Greece | Greece & Turkey Wildflowers with Greek Islands Cruise
See all the wonderful sights of Greece and Turkey while taking in the colourful Spring wildflowers. Cruise the Greek Islands for three days, explore historic Greek ruins in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae and Delphi, visit Gallipoli and Anzac Cove, and wander the old Roman streets of Ephesus.
| Duration: | 12 Days |
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| Tour Code: | ITW580 |
| Trip Style: | Superior - 4 star |
| Departure Dates: | 26 Apr 2011, 24 Apr 2012 |
| Price: | Please Contact Us |
| Single Supplement: | $1,910 |
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Ideal for Solo Travellers
The small group size and personalised boutique experiences mean you have the opportunity to travel with people who have a similar interest to you. It's a chance to share ideas, engage in stimulating conversation and make new friends. If you are happy to share a room, we'll find you a traveller of the same gender to share with. If we can't, we'll give you a single room at no extra charge, or if you prefer we can organise a guaranteed single room for you at an additional cost.
Trip Details
GROUP SIZE: 20
Day 1 - Arrive in Athens, Sightseeing
Join your coach at 9.00 a.m. for a morning tour of this ancient city's treasures, including the Olympic site, Hadrian's Arch, Presidential Palace, the Acropolis, the Parthenon and Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon there is time for shopping or private sightseeing. D
Stay: Athens, Athenian Callirhoe Hotel or similar
Day 2 - Peloponnese, Mycenae
Depart Athens and cross the Corinth Canal linking the Aegean and Ionian seas. At Mycenae, walk through the famous Lion Gate and visit the Beehive Tomb. Continue through the Greek countryside, with stops to view wildflowers. B D
Stay: Nafplion, Amalia Hotel or similar
Day 3 - Olympia
After more stops for wildflower viewing, we arrive at Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games in 776 BC. Visit the tranquil Sanctuary of Zeus - an original stadium which seats 30,000 people. B D
Stay: Olympia, Amalia Hotel or similar
Day 4 - Olympia, Delphi
Travel via Patras and cross the Corinthian Bay. Stop to see wildflowers as we continue along the coastal road to Delphi. Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo ruins, said to be at the very centre of the ancient world. B D
Stay: Delphi, Amalia Hotel or similar
Day 5 - Delphi, Athens
This morning enjoy the stunning views from Delphi before beginning our journey back to the ancient capital of Athens. Where possible stop to enjoy the wildflowers. B D
Stay: Athens, Athenian Callirhoe Hotel or similar
Day 6 - Island Cruising, Mykonos
Travel to the port of Piraeus to join our Greek Islands cruise (in a Superior Outside A Cabin). Cruise the beautiful waters of the Aegean Sea to the ‘blue and white' island of Mykonos. Enjoy time ashore to explore the island's winding alleys. B L D
Two Night Stay: Cruise Ship
Day 7 - Island Cruising, Rhodes
This morning awake to the beautiful island of Rhodes. Explore the magnificent old walled town built by the Knights of St John. Enjoy some free time to wander along the cobblestone streets or visit the Palace of the Grand Master. B L D
Day 8 - Island Cruising, Patmos, Turkey, Ephesus
Cruise to the island of Patmos, made famous by St John in his biblical writings. Join your coach in Kusadasi and explore Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Mediterranean. Stroll the 2,000 year-old marble streets of Ephesus, once the trade centre of the ancient world and a centre of early Christianity. B L D
Stay: Kusadasi, Pine Marina Hotel or similar
Day 9 - Sightseeing, Troy
Stop to view wildflowers enroute to Troy. See the full-sized replica of the famous wooden Trojan Horse. B D
Stay: Çanakkale, Iris Hotel or similar
Day 10 - Anzac Cove, Gallipoli
Cross the Dardanelles Strait by ferry to the Gallipoli Peninsula, a special chance for Australians and New Zealanders to pay their respects. Visit the museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Ataturk's Monument. Then travel to Istanbul. B D
Two Night Stay: Istanbul, Marmara Pera Hotel or similar
Day 11 - Istanbul
Full-day sightseeing in Istanbul. Visit the unique Blue Mosque, famous for its beautiful Iznik tiles. See Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Square and underground cisterns. Visit the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar. B D
Day 12 - Istanbul
Cruise the Bosphorus Strait. See marble palaces, ancient fortresses and wooden villas. Visit the Istanbul Gardens this afternoon before your tour concludes on arrival back at your hotel.
Inclusions
- 2 nights cruising in a Superior Outside A cabin
- 9 nights 4 star accommodation
- 11 Breakfasts (B), 3 Lunches and 11 Dinners (D)
- services of a botanical guide
What's Not Included
- airport transfers
- tips
Terms & Conditions
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For more information, availability and pricing and options, please contact our expert travel specialists at Inspired Travel Worldwide on (02) 9449 8598 or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
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