Day 1: Arrive Athens
Arrive in Athens, you will meet our local representative at the airport and be transfered to your hotel in Athens. Once you settle in, you are free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district. Or, we will be pleased to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek dinner and musical entertainment.
Overnight in Athens.
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Day 2: Athens
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Today, you may visit the Acropolis and the world famous on-site museum, spend the afternoon at leisure or explore this fascinating city on your own. Overnight in Athens.
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Day 3: Athens / Mykonos
Today you will be transferred to the port for ferry to the island Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos you will be met by our driver and transferred directly to your hotel. Time at leisure, Mykonos is now the most cosmopolitan island in the world, more famous than Capri, more fashionable than Hawaii. Overnight in Mykonos.
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Day 4: Mykonos
All day free in Mykonos. A deep, blue sea, covered with white waves, and set in it a bare island bathed in sunlight. Add to this a fishing harbour with caiques of every colour and an all-white town rising up the hillside from the sea shore. Overnight in Mykonos.
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Day 5: Mykonos / Santorini
We will transfer you to port for the ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini you will be met by your local driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
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Day 6: Santorini
All day free on this enchanting island, Santorini to enjoy its breathtaking views, sizzling black sandy beaches and dazzling sunset. Overnight in Santorini.
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Day 7: Santorini / Istanbul via Athens
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul via Athens. Arrive Istanbul and you will be met with your local drive upon and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 8: Byzantine Treasures & Ottoman Highlights
Begin the day with visits to the most important sites of once imperial Constantinople; Hagia Sophia, famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Hippodrome was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople. Sultanahmet Mosque, also named "Blue Mosque" by foreign travelers based on the tiles in dominant tones of blue, turquoise and green that cover most of its interior. Have free time in the Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. After lunch, discover the official and primary residence in the city of the Ottoman Sultans. You will be amazed by 10,700 pieces of Chinese, Japanese and Turkish porcelain displayed in the palace kitchens once served to 4,000 people in a day. Imperial Treasury, a large collection exhibited in five different halls, consisting gifts of ambassadors, enthronement gifts, and belongings of the Ottoman dynasty as well as holy relics. End the day with a slow paced, relaxing walking tour inside the palace. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 9: Istanbul
Istanbul is hot, not talking about the weather. These days, there are more happening restaurants, bars, galleries and clubs around town than there are exquisite Ottoman mosques (and that's a lot). Day at lesiure in World's Hippest City. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 10: Istanbul & Departure
You will be picked up from your hotels and transferred to Ataturk Airport for your departure flight home, end of the tour.
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