13 Day Greek Islander on Sale with Istanbul

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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 11 nights accommodations in your choice of Plan A, B, C or D hotel plans 3 nights Santorini 3 nights Mykonos 2 nights Athens 3 nights Istanbul All transfers Breakfast daily Flights and ferries between Athens, the Greek Islands and Istanbul Host services in Athens, the Greek Islands, and Istanbul ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Athens before 2:30pm in order to connect with flight to Santorini. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Athens. Itinerary DAY 1, Monday - Depart USA Depart USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Athens, Transfer to Santorini Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel Overnight: Santorini DAY 3, Wednesday - Full Day in Santorini Day at leisure to discover the charm of Santorini, an island known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Thursday - Santorini Enjoy a full day at leisure on Santorini Optional: Santorini Volcano Cruise Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Friday - Ferry to Mykonos Transfer to the port for your ferry (tourist class) to the colorful island Mykonos, often considered the most fashionable island of the Cyclades. Arrive and transfer to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Mykonos Meals:Breakfast DAY 6, Saturday - Full Day in Mykonos Full day at leisure on Mykonos Optional: Mykonos Delos Tour Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Sunday - Mykonos Full day at leisure exploring the island on your own Optional: Half Day Mykonos Island Tour Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Monday - Return to Athens Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Tuesday - Full Day in Athens Enjoy a full day at leisure in Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization Optional: Half Day Athens Sightseeing Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast DAY 10, Wednesday - Flight to Istanbul Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Once you arrive, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of day at leisure in the "Queen of Cities" Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast DAY 11, Thursday - Full Day in Istanbul Enjoy a full day to explore the city independently Optional: Full Day Istanbul City Tour with lunch 9:00 AM Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast DAY 12, Friday - Istanbul Full day at leisure in Istanbul. Optional: Full Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with lunch 9:00 AM Overnight: Istanbul Meals: Breakfast DAY 13, Saturday - Return to USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast 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. Santorini Volcano Cruise Day #4 01 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008     $54 Enjoy a cruise aboard the motorized sailing boat "Pegasus" around the breathtaking island of Santorini. Sail to the island of Nea Kameni, and walk up to the still active volcano for a view of the Caldera. Sail to the island of Palea Kameni, where you will have the opportunity to swim in the bay's sulfur springs infused water. Continue to the island of Therasia, for some free time, and perhaps ride a mule to the village of Manolas. Return to the port of Athinios in Santorini in the afternoon, passing by the beautiful cliffs and the picturesque village of Oia. Please note that this tour involves strenuous uphill walking on uneven surfaces and may not be suitable for all travelers. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Also, the temperature of the bay's waters varies by season and the sulfur springs do not substantially increase the water's temperature. Departs at 9:30 AM. Pick up from hotel. Details to be advised locally. Mykonos Delos Tour Day #6 01 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008     $68 Sail from Mykonos to the island of Delos, which was once the religious center of the Aegean and Cyclades. According to myth, Latonna gave birth to Apollo, the Greek sun god, and Artemis, the huntress and goddess of marriage and fertility on the island. View the Sacred Harbor, and the regal Sacred Way, flanked by stone lions leading to the temples dedicated to Apollo and Artemis. Visit the museum housing archaeological artifacts found on the island and the tourist pavilion. Pick-up from hotel, details to be advised locally. Half Day Mykonos Island Tour Day #7 01 May 2008 - 30 Sep 2008     $72 During this tour, see and visit the most interesting places on the island. The first destination is the beach of Saint Ioannis with its picturesque little church. Get an idea of the inside of a Greek church (over 400 on the island.) Then the bus passes by Ornos beach, Saint Stefano beach, and Tourlos harbor, where all cruise boats embark and disembark the visitors by small boats. The tour continues to the most distant beaches, such as Kalafatis and Santa Anna. Afterwards visit the village of Ano Mera, well known for the monastery of Panagia Tourliani and the typical little square with the Greek taverns. Have the opportunity to taste Ouzo and octopus. After visiting the monastery and enjoying the enchanting sunset, return to Mykonos. Pickup from hotel; details to be advised locally. Half Day Athens Sightseeing (1) Day #9 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 City Tour with lunch 9:00 AM (TS-01) Day #11 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. Full Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with lunch 9:00 AM (TS-01/A) -Bus Day #12 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. 