Best Itineraries in Turkey

2014

Turkey's Discovery Star

Historic Turkey, the Aegean & Athens

Rome, Athens & the Aegean Isles

Mykonos & the Aegean

Cycladic Adventure

The Best of Cyprus & Greece

Aegean Isles & Turkey

Turkey Explorer

Santorini & the Aegean

Highlights of Greece

Turkey's Lycian Star with Gulet Cruise

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10 Days / 9 Nights

TURKEY'S DISCOVERY STARIstanbul - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Canakkale - Izmir - Ankara

Travelers start this eleven day escorted exploration of Turkey in Istanbul, the nation's largest metropolitanarea and one of the few cities world-wide to span two continents. Three days in Istanbul include a visit tothe regal Topkapi Palace, the stunning Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and the ruins of the Hippodrome.Then shop exotic merchandise at the immense Grand Bazaar before leaving for Ankara, the Turkishcapital that encapsulates the country's ancient and modern history. Next discover the otherworldlylandscape of Cappadocia where the rough earth has yielded clay for artisan pottery, caverns that houseunderground cities, and tall pillars that suspend hermitages above the desert. To the east, Pamukkalebeholds another natural wonder-the "Cotton Castle", a collection of naturally formed terraces made ofsedimentary rock that has been deposited by hot springs over the centuries. Not far from this surprisinglandscape, the cities of Izmir, Ephesus, Troy, Pergamon, and Canakkale reveal more of the spiritual,military, and architectural mysteries cloaking this intriguing part of the world. Travelers reflect on thestunning landmarks they have witnessed as they journey back to Istanbul to begin the trek home.

Day 1 - Fri Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport, here you'll be met andtransferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore a citythat has always been at a crossroads, between Asia and Europe, betweenhistory and modernity, between conservatives and free-thinkers.

Day 2 - Sat Istanbul

This morning we visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, the residence ofmighty Ottoman Sultans, and Hagia Sophia, once a church, later amosque, and now a museum. After time for lunch on your own, you will betaken to the Blue Mosque. Here, you will be impressed by the beauty of itssix minarets, unique architecture, marble latticework, and inside, by thehigh ceiling lined with 20,000 blue tiles that give the mosque its popularname. Stop by the Hippodrome. Center of the Byzantine life for 1,000years, this is where chariot races and competitive athletic events tookplace. Your tour ends with a visit of the Grand Bazaar, the world's biggestand oldest shopping venue. (B)

Day 3 - Sun Istanbul/Cappadocia

Today we transfer to the airport for a short flight to Cappadocia (notincluded). Transfer to the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner andovernight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 4 - Mon Cappadocia

After breakfast we visit Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famousfor its fairy chimney rock formations. Whittled down by time and erosion, these figures stand as atestament to the power of nature. Occupied as far back as the 4th Century, you can still see dwellings,churches and underground cities that were carved into the surrounding formations. A tour of KaymakliUnderground City, the widest underground city of this region, will be followed by a visit of a local potteryworkshop. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia. (B,D)

Day 5 - Tue Cappadocia/Konya/Pamukkale

After a visit of the Sultanhani Caravanserai, we head to Konya, the old capital of the Anatolian Seljuk


Empire and home to the mystic Whirling Dervish sect. Visit the Mevlana, a museum and nationalmonument. Your day ends in Pamukkale, the city famous for its dazzling chalk-white array of fantasticallyshaped limestone terraces. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 - Wed Pamukkale/Kusadasi

This morning we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis. It is here that you will see the fairyland terraces,glistening pools and cascades in scallop-shell basins that have made this area famous worldwide.Continue to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 7 - Thu Kusadasi/Ephesus/Kusadasi

This morning we drive to Ephesus, perhaps the best preserved archeological site on Earth, where one ofthe Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Temple of Artemis - is located. We end our tour with a visitof the House where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived the final years of her life. Dinner andovernight at hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 8 - Fri Kusadasi/Pergamum/Troy/Canakkale

Today we drive to Pergamum, the seat of an ancient kingdom. Visit the Asklepion, one of the most famousshrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world, before driving to Homer's legendary city of Troy,where archeological excavation has established nine levels of habitation, including the great city capturedin 1200 B.C. by means of the renowned Trojan Horse. A huge replica of this horse stands beside the city'sancient walls. Continue to ?anakkale. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 9 - Sat ?anakkale/Istanbul

After crossing the Dardanelles, we visit the peninsula of Gelibolu, better known in the west as Gallipoli.Here are the battlefields where for nine disastrous months during the Great War, Anzac troops foughtunsuccessfully to gain control of the strategic Dardanelle Straits. Visit Anzac Cove and Lone PineCemetery. Continue to Istanbul. (B)

