| Day 1 |
An afternoon walk to all the sites of Greco-Roman Athens.
Explore the ancient agora, neoclassical architecture, the Roman Stadium, the Temple of
Zeus and Athena Parthenos, the patron Goddess of Athens. Overnight in Athens.
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| Day 2 |
Early morning departure for the Island of Santorini. Soak up the sun today and relax on the beach or
perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira. Overnight in Santorini.
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| Day 3 |
Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the
warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath. Overnight in Santorini.
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| Day 4 |
Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach
before experiencing the Mykonian nightlife. Overnight in Mykonos
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| Day 5 |
Spend another day on the beach or take an optional day trip to the neighbouring island of Delos.
Overnight in Mykonos.
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| Day 6 |
Another day on the beach in paradise before we catch an overnight ferry to Samos (depending on ferry schedules).
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| Day 7 |
Today, we make our way to Turkey with free time to explore Samos town or Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. Dinner
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| Day 8 |
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus
Library and the Amphitheatre.
Overnight in Kusadasi. Dinner.
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| Day 9 |
Tour the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis.
Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in
Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight in Pamukkale. Dinner. |
| Day 10 |
Leaving Pamukkale, today we visit a carpet village and learn how Turkish carpets are made by hand,
what determines their value and the historical and cultural context in which this folk art has blossomed.
Afterwards we visit Saklikent Gorge, the longest and deepest canyon in Turkey. Walk through icy water and
battle numerous small waterfalls set in sculpted limestone canyon walls.
Take a tube ride down the rapids or relax on the platforms. Overnight in Fethiye. |
| Day 11 |
A lazy day boat cruise leaving from Fethiye to the 12 Islands. Board the boat for a day you
won’t forget. Lunch is served on the boat along the way.
In the afternoon sail back to Fethiye. Overnight Fethiye. |
| Day 12 |
Free day to do whatever you choose. Paraglide, swim, recover, relax. Overnight Fethiye
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| Day 13 |
Start the day with a panoramic view following the Mediterranean coast.
This is a chill out day. We will visit ancient Myra, which is the hometown of
St. Nicholas (Father Christmas). Phaselis is our next stop, a beautiful ancient harbour city
where you also have the chance to take a dip in the sea. Overnight in Antalya
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| Day 14 |
Begin today with a tour of the ancient ruins of Aspendos, which is known for one of the best
preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. We then visit
and enjoy the natural beauty
of the Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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| Day 15 |
Today we visit the Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group
whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi - a great Turkish poet and mystic,
the brotherhood is based in Konya where its founder is buried. En-route, we stop at the ancient
Silk Road Caravanseray, before we trek through the wildly beautiful Ihlara Valley and explore Derinkuyu
Underground City. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight in Cappadocia
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| Day 16 |
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley,
the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle and more. Overnight in Cappadocia. Dinner.
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| Day 17 |
Today we visit the nation’s capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisations Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Optional flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia)
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| Day 18 |
Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, the Underground
Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Tonight, a farewell dinner with your group. Overnight in Istanbul. |
| Day 19 |
We say farewell to eahother after breakfast. |
| Day 20 |
After breakfast we say farewell to each other.
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