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Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour

Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour

This 19 day tour, starts from Athens, Greece, and ends at Istanbul, Turkey. Starting from Athens, island hop to Santorini and Mykonos before travelling along the Turquoise coast visiting Antalya and Fethiye. We the head inland to central Turkey to the moon-like Cappadocia before heading to magical Istanbul.

Day(s) : 19 Countries : Greece & Turkey Start City : Athens End City : Istanbul
Meals : 18 Breakfast(s),6 Dinner(s)

Itinerary

Day 1WednesdayAthens Down

Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city. Tonight a welcome meeting and meet your fellow travelling companions.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 2ThursdayAthens, Acropolis Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 2

This morning you will have half day tour and visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 3FridayAthens to Santorini Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 3

Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira.
Overnight : Santorini Category : 4 star Hotel : Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel

Day 4SaturdaySantorini Breakfast Down

Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.
Overnight : Santorini Category : 4 star Hotel : Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel

Day 5SundaySantorini to Mykonos Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 5

Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town or head for the beach before experiencing the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife.
Overnight : Mykonos Category : 4 star Hotel : Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel

Day 6MondayMykonos Breakfast Down

Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the small villages. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air museum. Please Note: In September, the ferry schedules change. The Mykonos - Samos ferry departs Mykonos 21:20 and arrives Samos 02:45. So during September your room will be available in Mykonos until you are transferred to the port for your ferry to Samos. Then you will have a room available in Samos upon arrival.
Overnight : Mykonos Category : 4 star Hotel : Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel

Day 7TuesdayMykonos, Samos Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 7

Today you will catch a mid-day ferry heading towards the island of Samos and then another ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 8WednesdayEphesus, Sirince, Kusadasi Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 8

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus a once a bustling trade hub and religious center, Ephesus today whispers of ancient marvels, from site of the Temple of Artemis to the Library of Celsus's grand facade and the grand amphitheatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. We continue on to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Here we will visit a local vineyard and learn about local production techniques. You will taste 3 local wines from the region at the garden of the vineyard before returning to our hotel.
Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Day 9ThursdayAphrodisias, Pamukkale Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 9

After a leather shop visit, we will head to Aphrodisias the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, theatre and the Museum. Then, we continue to Pamukkale.
Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel

Day 10FridayHierapolis, Salda Lake Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 10

This morning we will explore the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Then we will head to Salda Lake, is known as Turkish Maldives. It is a mountain lake and located in the mountains before we travel down south to Fethiye.
Overnight : Fethiye Category : Boutique Hotel : Marina Boutique Hotel

Day 11SaturdayFethiye Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 11

Today, you are free to explore the town at your own pace and there is also optional tours and activities. Optional tours and activities; 12 island boat trip and Saklikent Gorge tour
Overnight : Fethiye Category : Boutique Hotel : Marina Boutique Hotel

Day 12SundayKayakoy, Antalya Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 12

This morning we head to Kayakoy. The morning light provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Antalya. We will visit the Antalya Museum with its wealthy collection from the ancient cities around the Antalya Province.
Overnight : Antalya Category : Boutique Hotel : RuinAdalia Hotel

Day 13MondayPerge, Aspendos Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 13

We will visit Perge a famous antique site, early in the morning. After Perge we drive to Aspendos which has the best preserved 2nd Century Amphitheatre in Turkey. We return back to Antalya city in the afternoon and the remainder of your day is free.
Overnight : Antalya Category : Boutique Hotel : RuinAdalia Hotel

Day 14TuesdayKonya, Silk Road, Sille Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 14

We will visit the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi with its accompanying Mevlana museum. We continue along the ancient Silk Road visiting the former Greek village Sille.
Overnight : Konya Category : 4 star Hotel : Spark Hotel Konya

Day 15WednesdayCappadocia, Sultanhani Caravansary, Underground City Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 15

Today we head to Cappadocia, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, an ancient Silk Road stop off for merchants and traders. Later we explore the many levels of an underground city. After checking into our hotel we visit a traditional Turkish home for dinner. Here you can do a course and help cook if you wish.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

Day 16ThursdayGoreme open-air museum Breakfast, Dinner Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 16

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys. We then visit Pigeon and Red Valley, followed by Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we will learn about hand-made pottery.
Overnight : Cappadocia Category : Boutique Cave Hotel : Gamirasu Hotel

Day 17FridayAnkara Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 17

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Day 18SaturdayIstanbul Old City Breakfast Down
Diamonds of Mediterranean Tour Day 18

