27 th Aug 2018 Greece - Turkey 11 Days / 10 Nights CITIES VISITED AND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS City Name Duration Tour Highlights Athens 03 Nights Athens sightseeing Tour including the Acropolis Full day Delphi tour Santorini 02 Nights Santorini island tour including Wine Tasting Istanbul 03 Nights Visit Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hipodromme, St Sophia Museum and Grand Bazaar, Spice Market and Bosphorous Cruise Cappadocia 02 Nights Visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley, Visit Cave Churches, Underground City Visit Cavusin village and Avanos town Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar castle, Devrent valley and fairney chimneys Hot Air Balloon flight ATTRACTIONS FOR WHICH ENTRY FEE ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST City Name Attraction Name Athens Acropolis Site, Delphi Site Istanbul Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum Cappadocia Goreme Open Air Museum, Underground City Hot Air Balloon Flight FERRY TRANSFERS Athens Santorini Fast Ferry tickets with Number seating (07:05-11:50) Santorini Athens Fast Ferry tickets with Number seating (1315-1845) Report to Airport On Monday 27 th August 2018 01.35 Hrs Report at Bangalore International Airport 02.35 Hrs Check in to Etihad Airways flight EY 217 to Abu Dhabi 04.35 Hrs Depart to Abu Dhabi by Etihad Airways flight EY 217 07.05 Hrs Arrive into Abu Dhabi 09.30 Hrs Depart to Athens by EY 091 13.15 Hrs Arrive into Athens International Airport
Athens, Greece Day 1 Monday 27 th Aug 2018 ARRIVAL ATHENS - Athens Sightseeing tour (4 hrs) Upon arrival, meet our English-speaking Guide & Continue with Athens sightseeing tour Entrance to Acropolis - the architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Parthenon dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Erectheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. Photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games of modern times where held in 1896 and continue passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, adrian s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and Constitution Square (Syntagma) Lunch at Indian restaurant Check in Hotel Transfer to Indian Restaurant for dinner Overnight stay at Athens Meal Plan: Lunch Dinner Day 2 Tuesday 28 th Aug 2018 DELPHI TOUR After Breakfast our bus will pick you up for a special day tour in Delphi which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and was regarded as the centre of the world. Passing through the fertile plain of Boeotia and Arachova we will arrive at Delphi. You will be astonished by Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C and the famous athlete Aghias. We will have our lunch in the modern and picturesque village of Delphi and return to Athens by the same route with a short stop on Arachova where you can have little time to explore the famous colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens. Dinner and Overnight stay at Athens Meal Plan: Breakfast Local Lunch Dinner Santorini Day 3 Wednesday 29 th Aug 2018 ATHENS SANTORINI (High Speed Piraeus Santorini (07:00-11:50) Breakfast at hotel Morning at leisure After lunch transfer to port to Catamaran ferry to Santorini Arrival in Santorini and proceed for check in. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at the hotel Overnight stay at Santorini Meal Plan: Breakfast Local Lunch Buffet Dinner Day 4 Thursday 30 th Aug 2018 SANTORINI Santorini Island Tour (4hrs) Breakfast at hotel Continue with Santorini Island tour Drive to the heart of the island through the traditional village of Pyrgos. Stop at the Monastery of Profitis Elias the highest spot of the island. The perfect point for the most amazing panoramic photos. Drive south after Megalochori to famous Red Beach and then to black beaches of Perivolos & Perissa stop for pictures Visit Santo Wines enjoy WINE tasting at one of the local famous wineries of Santorini with unique views of Volcano Santo wine. Tour ends with dinner at Indian restaurant and transfer to hotel for check in Overnight stay at Santorini Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Athens Day 5 Friday 31 st Aug 2018 SANTORINI ATHENS - Sea Jet Santorini Athens (12:25-17:50) Early breakfast at hotel Transfer to port to embark Champion Jet to Piraeus port in Athens 17:50 hrs Arrival, Transfer to Indian restaurant for dinner and then to hotel for check in Overnight stay at Athens Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch box Dinner Istanbul, Turkey Day 6- Saturday 01 st Sep 2018 ATHENS ISTANBUL Breakfast at hotel Early transfer to airport for departure flight by PC 1192 @ 09.50 hrs arrival Istanbul @ 11.15 hrs Upon arrival to Istanbul, Welcome and transfer to your hotel located in the old city of Istanbul. Lunch at Local restaurant We will have an Bosphorus cruise and visit to spice market. You will be transferred to Indian restaurant for your dinner Overnight in Istanbul Meal Plan: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 7 Sunday 02 nd Sep 2018 Istanbul After breakfast, we will be visiting Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hipodromme, St Sophia Museum and Grand Bazaar. Dinner at Indian Restaurant with transfers Overnight in Istanbul Cappadocia Day 8 Monday 03 rd Sep 2018 Fly Cappadocia Breakfast at Hotel and check out Transfer to airport and flight to Cappadocia Depart by flight PC 2734 @ 12.10 Hrs arrival Cappadocia @ 13.35 hrs Upon arrival, welcome and transfer to your hotel. We head to Pigeon Valley and then Red Valley. After visiting cave churches, we head to underground city afterwards visit Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town where we learn about hand-made potteries. Dinner at hotel Overnight in Cappadocia Day 9 Tuesday 04 th Sep 2018 Cappadocia Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to Hot Air Balloon flight Our pilots pick the best take-off spots with regard to weather conditions, finish the check-in formalities and enjoy hot drinks and cookies.
