Arrive in Athens, the ancient city capital of the world that wears the legacy of great empires lost. Get acquainted with your fellow travellers and guide before heading straight to the hotel in Athens where you will spend the night. You will have the rest of the time to catch up on rest from your long flight or explore the city at your own pace.

Explore Athens

Good morning Athens; breakfast will be served at the hotel to prepare you for the city tour that will commence after meeting the local guide. This starts at the Acropolis Archaeological Site which will cover Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike and a lot of other iconic sites. You will also take a panoramic drive to pass by The Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Opportunity for a photo stop at the very first Olympic Stadium of the Modern Era before going to the Panepistimiou Street and the Syntagma Square. Today, you might get a chance to watch the handing over ceremony of the local guards before turning in for the day at your hotel in Athens where you will spend the night.

The Plaka

Syntagma Square

The Temple of Zeus

It’s your second morning in Athens; breakfast will be served at the hotel to prepare you for a full-day optional tour of Delphi. This starts by driving through the fertile plain of Beotia to cross the town of Thebes which is known mainly for its association with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova. The first thing you do when you arrive in Delphi is to see the centre of the Ancient World: "Omphalos" and traverse the slopes of Mount Parnassus to see the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. You will also visit the Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo and Museum to see before your eyes, the most exquisite ancient greek masterpieces like the Bronze Charioteer and Aghias. When you pass by Arachiova on your way back to Athens at the end of the day, you will have a short leisurely time to explore before turning in for the night in Athens.

Delphi

Delphi

Good morning travellers; On your third morning in Athens, breakfast will be served at the hotel to prepare you for the day ahead which could easily be a leisurely exploration of Athens unless you opted to join us for the 1-Day Cruise of Poros, Hydra and Aegina. This starts by boarding the transfer to Piraeus Port to see the three Saronic Islands with lunch on board starting at Poros whose charms are found in its forested areas and a quaint old town; Hydra is a chic town where you will find no cars but will be charmed by the well-preserved stone houses; Lastly, Aegina will captivate you with the ruins of the Byzantine Village and the ever-glorious Doric Temple. This is a once in a lifetime experience to have before you return to Athens where you will spend the night.

Cruise of Poros, Hydra and Aegina

Hydra Town

Doric Temple

Greet your last day in Athens good morning with a hearty breakfast served at the hotel to prepare you to check out and board your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to the colourful Turkish capital, you will proceed to check in to the hotel and refresh yourself to prepare for the Evening Cruise with dinner that awaits at the shores of Bosphorus. The very place where you will see where the two continents of Europe and Asia separate as you enjoy live music among other cultural entertainment from local talents before going back to your hotel to spend your first night in Istanbul.

Istanbul Sunset Skyline

Evening Cruise

Breakfast will be served at the hotel when you greet your first morning in Istanbul. Today is specially reserved for you to explore Istanbul’s most iconic national landmarks starting with the Hagia Sophia Museum which is one like no other, it houses the rarest curations of Byzantine art on top of being most notable for having an architectural gift most acclaimed. This is just one of Istanbul’s venerable architectural feat and you’ll personally explore more of this when you are taken to the Byzantine hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Sultan’s Tombs. You will find such an awe-inspiring day in-store before heading back to your hotel in Istanbul where you will spend the night.

Blue Mosque

Byzantine Hippodrome

Grand Bazaar

Good morning Istanbul, It’s your last day and your holiday is nearing its conclusion; Have a hearty breakfast served at the hotel before checking out and having the rest of the day at leisure to catch up on places you opt to see or last minute shopping for more souvenirs you wish to bring back home before you are taken to the airport where you will board your flight back to the UAE