On arrival transfer from Istanbul airport to hotel. Tonight you have a welcome meeting in Doubletree by Hilton Piyalepasa.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will have a full day guided tour including visits to: Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome Square – the place of the Roman races, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar where you can purchase some incredible bargains. Continue to Hagia Sophia, unquestionably one of the finest buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great, its immense dome rises 55m above the ground. This building has been a Cathedral, Catholic Church, Mosque and now Museum. Tour concludes with a visit to Spice Bazaar. Optional dinner with Turkish show. Overnight at Doubletree by Hilton Piyalepasa. (B)

Morning departure to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine and the 57th Regiment Memorial. Cross the Dardanelles and overnight in Canakkale at Kolin Hotel or similar. (B, D)

Travel to Troy, founded by Ilus the son of Tros in 3000 BC. Today at the site there stands a symbolic wooden horse that was built to commemorate the legendary war, cross the legendary Mount Ida and continue to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi at Elite World Hotel. (B, D)

This morning take a short drive to Ephesus, the most famous archaeological site in Turkey. See 2000 year old marble streets, Hadrian’s Temple, Library of Celsus and gymnasium. Continue onto the village of Sirince to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. Return to Elite World Hotelfor dinner. (B, D)

This morning after breakfast, drive through the meandering plains and cotton farms and arrive in Pamukkale to enjoy the beauty of the Lime Cascades. Continue the day with a visit to Ancient Hierapolis before driving to Marmaris for overnight at Ada Julian hotel. (B, D)

After breakfast transfer to the port for ferry to Rhodes. On arrival transfer to hotel. Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Overnight at Semiramis Hotel or similar. (B)

Today join us for morning 2 to 3 hour orientation walk of Rhodes town. Admire the main sites on the way as well as gain local knowledge about restaurants, bars, transportation, tours and secrets known to locals only from our representative who will escort. This walk starts at the lobby of hotel Mediterranean; walk towards to old town passing by the Casino of Rhodes, the Turkish cemetery and the Mandraki port before entering the medieval city of Rhodes through the moat (Tafro). Continue stroll along the Knights’ Street, a cobble stone street lined with the ‘Inns’, 15th and 16th century buildings, where the knights have lived divided according to their nationalities. Travel back in time and experience the medieval character of the beautiful old town, declared a World Heritage site. To complete the day, enjoy sweets and coffee tasting in a traditional Kafeneio of the old town. Rest of the day free to explore Old town, the Palace of the Grand Masters or for shopping at the bazaar at Socrates Street. (B)

Transfer to airport for flight to Santorini (direct or via Athens, Subject to availability). If direct ferry available can be added as well. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel El Greco or similar. Rest of day at leisure. We recommend to have a cocktail at one of the Fira’s restaurants and watch the sunset over the caldera or sample the Santorini wines and beers on offer. (B)

Full day coach tour of the island including hotel transfers. First stop is a vsit to the Red Beach, followed by the black sandy beach of Perivolos. Free time for swimming or lunch. Afterwards, the guide will lead you through the narrow streets of the most traditional villages of Megalohori and Pyrgos. Tour includes visit to a winery for the opportunity to taste the local wines. Finally last stop is Oia for sunset viewing before returning to your hotel. (B)

Transfer to the pier for hydrofoil passage to Paros. Upon arrival transfer to your Hotel Paros Bay Boutique or similar and rest of the day at leisure. (B)

Free day to explore the island known for its fine white marble. Daytrip to the fishing village of Naoussa or the island of Antiparos. (B)

Transfer to port and ferry to Piraeus Port. On arrival, transfer to Athenian Callirhoe Hotel or similar. (B)

Half-day sightseeing tour of Athens, including visits to the legendary Acropolis, featuring the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Propylea and Erechtheion with its museum, Zeus’ Temple, Hadrian’s Arch and the Panatheniac Stadium, site of the first Modern Olympic games. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to airport. (B)