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08 Nights 10 Days

Availability 16th - October
25 People in Group

Tour Summary

Greece & Turkey tour is a blend of History and nature . In Greece we cover 04 nights in Athens- is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire .The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple , Delphi tour and explore the 3 islands Poros ,Hydra and Aegina etc. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosporus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. We cover 03 nights in Istanbul including city tour, Ottoman tour -Hippodrome, blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia etc and also we explore Princess island also .

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Day 1 COCHIN - DUBAI - ATHENS

Assemble at the Cochin International Airport.
Your flight by Emirates to Dubai is at 04:30 AM
You will reach Dubai at 06:50 AM, and take the connection flight to Athens at 10:50 AM.
The flight will reach Athens at 03:00 PM, and after immigration formalities & luggage collection you will be checking into a hotel.
Evening is for free time and leisure or a walking tour through the traditional part of Athens.
After dinner, drive back to the hotel and your stay for the night will be there.

Day 2 HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF ATHENS WITH ACROPOLIS & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby for a guided city tour of Athens.
Athens City Tour - There will be early breakfast & pick up from hotel for Athens city tour. You'll see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (a short stop).
Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (Ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones 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) etc.
The Acropolis - Entering on the south slope of the Acropolis, you’ll visit the Dionysus Sanctuary and Dionysus Theater before you walk up the slope leading to the Acropolis monuments. Panoramic views of the city will be perfect for Instagram-ready photos. During your tour, you’ll gain insight into the significance of its historic monuments including the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea, the Nike Temple and other significant sights including the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Ancient Agora, the National Observatory of Athens and the city’s scenic hills: Filoppapos, Mars, and Pnyx.
Later you will conclude the tour with the visit to the new ACROPOLIS museum. The new Acropolis museum is considered one of the most important archaeological museums in Athens and ranks among the most important museums of the world. For the first time ever all the surviving treasures of the Acropolis will be seen together in one place. Works currently held in storage or in other museums in Greece and all over the world are now together in the museum and close to their original location.
Drive back to Athens. Your stay for the night will be in Athens.

Day 3 FULL DAY - SANTORINI ISLAND

Have your breakfast early as your pick-up will be scheduled for early morning for a high-speed ferry to Santorini (05 hours one way ride).
Arrive Santorini - a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is located between Ios and Anafi islands. It is famous for dramatic views,stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and naturally its very own active volcano.
After lunch you will check into a hotel in Santorini.
Later in the evening we will visit the main town of Santorini known as FIRA- it is the capital of Santorini for a walking tour and explore the walking street of FIRA and enjoy the sunset in FIRA.
Your dinner will be at an Italian restaurant.
Your stay will be arranged in Santorini.

Day 4 GUIDED TOUR OF OIA

After breakfast, we will start our guided city tour of the island where you will start the tour with a visit to the most famous part of the island known as OIA.
OIA is carved out of the cliffs, and visitors can see houses built for Venetian sea captains as well as the more typical "cave houses" of the villagers. You’ll find the pure white buildings with colourful roofs that are typical of Greek architecture, and you’ll probably enjoy poking around the town.
After the visit of OIA, you will be transferred to the highest view point of Santorini known as Profitis Ilias for a view of the island.
After lunch at a Greek restaurant, you will continue to visit the famous black sandy beach.
After black sandy beach, you will visit another famous village known as Megalochori for the nice walk within the street of the Village.
After the visit, you will be driven to a local restaurant for dinner and then transferred to the hotel.
Your stay for the night will be in Santorini.

Day 5 SANTORINI

You can enjoy your leisure time after breakfast
Check out from the hotel and around 12:00 PM, you will take a high-speed ferry to Athens.
Enjoy your dinner at an Indian restaurant. Check in at a hotel in Athens
Your stay for the night will be at that hotel.

Day 6 ATHENS – ISTANBUL

Check out from the hotel after breakfast
Proceed to Athens Airport to board your flight to Istanbul.
On reaching Istanbul airport, meet the guide.
Enjoy a half-day city orientation tour on Taksim Street and visit Galata Tower from outside
Experience a local cruise dinner with unlimited soft drinks and shows.( Belly dance, Turkish Night)
TCheck into a hotel after dinner.
Relax and have a good sleep.