Day 10 - Sun Istanbul to USA (or extend your stay)

Morning transfer to airport for your return flight home. (B)

Included Features:

Deluxe class hotel accommodation for 9 nights15 included meals consisting of:- 9 buffet breakfasts- 6 dinners at hotelsTouring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoachAssistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tourSightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:- Istanbul city tour, including entrance fees at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum- Visit of Cappadocia- Visit of the Sultanhani Caravanserai- Visit of Konya's Mevlana Museum- Tour of Hierapolis and hot springs in Pamukkale- Visit of Ephesus archaeological site- Visit of House of the Virgin Mary- Visit of ancient Pergamum, including entrance fees for the Acropolis and Asklepion- Visit of Troy archaeological site- Visit of World War I memorials at GallipoliArrival and departure airport transfersBaggage handlingTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges


Excludes:

Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel SurchargesVisa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if requiredTips and Personal itemsTravel InsuranceOptional Tours

Best Price starting at $855(Based on per person in Double Occupancy)


11 Days / 10 Nights

HISTORIC TURKEY, THE AEGEAN & ATHENSIstanbul - Canakkale - Santorini - Rhodes - Athens - Crete - Patmos - Izmir

'Historic Turkey, the Aegean and Athens' is a great vacation getaway beginning in Istanbul, which youdiscover in depth. See beautifully preserved remains of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires; explore theHippodrome, ancient site of chariot races; the magnificent Blue Mosque, the glorious St. Sophia Museum,the lavish Topkapi Palace and test your bargaining skills when buying memorable souvenirs at the colorfulGrand Bazaar. Travel along the Dardanelles, visiting Gallipoli, site of a bloody WW1 battle. Visit Troy, siteof Homer's great epic the Iliad, and Pergamum, famed across the Ancient world as a great cultural andreligious center. From Kusadasi explore the ruins of Ephesus, among the best preserved archeologicalsites in the world. Visit the house of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she lived the final years of her life. Ahighlight of this journey is a cruise with breathtaking and legendary ports of call. Patmos, Rhodes,Heraklion and Santorini. Optional shore excursions will reveal the splendors and history of each island.Ageless Athens, cradle of democracy and birthplace of Western Civilization will crown this vacation. Hereyou see the House of Parliament and Memorial to the Unknown Soldier. Hadrian's Arch, the Temple ofOlympian Zeus (known as the Olympieion), the Panathinaikon Stadium, culminating with the Parthenonatop the Acropolis plus the night scene of fun loving Plaka district.

Day 1 - Thu Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport, here you'll be met andtransferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore a citythat has always been at a crossroads between Asia and Europe, andhistory and modernity.


This morning we visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, the residence ofmighty Ottoman Sultans, and Hagia Sophia, once a church, later amosque, and now a museum. After time for lunch on your own, you will betaken to the Blue Mosque. Here, you will be impressed by the beauty of itssix minarets, unique architecture, marble latticework, and inside, by thehigh ceiling lined with 20,000 blue tiles that give the mosque its popularname. Stop by the Hippodrome. Center of the Byzantine life for 1,000years, this is where chariot races and competitive athletic events tookplace. Your tour ends with a visit of the Grand Bazaar, the world's biggestand oldest shopping venue. (B)

Day 3 - Sat Istanbul/Gallipoli/Canakkale

Drive along the shores of the Sea of Marmara to the peninsula of Gelibolu,better known in the west as Gallipoli. Here are the battlefields where, fornine disastrous months during the Great War, Anzac troops foughtunsuccessfully to gain control of the strategic Dardanelle Straits. VisitAnzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery. After crossing the Dardanelles, wedrive to ?anakkale. Dinner and overnight at hotel in ?anakkale. (B,D)

Day 4 - Sun Canakkale/Troy/Pergamum/Kusadasi

Drive to Homer's legendary city of Troy, where archeological excavation has established nine levels ofhabitation, including the great city captured in 1200 BC by means of the renowned Trojan Horse. A hugereplica of this horse stands beside the city's ancient walls. Continue to Pergamum, the seat of an ancientkingdom. Visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world.


Drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 5 - Mon Kusadasi/Ephesus/Kusadasi

This morning we drive to Ephesus, perhaps the best preserved archeological site on Earth, where one ofthe Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Temple of Artemis - is located. We end our tour with a visitof the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived the final years of her life. Dinner and overnightat hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 6 - Tue Kusadasi/Patmos

Morning transfer to the pier for embarkation on your cruise ship. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of theMonastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sitesis available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Wed Rhodes

A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of theColossus of Rhodes. Optional visits to the Temple of Athena on the majestic Acropolis of Lindos,overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old Town and Philerimos. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Thu Crete/Santorini

Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palaceof King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of thevillages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent ofAtlantis. (B,L,D)

Day 9 - Fri Athens

Your cruise ends in Athens. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 10 - Sat Athens

Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum.Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B)

Day 11 - Sun Athens to USA (or extend your stay)

Today say ''kali antamosi'' to Greece or extend your stay. (B)

Included Features:

Deluxe class hotel accommodation for 7 nights4 days/3 nights on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB19 included meals consisting of:- 10 buf fet breakfasts- 3 dinners at hotels- 3 lunches during cruise- 3 dinners during cruiseTouring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoachAssistance of a professional Tour Director from day 1 to day 5Sightseeing, including local guide and entrance fees as follows:- Istanbul city tour, including entrance fees at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia Museum- Visit of World War I memorials at Gallipoli- Visit of Troy archaeological site- Visit ancient Pergamum, including entrance fees for the Acropolis and Asklepion- Visit of Ephesus archaeological site- Visit of House of the Virgin Mary- Half day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumArrival transfer from Istanbul airport to hotelTransfer from Kusadasi hotel to pier


Transfer from Piraeus (*) to Athens hotelBaggage handlingTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges

Excludes:




10 Days / 9 Nights

ROME, ATHENS & THE AEGEAN ISLESKusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Rome - Athens - Crete - Patmos

Rome and Athens, the two cities that have given the Western World all the standards of law, culture,architecture, art, aesthetics and religion, from that of antiquity to Christianity. You will visit majorlandmarks such as the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, andthe awe inspiring Parthenon above the Acropolis in Athens. In both cities, Rome and Athens, you willsavor distinctly different but equally outstanding cuisine and wines, plus the extra perk of fabulousshopping in designers' boutiques and markets. After Rome and Athens embark on an unforgettable cruiseon the legendary Aegean Sea for your discovery of ports of call, which you may explore through LouisCruises shore excursions program... Mykonos, jet set destination - Kusadasi, (Turkey) gateway toEphesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and wander about in a Turkish Bazaar -Patmos, St. John's Grotto of the Apocalypse - Rhodes, the City of Roses where once the Colossus statuestood - Heraklion, (Crete) once the center of the Minoan civilization, here you may visit King Minos Palace- beautiful Santorini, believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. Magical, mythicalislands and lands endowed with natural beauty that in ancient times were important cultural and religiouscenters. Islands and lands that will make this vacation a never to be forgotten experience.

Day 1 - Rome

Arrival into Rome. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to get acquaintedwith this magnificent ''Eternal'' city.

Day 2 - Rome

Your morning tour reveals Rome's infinite aspects and eras. The rest of theafternoon is at leisure to explore areas not covered by your city tour or forsome shopping. (B)

Day 3 - Rome

Full day at leisure. Stroll down the beautiful Via Condotti or the romanticSpanish Steps. Discover Rome's hidden treasures at your own pace orperhaps take an optional excursion to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast. (B)

Day 4 - Rome/Athens

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens (not included).Upon arrival your local Central Holidays host will assist you with transfer toyour selected hotel. Balance of afternoon and evening is at leisure. (B)

Day 5 - Athens

Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolisplus the new Acropolis Museum. Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure.(B)

Day 6 - Athens/Mykonos

After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Athens and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesqueisle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. An optional excursion to picturesque Hora, theisland capital, is available. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Kusadasi/Patmos

Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the ''Seven Wonders of the Ancient


World''. Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house ofthe Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grottoof the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes.(B,L,D)

Day 8 - Rhodes


Day 9 - Crete/Santorini

Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palaceof King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of thevillages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent ofAtlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 10 - Athens/USA (or extend your stay)

Disembark in Athens this morning and say ''kali antamosi'' to Greece or extend your stay. (B)

Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 5 nights5 days/4 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB17 included meals consisting of:- 9 buffet breakfasts- 4 lunches during cruise- 4 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of RomeTransfer from Rome hotel to airportTransfer from Athens airport to hotelHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Travel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges (*) or Lavrion. Additional fees may apply

Excludes:

Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if requiredTips and Personal items Travel Insurance Optional Tours



