Turkey - Greece Highlights
		A wonderful combination of group travelling in Turkey and cruising through the Greek Islands. Visiting two countries of infinite cultural heritage, this truly is a magnificent travel experience. On this journey of discovery the hospitality of the people will delight you, the beauty of the land will enchant you and the history of its ancestors will captivate you.

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A wonderful combination of group travelling in Turkey and cruising through the Greek Islands. Visiting two countries of infinite cultural heritage, this truly is a magnificent travel experience. On this journey of discovery the hospitality of the people will delight you, the beauty of the land will enchant you and the history of its ancestors will captivate you.

Combination of First Class Coach Tour & Tourist Class Cruise - 10 nights / 11 days ex Istanbul

Thursday Istanbul
Arrival transfer to your New City Hotel.

Friday Istanbul
Full day city sightseeing including visits to the stunning Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque & the Grand Bazaar. (B) Optional Turkish belly dancing show tonight.

Saturday Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
Morning drive to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetry, Chunuk Bair (NZ) and the War Museum before crossing the Dardanelles to Canakkale for your overnight stay. (B,D)

Sunday Canakkale - Troy – Pergamum - Kusadasi
This morning visit Troy, renowned for it's epic wars and Trojan horse.  Later drive to Pergamum to visit this beautiful city and its ruins which sit atop the hill overlooking Bergama. (B,D)

Monday  Kusadasi - Ephesus
Tour the ancient capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. You will see the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian and the magnificent Celcius Library. Also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. (B,D)
Optional afternoon tour of Sadis or Sirince

Tuesday Ephesus – Greek Island Cruise
After breakfast transfer to Kusadasi to board your boat for your 3 day Greek Island Cruise. (B)

Wednesday Cruise - Rhodes
An early morning arrival in Rhodes the “Island of Roses”, gives you the full day to explore this island at leisure or join one of the many optional excursions on offer. (B,L,D)

Thursday Cruise – Santorini & Heraklion
This morning’s first port of call is the beautiful island of Santorini, where you are free to explore the fabled land of Atlantis. Later cruise to Heraklion, Crete where you have time to explore at leisure. (B,L,D)
Optional Tour of the Palace of Knossos (Crete)

Friday Athens
After breakfast transfer to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to discover this ancient city. (B)

Saturday Athens
A morning city tour includes the famed Acropolis with it’s stunning views of the city and the site of the world famous Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. This afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Sunday  Athens
Departure transfer to the airport (B)

TOUR INCLUSIONS: • Hotels with private facilities  • Category A Cabins on Louis Line • All transfers  • Air-conditioned Transport • Breakfasts, 2 lunches & 5 dinners • Professional guides • Sightseeing and entrance fees • Travel Notes