This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Middle-East with a glimpse of Greece! Combine 3 representative and beautiful cities by plane. An evergrowing popular destination, Tel Aviv represents a mix of cosmopolitan urbanism with a wide array of historical landmarks, and an exquisite beach to set foot on. Next stop, majestic Athens with its famous and welcoming Acropolis looking down from the hill. The cradle of Western civilization will certainly leave you amazed by its astounding architecture and sceneries. The last part of your trip includes Istanbul, a city that reminisces about grandiose spiritual and political history, renowned for leaving visitors craving for more of its exotic flavor. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
Flight into Tel Aviv and out of Istanbul
Hotel for 2 nights in Tel Aviv
Flight from Tel Aviv to Athens
Hotel for 2 nights in Athens
Flight from Athens to Istanbul
Hotel for 2 nights in Istanbul
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The interesting ancient city of Tel Aviv is the cultural and economic center of Israel and the first modern Jewish city in the country. Tel Aviv is filled with more museums per capita than any other city in the world, featuring UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, the highest concentration of Bauhaus International Style buildings in the world and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Visitors can relax on the beautiful beaches and swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Dine on delicious local cuisine and seafood in the waterfront restaurants, walk or cycle along the promenade and visit all the of the unique areas that the city has to offer.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
White City, Neve Tezdek, Jaffa, Tayelet, Gordon-Frishman Beach, Carmel Market, Migdal Afek, Yarkon Park, Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Port and so much more!
2 nights in Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It`s the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won`t disappoint.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian`s Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
2 nights in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Çarsi.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
Greece is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
Israel
The memorable country of Israel is brimming with history and culture and the fascinating Dead Sea and the Red Sea. There are some wonderful beaches for family-friendly fun including Metzitzim Beach, Coral Beach a hot spot for snorkeling, and the clean, sandy shores of the Dead Sea at Ein Bokek Beach Broad. Float freely in the waters of the Dead Sea and bask in Dead Sea products like mud masks and other souvenirs made from these magical seas. Hiking adventures can be enjoyed in the rolling hills and valleys of Israel boasting breathtaking topography. Taste the award-winning wines at hundreds of wineries around the country, the grapes are grown here thrive due to the country`s microclimate.
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like Turkey, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
The interesting ancient city of Tel Aviv is the cultural and economic center of Israel and the first modern Jewish city in the country. Tel Aviv is filled with more museums per capita than any other city in the world, featuring UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, the highest concentration of Bauhaus International Style buildings in the world and the liveliest nightlife in the country. Visitors can relax on the beautiful beaches and swim in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Dine on delicious local cuisine and seafood in the waterfront restaurants, walk or cycle along the promenade and visit all the of the unique areas that the city has to offer.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
White City, Neve Tezdek, Jaffa, Tayelet, Gordon-Frishman Beach, Carmel Market, Migdal Afek, Yarkon Park, Museum of Art, Tel Aviv Port and so much more!
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It`s the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won`t disappoint.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian`s Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Çarsi.
Recommended Stay:At least 3 nights Must See`s:
Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more!
* Sample prices displayed include international and domestic airline tickets as per itinerary and ALL airline-related taxes and fuel surcharges and are per person, based on double occupancy, and are dynamic in nature. Prices do not include insurance or delivery charges which are optional and customizable by the traveler. The airfare portion of the itinerary price is based on economy class, midweek departure. Prices do not include fees for carry on or checked baggage which can add additional fees per ticket on a roundtrip flight based on carrier charges. It also does not include any entrance fees or visa fees that may be charged at international airports. Some cities may charge local taxes that can only be collected by hotel at destination.
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