11 Days / 10 Nights

MYKONOS & THE AEGEANKusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos

"Mykonos the Aegean" offers budget friendly hotels, from Superior Tourist to Deluxe, in Athens andMykonos, plus an enchanting 4-day Aegean cruise. A half-day Athens guided tour also takes in thelegendary Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, an apogee of Western civilization. Ample time is left forpersonal exploration or side trips to places such as Delphi, Meteora or Cape Sounion. In your Atheniannights, or days, try delicious cuisine and wines at a taverna in the section of Plaka. You'll love it. When youland at the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos, enjoy its jet set atmosphere of side walk cafes, chic boutiquesand sailing or perhaps join an optional trip to picturesque Hora, the island's capital. Cruise to ports of callreplete with legend, history and splendid natural settings. In Kusadasi, Turkey, there is an optional tour ofEphesus, one the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World and on the island of Patmos you may visit St. John'sMonastery and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. In medieval Rhodes, once site of the Colossus, you may tourthe town, a World Heritage Site. From Heraklion, Crete, you may elect to delve into the Minoan civilizationby visiting the Palace of Knossos. You will also stop at Santorini, believed to be the site of the lostcontinent of Atlantis. Its spectacular landscapes, crystalline waters and outstanding Cycladic architecturewill remain vivid memories of this magical holiday

Day 1 - Athens

Arrival into Athens. Balance of the day is at leisure for you to getacquainted with Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece.

Day 2 - Athens


Day 3 - Athens

A full day at leisure to explore this lively city on your own or take an optionaltour. (B)


This morning you will be transferred to the port of Athens and sail toMykonos. Disembark in Mykonos and transfer to your selected hotel. (B)

Day 5 - Mykonos

Two full days at leisure to explore and enjoy this cosmopolitan island. (B)

Day 6 - Mykonos

Two full days at leisure to explore and enjoy this cosmopolitan island. (B)

Day 7 - Mykonos

Afternoon transfer to your cruise ship and depart for the next port of call.(B,D)


Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the ''Seven Wonders of the AncientWorld''. Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house ofthe Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grotto


of the Apocalypse. Optional excursions to visit these sites and the island are available. Evening departurefor Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 9 - Rhodes

A day on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of theColossus of Rhodes. Optional excursions are offered to visit the Temple of Athena on the majesticAcropolis of Lindos, overlooking the Bay of Paul or the Old Town and Philerimos. Sail in the evening.(B,L,D)





Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 6 nights5 days/4 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB17 included meals consisting of:- 10 buffet breakfasts- 3 lunches during cruise- 4 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Transfer from Mykonos port to hotelTransfer from Mykonos hotel to portTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges

Excludes:

Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required Tips and Personal items Travel Insurance Optional Tours



8 Days / 7 Nights

CYCLADIC ADVENTUREKusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos

This is the perfect trip to spend aboard a ship and, best of all, it can easily be in one week. Spend threenights in Athens where you have budget friendly hotels from First to Deluxe plus a wonderful five-daycruise that visits the major Aegean islands plus a stop in Turkey. In Athens a half day tour visits, amongother sites, the legendary Acropolis crowned by a vision of perfection, the Parthenon. Ample time is left forpersonal exploration or side trips such as Delphi, site of the topmost prophetic oracle of classical Greece.In your Athenian nights, or days, try savoring delicious cuisine and wines at a taverna in the section ofPlaka. You'll love it. Cruise to jet set islands such as Mykonos, and ports of call replete with legend, historyand enchanting natural settings. In Kusadasi, Turkey, there is an optional tour of Ephesus, one the 7Wonders of the Ancient World and on the island of Patmos you may visit St. John's Monastery and theGrotto of the Apocalypse. In medieval Rhodes, once site of the Colossus, you may tour the town, a WorldHeritage Site. From Heraklion, Crete, you may elect to delve into the Minoan civilization by visiting thePalace of Knossos. You will also stop at Santorini believed by many to be the site of the lost continent ofAtlantis. Its spectacular landscapes, crystalline waters and outstanding Cycladic architecture will remainvivid memories of this magical week.

Day 1 - Athens


Day 2 - Athens


Day 3 - Athens



After breakfast, transfer to the port of Athens and embark your cruise ship.Sail to the picturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and livelyharbor. An optional excursion to picturesque Hora, the island capital, isavailable. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)


Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the''Seven Wonders of the Ancient World''. Wander through the famousTurkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house of theVirgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St.John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion tovisit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Rhodes







Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 3 nights5 days/4 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB15 included meals consisting of:- 7 buffet breakfasts- 4 lunches during cruise- 4 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Travel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges

Excludes:




11 Days / 10 Nights

THE BEST OF CYPRUS & GREECEKusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos - Limassol

