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Athens, the Islands and Istanbul
Tour length: 12 days
The ancient world comes alive as you discover the unique blend of eastern and western cultures in Greece and Turkey. Explore the birthplace of western civilization in Athens as you examine the magnificient structures on the Acropolis, including the grand Parthenon. Next, board your cruise ship for a look into the Greek Islands before disembarking in the cradle of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey. Gain insight into the history of this land with visits to Troy and Istanbul.
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You are viewing the 2010 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2009 to 9/30/2010
The starting price for this tour is: $1,890

Day 1 Fly overnight to Greece

Day 2 Athens

Arrive in Athens
Take a walking tour of Athens:
  • Plaka district
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Day 3 Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens:
  • Olympic Stadium

  • Visit the Acropolis:
  • Parthenon
  • Temple of Athena Nike

  • Optional: Cape Sounion sunset dinner

    Day 4 Athens

    Enjoy free time today in Athens
    Optional: Delphi

    Day 5 Athens • Mykonos

    Board your cruise ship
    Optional: Mykonos walking tour
    Cruise information »

    Day 6 Rhodes

    Optional: Rhodes and Lindos; Old City and Philerimos; Lindos

    Day 7 Patmos • Kusadasi

    Optional: St. John’s Monastery and Scenic Island tour
    Transfer to Selcuk
    Take a guided excursion of Ephesus:
  • Archaeological Museum
  • House of the Virgin Mary
  • Day 8 Pergamon • Canakkale

    Take a tour of Pergamon:
  • Acropolis

  • Continue to Canakkale

    Day 9 Troy • Canakkale

    Take a tour of Troy
    Enjoy free time at a local beach

    Day 10 Bursa • Istanbul

    Take a guided tour of Bursa:
  • Green Mosque and Mausoleum
  • Grand Mosque and the Covered Bazaar

  • Take a ferry from Yalova to Eskihisar
    Continue on to Istanbul

    Day 11 Istanbul

    Take a tour of Istanbul:
  • The Hippodrome
  • Topkapi Palace
  • Grand Bazaar

  • Visit the Blue Mosque
    Optional: Bosphorous Cruise

    Day 12 Depart for home