Aegean legacy tour
Day 1 Friday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel [View page in a new window]
Day 2 Saturday
Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel (B)
Day 3 Sunday
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 4 Monday
Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 5
Tuesday
Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Wednesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Ku�adas� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 7 Thursday
Ephesus
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. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving to Izmir.
Overnight Ku�adas� 5 star Suhan 360 (B)
Day 8 Friday
Athens
After breakfast, transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Athens. Upon your arrrival to Athens International airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city.
Overnight Athens 4 star Titania Hotel (B)
Day 9 Saturday
Acropolis, Parthenon
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 4 star Titania Hotel (B)
Day 10 Friday
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Day 1 Friday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel [View page in a new window]
Day 2 Saturday
Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome.
Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'.
Overnight Istanbul 5 star Dosso Dossi Downtown Hotel (B)
Day 3 Sunday
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 4 Monday
Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Blue Valley Hotel (B, D)
Day 5
Tuesday
Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel (B, D)
Day 6 Wednesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Ku�adas� 5 star Suhan 360 (B, D)
Day 7 Thursday
Ephesus
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. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving to Izmir.
Overnight Ku�adas� 5 star Suhan 360 (B)
Day 8 Friday
Athens
After breakfast, transferred to Izmir airport for your flight to Athens. Upon your arrrival to Athens International airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore this ancient city.
Overnight Athens 4 star Titania Hotel (B)
Day 9 Saturday
Acropolis, Parthenon
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 4 star Titania Hotel (B)
Day 10 Friday
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport. (B)
(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)