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 Sep 8 (Sold Out) 1389 2159 Sep 15; 22 1389 2159 Sep 29 1349 2159 Oct 6; 13; 20 1339 2149 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, ferry port taxes and fees, visa fees, tips to drivers & optional tours (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights and ferries between Athens, the Greek Islands and Istanbul. ▲ When choosing flights, select those that arrive in Athens before 2:30pm in order to connect with flight to Santorini. Alternatively, an additional night may be added in Athens. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. We will provide the best ferry available on your travel dates. Reservations will be made for the earliest ferry available. If a high-speed (hydrofoil) is operating, we will upgrade you at no extra charge. However, as ferry schedules change regularly, we cannot confirm operation of high-speed ferries in advance. The following hotels are also available. They may require a supplement. Athens Plan A: Divani Palace Acropolis Plan D: Hotel City Plaza Mykonos: Plan A: Tharroe Mykonos Seaview rooms Plan B: San Marco Santorini: Plan C: Aegean View Plan B: Departures on April 14, May 26 and October 6 will be accommodated at the Titania hotel in Athens. Hotel Plans Plan D - [details] Albatros Hotel   Santorini This tourist class hotel is located in Karterados close to Fira, the capital of Santorini. [more] Hotel Artemis   Mykonos This tourist class hotel is situated on the picturesque beach of Agios Stephanos. [more] Oscar & Oscar Inn   Athens This tourist class hotel, consisting of three buildings, is located in the center of Athens near many tourist attractions. [more] Hotel City Plaza   Athens This tourist class hotel is centrally located in the financial district close to many major attractions. [more] Hotel Yigitalp   Istanbul This first class hotel is located at Sehzadebasi, the business, entertainment and historical center of Istanbul. [more] Plan C - [details] Hermes   Santorini This superior tourist class hotel is within walking distance to the marvelous beach of Kamari. [more] Aegean View   Santorini This first class hotel is located in the center of Kamari village near to the beautiful Kamari beach. [more] Despotiko Hotel   Mykonos This first class hotel combines tradition and convenience with marvelous views overlooking the town and the sea. [more] 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] Oran Hotel   Istanbul This first class hotel is centrally located in Istanbul. [more] Plan B - [details] Orizontes Hotel   Santorini This first class hotel is located in the village of Pirgos. [more] Dorion   Mykonos This superior first class hotel is a Myconian ship owner's mansion with lively elements of the island architecture. [more] San Marco Hotel   Mykonos This superior first class hotel is located in the area of Houlakia. It has the white-washed stone walls typical of Mykonos. [more] Amalia Hotel   Athens This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city facing the National Gardens and just off Constitution Square. [more] Titania   Athens This first class hotel is located in the historic and commercial center of Athens, between Syntagma and Omonia, the city's major squares. [more] Nippon Hotel   Istanbul This superior first class hotel is located in the city center. [more] Golden Age 2   Istanbul This first class hotel is located in central Istanbul's Taksim business district. [more] Plan A - [details] Caldera's Lilium Villas   Santorini This first class hotel is family owned, inspired by Cycladic architecture and near to town of Fira. [more] Tharroe Mykonos Hotel   Mykonos This deluxe hotel sits atop a hill overlooking the Aegean sea. [more] Royal Olympic   Athens This deluxe hotel is located next to the Plaka and adjacent to the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis. [more] 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] Marmara   Istanbul This deluxe hotel is centrally located on Taksim Square. [more] Conrad Istanbul   Istanbul This deluxe class hotel is located in city center adjacent to Yildiz Palace with stunning views of the Bosphorus. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Pre/Post Accommodations Post-Accommodations: Nights   Include Flight? 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