We transfer to the selected take-off place. The pilots deliver detailed information on technical details of the flight, conditions and safety measures before take-off. The balloons rise between 5-1000 meters above the ground depending on flight conditions. You will fly gracefully above beautiful valleys and spectacular fairy chimneys. No flights are identical as balloons follow the course of the wind. The flight takes between 45-65 minutes. Larger baskets are used which carry 16-20 passengers. You will enjoy a traditional ceremony after landing. They can drink a champagne cocktail or fresh juice, eat cake, chat with pilots or take pictures next to the basket, which is decorated with fresh flowers. We also provide each guest a flight certificate that is issued in their name as a reminder of this unmatched adventure. Services included are; Full passenger insurance Transfers Snacks and beverage service before the flight Minimum flight time of 45 to 65 minutes Champagne party after the flight Flight certificate We will visit Goreme Open air museum, Uchisar castle, Devrent valley and fairney chimneys. Buffet Dinner at Hotel Overnight in Cappadocia Istanbul Day 10 Wednesday 05 th Sep 2018 Fly Istanbul Breakfast at Hotel Free and easy Transfer to Airport to depart by flight PC 2739 @ 19.35 Hrs arrival Istanbul @ 21.00 hrs Upon arrival, welcome and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant Overnight in Istanbul Day 11 Thursday 06 th Sep 2018 Istanbul Departure Breakfast at Hotel Transfer to airport to board Etihad Airways Flight EY 096 @ 14.15 hrs arrival Abu Dhabi @ 19.55 hrs To connect EY 216 departing Abu Dhabi @ 21.45 hrs arrival Bangalore @ 03.15 hrs on 07 th Sep Meal Plan: Breakfast TOUR COST Adult on twin/triple sharing basis (12+ years) Child (7-12 years) sharing room with 2 adults With extra bed Child (2-12 years) sharing room with 2 adults No extra bed Single Supplement In addition to the twin sharing adult cost Rs. 2,42,900 per adult Rs. 1,94,900 per child Rs. 1,45,900 per child Rs. 40,000 per adult You must produce PAN card for the payment of above Rs. 49,900/-in cash Maximum cash that can be accepted towards this tour is Rs. 1,99,000/- only
TOUR INCLUSIONS International Air ticket and airport tax from Bangalore and Return in Economy class by Etihad Airways or similar Domestic flight tickets from Athens Istanbul/Istanbul Cappadocia/Cappadocia Istanbul One-time visa charges (Turkey and Greece) Overseas Travel Insurance Applicable GST INCLUSIONS IN GREECE 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens 2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini Athens Sightseeing tour English Speaking Licensed Guide (max 4hrs) Full day Delphi tour with English Speaking Licensed Guide Santorini island tour with English Escort including Wine Tasting (4hrs) Entrance fees Acropolis, Delphi Site Fast Ferry Piraeus Santorini (07:05-11:50) /Santorini - Piraeus (13:15-18:45) Economy class Number seats All Transfers & Tours with Modern A/C Bus Services of English Escort for all Transfers & Meals Daily 1 litre of Water Bottle per person All Meals as per program INCLUSIONS IN TURKEY 3 Nights Hotel accommodation in Istanbul 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia Transportation with Comfortable vehicles Meals as per itinerary Indian Dinners in Istanbul with Transfers Lunch at Local restaurants in Istanbul and Cappadocia (vegetarian option is available) Local dinner at the hotels in Cappadocia Entrance fees to museums English Speaking Local Tour Guides only during Tours Daily Excursions as per itinerary Tips at Restaurants & Hotels All Internal Airport Transfers on private basis Return Airport Transfers on Private basis All Tours on private basis Daily 1 litre of Water Bottle per person TOUR COST EXCLUDES Greece Stayover Tax to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels 1.5 / 4* Hotels 3 / 5*Hotels 4 Personal expenses such as minibar at the hotels Any optional tours or sightseeing Any services not mentioned under inclusions HOTEL CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIME Check In 15:00 Hrs Check Out 11:00 Hrs
PROPOSED HOTELS City Name Hotel Name Category Athens Athens Avenue or similar 4 Star Santorini El Greco or similar 4 Star Istanbul Old city Sirkeci Mansion Hotel or similar 4 Star Cappadocia Hanedan Suits or similar 4 Star