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Istanbul, the Greek Islands and Athens
Tour length: 12 days
Discover Turkey and Greece on land and by sea. Visit ancient Ephesus, Pergamon and legendary Troy, the setting for Homer’s epic, The Illiad. Then cruise to the islands of Patmos, Crete and Santorini before disembarking in Athens, where you’ll explore historic landmarks, including the Acropolis.
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You are viewing the 2011 itinerary, which is valid from 10/1/2010 to 9/30/2011
The starting price for this tour is: $1,905

Day 1 Fly overnight to Turkey

Day 2 Istanbul

Arrive in Istanbul

Day 3 Istanbul

Take a guided tour of Istanbul
Stop at the Hippodrome
Visit Topkapi Palace
Visit the Blue Mosque
Stop at the Grand Bazaar
Optional: Bosphorus Cruise

Day 4 Bursa • Canakkale

Travel to Eskihisar
Take a ferry from Eskihisar to Yalova
Continue to Bursa
Take a guided tour of Bursa:
  • Green Mosque and Mausoleum
  • Grand Mosque and the Covered Bazaar

Continue to Canakkale

Day 5 Troy

Take a guided tour of Troy
Enjoy free time at the beach

Day 6 Pergamon • Kusadasi

Travel to Pergamon
Take a guided tour of Pergamon:
  • Acropolis

Enjoy free time at the beach
Continue to Kusadasi

Day 7 Kusadasi • Ephesus

Travel to Selcuk
Take a guided excursion of Ephesus
Visit the Archaeological Museum
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
Return to Kusadasi
Enjoy free time in Kusadasi

Day 8-9 Greek Islands Cruise

Cruise the Greek Islands:
  • Patmos
  • Crete
  • Santorini

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Day 10 Athens

Disembark in Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
Visit the Acropolis
Take a walking tour of Athens:
  • Plaka district
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus

Optional: Cape Sounion sunset excursion

Day 11 Athens

Enjoy free time in Athens
Optional: Delphi

Day 12 Depart for home