11 Day Turkey & Greek Islands with Santorini

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Turkey Vacations

Flights NYC Istanbul, Athens NYC
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Airline fuel surcharges
9 nights accommodations

1 night < or <, Istanbul
5 nights Aegean Cruise,
2 nights Santorini
1 night Athens

All transfers
19 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
Flight between Santorini and Athens
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air conditioned motor coach
Entrance fees per itinerary

Special Features

Istanbul City Tour
Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini

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Tour Operator

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Duration

11 Days

Escorted

Escorted - No

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart the USA	Depart the USA for Turkey. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in flight entertainment for your journey
Day 2	Istanbul	Arrive and transfer with assistance to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, attend a welcome briefing at the hotel Overnight: Istanbul
Day 3	Istanbul City Tour, Embark Cruise	Morning at leisure. This afternoon enjoy a half day 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. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops. This evening embark your cruise. The ship will remain docked overnight in Istanbul Optional: Half Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with Spice Market (AM) Overnight: Cruise (Istanbul) Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4	Istanbul, At Sea	Spend the morning and afternoon at leisure in Istanbul. Sail for Mykonos at 7:00 pm Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5	Mykonos	The afternoon and evening are at leisure in Mykonos. Aside from Mykonos' landmark windmills and whitewashed homes, the island is most famous for its unique architecture, particularly the Paraportiani (molded) church, first begun in 1475, and Delos, one of Greece's oldest archaeological sites. Sail for Patmos at midnight Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6	Patmos, Afternoon in Kusadasi	Enjoy breakfast on board and the morning at leisure in Patmos (Greece) from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. The afternoon is at leisure in Kusadasi (Ephesus, Turkey) from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Renowned for its beaches and attractive view of the Aegean, Kusadasi is near to several historical sites including Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary. Next, Sail to Rhodes Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7	Rhodes	Enjoy a full day at leisure on the island of Rhodes (Greece), the largest island of the Dodecanese archipelago, from 7:00am to 6:00 pm. Explore the island's medieval Old Town, preserved in and around the walls of a Venetian castle, built by the 14th century Knights of St. John. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Citadel of Rhodes is located at the far northern end of the island and is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean. Sail early this evening for Crete Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8	Crete, Evening in Santorini	Arrive this morning in Agios Nikolaos (Crete, Greece) at 7:00 am. Perhaps take a half day tracing the footsteps of the artist El Greco on this island, independently. At noon, cruise to Santorini. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9	Santorini	Enjoy a full day at leisure on the island. Santorini's harbor, the island's distinctive caldera, was formed thousands of years ago by one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history. This event, which created the island's placid harbor, is believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired several Greek myths Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Day 10	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 11	Return to the USA	Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing

Lodging

	Louis Cristal Cruise		Stanley Hotel
	Aegean Plaza		El Greco
	Crystal Hotel		Feronya Hotel

Disclaimer

*Not Included:
Airport taxes & fees, port taxes of $222, Turkish ports embarkation fee of $30, domestic airport taxes of $22.05, shore excursions, and gratuities.

Additional Information:

Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Stanley Hotel Athens and the El Greco or Aegean Plaza in Santorini are included when you select an Inside Cabin. Amalia Hotel in Athens and the Orizontes Hotel in Santorini are included when you select a Standard Outside Cabin. Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens and Caldera's Lilium Villas in Santorini are included when you select a Superior or Deluxe Outside Cabin. Choose your cabin category and hotel in Athens above in the "Select Your Cabin Category."

Triple cabins are not available in Category XB on the Louis Cristal.

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