Greece and Turkiye !
Experience 2Nights Premium Cave Hotel in Cappadocia and 3Days stay in Santorini with Volcano and Hot Springs Boat tour!
TRAVEL DATE: September 12 – 28, 2024
ALL-IN INCLUSIVE FOR USD 3,888!!!
- Flight Details Out Manila
- EK 335 12SEP MNLDXB 2355 0430
- EK 209 13SEP DXBATH 1050 1500
- EK 122 27SEP ISTDXB 1925 0055
- EK 332 28SEP DXBMNL 0310 1615
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- Roundtrip economy class airline ticket and taxes with PH Tax
- Athens or Thessaloniki to Istanbul Flight w/ 23kgs luggage allowance
- High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini v.v
- Samtorini volcano plus Hot springs boat cruise and Santorini cable car riide
- Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
- 12 Nights Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing based on local 4* categories
- 2 Nights Premium Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
- Proffessional Tour Director all through-out local licensed guides
- Tours & Sightseeing on modern air-conditioned private coach
- Meals as indicated (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, and D – Dinner)
- City Taxes, Hotel Taxes Tourist Taxes, and Permits
- Entrance fees to mentioned sights
- 1Pc daily bottled water on coach
- Water during meals
- Pre-departure Orientation
- Travel kit and Souvenir
- Mandatory tips to Tour Director, Local Guides, and Driver
EXCLUSIONS / OTHER FEES
- Schengen Visa Fess and Processing
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Others which are not mentioned in the inclusions.
ITINERARY:
Sept. 12
Day 1- Departure Philippines
Check-in Airline. Enjoy inflight amenities and entertainment on-board.
Sept. 13
Day 2: Arrival Athens, Greece (D)
Welcome to Athens, the capital city of Greece meet and greet by our tour director upon arrival we will proceed directly to hotel for check-in dinner and overnight
Sept. 14
Day 3: Athens (B/L/D)
Breakfast inside hotel then board your coach and start to explore the city by visiting the world-famous site of the acropolis to see the architecture masterpieces of the golden age of athens. The Propylaea The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erectheion and finally “The harmony between material and spirit” The Parthenon followed by a short trip around athens to visit Panathenaic Stadium Through the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch St. Paul Church the Schliemann’s House (Numesmatic Museum) Catholic Cathedral National Library old parliament construction square. Parliament House Tomb of the unkown soldier annd the russian orthodox church have a chance to shop at the monasterary area as the day ends. Dinner then back to our hotel in Athens
Sept. 15
Day 4: Athens – Santorini (B/-/D)
Early or build breakfast, check-out then we head to port of Piraeus for our ferry going to Santorini relax on-board then we arrive to perhaps dine of the most breathtakaing islands in the world enjoy a pleasant walking tour of the cities of Fira and Firostefani. Free activity then gather again for dinner in local restaurant. Check-in hotel.
Sept. 16
Day 5: Santorini Full Day (B/L/D)
Breakfast inside hotel then start the full day tour of Santorini. We will enjoy boardung to the Volcano Hot Springs. And Therasia Island in the afternoon. Continue by visiting Pyrgos Village and Pyrgos castle. We will also proceed to Kallisti Village. The highest point of Santorini and ofcourse the breathtaking visit the Ola, A village famous for its white and blue building with charming sunset view free time for souvenir shopping then as the day ends. We will have dinner then back to our hotel.
