Turkey and Greek Island Tours
'Classic Aegean Tour'
8 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul

Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the underground Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Overnight Istanbul (B)

Gallipoli Battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum.
Overnight Guzelyali (B, D)

Troy, Pergamum

This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. After our tour, we will be transferred to port to join our cruise ship.
Overnight Cruise (B, D)

Crete, Santorini

This morning you will have the opportunity to explore the Crete at your own pace and this afternoon the picturesque island of Santorini.
Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)

Athens

Early morning we disembark our cruise in Athens before visiting some of the highlights of this ancient city on a half-day walking tour. The remainder of the day you are free to explore at your own pace.
Overnight Athens

Athens

After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes

o Inbound airport transfer
o Transportation by cruise ship in Greece and a fully air-conditioned non-smoking bus in Turkey
o Transfers between ports and hotels
o Services of an English-speaking professional tour guide in Turkey
o 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
o 7 nights - C Class, 4 star & F Class Cabin accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Athens
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Istanbul
  - 1 night in Kusadasi
  - 2 nights in Louis Cruise ship

Tour does not include

o Entrance fees to any sites
o Any visas or port taxes

Please note

The Aegean cruising section of this tour is provided by Louis Cruises and is subject to their terms and conditions.
Itinerary is subject to change without notice due to Louis Cruises timetables changes.
We recommend booking at least 2 weeks in advance of the departure date.