Day 7 BOSPHORUS & 2 CONTINENTS

Have breakfast from the hotel
Enjoy a full day guided Bosphorus & 2 continents tour that covers the city by land and boat.
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market) to visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Market), built between 1597 and 1664, it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. Here you will find mystical smells of different aromas of various spices, shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and more.
Pass By: Rumeli Fortress built in 1452 by Sultan Mehmet II. It was the largest and strongest fortress of the middle ages.
Pass By: Bosphorus Bridge to drive on the Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy the beautiful view when crossing from Europe to Asia. At 1704 meters (approximately 1-mile) long, it is the 4th longest in the world when completed. This is a unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2-minutes.
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait and take a 1.5 hour cruise on the Bosphorus. This natural strait connects the sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia, making Istanbul one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the only one built astride two continents.
Stop At: Camlica Hill, the highest point in Istanbul and enjoy a beautiful view over the city.
In the evening, return to Istanbul and check into a hotel.
Your night stay will be in the hotel.

Day 8 ISTANBUL - OTTOMAN TOUR

Have breakfast at hotel
Go for a full day Ottomon tour.
Proceed for a guided tour to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque- one of the most stunning sights in Istanbul. Admire its six signature minarets and many ornate Iznik tiles that come together to form its dazzling blue walls.
Then walk to the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO-listed museum that was once a church and a mosque.
Move on to the Hippodrome, where you can admire a granite Egyptian obelisk that was a gift to Istanbul. At one point, this location marked the epicenter of the city’s sports life and also served as a political center.
Later we'll visit Topkapi Palace, the old residence of Ottoman Sultans with their treasury.
Proceed to Grand Covered Bazaar for shopping.
Return to your hotel and have dinner at the hotel or a local tavern
Stay for the night at a hotel in Istanbul.

Day 9 MINIA TURK – RAHMIKOC MUSEUM – DUBAI/ OMAN

Have breakfast from the hotel and check out
Visit Minia Turk - a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey.
Proceed to RahmiKoc Museum - a private industrial museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to the history of transport, industry and communications. Rahmi M. Koç, member of the wealthiest dynasty in Turkey and retired boss of the Koç Group, founded the museum.
Transfer to Istanbul Airport to catch the flight to Cochin at 07:25 pm.

Day 10 ARRIVE COCHIN

Arrive Cochin at 07:55 am with a beautiful memory of the tour.

Inclusions

AIR TICKET / VISA: Return Economy class air ticket as per the itinerary on Emirates Air | | Schengen Visa & Turkey Visa
TRAVEL INSURANCE / TIPS: Overseas Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour up to 70 years age | All tips are included
MEALS: Continental Breakfast - Indian / Local Lunch - Indian / Local Dinner
TOUR MANAGER: A Well Experienced Tour Manager will be accompanying the tour from starting + Service of our local Representative
TAX: Govt. Service Tax

SITE SEEING & ATTRACTIONS:

GREECE:

Athens Plaka tour
Athens city tour- Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games, National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church.
Acropolis & Acropolis museum
Full Day Santorini Island Tour including FIRA .
Full day guided tour to OIA Including view point of Santorini known as Profitis Ilias, black sandy beach and famous village known as Megalochori.

TURKEY:

Half Day City Orientation Tour on Taksim Street
Visiting Galata Tower from exterior
Full day Bosphorus & 2 Continents tour
Full Day Ottoman Tour (Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum)
Visit Grand Covered Bazaar for shopping
Visiting Minia Turk.
RahmiKoc Museum

Exclusions

Mineral Water, Telephone Charges, Portage, Excess baggage and internal flight baggage charges or any other personal expenses.
Anything not specifically mentioned under “Tour Includes”
Meals other than what is in the itinerary

Overview

Tour Summary

Activities & Transportation

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1 COCHIN - DUBAI - ATHENS

Day 2 HALF DAY CITY TOUR OF ATHENS WITH ACROPOLIS & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

Day 3 FULL DAY - SANTORINI ISLAND

Day 4 GUIDED TOUR OF OIA

Day 5 SANTORINI

Day 6 ATHENS – ISTANBUL

Day 7 BOSPHORUS & 2 CONTINENTS

Day 8 ISTANBUL - OTTOMAN TOUR

Day 9 MINIA TURK – RAHMIKOC MUSEUM – DUBAI/ OMAN

Day 10 ARRIVE COCHIN

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