Enjoy this 10-night 'Cruise & Land' program, featuring four nights in Cyprus, two nights in Athens and afour-night cruise to the Greek Islands. The charm of Cyprus, with its blend of past and present, sandybeaches, tranquil mountain villages and lively cities, makes it an ideal combination with Greece and aGreek islands cruise. Explore the old town center in Limassol, its vibrant nightlife, unspoiled villages on theTroodos Mountains, and, optionally, travel to Paphos, birthplace of Aphrodite, Love's Goddess, and manyother sites that reveal Cyprus' rich history. Visit Athens' stunning Acropolis replete with remains of aculture that has left an enduring mark on Western civilization's thought and aesthetics. In Athens alsoexperience the popular cafes and restaurants of the Plaka district. In both Cyprus and Athens especiallyselected hotels are available. Your cruise will delve into the enchanting Greek Islands. Visit trendyMykonos, view Santorini's scenic landscapes with their echoes of the lost continent of Atlantis, stop inRhodes, where once the Colossus was a great sight of antiquity, in Crete, cradle of the Minoan civilization,see Knossos Palace, and in Patmos learn of its Christian heritage ...discover intriguing Kusadasi, inTurkey's mainland, and, nearby, stunning Ephesus. Each stop offering aspects of modernity in closeproximity to the stark beauty of the ancient world.

Day 1 - Tue Larnaca/Limassol

Arrive at Larnaca Airport. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 2 - Wed Limassol

Full days at leisure to explore Limassol and its Old Town where you will findshops, traditional markets, sidewalk cafes, restaurants and tavernas certainto satisfy all tastes. Optional tours and excursions may be purchasedlocally. (B)

Day 3 - Thu Limassol


Day 4 - Fri Limassol


Day 5 - Sat Limassol/Athens

Transfer to Larnaca Airport for your flight to Athens (not included). Uponarrival your local Central Holidays host will assist you with transfer to yourselected hotel. Balance of afternoon and evening is at leisure. (B)

Day 6 - Sun Athens

Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the new Acropolis Museum.Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B)

Day 7 - Mon Athens/Mykonos


After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Athens and embark on your cruise ship. Sail to the picturesqueisle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. An optional excursion to picturesque Hora, theisland capital, is available. Sail in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Tue Kusadasi/Patmos

Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the ''Seven Wonders of the AncientWorld''. Wander through the famous Turkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house ofthe Virgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St. John the Divine and the Grottoof the Apocalypse. Optional excursion to visit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes.(B,L,D)

Day 9 - Wed Rhodes


Day 10 - Thu Crete/Santorini


Day 11 - Fri Athens/USA (or extend your stay)


Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 6 nights5 days/4 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB18 included meals consisting of:- 10 buffet breakfasts- 4 lunches during cruise- 4 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Limassol hotel to airportTransfer from Athens airport to hotelTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Travel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and ser vice charges

Excludes:




11 Days / 10 Nights

AEGEAN ISLES & TURKEYIstanbul - Kusadasi - Mykonos - Athens - Crete

This 11-day adventure into the Aegean Isles & Turkey promises breathtaking scenery, rich history and achance to explore an amazing part of the world. Begin in Athens, Greece, to explore the ancient city atleisure - this is the capital and largest city in all of Greece with fantastic ruins and archaeological sites. Thenext day join a city tour of the highlights and Acropolis Museum, optional additional tours are available toexplore the city and surrounding region. You then board a cruise to Istanbul, the crossroads between Asiaand Europe. Explore Kusadasi, Turkey, located near Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World,and explore a famous Turkish Bazaar to shop for treasures. Depart for Santorini, Crete and the Island ofRoses as your next ports - explore these beautiful villages with optional tours to local ruins, settlementsand natural wonders. Your final port is Chios, a divinely fragrant island of the Eastern Aegean Sea, withbeautiful vineyards, medieval villages and pristine beaches. Sail to picturesque Mykonos or take anoptional excursion to Hora, the island capital.

Day 1 - Tue Athens


Day 2 - Wed Athens


Day 3 - Thu Athens


Day 4 - Fri Athens/Istanbul

After breakfast, you transfer to the port of Athens and embark on yourcruise ship. Sail to Istanbul. (B,L,D)


Full day to explore Istanbul, a city that has always been at a crossroads,between Asia and Europe, between history and modernity, betweenconservatives and free-thinkers. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Sun Kusadasi

Afternoon arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the''Seven Wonders of the Ancient World''. Wander through the famousTurkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Mon Santorini

Morning arrival in Santorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed bymany to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtaking sunset before you sail later thisevening. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Tue Crete

Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palace


of King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. (B,L,D)

Day 9 - Wed Rhodes/Symi

A morning on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of theColossus of Rhodes. Sail to Symi after lunch. Mountainous and barren, Symi is characterized by theunique architecture of its traditional settlements and the rugged beauty of the landscape. (B,L,D)

Day 10 - Thu Chios/Mykonos

Morning call at Chios, the most divinely fragrant island of eastern Aegean, with the mastic trees and thevineyards, the well preserved medieval villages and the lovely, secluded, pristine beaches. Sail to thepicturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. An optional excursion to picturesqueHora, the island capital, is available. (B,L,D)