Sept. 17
Day 6: Santorini – Athens (B/-/D)
Breakfast inside hotel and check-out have a photo-stop opportunity at the charming village of Megalochori. Afterwards, enjoy red beach and balck sandy beach of Pertholos & Kamulri have free time until we gather and prepare to leave this beautiful island we will proceed to port of our ferry going back to Athens. Continue to hotel for check-in dinner and overnight
Sept. 18
Day 7: Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (B/L/D)
Breakfast in the hotel. Check-out then depart on tour drive north along the highway, passing the town of Thebes. Connected with the tragedy of King Oediplus Rex, the mountain village of Arachova. Then arrive in Delphi. The navel of the earth in the slpes of the parnassus in the ruins of the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios pass by to see and hear the story of Castalia Spring and then enter the Archaeological site see the Doric Temple the treasury of the Athenians and the ancient theatre. Visit also the museum housing masterpieces of ancient greek sculpture such as the bronze chariotler see the modern town of Delphi before continue driving north passing towns and villages of central greece to Kalambaka. The town nestling at the foot of Meteora. Arrive in the evening and transfer to hotel for check in dinner then rest for overnight
Sept. 19
Day 8: Meteora – Thessaloniki, Greece – Istanbul, Turkiye via flight (B/-/D)
Have an early breakfast, check-out then board our coach as we visit 2 of the meteora monasteries standing amid striking scenery. Perched on top of huge rocks. Which seem to be suspended in mid-air inside, see excuisite specimens of byzantine arts. Manuscripts and jewellery in the noon time. Depart for Thessaloniki upon arrival. Have short free time in this historial city flight to Istanbul. Arrival Istanbul International Airport meet and assist when our guide. Transfer to our hotel check in dinner and overnight
Sept. 20
Day 9: Istanbul Full Day (B/L/D)
After breakfast board your coach and let’s begin this exciting journey we proceede to visit Roman Hippodrome where horse chariot races and evensts were held. Proceed to visit the Blue Mosque – Sultan Ahmet Mosque then visit Topkapi Palace – The seat of the Ottoman Empire. After it shifted its capital from Bursa to Istanbul. It is today a museum palace with a wide collection of kitchen wares and porcelains treasures royal antiques courtyards holy relics etc. Then visit St. Sophia Museum. In the afternoon. Free time at the famous grand covered bazaar and spice bazaar
Sept. 21
Day 10: Istanbul – Canakkale (Troy) (B/L/D)
After breakfast board your coach as begin our scenic drive down to Gallipoll Historically Famous for being the site of many battles during WWI. Then we will cross the second strategic waterway. The Dardanelles and land in asia. We will visit Troy Ancient City, The famous mythology ciity in Homer’s Epic Poem Limid, One of the oldest settlements in the world. Drive to Canakkale make a stop in Canakkale City Center to see the wooden horse from movie Troy
Sept. 22
Day 11: Canakkale – Izmir – Kusadasi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to Pergamon and visit the Temples of Thajan Acropolis Dionysus Zeus and Athena and the theatre overlooking to the plain of Surgama. Lunchc in Bergama then drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight
Sept. 23
Day 12: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale (B/L/D)
Following breakfast drive to Selcuk Town then visit house of Virgin mary on top of Mt. Coressos. Also visit the famous ancient ruins of Ephesus. After lunch contiue to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) The area is famous for carbonate mineral left by the flowing water. The shimmering snow-white limestone shaped over millenia by calcium-ring springs. We will also visit the Roman Baths which is also in the area tranfser to hotel for dinner and enjoy thermal bath.
Sept. 24
Day 13: Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B/L/D)
After breakfast and before we start the long drive to the beautiful city of Cappadocia. We can visit a shoppiing ooutlet them transfer to Konya for lunch and Visit Mevlania Museum the home of whirling dervishes. Then continue drive to Cappadocia two nights stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia.
Sept. 25
Day 14: Cappadocia (B/L/D)
Today we visit the incredible underground city of Kaymakli where early christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith. A photo opportunity at the Pigeon Valley and at the foot of the Uchesar Castle. After lunch. Proceed to the Goreme Valley open air museum to visit the Rock Carved Churches. Followed by the famous local pottery and carpet we will also provide time for souvenir shopping in Cappadocia. Then proceed to dinner and back to our hotel (Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride in the morning of weather permits)
Sept. 26
Day 15: Cappadocia – Ankara – Bolu (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit carpet making and fairy chimney before we drive to the capital city of Turkey, Ankara and visit Atature Museum. Lunch will be in local restaurant. Then proceed to Bolu. Upon arrival transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Sept. 27
Day 16: Bolu – Istanbul End (B/L)
After breakfast, continue to Istanbul then we will first experience bosphorus cruise along the shores of the legendary bosphorus, The natural gatewat that divides asia and europe. Lunch will be in local restaurant then short free time for shopping transfer to airport and flight back to Manila
Sept. 28
Day 17: Arrive Airport, Philippines
Home sweet Home!
Booking Conditions:
- Non-Refundable deposit of USD 600.00 pp upon booking
- Any Cancellation made within 3 weeks before departure will be fully – charge
- Minimum of 30 passengers to run this program
- If the group fall below 30, Travbest Travel & Tours Co. has the right to cancel or reschedule the tour or supplement fee may apply
Required Visa:
- Schengen Visa and Turkiye E-Visa (for visa required nationalities)
- Deposit is required to secure Visa Letters from Operator
- Kindly refer to respective Embassy for complete list of Visa Requirements and Forms
