8 Days / 7Nights Discover Athens and the Turkish Coast

Itinerary:

Day 1  Athens
Arrival in Athens . Meeting and assistance at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Athens.

Day 2  Athens - City Tour
After breakfast  we begin our adventure to the land of the ancient treasures and Christian history paralleled by modern day sophistication. We will begin the tour of the city of Athens, seeing the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, the Kalimarmaro Stadium, home of the first modern day Olympic competition and future site of the Olympic Games of 2004. Of course a tour of Athens is not complete without a visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon. After the tour we head back to our hotel, check-in and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3  Athens, Delphi
After breakfast we will be transferred to the lovely mountain region of Delphi - the sanctuary of Apollo. We will start our tour of Delphi where we will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We will also visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castallia Springs. Free time for shopping and photographs. In the evening we take our way back to Athens. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 4  Athens - Day Free
Day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 5  Athens - Izmir - Kusadasi
We will be transferred to the Athens airport in time to catch our flight to Izmir
Arrival in Izmir. Meeting and assistance at the airport. Drive to Kusadasi. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.

DAY 6 Kusadasi, Ephesus
Departure to Ephesus, the city dedicated to Artemis. The visit will include the Odeon, the monumental fountain, Temples, the Celsius Library, the Great Theatre and the Double Church. Lunch. Visit to the St. John's Basilica and his Tomb, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life. Return to Kusadasi. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Kusadasi - Day Free
Day at leisure swimming and relaxing. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 8 Kusadasi - Izmir 
Drive to Izmir airport for your homebound flight.

*Note: Program schedule/itinerary may change subject to flights details (Arrival & Departure Times)

Inclusive features:

7 nights hotel accommodation

Daily Breakfast

Tours and excursions as indicated in the program.

Transfers with luxurious air conditioned coaches

English speaking guides

Local Taxes

Not included:

-         Tips and porterage

-         Drinks during meals and any expenses of personal nature

-         Optional tours and anything that is not included in the program

Highlights:

Archaeological sites - museums & places we visit: the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, the Kalimarmaro Stadium, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Apollo and the Castallia Springs, the Odeon, the monumental fountain Temples, the Celsius Library, the Great Theatre and the Double Church. the St. John's Basilica and his Tomb, the Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and Shrine of Virgin Mary.

Additional Information:

Every effort is made to use superior class hotels, as classified by the local Governments. In smaller towns where no first class hotels are available, the best hotels existing is used. All the hotels used on this tour have private facilities.
A dress code is required to enter selected sites. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.