Historic Athens and Istanbul
❮Historic Athens and Istanbul
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This 8 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 4 nights in Athens
- Flight from Athens to Istanbul
- Hotel for 4 nights in Istanbul
Sample of Included Tours: - Guided City Tour with Acropolis Visit (Tickets may not be included)
- Christian Heritage Tour in Athens
- Istanbul city Highlights with Blue Mosque and Topapki Palace
- Byzantine and Ottoman History In Istanbul
- Day Trip to Troy from Istanbul
Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost. - Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.
Take the time to explore Greece and Turkey most magnificent historical sites at your own pace!. It would be impossible tounderstand the weight of Athens (the Cradle of Western Civilization) and Istanbul (a bridge between East and West, tradition and modernity) wield, but we will try to introduce you to some of the most iconic places, customs, and conflicts from the deep history of each!. You will return with an appreciation for the heritage, diversity, and trailblazing path Athens and Istanbul have cut!. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Athens
Day 1Arrive to Athens
Overnight in AthensDay 2Overnight in AthensDay 3Overnight in AthensDay 4Overnight in AthensDay 5Departing from Athens
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Istanbul
Day 5Arrive to Istanbul
Overnight in IstanbulDay 6Overnight in IstanbulDay 7Overnight in IstanbulDay 8Overnight in IstanbulDay 9Departing from Istanbul
Turkey
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.
Greece
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.
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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. Explore the 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.
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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 Carsi. Visit and explore the 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.
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Explore the 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.
Visit and explore the 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.