8 Day Athens & Istanbul, Summer

$599 Land Only

$1389* Air & Land

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Highlights Independent Package Includes Flights NYC-Athens, Istanbul-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices. Airline fuel surcharges Flight Athens-Istanbul 6 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 3 nights Athens 3 nights Istanbul Breakfast daily Tour the Parthenon on your Athens Vacations Itinerary Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. 1 Day Delphi Tour with lunch (4) Day #3 02 May 2008 - 31 Oct 2008     $117 Today, enjoy a relaxing drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the ancient towns of Thebes and Levadia. Enjoy a short stop in the small town of Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs and handmade carpets. Arrive at Delphi, the spiritual center of the Ancient World. Here, in one of Greece's oldest villages, visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, and the Delphi Museum, which houses such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous Athlete Aghias. Following your museum visit, enjoy lunch in the village of Delphi. (L) Departs at 8:45 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 30-60 minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel. Half Day Athens Sightseeing (1) Day #4 02 May 2008 - 27 Oct 2008     $64 The tour begins with a panoramic drive through the city center of Athens. View Constitution Square, the Houses of Parliament, and the Evzones, an elite unit of light infantry, wearing their traditional uniform. Continue on to the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games and the only major all-marble stadium in the world. Then, visit the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Finally, visit the Acropolis to see such monuments as the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechteion, and the Parthenon, often considered the most perfectly proportioned building ever constructed. Tour departs at 8:45 AM. Pick-up from hotel approximately 30-60 minutes prior to departure time. Tour ends at hotel. Full Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with lunch 9:00 AM (TS-01/A) -Bus Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 29 Sep 2008     $67 01 Oct 2008 - 07 Dec 2008     $67 Today's tour of Istanbul includes a cruise on the Bosphorus, with lunch. The tour begins with a visit to the famous Istanbul Spice Market before boarding a ferry, crossing the Bosphorus into Europe and Asia. While visiting both Europe and Asia, enjoy stops along the way to photograph the 15th century Rumelihisari Fortress, as well as various summer palaces and old wooden homes. The cruise terminates at the fishing village of Sariyer, close to the Black Sea. After lunch, enjoy a pleasant drive to Camlica Hill on the Asian side, via the Bosphorus Bridge, to see Istanbul in beautiful panorama. For your final stop, visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the former summer residence of the Ottoman Sultans, to see its original furnishings and formal gardens.(L) The Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday. Likewise, the Spice Market is closed on Sunday, as well as the following holiday dates: Sept 30 - Oct 2, Dec 8 - 11, 2008. The Beylerbeyi Palace will be closed for renovations from June through October 2008 and will be replaced in the tour with the Dolmabahce Palace during that time. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel. Full Day Istanbul City Tour with lunch 9:00 AM (TS-01) Day #7 01 Apr 2008 - 29 Sep 2008     $86 31 Aug 2008 - 19 Sep 2009     $105 03 Oct 2008 - 07 Dec 2008     $86 Today, enjoy a full day classical tour into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, featuring a vast collection of artifacts from the Anatolia civilizations. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at Konyali Restaurant, located on the Palace grounds. In the afternoon, visit Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit the Treasury Rooms which house 700 years worth of priceless Endurun Treasure, making for the largest national trove in the world. Continue to visit the famous Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built in the 16th century, and regarded today as one of the greatest buildings in the world, before making a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. (L) The Basilica of St. Sophia and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum are closed on Monday. Likewise, the Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday; Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday. Departs at 9:00 a.m. Pick up from the hotel approximately 45-minutes prior to departure time. Drop off at the hotel. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, save money, and protect your investment. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Travel insurance only covers services purchased prior to final payment. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land Only Air & Land Jul 28; Aug 4; 11; 18; 25 599 1699 Sep 1 609 1499 Sep 8; 15 609 1389 Sep 22 609 1389 Sep 29; Oct 6; 13; 20 609 1389 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, optional tours and transfers (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price includes flight Athens-Istanbul. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Hotel Plans Plan C - [details] Stanley Hotel   Athens This superior tourist class hotel a short walk to the historical center of Athens including the Plaka, the Acropolis, and the Archaeological Museum. [more] Orsep Royal Hotel   Istanbul This first class hotel is centrally located in the heart of Sultanahmet/Sirkeci. [more] Plan B - [details] Divani Palace Acropolis   Athens This superior first hotel has a unique feature due to the ancient ruins that were found in its foundation. These ruins have been incorporated into the hotel's architectural design. [more] Nippon Hotel   Istanbul This superior first class hotel is located in the city center. [more] Plan A - [details] Royal Olympic   Athens This deluxe hotel is located next to the Plaka and adjacent to the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. [more] Marmara   Istanbul This deluxe hotel is centrally located on Taksim Square. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Pre-Accommodations: Nights   Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Itinerary First Destination Check-In:       How many nights in Athens, Greece? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) How many nights in Istanbul, Turkey? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   Night(s) Return Date: PLEASE NOTE: When selecting the Flexible Package option, your new itinerary will include flights and hotel accommodations only. Additional required services should be booked separately including transfers, rail transportation between cities and sightseeing options. The final package price will differ from the above advertised prices. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 3 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 4 # of Adults