Day 11 - Fri Athens/USA (or extend your stay)


Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 3 nights8 days/7 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB24 included meals consisting of:- 10 buffet breakfasts- 7 lunches during cruise- 7 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to LavrionTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges



11 Days / 10 Nights

TURKEY EXPLORERIstanbul - Kusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos

On this itinerary, East meets West. Culture and History have been crossing paths in Istanbul for the past5,000 years. The journey begins with two unforgettable nights in the jewel of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, withmonuments and landmarks that span centuries of great architectural and cultural primacy andachievements as well as the tradition-steeped ways of the fascinating Grand Bazar where you may hagglewith best over their goods. Then, set sail across the Aegean Sea for an enjoyable five-day cruise withmemorable ports-of-call...Izmir, Patmos. Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini and fill your eyes with thebeauty of the Aegean, the beaches, the cosmopolitan life and two of the Seven Wonders of the AncientWorld, one in Rhodes and the other in Ephesus. See sites associated with the ancient Minoan civilization,such as Knossos Palace in Crete and early Christianity, Greek and Roman archaeological areas and anisland, Santorini, that many believe to be the location of the lost continent of Atlantis. You complete thismemorable journey by spending the final two nights in the birthplace of democracy, the magnificent city ofAthens, where you may walk up the Acropolis, the sacred hill, to stand before a most spectacular sight,the Parthenon, dedicated by the people to Athena, the Goddess they considered to be their virgin patron. Afitting farewell night be spent in the fun-loving district of Plaka.

Day 1 - Thu Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport, here you'll be met andtransferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure.


Today we will visit Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays), the residence ofmighty Ottoman Sultans. Continue to the magnificent Hagia SophiaMuseum (closed on Mondays) and later to the Blue Mosque with thebeautiful Iznik tiles. After seeing the Hippodrome continue to the worldfamous Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays). Lunch is included. Overnightin Istanbul. (B,L)


Morning is at leisure to keep exploring this fascinating city on your own.Transfer to your ''floating hotel'' for embarkation in the afternoon and saillater this evening. (B,D)

Day 4 - Sun Kusadasi Afternoon

arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the ''SevenWonders of the Ancient World''. Wander through the famous Turkishbazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the House of the VirginMary. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Mon Santorini

Morning arrival in Santorini. Some of the villages are perched on the rim ofthe volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent of Atlantis. View a breathtakingsunset before you sail later this evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Tue Crete

Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palaceof King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. (B,L,D)


Day 7 - Wed Rhodes/Symi

A morning on the Island of Roses, famed for its Medieval Old Town, great shopping and ancient site of theColossus of Rhodes. Sail to Symi after lunch. Mountainous and barren, Symi is characterized by theunique architecture of its traditional settlements and the rugged beauty of the landscape. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Thu Chios/Mykonos

Morning call at Chios, the most divinely fragrant island of eastern Aegean, with the mastic trees and thevineyards, the well preserved medieval villages and the lovely, secluded, pristine beaches. Sail to thepicturesque isle of Mykonos, known for its windmills and lively harbor. An optional excursion to picturesqueHora, the island capital, is available. (B,L,D)

Day 9 - Fri Athens

Your cruise ends in Athens. Transfer from the pier to your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 10 - Sat Athens

Half day morning city tour includes highlights of Athens and the Acropolis plus the Acropolis Museum.Afternoon and balance of day is at leisure. (B)

Day 11 - Sun Athens/USA (or extend your stay)

Today say ''kali antamosi'' to Greece or extend your stay. (B)

Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 4 nights7 days/6 nights on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB22 included meals consisting of:- 10 buffet breakfasts- 1 lunch at local restaurant in Istanbul- 5 lunches during cruise- 6 dinners during cruiseIstanbul city tour, including entrance fees at Topkapi Palace and Hagia SophiaHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Istanbul hotel to pierTransfer from Lavrion to Athens hotelTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and ser vice charges

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Best Price starting at $(Based on per person in Double Occupancy)


10 Days / 9 Nights

SANTORINI & THE AEGEANKusadasi - Santorini - Rhodes - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos

