· A Comprehensive tour impeccably planned at
an honest price.
· Get smitten by the beauty of the city on a
guided tour of Cappadocia.
· Get mesmerized by the sight of Blue Mosque.
· View of the city 360 degree from Galata
Tower.
· Familiarize yourself with the city of
Istanbul on a guided tour.
· Visit the Dolmabahçe Palace - one of the
most glamorous palaces in the world.
· Visit Delphi - ancient town and seat of the
most important Greek temple
and oracle of Apollo.
· Enjoy an orientation tour of Athens.
· Visit the Acropolis Museum for a guided
tour.
· Enjoy a guided tour of Parthenon - a former
temple on the Athenian Acropolis.
· Experience a Ferry trip from Athens to
Mykonos.
· Take a stroll
on the streets of Mykonos Town on a guided walking tour.
· Experience the extension of the Ferry from
Mykonos to Santorini
· Enjoy a guided walking tour of Fira - the
capital of Santorini.
· Admire the amazing view on the return cable
car ride from Fira to Santorini’s Old Port.
· Enjoy a full day Island tour of Santorini.
· Visit Oia – the beautiful town on the
northwestern tip of Santorini,
· Take a ferry from Santorini to Athens.
· Enjoy a local Folklore show in Athens.
· Service of multilingual
& knowledgeable tour manager who will accompany you throughout the tour.
Arrive Istanbul, the Capital of Turkey. Proceed to the
domestic airport for your connecting flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at
Kayseri, drive to Cappadocia, best known for its moon-like landscape,
Underground cities, caves, churches and houses in the rocks. Meet your
friendly Travel Professional outside the baggage hall and proceed to your
conveniently located hotel. (Check-in after 1500 hrs.).
Dinner,
Today enjoy a day trip of
Cappadocia. Start with the Red Valley and the rock cut churches. Later visit
the Kaymakli -Underground City where early Christians lived in fear as well as
faith. Visit the panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives
of locals. Rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
Stroll around the famous valleys of Cappadocia like
Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley. There are lots of Fair
Chimneys and Pasabag Valley wherein Mushroom shaped fairy chimneys can be seen.
Walk and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site – Goreme open air museum, which
is Cave churches containing beautiful frescoes and finest rock cut churches. We
will end the day with a panoramic visit at Uchisar and we will drive from below
the castle of Uchisar, the rock formations and pigeon shelters and the
Esentepe. Later proceed to Kayseri airport to take the flight to Istanbul.
Arrive at Istanbul and transfer to the Hotel (Check-in time
15:00).
Breakfast, Dinner,
Today visit the Hippodrome (Serpent Column, Obelisk
of Theodosius & German Fountain of Wilhelm): Visit the square once used as
a sporting arena predating Constantinople itself. Though a few fragments of the
original structure survive, the square still boasts some of the most glorious
monuments built in this great city. The Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius
& German Fountain of Wilhelm are the ancient treasures to be seen. Later
proceed to St. Sophia - this architectural wonder was a former Greek Orthodox
Patriarchal Basilica, built in the 4th century by Constantine the Great.
Following the capture of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, Mehmet
the Conqueror declared the Hagia Sophia a mosque and it was considered as one
of the holiest Islamic temples of the world. Finally under the order of Mustafa
Kemal Ataturk and the Council of Ministers the Hagia Sophia opened as a museum
in 1935. View the Blue Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic
Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. We will see Basilica Cistern, a giant
underground cistern built by Justinian in 532 to provide water to the city in
cases of siege. Then visit the Grand Bazaar, the largest and most famous
covered bazaars of Istanbul dating back to 15th century.
Breakfast, Dinner,
Today pass the Taksim and
Istiklal Street and visit the Galata Tower to explore 360 degree view of the
city. Later visit the Dolmabahce Palace - which was the last residence for
Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons, famous for the great collection
of European antiques, furniture and a 4.5 tons chandelier. Next, stop at the
Camlica Hill the highest point in Istanbul. Atop the hill, you can admire the
magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens,
landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
This
morning transfer to airport for your flight to Athens. On arrival, board your
coach and proceed to Delphi, one
the most popular archaeological site in Greece. Delphi was believed to be the centre of the earth and was the
most important religious centre of ancient Greece. It is one of the most
beautiful and mystical sites in the world. The ancient Greeks chose this unique
spot for their most sacred and famous Oracle, dedicated to Apollo, which influenced the fate of
states and individuals for about 1000 years. The Museum of Delphi is one of the best museums Greece has to
offer, as it shelters some very important works of Art from ancient Greece. Evening
return to Athens.
Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
Today enjoy an orientation tour at Athens, wherein we come across
Hadrian’s Arch Monument – part of a wall separating the old and new cities of
Athens. View Royal Palace from outside, see the Temple of Olympia Zeus – a
colossal ruined temple. Later visit the Acropolis and the Propylae, the temple
of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and Erechtheion. The Acropolis Museum is another
highlight on this tour, a perfect follow-up to exploring the sights at the
Acropolis itself. Recognized as one of the top museums in the world, get close
to the impressive marble masterpieces found on the Acropolis. Rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the
city on your own.
Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
This
proceed to the pier for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive Mykonos and get transferred to the hotel (Check-in time
15:00). Rest of the day is freeat leisure to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Mykonos. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
Today walk down the Mykonian history "alley",
coastal paved road, Manto Square, where the famous monument of Manto
Mavrogenous stands. Visit little Venice, five in a row windmills, which still
stand proudly. View the elaborate church of
Panagia Paraportiani from outside and experience one of the most famous
architectural structures in Greece.
Breakfast, Dinner,
Proceed
to the port of Mykonos to take the ferry to Santorini Island. Arrive Santorini and proceed to Fira for a guided
walking tour. Being the capital of Santorini, it provides a vast variety of
sightseeing and "things to do". The walk through the narrow streets
of Fira is a typical representation of the most common characteristic of the
Cycladic islands, the small shops packed one next to the other, the pebbled
streets, the traditional houses with the small blue and sun-burned verandas and
of course the amazing view which distinguishes Santorini from every other
island. We will use the Cable Car to go to the Old port of Santorini
and back.
Overnight in Santorini. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
Visit the hidden gems of the Santorini Island. The
first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias which was
built on the highest point of the Island 567 meters above sea level for a
panoramic view of the whole island. Continue to the village of Pyrgos, with its
Cycladic architecture, Byzantine churches and a Venetian Castle. The village is
one of the highest points of the Island and the View is amazing overlooking the
North West part of Santorini. We will see the Perivolos Beach and the Red
Beach. Next, visit the traditional village of Oia which is on the northern tip
of the island, high on the cliff top. Oia hosts the most magnificent views on
Santorini and a picturesque road with cliffs on one side and sea on the other, which
leads to this attractive village typical of Santorini’s architecture with
houses sunk deep into the volcanic soil, their whitewashed walls and blue domes
sparkling in the sunlight.
Overnight in Santorini. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
Today,
proceed to Santorini pier for your ferry to Athens. On arrival, proceed to
hotel. (Check-in after 1500 hrs.). End the day with a traditional folklore show
with live music and Greek folk dances. Tap your feet to the tunes and join in
the dancing.
Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast, Dinner,
A
wonderful Holiday, full of sightseeing and excitement, gracefully ends. Check out
by 11:00 and depart for the airport for your return/onward flight.(Breakfast)
Breakfast,
Boarding From | Adult on twin share | Child without bed | Child with bed | Infant |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kolkata | INR 197000 | INR 167000 | INR 167000 |
· 02 nights at Hotel at Burcu Kaya or
similar in Cappadocia.
· 03 nights at Hotel Ibis Istabul
West or similar in Istanbul.
· 02 nights
at Hotel Ibis Style or similar at Athens
· 02 nights
at Hotel Elenna’s or similar at Mykonos
· 02 nights
at Hotel Blue Sea or similar at Santorini
· 01 night
at Hotel Ibis Style or similar at Athens
· Daily Continental Buffet Breakfast.
AIRFARE
• Return Economy Class group airfare as per
itinerary (Presently calculated as prevailing on 22nd November 2022).
TICKET TAXES
• Cost of your ticket taxes (Presently
calculated as prevailing on 22nd November 2022).
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Normal
insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price.
However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those passengers who wish
to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
• Multiple entry Schengen visa.
• The Schengen Visa on your tour is valid for
travel to Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France (In case of
any change in the European Community visa policy, additional charges will be
applicable.)
• The cost of the Passport, POE charges, etc.
• Any expenses of a personal nature such as
porterage, laundry, wines, mineral/bottled water, food & drink not in the
regular menus provided by us, mini bar and telephone calls.
• The
Mandatory driver tip of EURO 03 per person per day is not included in the tour
cost.
• Meals are pre-set and a choice of menu is
not available.
• Cost of excursions, city sightseeing,
entrance fees and local guides availed of by the passengers, other than that
mentioned in the ‘What your tour price includes’.
• Surcharges in case applicable on certain
departure dates.
• GST &
TCS and other taxes as applicable.
· The third person in a Triple room might not
be provided with an extra bed or cot in some of the hotels, they may be
provided only with a rollaway bed.
· Due to Fire Safety Compliance regulations in
Europe, 4 guests in 1 room are not allowed in any hotel, therefore 02 adults
and 2 children or 3 adults and 1 child will not be accommodated in 01 room. A
maximum of 03 persons can be accommodated in a room.
· Panoramic/ Orientation city tour means view
from your coach of the sights and monuments as you drive past. No visit to the
sights/monuments and no photostop might be provided.
· Due to operational
issues on some days, there might be
packed meals offered.
· Services of our Tour Manager or local representatives will be available while on
tour.
· Kindly note that on certain departure dates
the tour routing could change. In some tours, there is also a possibility that
the tour could operate in reverse itinerary. However, you will not miss any
sightseeing or excursions that are mentioned in the itinerary.
· Certain sightseeing and excursions may not
operate on public holidays.