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150 Scenic? “Jewels of Europe with Greece & Turkey 36 Day Itinerary Athens > Amsterdam Day 01 Athens Join your Tour Director this evening for a welcome drink, before a two night stay at the Divani Palace Acropolis*. Day 02 Athens @ Discover the bustling Greek capital with a guided city tour. Visit the impressive Panathenaiko Stadium, the World Heritage-listed Acropolis, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon. Freechoice: Visit the Acropolis Museum, situated overlooking the famed Acropolis offering stunning city views, or take a walking tour through Plaka, the oldest district in Athens, and learn how to make traditional handicrafts. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner ina local restaurant. ‘Meats: B.D Day 03 Athens > Nafplion As you travel towards Nafplion stop and admire the 23-metre wide Corinth Canal, before continuing to the small village of Epidaurus. This afternoon, discover the picturesque seaside port town of Nafplion during a guided city tour before relaxing at the Hotel Amalia Nafplio*. Meals: B Day 04 Nafplion > Olympia Visit the archaeological site of Mycenae with its fortified ancient ruins, followed by a stop ata local winery fora tasting. Then join a cooking class followed by a delicious lunch in a traditional village. Afterwards continue to the ancient town of Olympia, visit the Archaeological site, home to many extraordinary monuments, and the Archaeological Museum. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before checking into the Olympion Asty Hotel*. Meals: B.L.D Day 05 Olympia > Delphi > Itea Depart today for the mountainside town of Delphi, considered by Zeus to be the centre of the world. Explore significant historical sites such as the ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi. As we arrive to Itea check into the Hotel Nafsika Palace* for an overnight stay. Meals:B Day 06 Itea > Meteora > Kalambaka @ Today visit the World Heritage- listed site of Meteora, with its incredible Byzantine monasteries. Freechoice: Take a panoramic drive through the mountains for breathtaking views of this remarkable site and visit a local monastery, or if you are feeling more active, follow the old footpaths monks have walked for centuries ona guided hike. Tonight learn about Greek traditions and customs as you are treated to a home hosted dinner, before an overnight stay at the Hotel Divani Meteora*. Meals: B.D Day 07 Kalambaka > Athens Return to Athens and journey by funicular railway to the peak of Lycabettus Hill. At the top is the setting for our delicious dinner. Return back to the Divani Palace Acropolis* for your final night in Greece. Meals: B.D Day 08 Athens > Istanbul After breakfast this morning, transfer to Athens airport INSTORE | ONLIN for your included flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Intercontinental Istanbul*. Meals:B Day 09 Istanbul After breakfast, embark ona guided tour of this amazing city. See magnificent Hagia Sophia and visit the stunning Blue Mosque, the remains of the Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace. Tonight, enjoy dinner ata local restaurant with views overlooking the mighty Bosphorus. ‘Meals: B.D Day 10 Istanbul > Canakkale This morning your local guide will show you around the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world before continuing towards Canakkale for your stay at Kolin Hotel*. Meals: B.L Day 11 Gallipoli Today travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI landings by allied forces including ANZAC troops on the morning of April 25, 1915. Visit many of the landmark sites such as the Cape Hellas Memorial, ANZAC Cove, the ominously named Shrapnel Valley, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Meals: B.L.D Day 12 Canakkale > Izmir Journey today to the Greco- Roman city of Pergamon, where you will visit the site of Asclepion, the famed ancient medical centre dating back to 4th century BC. Then see the magnificent Acropolis containing the ruins of Pergamon’s acclaimed 200,000 volume library. See monuments CALL | APP such as the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Athena, and the Theatre, before enjoying authentic Turkish cuisine at a home hosted lunch in a local village. Then depart for Izmir, with an overnight stay at the Swissétel Bilyiik Efes*. Meals:B.L Day 13 Izmir > Kusadasi Tour Izmir, starting at the heart of the city, Konak Square. From here you'll see the ruins of Agora and the Old Market Place. After visiting a local winery for a tasting of their delicious produce continue to Kusadasi for a two stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel*. Meals: B.D Day 14 Kusadasi Visit Ephesus, perhaps the world’s best-preserved ancient city that once housed the Temple of Artemis. Walk the Marble Road, the construction of which started in the 1st century AD and see many preserved buildings such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus and the Great Ampitheatre. Then venture behind the Ephesus hills to where the House of Virgin Mary once stood. Meals:B Day 15 Kusadasi > Pamukkale @ Freechoice: Visit the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, admired for its breathtaking views of terraced calcium pools, then explore the ancient Necropolis site. Alternatively, swim in the Antique Pool of Cleopatra, and experience the legendary healing properties as you soak in the warm waters. At the end of the day be transferred to the Doga Thermal Hotel*. Meals: B.D
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