"Santorini and the Aegean" is Tour offering Athens, Santorini plus a Cruise in which you will exploreAegean islands replete with legend, history and splendid natural settings. Budget friendly hotels, fromSuperior Tourist to Deluxe, for the three nights in Athens and three in Santorini. A half-day Athens guidedtour also takes in the legendary Acropolis, crowned by the Parthenon, an apogee of Western civilization.Ample time is left for personal exploration or side trips to places such as Delphi, Meteora or Cape Sounion.In your Athenian nights, or days, try delicious cuisine and wines at a taverna in the section of Plaka. You'lllove it! In Santorini explore all the wonders this spectacular island believed by many to be the site of thelost continent of Atlantis. Before disembarking to your hotel in Santorini you may take one of optionalexcursions offered on board ship. During your stay on the island enjoy the sights on your own, relax onblack sand beaches or take local tours. The enchanting Aegean cruise from Piraeus to Santorini will touchland at Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey), Patmos, Rhodes and Heraklion in Crete. Shore excursions willinclude, among others, Ephesus (one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World), St. John Monastery andthe Grotto of Apocalypse, the town of Rhodes (a World Heritage Site) and the Minoan Palace of Knossos.Memorable sites of to be forever treasured.

Day 1 - Athens


Day 2 - Athens


Day 3 - Athens





Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey, located nearby Ephesus, one of the''Seven Wonders of the Ancient World''. Wander through the famousTurkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the house of theVirgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St.John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursion tovisit these sites is available. Evening departure for Rhodes. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Rhodes




Morning call at Greece's largest island, Crete. Here you have an optional visit of Knossos and the Palaceof King Minos or enjoy a taste of Crete. Later you sail for the volcanic island of Santorini. Some of thevillages are perched on the rim of the volcano and believed by many to be the site of the Lost Continent ofAtlantis. Disembark and transfer to your hotel here. (B,L)

Day 8 - Sat Santorini

Two full days to take in the wonders of this island. You may visit, on your own, a local winery or relax atone of the black sand beaches. (B)

Day 9 - Sat Santorini

Two full days to take in the wonders of this island. You may visit, on your own, a local winery or relax atone of the black sand beaches. (B)

Day 10 - Santorini/USA (or extend your stay)

Say ''kali antamosi'' to Greece or extend your stay. (B)

Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 6 nights4 days/3 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB16 included meals consisting of:- 9 buffet breakfasts- 4 lunches during cruise- 3 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Transfer from Santorini port to hotelTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges

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7 Days / 6 Nights

HIGHLIGHTS OF GREECEKusadasi - Santorini - Mykonos - Athens - Crete - Patmos

A brief but wonderful taste of Greece, packed into six delightful nights Three nights are spent in Athens totake in some spectacular views of the monuments atop the Acropolis that have left an indelible mark onwestern civilization. You will admire the famed Parthenon, the Museum of the Acropolis, housing some ofthe noteworthy remains of the sacred hill and also have time to explore the Plaka district, which at night isacomes alive with Athenian ioie de vivre. In Athens a choice of especially selected hotels is available. Wethen follow with a three-night Aegean Sea cruise that calls at islands filled with local lore, sceniclandscapes and millenary history, Mykonos, an island that has long been a destination of the cosmopolitanjet-set. Patmos, where St. John the Divine received The Revelation and, optionally, you may visit theMonastery and Grotto of the Apocalypse. Santorini, an island believed by many to be the site of the lostcontinent of Atlantis, today offering fascinating Cycladic architecture and memorable scenic landscapes. InKusadasi on Turkey's mainland, Asia Minor, an optional visit is offered to the remains of nearby Ephesus,an early Greek city and later a major Roman center, where what is left of the temple of Artemis is all thatis extant of a setting that in antiquity was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Day 1 - Athens


Day 2 - Athens


Day 3 - Athens





Morning arrival in Kusadasi, Turkey located nearby Ephesus, one of the''Seven Wonders of the Ancient World''. Wander through the famousTurkish bazaar or enjoy an optional tour of Ephesus and the House of theVirgin Mary. This afternoon sail to Patmos, site of the Monastery of St.John the Divine and the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Optional excursions tovisit these sites and the island are available. Evening departure. (B,L,D)






Included Features:

Hotel accommodation for 3 nights4 days/3 nights cruise on Louis Cruises, inside cabin, category IB12 included meals consisting of:- 6 buffet breakfasts- 3 lunches during cruise- 3 dinners during cruiseHalf day city tour of Athens, including entrance fees for Parthenon and Acropolis MuseumTransfer from Athens hotel to Piraeus (*)Travel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges

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10 Days / 9 Nights

TURKEY'S LYCIAN STAR WITH GULET CRUISEIstanbul - Pamukkale - Kusadasi - Canakkale

Get ready to explore Turkey aboard an elegant wooden sailing vessel...the ultimate yachting experience.The cruiser, known as a gulet, offers the amenities and feeling of a boutique hotel, complete with thecomfort and luxury as well as the most attentive and hospitable service. This leisurely yachting vacationwill take you to architectural wonders on land and and let you marvel at Turkey's stunning coastline by sea.Upon arrival in Marmaris, Turkey's country's largest beach resort, board your posh gulet, and begin yourlavish sailing experience with a delicious meal. Cruise to Ekincik Bay, where you can explore the historicsea port of Caunos, and Oludeniz, known as the Blue Lagoon and one of the most photographed beacheson the Mediterranean for its brilliant turquoise waters. You will disembark in Pamukkale, famed for itswhite limestone valleys, to begin a land adventure exploring scallop-shell shaped hot pools coveringsprawling terraces. On your way to Kusadasi, explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the Temple ofArtemis, before visiting the home where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived the final years of her life.The legendary city of Troy, as well as Istanbul with its Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and BlueMosque, await your personal exploration!

