HIGHLIGHTS OF GREECE & TURKEY
A cultural tour of Greece & Turkey

Two of Europe's richest civilisations have been combined in one 14 days journey. We start with Constantinople - or modern day Istanbul in Turkey and through Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum,  Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Marmaris we cross over to the historical city of Rhodes in Greece. Santorini, Mykonos and Athens are gifts of Greece to the modern world.

Day 01: Istanbul (TURKEY)
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Check in time starts from 1500 hrs.
Overnight: Ramada Hotel (2 nights)

Day 02: Istanbul
This morning we enjoy a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Optional dinner with a Turkish show is available tonight. (B)

Day 03: Canakkale
Today we head for Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th regiment memorial and the war museum, cross the dardanelles and continue to Canakkale.
Overnight: Kolin Hotel (1 night) (B, D)

Day 04: Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
After breakfast at the hotel we depart to the legendary city of Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Then crossing the legendary mountain Ida to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis.
Overnight: Tatlises Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)

Day 05: Ephesus- Kusadasi
Excursions to visit Ephesus and Mother Mary house, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets & tiles. Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 06: Hierapolis –Pamukkale – Marmaris
Today’s drive will be through the cotton farms to arrive Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) to enjoy its beautiful limestone’s cascades. Visit the ancient Hierapolis before continue to Marmaris.
Overnight: Anemon Hotel (1 night) (B, D)

Day 07: Marmaris - Rhodes (GREECE)
This morning we are transfer to the pier to take a ferry to Rhodos. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Mediterranean Rhodes Hotel (1 night) (B)

Day 08: Rhodes – Santorini
Today take a flight to Santorini and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: El Greco Hotel (2 nights) (B)

Day 09: Santorini
Day is free at leisure. (B)

Day 10: Santorini - Mykonos
Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Manoula’s Beach Hotel (2 nights) (B)

Day 11: Mykonos
A relax day on the beach of Mykonos. (B)

Day 12: Mykonos - Athens
After Breakfast take a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Herodion Hotel (2 nights) (B)

Day 13: Athens
Day is free at leisure. (B)

Day 14: Depart Athens
Check out by 1100 hrs. Transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

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Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures May 05, 12, 19 & 26, Jun 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30, Jul 07, 14, 21 & 28, Aug 04, 11, 18 & 25, Sep 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29, & Oct 06
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotel Accommodation as mentioned or similar including hotel taxes Any other airfares except air sector Rhodes/Santorini Meal Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner) Airport / Departure Taxes All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation Insurances / Visas Services of local English speaking guides Tips / Gratuities Services in Turkey are escorted. Services in Greece with driver only during ground transfer.   Ferry & flight tickets within Greece with no escort   Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary
Tour Price
We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat.
Departures - 2012 Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement Apr 01 – Jun 15 & Sep 01 – Oct 31 US $ 3165 US $ 1150 Jun 16 – Aug 31 US $ 3360 US $ 1180
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1300 USA - West Coast US $ 1100 Canada - East Coast US $ 1100 USA - East Coast US $ 900
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.