Highlights CITIES NO.OF SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS NIGHTS Istanbul 2 City Tour - the St.Sophia, Byzantine Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, the Grand Covered Bazaar, Bosphorus Cruise Ankara - The Mausoleum of Ataturk, Anatolian Civilizations Museum Cappadocia 2 City tour - Visit the Kaymakli Underground City; natural citadel of Uchisar, Kusadasi 1 + 3 Night Cruise Goreme Open Air Museum, visits to Pasabag Valley and Avon s Village 4 Day Cruise - Visit Patmos, Rhodes, Crete & Santorini Island, Cruise Excursion Athens 2 City tour - panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, visit the new Acropolis Museum Delphi - Full Days Tour - the Sanctuary of Athena, Delphi Archaeological Museum MAP OF THE REGION VISA INFORMATON Country US Citizen Visa Cost Green card ( Indian Nationality) Visa Cost Greece Not Required N/A Required USD 40 Turkey Required 20.70 Required USD 00
Departure: Oct.4 Day 01 Arrive In Istanbul, Turkey (Oct.5) On arrival at Istanbul proceed to your hotel and check in. Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. Overnight In Istanbul. (Meals: D) Day 02 Istanbul City Tour Bosporus Cruise (Oct.6) Today after the breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Istanbul. Visit the St.Sophia, Byzantine Hippodrome and Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. Finally, the Grand Covered Bazaar, which covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Later, Istanbul Biospheres Cruise visits the famous Spice Market where you can shop for various spices and souvenirs. Overnight at Istanbul. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 03 Istanbul Cappadocia (Oct.7) After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Ankara, the capital of Turkey. On Arrival visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Later drive to Cappadocia and check in to the hotel. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 04 Cappadocia City Tour (Oct.8) After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City; carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of seven floors. Next will be the natural citadel of Uchisar. Later visit Goreme Open Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. The day ends with visits to Pasabag Valley and Avonos Village. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 05 Izmir Kusadasi (Oct.9) After a buffet breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival into Izmir, drive to Kusadasi. Check in Hotel. Overnight Kusadasi. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 06 Kusadasi - Patmos (Cruise) (Oct.10) After a buffet breakfast, embark upon a marvelous Cruise the Greek Islands. The first port of call is the Turkish port of Patmos, where participating in the optional tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Monastery & the Grotto of St. John, where he lived and recorded the book of the Revelation. Enjoy all meals on board the cruise. (Meals: B, L, D)
Day 07 Rhodes (Cruise) (Oct.11) The Acropolis of ancient Rhodes stands proudly on the hill of St. Stephanos, also called Monte Smith; there, you will wander through the ruins of the Hellenistic Temple of Apollo. Further below, the restored Ancient Stadium of Diagoras once hosted games in honor of the sun god Helios. The drive continues across the island to Philerimos, was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes. Visit the Byzantine Church of St. George Hostos, Back to the city of Rhodes where you will stroll through the Street of the Knights -it is a pleasure to stroll the street of the Knights with its medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned facades- all the way up to the impressive Grand Master s Palace. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 08 Crete Santorini (Cruise) (Oct.12) Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. Upon arrival a short drive through the town of Heraklion the tour will arrive at the Knossos excavations. The palace of Knossos spreads around the large Central Court. You will reach the awe inspiring Throne Room, the fresco of the "Prince of the Lilies", the imposing Grand Staircase, the Queen s Megaron in the east. Rejoin ship to proceed for Santorin, you will have the unique opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the neighboring islands. Explore the village walking along the cobblestone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters, where one gets the impression of being part of a beautiful travel poster. Your coach will bring you back to the port of Athinios. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 09 Athens (Oct.13) Upon arrival to Athens, proceed for Hotel and check in. Later proceed for city tour with panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, visit the new Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 10 Athens Delphi Athens (Oct.14) Today we enjoy full day tour to Delphi. In Mythology, Delphi was the meeting place of two eagles, released by Zeus and sent in opposite directions. Where they met indicated the center of the earth. Delphi is known as the center of worship for the God Apollo, son of Zeus who embodied moral discipline and spiritual clarity. Today as you walk around this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site with your guide, see monuments like the Sanctuary of Athena. Head inside the Delphi Archaeological Museum and encounter numerous artifacts and relics that date back to 15th century BC. Overnight in Athens. (Meals: B, L, D) Day 11 Departure (Oct.15) Transfer to the airport in time for your flight back home or your next destination. (Meals: B)
Land Package cost: Per person on twin share USD 2,300.00 Single Occupancy -- USD 3,250 Children No Bed ( 2-11 Age ) -- USD 1400 PACKAGE COST & DETAILS Airfare Package cost: (International & Internal Air) From: NYC USD 1,200.00* *rate are subject to change based on availability Departure Dates 2017 Oct - 4 Inclusions: Deluxe Hotel Accommodation All Transfers, Sightseeing and Entrance Tickets As Per The Itinerary 10 Breakfast, 09 Lunch, 10 Dinner (Indian) Jain meals upon request Services Of Maxim Tour Escort Taxes and 1 Bag Porterage Round-trip Exclusions: International & Internal Airfare & taxes Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, baggage handling, shopping, drinks Any incidental Charges at the Hotel Cost of Visa Tips EURO 4 Per Person Per Day Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and tour inclusion Cruise excursion CITIES NO.OF NIGHTS SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS Istanbul 2 Best Western Plus or Similar Cappadocia 2 Novotel or Similar Kusadasi 1 + 3 Night Cruise Marbel Hotel or Similar Athens 2 President Hotel or Similar TERMS & CONDITIONS We reserve the right to change any information, route or attractions before or after your booking due to events beyond our control like bad weather, natural calamity, accident, and or logistic issues. Hotels are subject to change without prior notice based on availability and citywide events. All payments must be made by check/cashier s check/money order. Payment done by credit card will be charged 3.5% processing fees. Please send a copy of the check, money order or deposit confirmation upon payment. There will be no refund for any unutilized services (e.g., meals, entrance fees, optional tours, hotel and sightseeing) on the tour. Airline rates are approx. and subject to change at the time of booking. Any payments made to Maxim Tours towards any airline are nonrefundable. Flights and schedules are subject to change even after booking. Confirmed tour itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. No additional services or compensation will be provided. Please note that Airline seats, wheelchair assistance, meals, frequent flyer & other special requests are request only. We do not guarantee any seating preferences as seating arrangements is airline discretion The tour will operate with a min. group size of 25 passengers. Please note that Group operating less than 25 passengers may incur a supplement cost of Approx 5-10% on the original land tour package. Also, local tour manager assistance upon arrival to the destination country for group size less than 25 passengers The package price is subject to change if there is fluctuation in currency exchange. Passengers joining this tour must travel to/from the hub city at their own expense. Children 2-11 years of age must share a room. Passengers 12 years or above are considered as adults. Full airline deposit is required at the earliest to confirm airline booking as quotes are subject to change within 24 hours. Maxim Tours shall not be liable for damage occasioned by delay in the carriage by air of passengers or baggage. There will be a charge of USD 100 per person for any cancellation/refund or exchange request. Visa information is subject to change. Jain and Special Meals may be limited. Published packages and prices are valid for our fixed departures only. Rates quoted for any other travel dates are subject to change based on availability, blackout dates, major holidays, trade fairs, sporting events, citywide or nationwide events, special event periods, or other peak travel seasons. Hotel confirmation and airline reservation will be provided 15 days prior to the departure. Please refer to our detailed Terms & Conditions on our website at http://www.maximtours.net/tos/ Payments: At the time of booking: USD 1000/- Per Person as a Non Refundable Deposit Nonrefundable airline deposit upon confirmation Balance Payment: 60 Days prior to the departure date Cancellation Charges: Cancellation 60 days or more prior to the departure date: Non Refundable Booking deposit, airline charges and cancellation fees. Cancellation 59-31 days prior to the departure date: 50% of the land package cost after deducting deposit. Cancellation 30 days or less prior to the departure date or a NO SHOW on the tour: 100% of the total tour cost