Day 1 - Sat Marmaris

Welcome to Dalaman Airport, here you'll be met and transferred to yourtraditional wooden gulet anchored in Marmaris, Turkey's biggest beachresort. Boarding starts at 3:30pm. Time to unpack and settle in beforedinner. (D)

Day 2 - Sun Marmaris/Ekincik

After breakfast we depart for Ekincik Bay. Today you may want to join anoptional tour to the site of ancient Caunos in the delta of the Dalyan River.(B,L,D)

Day 3 - Mon Ekincik/Oludeniz Bay/Gemiler Island

Today we sail to oludeniz, the "Blue Lagoon", a stunning bay with a laid-back atmosphere. After lunch, we sail to Gemiler Island, also known as theIsland of St. Nicholas. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Tue Gemiler Island/Turunc Pınari/ Fethiye/Pamukkale

Today we sail to Turunc Pınari Bay. After lunch, we resume sailing toFethiye harbor where we will disembark. Transfer to Pamukkale. Dinnerand overnight at hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Wed Pamukkale/Kusadasi

This morning we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis. It is here that you willsee the fairyland terraces, glistening pools and cascades in scallop-shellbasins that have made this area famous worldwide. Continue to Kusadasi.Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 - Day 6 Thu Kusadasi/Ephesus/Kusadasi

This morning we drive to Ephesus, perhaps the best preserved archeological site on Earth, where one ofthe Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Temple of Artemis - is located. We end our tour with a visitof the house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived the final years of her life. Dinner and overnight


at hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 7 - Fri Kusadasi/Pergamum/Troy/canakkale

Today we drive to Pergamum, the seat of an ancient kingdom. Visit the Asklepion, one of the most famousshrines and therapeutic centers in the ancient world, before driving to Homer's legendary city of Troy,where archeological excavation has established nine levels of habitation, including the great city capturedin 1200 B.C. by means of the renowned Trojan Horse. A huge replica of this horse stands beside the city'sancient walls. Continue to Canakkale. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D)

Day 8 - Sat Canakkale/Istanbul

After crossing the Dardanelles, we visit the peninsula of Gelibolu, better known in the west as Gallipoli.Here are the battlefields where for nine disastrous months during the Great War, Anzac troops foughtunsuccessfully to gain control of the strategic Dardanelle Straits. Visit Anzac Cove and Lone PineCemetery. Continue to Istanbul. (B)

Day 9 - Sun Istanbul

This morning we visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, the residence of mighty Ottoman Sultans, and HagiaSophia, once a church, later a mosque, and now a museum. After time for lunch on your own, you will betaken to the Blue Mosque. Here, you will be impressed by the beauty of its six minarets, uniquearchitecture, marble latticework, and inside, by the high ceiling lined with 20,000 blue tiles that give themosque its popular name. Stop by the Hippodrome. Center of the Byzantine life for 1,000 years, this iswhere chariot races and competitive athletic events took place. Your tour ends with a visit of the GrandBazaar, the world's biggest and oldest shopping venue. (B)

Day 10 - Mon Istanbul to USA (or extend your stay)

Morning transfer to airport for your return flight home. (B)

Included Features:

Deluxe class hotel accommodation for 6 nights4 days/3 nights on board of a gulet19 included meals consisting of:- 9 buffet breakfasts- 4 dinners at hotels- 3 lunches during cruise- 3 dinners during cruiseTouring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoachAssistance of a professional Tour Director from day 5 to day 10Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows:- Tour of Hierapolis and hot springs in Pamukkale- Visit of Ephesus archaeological site- Visit of House of the Virgin Mary- Visit of ancient Pergamum, including entrance fees for the Acropolis and Asklepion- Visit of Troy archaeological site- Visit of World War I memorials at Gallipoli- Istanbul city tour, including entrance fees at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia MuseumTransfer from Dalaman Airport to gulet in MarmarisTransfer from Istanbul hotel to Istanbul Airpor tBaggage handlingTravel bag, one per personDocument holder and luggage tagsHotel taxes and service charges



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