GREECE + SANTORINI ISLAND + TURKEY TOUR

 

EUROPE-ASIA
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

Package Cost : 0.00 INR

 

Departure Date:

From	To
16 March 2020	26 March 2020

Day 00: Pune-Mumbai

Complimentary transfers Pune–Mumbai International Airport.

 

Day 01: Mumbai-Athens (D)

Arrive Mumbai International Airport to board flight to Athens. Arrive Athens & then Check in at our best class hotel. Early in the evening transfer to Indian Restaurant for Dinner. Back to hotel. Halt.

 

Day 02: Athens (B, L, D)

After breakfast, leave for the tour of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Presidential residence (ex-Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the Parthenon. Visit Acropolis museum. Proceed for Lunch to Indian Restaurant. After lunch visit the Temple of Poseidon.Evening free in Athens. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. Halt.

 

Day 03: Athens SantoriniIsland (B, L, D)

Early in the morning transfer to Piraeus to board ferry to Santorini Islands. (06 hours). Packed Luynch on board. Evening Sunset Trip in Oia village. Walk around and explore the beautiful village of Oia .Dinner at Local Restaurant. Halt.

 

Day 04: Santorini Island – Athens – Istanbul (B, L, D)

Breakfast and we visit the Caldera and its hot springs. You will have the unique chance to visit the active volcano of Santorini, walk on dried lava up to its peak, feel the heat underneath your feet and see the steam of sulphuric gases emerging from the earth bowels. Next, you will sail to the thermal springs where you can dive or step down into the blue waters in order to swim towards the springs (35- 36 C). Evening we are back in Athens by flight. Take a connecting flight to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, Dinner and transfer to the Hotel.

 

Day 05 –Istanbul - Pamukkale (B, L, D)

Breakfast. Early morning flight to Pamukkale. Early Turkish Lunch & visit Cotton Castle (Calcium Terraces) & the ruins of Hierapolis. Dinner. Check in at our best class hotel, Pamukkale.

 

Day 06: Pamukkale - Capadoccia (B, L, D)

Early Breakfast. Transfer to Konya. E-nroute Turkish Lunch. Visit Mevlana Museum. Proceed to Cappadocia. Dinner. Check in at our best class hotel.

Day 07: Capadoccia (B, L, D)

Early morning lifetime opportunity to enjoy Optional Hot Air Ballooning. Breakfast. Full day sightseeing tour of Capadoccia including visit to Uchisar rock Castle, Pasabagi Fairy Chimneys, Cavusin village, Devrent Valley. Avanos. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum. Lunch & then visit Kaymakli Underground City.  Turkish Night Show with local drinks. Dinner & Overnight at Cappadocia.   

 

Day 08: Capadoccia- Istanbul (B, L, D)

Breakfast & transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul before Lunch. Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon. Visit Spice Market. Dinner. Stay at our best class hotel.

 

Day 09: Istanbul (B, L, D)

Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of Istanbul including visit to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Water Cisterns.  Lunch & then visit Grand Covered Bazaar. Dinner & overnight at Istanbul.

 

Day 10: Istanbul - Mumbai (B, L)

Morning free. Lunch. Check-out time 12.00 noon. Free time & then Transfer to Ataturk Airport for dep. flight to Mumbai. Dinner on board.

 

Day 11:

Arrive Mumbai - After immigration formalities complimentary transfer to Pune. Tour concludes.

    Return Airfare from India.

o    Medical Insurance for the duration of tour & for passengers below 60 years. (60 Years and above will only pay the difference)

o    Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis.

o    Transfer & sightseeing as per itinerary.

o    Meals as per itinerary.

o    Visa Fees (Except U.S and Canada Visas)

o    Tips & Gratitudes.

o    Travel kit comprising: Passport Pouch, Cap, Snacks Hamper, Electricals, etc.

o    Pune Residence2Residence Transfers.

o    Services of tour Director.