Tour highlights:

• Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri to reach Cappadocia, save time on the trip.
• Arrange two nights Accomodations on Aegean Cruise to visit the island of Patmos, and the island of Santorini.
• Enjoy on board entertainment for two full day, and two nights.
• Arrange two nights stays in Istanbul and  arrange the Belly Dance & Folklore show.
• Visit Turkey’s major places such as Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Yerebatan Sarnici(known as “underground palace”)  Topoki Palace, Pamukkale, Artemis Tapinagi, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, and Kusadasi .
• Visit Athens’ one of the world’s Seventh wonders, also known as Home of the Virgin, Parthenon.

• Day 1 - Hometown Istanbul
  Depart from home city to Istanbul – the largest city of Turkey.

• Day 2 - Istanbul
  Upon arrival at Istanbul, meet with a friendly "merhaba"(hello) Hosh Geldinez(kindly Welcome), transfer to hotel for rest overnight.

  Hotel.: Holiday Inn or Similar or similar

• Day 3 - Istanbul ~ Topkapi Palace ~ Blue Mosque ~ St. Sophia ~ Dardanelles ~ Gallipoli ~ Canakkale
  Our sightseeing starts from the fabulous Topkapi Palace. The private palace of the Sultans has been transformed into a glorious museum . Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles famed interior. St. Sophia was at one time a Cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. Then we drive south to Gallipoli Peninsula, sail across the Dardanelles Straits by ferry, continue to Canakkale.

  Hotel.: Grand Harlic Hotel or similar or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 4 - Canakkale ~ Troy ~ Pergamon ~ Kusadasi
  Today we explore the legendary city of Troy and see an enormous reconstruction of the famous Trojan wooden horse. Later we motor to Pergamon with its impressive ruins from the days of Alexander the Great. Here we see the Sacred Way and Acropolis, as well as the remains of the world-renowned ancient library. Afterwards we drive to the pretty port of Kusadasi by the Aegean Sea.

  Hotel.: Surmeli Hotel or similar or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 5 - Kusadasi ~ Ephesus ~ Leather Center ~ Artemis Tapinagi ~ Pamukkale
  Ephesus is one of the world’s finest archeological sites, the best preserved Roman city along the Mediterranean, including the colonnaded Arcadian Way, Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre. Then we drive to Pamukkale, famous for its Cotton Castle. On arrival we visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces. Rest of the day is yours at leisure to enjoy warm thermal pools at hotel.

  Hotel.: Harlic Park Hotel or similar or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 6 - Pamukkale ~ Kusadasi ~ Aegean Cruise ~ Patmos
  This morning we drive back to Kusadasi to embark the Aegean Cruise ship. We sail to the island of Patmos, known as Jerusalem of the Aegean. Take the optional tour to the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto or relax in the town. Lunch and dinner on board.

  Hotel.: Monarch Classic Cruises or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 7 - Rhodes
  In the morning, cruise ship arrives Rhodes, an island with a rich and varied history. On a hill above Lindos town rises an ancient acropolis dedicated to the goddess of Athena. Below lies the bay of St Paul, where the apostle landed during his voyages.

  Hotel.: Monarch Classic Cruises or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 8 - Heraklion(Crete) ~ Santorini
  Cruise ship arrives at the port of Heraklion, Crete in the morning. Take the optional tour to Knossos, birthplace of the Minoan civilization or, walk round the quaint old town. Next sailing to the amazing island of Santorini. Take the optional tour to Oia, in the north of the island or, walk around the town before dinner.

  Hotel.: Monarch Classic Cruises or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner	Accomodations:     Cruise - Monarch Classic Cruises or similar

• Day 9 - Athens ~ Parthenon ~ Temple of Olympian Zeus ~ Parliament Building ~ Constitution Square ~ Shopping
  Disembark and proceed to Athens tour to see one of the worlds’ Seventh wonders, Parthenon. A magnificent Peripheral Doric temple, which was built back in 447B.C., dedicated to Athena, the city’s divine patroness. Then visit the world’s oldest Olympic Stadium and watch Changing of the guards. Final stop will be the Constitution Square. Rest of the day is free at leisure for shopping.

  Hotel.: Titania Hotel or similar or similar
  Meals:    Breakfast    Lunch    Dinner

• Day 10 - Athens Hometown
  A morning transfer to airport for homeward flight is arranged after breakfast.

  Meals:    Breakfast