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Day 19SundayIstanbul Breakfast Down

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Notes

  1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 50.
  2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
  3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
  4. In Greece the Hellenic National Tourism Organization has decided on a residence fee to be applied on hotel accommodation from 01/01/2018. The fees applied will be EUR 1.50 for 3* hotels, EUR 3.00 for 4* hotels and EUR 4.00 for 5* hotels, per room, per night and are not included in the tour price. This tax must be paid by the guests directly to the hotel before the end of the stay.
  5. The Maximum group size for this tour in Greece is 50, The Maximum group size for the tour in Turkey is 20
  6. Tours in Greece are in English as well as either French or Italian
  7. This itinerary is subject to change dependent on Greek ferry schedules. Although it is rare, occasionally ferry schedules are changed and departures are cancelled without notice. If this occurs the program will need to be adjusted, and may mean you will spend less or more time in one location than originally planned for.
  8. The Greek Island segment of this tour is semi-independent. Accommodation, ferry tickets and transfers to and from the ferry ports are arranged for you but there is no tour leader or guide. This part of the trip is all about relaxing and enjoying the Greek Island atmosphere.

Inclusions

Tour includes

  • Inbound Transfer - Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
  • Outbound Transfer - Istanbul Airport (IST)
  • Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour in Turkey
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Athens city tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle in Turkey
  • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands
  • Wine Tasting
  • Cooking Course
  • Transfers between ports and hotels
  • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff
  • Entrance fees

Tour does not include

  • Suggested optional activities
  • Tips - driver, guide and transfer staff
  • Visas, border or port taxes
  • Greece - Hotel Residence Tax, see tour notes for more details.
  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

Highlights

  • Athens - City Tour
  • Athens - Parthenon
  • Athens - Acropolis - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Athens - Acropolis Museum
  • Athens - Panathenaic Stadium
  • Athens - Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • Athens - Hadrian's Arch
  • Athens - Propylaea
  • Athens - Temple of Athena Nike
  • Santorini
  • Mykonos
  • Samos
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Sirince - Village
  • Sirince - Wine Tasting
  • Aphrodisias - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Aphrodisias - Museum
  • Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Tour
  • Salda Lake
  • Fethiye - Overnight
  • Kayaköy - Greek Village
  • Konya - Sille Village
  • Aspendos - Ancient Site
  • Antalya - Overnight
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Konya - Sille Village
  • Sultanhani Caravansary
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
  • Cappadocia - Cooking Course
  • Göreme - Open Air Museum (Dark Church)
  • Cappadocia - Pigeon Valley
  • Cappadocia - Red Valley
  • Cappadocia - Çavuşin Village
  • Cappadocia - Avanos - Pottery Village
  • Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
  • Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum
  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque
  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)
  • Istanbul - Hippodrome
  • Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace

Map

Accommodations

This is intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation that may be expected. The actual hotels used for any given tour may change due to many reasons such as group size, availability, time of year, hotel standard has dropped or simply we found a better hotel. We update the website immediately if and when any changes take place. If and when we do change hotels it will be to a hotel of equal or higher standard and will be at no extra cost.

Where more than one hotel is shown for a given an overnight stop this means that one of those hotels will be used.

Istanbul - 4 star - Port Bosphorus Hotel

Port Bosphorus Hotel
Port Bosphorus Hotel
Port Bosphorus Hotel

Kuşadası - Boutique - Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Pamukkale - 4 star - Adem Pira Hotel

Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel
Adem Pira Hotel

Cappadocia - Boutique Cave - Gamirasu Hotel

Gamirasu Hotel
Gamirasu Hotel
Gamirasu Hotel

Antalya - Boutique - RuinAdalia Hotel

RuinAdalia Hotel
RuinAdalia Hotel
RuinAdalia Hotel

Athens - 4 star - Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o
Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o
Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Santorini - 4 star - Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel

Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel
Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel
Aegean Plaza Hotel / Rose Bay Hotel

Mykonos - 4 star - Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel

Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel
Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel
Manoulas Beach Hotel / Pelican Bay Hotel

Fethiye - Boutique - Marina Boutique Hotel

Marina Boutique Hotel
Marina Boutique Hotel
Marina Boutique Hotel

Konya - 4 star - Spark Hotel Konya

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Available Stop Sale Discounted

Prices

Date Between :
From 01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Category :
Standard
Per Person in Double :
4.755 $
Single Suplement :
1.940 $


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