner.Farewell!!!
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour.
(B)TOUR COST (ONLY GREECE) | |
Land Cost 8 Nights 9 Days | |
Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 2850 |
Single Supplement | US$ 910 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2023 (Greece - 8 Nights 9 Days) | |
April | 14, 29 |
May | 13 |
July | 08, 22 |
August | 05, 19 |
September | 02, 16, 30 |
October | 07, 21 |
TOUR COST (GREECE & TURKEY) | |
Land Cost 13 Nights 14 Days | |
Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 4250 |
Single Room Supplement | US$ 1540 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2023 (Greece & Turkey - 13 Nights 14 days) | |
April | 14, 29 |
May | 13 |
July | 08, 22 |
August | 05, 19 |
September | 02, 16, 30 |
October | 07, 21 |
NOTE
WHAT YOUR TOUR COST INCLUDES
SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS
GREECE | ||
Athens | ||
Delphi | ||
Kalambaka | ||
Olympia | ||
Santorini | ||
TURKEY | ||
Istanbul | ||
Cappadocia | ||
Kusadasi | ||
Pamukkale | ||
ACCOMMODATION
MEALS - AS PER THE ITINERARY
TAXES
TIPS, PORTERAGE & WATER
TRANSFERS
Internal Flights Baggage Allowance: Check-in: 20 kg & Carry-on: 5kg
TOUR MANAGER
WHAT YOUR TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
IMPORTANT
VISAS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL ON YOUR TOUR
*If ATH processes Turkey e-Visa, clients have to pay an additional US$ 75 per person
Note: Cost of the above-mentioned visa is not included in your tour price.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED
MEDICAL INSURANCE:
It’s very important to find out before you leave whether or not your medical insurance will cover you overseas. Your regular U.S. health insurance may not cover doctors’ and hospital visits in other countries. ALWAYS LOOK INTO THE ASPECTS OF COVERING YOUR TRIP FOR UNFORESEEN EVENTS.
BOOKING TERMS AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy | |
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Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 1000 Per Person |
Full payment to be made | 75 days prior to departure |
Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
Cancellation between 59 – 45 days prior to departure | 30% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Cancellation between 44 – 30 days prior to departure | 60% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Cancellation between 29 – 15 days prior to departure | 75% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Cancellation 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |