Welcome to Greeks and Turks; the 7-day excursion of a lifetime that will open your eyes to greet brand new sights and culinary delights. This is of course, best spent with people with such vigorous celebration of life (as the name suggests). It is the cultural invigoration that you will never regret!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
*Note: Adult rate is applicable on a minimum of 2 or 3 adults sharing room together.*Note: Please click (+) button to view Child Prices.
All Transfers by Private Luxury Coach
6 Breakfasts
Return Economy Class Flight Ticket inclusive of meals and taxes
4* Hotel Accommodation
4N in Athens , 2N in Istanbul
Athens : Guided city tour of Athens ( Panoramic drive with Photo Stops ) , Entrance to Acropolis Archaeological site , * Option of full day Delphi tour inc Temple of Apollo and the Museum , *Option of 1 Day cruise to 3 Saronic islands Aegina-Poros-Hydra with Lunch
Istanbul : Evening Bosphorus Dinner Cruise , Full day tour to Hagia Sophia , Topkapi Palace ,Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar , Sultanahmet , * Option of half day Bosphorus Cruise covering Golden Horn, Pierre Loti Hill (Cable Car), Spice Bazaar and City Walls
All Taxes. NO HIDDEN COSTS
Travel Kit with special AFC Holiday Goodies
FREE Visa to Greece as part of the OFFER
Professional Pre-Tour-Brief for all guests
Complete Customer Journey and Quality Monitored Customer Service
Professional Local Tour Escort
Acropolis Archaeological site
Syntagma Square
Olympic stadium
Plaka
Temple of Zeus
Apollo Museum
Arachova village
Temple of Apollo
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Hippodrome
Blue Mosque
Topkapi Palac
Spice Bazaar
Hagia Sophia Museum
One recent photographs
Bank Statements
Copy of UAE residence visa
Copy of confirmed hotel reservation
Copy of confirmed round trip tickets
No objection letter on Companys letterhead and Official Stamp
Travel Insurance valid for the duration of stay in the Schengen area
The original and a copy of the passport of the applicant with a copy of the UAE residence visa and all previous Swiss or Schengen visas
Parthenon
1st Olympic stadium
Topkapi Palace
Bosphorus Cruise
Delphi
Pierre Loti Hill
Greek Salad
Tomatokeftedes
Cay - Turkish Tea
Turkish delight
Greek cheeses
Olive oil soap
Turkish carpets
Turkish Spices
Carry sunscreen and sunglasses every day with you while you are travelling
Be on time as advised by the dedicated tour manager
Having a travel Insurance is very important!
Scan your passport/ identity card photos and save them in your mobile
Try learning a few words of the language of the country you are visiting
Always carry a photocopy of your itinerary with yourself
Self-educate yourself about the local customs of the country before you arrive. You obviously don't want to offend anyone while you travel!
Be kind, polite & Smile often! Being part of a group tour will definitely make it easier for you to make your new travel buddies.
Carry an extra pair of clothes when you are catching a flight in your handbag in case of any unexpected delays
Charge all your gadgets whenever you get time. A great tip - you'll find a USB charging port at the back of your hotel TV!
Try not to exchange your currency at the airport as you won't get the best exchange rate over there
Get earplugs and a sleep mask along with you! They can be very helpful when you are flying or especially during your inter-country commute via tour bus
Track your spending when you're on the trip! It can be tiresome but you'll always be well-informed about all your expenses and the remaining travel budget amount
As tipping is habitual in most of the countries, it's not polite to walk out of the restaurants without tipping anything. You can tip somewhere between 10 to 20 per cent of the total bill value
Let your bank know that you'll be travelling so your card is not blocked for sudden international usage
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