Best of Greece Istanbul – 9N / 10D

On arrival at Athens airport, clear your customs & immigrations , meet our representative and then transfer hotel for check in …. Some time to freshen up and unwind. Indian dinner.

Boxed breakfast to be provided and Very Early morning , Transfer from hotel to the port for sailing to Mykonos Island. The jewel of the Cyclades group of islands with its dream beaches and international reputation. Mykonos is famous for its superb landscapes, its traditionally whitewashed buildings, its windmills, small churches and picturesque harbors, where fishing boats are moored next to the luxury yachts of the Jet Set. But it is mostly known for its most sophisticated nightlife and extraordinary sandy beaches; an island that never sleeps. Its azure seawaters and endless beach parties have made it famous around the world. Sit back, enjoy the cocktail and live the ride! Upon arrival in Mykonos , transfer from port of Mykonos hotel. (standard check in after 1400 hrs) … Late afternoon transfer to Mykonos Town for walking tour of Mykonos. Visit Little Venice, Windmill, Church of Paraportiani.

Day at leisure free to explore the beautiful Island. Optional : Excursion to Delos … transfer by coach to Kaminaki area… Walk to Pier for your Shared boats to Delos …. As the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, the Greek island of Delos was a major sacred site for the ancient Greeks, second in importance only to Delphi. At its height, the sacred island was covered in a variety of temples and sanctuaries dedicated to a variety of gods. Today, it is a fascinating archaeological site located just two miles from Mykonos. Return to Pier by afternoon. Balance day at leisure.

Early morning Breakfast , transfer from hotel to the port of Mykonos…Upon arrival in pier, Proceed for half day city tour….introduction to Greek Capital ….. with possible photo stop at Syntagma Square - Greek Parliament, Panathinaike Stadium.. Acropolis site and then visit to Greek National Museum…. Late evening check into hotel.

Day at leisure. Free to explore this historical city. Optional : Saronic islands day cruise … After breakfast transfer to the port for the Saronic islands day cruise. First stop is the island of Poros, where you'll have free time for strolling and shopping. Sailing to the south you arrive at the island of Hydra. You will have about 1 hour and 45 minutes at leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphi theater shape once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, whose old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history. Lunch on board sailing to our last stop, the island of Aegina, famous for the temple of Aphea and the local variety of pistachio trees. Aegina is one of the most popular summer getaways for the Athenians thanks to its proximity and its beauty. OR Optional : Delphi … full day excursion to Delphi, to visit the famous oracle….. Delphi was considered in Antiquity to be the navel of Earth…… Evening Folklore Show with Greek dinner and return to hotel.

After breakfast , transfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul… Arrival to Istanbul Airport. After immigration and customs formalities, board your vehicle for transfer to the hotel. Check into your hotel. Rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Istanbul Indian Lunch and Evening Belly Dancing Show with Local Dinner and Included Limited Local Drinks

Today after breakfast; We begin our tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Saint Sophia. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive. Lunch at Indian Restaurant Afternoon; we begin our tour at Topkapi Palace ( Including Harem section ) , which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We will visit the fabolous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapı Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world, Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably one of the world’s finest collection of early Chinese ceramics, much of it gifts from other rulers. Interestingly, some of the ceramics have a special glaze that was said to change color in the presence of poison. We also visit the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. But perhaps the loveliest features of Topkapı Palace are its courtyards with their ancient trees, and it is easy to imagine the sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire. The last stop, Grand Bazaar, was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4,000 shops are full of treasures - including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, indulge in some shopping, Ottoman style. Return to the hotel. Indian Dinner at the Indian Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

After having your breakfast at hotel, you will meet with your guide at reception. Today your first stop will be Spice bazaar or Egyptian Bazaar. The spice bazaar is a particularly popular stop on most tours of Istanbul. The spice market sells a wide variety of goods, many of them aimed at tourist. The spice market gained its hauntingly romantic nickname because at on time the majority of its shop sold herbs and spices. After spice market you will discover unique wonder of nature of Bosphorus. If there is one single thing that explains Istanbul’s awe-inspiring beauty it surely has to be the Bosphorus, the wonderful stretch of water that sweeps down from the Black sea to the sea of Marmara, passing through the town center and dividing Asia from Europe as it goes. Soon after starting off you will get a magnificent view of Sarayburnu, with the Topkapı palace,hagia sophia and Sultanahmet mosque,Dolmabahçe palace , Çırağan palace. As you approach the Bosphorus Bridge look out for Ortakoy on Europan Shore, which is one of the Istanbul’s liveliest nightlife hotspots. Facing it, and almost immediately beneath the bridge, is Beylerbeyi Palace, which resembles a cut down version of the Dolmabahce Palace Then, stil on the asian side, you will spot the twin towers of the kuleli miltary school. Indian Lunch at the Indian Restaurant. After lunch Dolmabahce tour . Visiting Dolmabahce Palace, latest residence of the last Ottoman Sultans. After Tour proceed to Hotel. Dinner.

Breakfast at the hotel. The day is at leisure. Indian lunch and dinner. Optional : Princes Island Tour With Local Lunch Cruise on the MARMARA SEA to PRINCES’ ISLAND retreats for the Byzantine princes, famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of these islands is Büyükada. There you can enjoy a ride in a horsedrawn carriage among the pine trees after relaxing on the beaches in the numerous coves along its coast. Return in the evening to İstanbul and transfer back to hotel. OR Optional : Cappadocia Tour With Local Lunch After breakfast transfer Istanbul Airport and fly to Cappadocia. Tour start with Devrent valley; walking in Pasabag near Zelve ; "fairy chimneys" where the voice of wind mixes with the "songs of fairies". Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to the Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. After tour transfer to the airport and fly to Istanbul then transfer to Istanbul Hotel.

After breakfast check out from your hotel. Indian Lunch at The restaurant and then Transfer to airport for your flight back to home.