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Live your Greek island dream and explore the remnants of prior civilizations. Relax on the green oasis of Samos, encounter the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, lounge about the sun drenched islands of Mykonos and Ios, and explore the remains from the golden age of Greece in Athens.
DAY 1 - KusadasiWelcome to Kusadasi. Today is arrival day so after checking into your hotel the remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Kusadasi 3*. Dinner.
DAY 2 - KusadasiMeet you group this morning before a guided tour of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city halls and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit the Selcuk museum, followed by a carpet weaving demonstration, which has long traditions in Turkey. Here we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi 3*. Dinner.
DAY 3 - Kusadasi to Mykonos via SamosThis morning we board a ferry to the Greek Island of Samos, followed by our connecting ferry to Mykonos. Overnight Mykonos C class.
DAY 4 - MykonosOptional day trip to the neighboring island of Delos. This Mecca of the golden years of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum. Overnight Mykonos C class.
DAY 5 - Mykonos to IosRevitalize with an early morning swim and wander the charming white-washed narrow alleyways of Mykonos Town. Overnight Ios C class.
DAY 6 - IosSluggishly rise from your island induced sleep and head for the famed beaches on Ios. Explore the picturesque old chora or head for the beach. Overnight Ios C class.
DAY 7 - Ios to SantoriniGet the adrenaline pumping at Mylopotas beach with optional water sports, before boarding the evening ferry for the dramatic island of Santorini. Overnight Santorini C class.
DAY 8 - SantoriniTake an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini C class.
DAY 9 - SantoriniAnother free day to explore the Island's capital, Fira, or the archeological sites of Ancient Thira or Akrotiri. Overnight Santorini C class.
DAY 10 - Santorini to AthensSoak up the sun on the black sand beaches before we board an overnight ferry to the mainland. Overnight Athens C class.
DAY 11 - AthensAfter breakfast, we walk to all the sights of Greco-Roman Athens. Stand in awe at the epic Temple of Zeus. See the first Olympic Stadium, the Agora and the mother of all ruins, the Acropolis. Overnight Athens C class.
DAY 12 - AthensTour ends after breakfast and we say goodbye to our new friends.
Tour Includes
o Transportation by ferries between the Greek islands and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels (except Athens which is via Train)
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey and an experienced tour leader in Greece
o Hotel accommodation with breakfast in share basis as per itinerary
o 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Tour does not Include
o Entrance fees to any sites
o Cost of any daily activities in Greece
o Any visas or port taxes
Add Ons:
Experience Turkey! Before Greece, experience all the highlights of Western Turkey on the Fez bus, Turkey's essential hop-on hop-off transport network. See the Trojan Trooper pass which starts in Istanbul and ends in Kusadasi.
Gallipoli. From Istanbul, commemorate the veterans at the famous WWI battlefields of Gallipoli on a Fez Trooper Tour that will land you in Kusadasi.
Please noteItineraries are subject to change without notice. Greek ferry timetables can change, do change and did change several times in 2004. For the latest information visit
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