Turkey plus Greek Islands Cruise From Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 18 days
This 18 day tour includes 8 days on a luxury steel motorsailer the MV Galileo. The Galileo is 51 meters long and has 25 well appointed cabins. We visit 8 Greek islands staying over night at most.
The tour also includes 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 day in Athens, 3 nights in Cappadoccia including a premium hot air balloon flight. We also have a day at Gallipoli, a day at Pamukkale and a day at Ephesus. The tour includes 6 flights, 2 being international. All the boutique hotels are 4 star plus and are located within a very short walk of all the location highlights. All breakfasts and 10 main meals are included.
A minimum number of 6 guests are needed before any tours can proceed.
Tour departure dates are:
18th May 2016
8th June 2016
27th July 2016
17th August 2016
The tour also includes 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 day in Athens, 3 nights in Cappadoccia including a premium hot air balloon flight. We also have a day at Gallipoli, a day at Pamukkale and a day at Ephesus. The tour includes 6 flights, 2 being international. All the boutique hotels are 4 star plus and are located within a very short walk of all the location highlights. All breakfasts and 10 main meals are included.
A minimum number of 6 guests are needed before any tours can proceed.
Tour departure dates are:
18th May 2016
8th June 2016
27th July 2016
17th August 2016
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This 18 day tour includes 8 days on a luxury steel motorsailer the MV Galileo. The Galileo is 51 meters long and has 25 well appointed cabins. We visit 8 Greek islands staying over night at most.
The tour also includes 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 day in Athens, 3 nights in Cappadoccia including a premium hot air balloon flight. We also have a day at Gallipoli, a day at Pamukkale and a day at Ephesus. The tour includes 6 flights, 2 being international. All the boutique hotels are 4 star plus and are located within a very short walk of all the location highlights. All breakfasts and 10 main meals are included.
A minimum number of 6 guests are needed before any tours can proceed.
Tour departure dates are:
18th May 2016
8th June 2016
27th July 2016
17th August 2016Arrivals Day
I provide personal meeting and transfers to the Sultanahmet Palace hotel.
Day 1 - Istanbul Highlights Walking Tour.
Our English speaking, Turkish guide takes us through Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace the Blue Mosque and we visit the Underground Cistern Museum.
Day 2 - Gallipoli
We travel to Gallipoli and spend 4 to 5 hours visiting historic sites.
Day 3 - Goreme in Cappadocia.
We fly to Cappadocia and book into the Harman Cave hotel.
Day 4 - Balloon Flight
Just before dawn our transport will arrive to take us to our balloon liftoff site. In the afternoon I will conduct a walking tour through Pigeon Valley.
Day 5 - Underground City tour.
This tour is conduct using a local guide and the tour takes us 7 stories underground.
Day 6 - Fethiye
We fly to Dalaman and check into the Alestra hotel overlooking the Bay of Fethiye.
Day 7 - Gulet Cruise Fethiye
We cruise Fethiye Bay and stop at many islands, lunch is included.
Day 8 - Pamukkale
We drive to Pamukkale and spend about 3 hours there giving plenty of time to swim in the ancient Roman pools littered with marble pillars. We depart Pamukkale and arrive at the Marina Vista hotel.
Day 9 - Bodrum
This day is free to walk and explore Bodrum , its wonderful Crusader Castle and do some shopping.
Day 10 - Ephesus
We drive to Ephesus and our Turkish guide will lead us through the ruins of this once important Roman city. We fly from Izmir airport and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 11 - Athens Marina Zea - MV Galileo
We fly to Athens airport and transfer to Piraeus where we board the MV Galileo.
The M/V Galileo provides a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of the Agaen sea.
Marina Zeas (Athens) - Poros
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before setting sail to Poliegos. We are overnight at sea.
Day 12 - Poliegos - Folegandros
We have a morning arrival in Poliegos. In the afternoon we will sail to Folegandros.
Day 13 - Santorini
With a morning arrival at Santorini you will have the day to explore its unique capital Fira. We will overnight in Santorini.
Day 14 - Antiparos - Paros
Early noon we will arrive in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Overnight in Paros.
Day 15 – Delos - Mykonos
We tie up at the port Mykonos and spend the night in the port, and enjoy Fira.
Day 16 - Syros
We arrive in Syros and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.
Day 17 - Kythnos - Marina Zeas (Athens)
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in Marina Zea.
Day 18 - Marina Zeas (Athens) - Disembarkation
Disembarkation after breakfast. Guided tour of Athens then a flight back to Istanbul.
A shuttle takes us back to the Sultanahmet district where the tour concludes.
The tour also includes 3 nights in Istanbul, 1 day in Athens, 3 nights in Cappadoccia including a premium hot air balloon flight. We also have a day at Gallipoli, a day at Pamukkale and a day at Ephesus. The tour includes 6 flights, 2 being international. All the boutique hotels are 4 star plus and are located within a very short walk of all the location highlights. All breakfasts and 10 main meals are included.
A minimum number of 6 guests are needed before any tours can proceed.
Tour departure dates are:
18th May 2016
8th June 2016
27th July 2016
17th August 2016Arrivals Day
I provide personal meeting and transfers to the Sultanahmet Palace hotel.
Day 1 - Istanbul Highlights Walking Tour.
Our English speaking, Turkish guide takes us through Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace the Blue Mosque and we visit the Underground Cistern Museum.
Day 2 - Gallipoli
We travel to Gallipoli and spend 4 to 5 hours visiting historic sites.
Day 3 - Goreme in Cappadocia.
We fly to Cappadocia and book into the Harman Cave hotel.
Day 4 - Balloon Flight
Just before dawn our transport will arrive to take us to our balloon liftoff site. In the afternoon I will conduct a walking tour through Pigeon Valley.
Day 5 - Underground City tour.
This tour is conduct using a local guide and the tour takes us 7 stories underground.
Day 6 - Fethiye
We fly to Dalaman and check into the Alestra hotel overlooking the Bay of Fethiye.
Day 7 - Gulet Cruise Fethiye
We cruise Fethiye Bay and stop at many islands, lunch is included.
Day 8 - Pamukkale
We drive to Pamukkale and spend about 3 hours there giving plenty of time to swim in the ancient Roman pools littered with marble pillars. We depart Pamukkale and arrive at the Marina Vista hotel.
Day 9 - Bodrum
This day is free to walk and explore Bodrum , its wonderful Crusader Castle and do some shopping.
Day 10 - Ephesus
We drive to Ephesus and our Turkish guide will lead us through the ruins of this once important Roman city. We fly from Izmir airport and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 11 - Athens Marina Zea - MV Galileo
We fly to Athens airport and transfer to Piraeus where we board the MV Galileo.
The M/V Galileo provides a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with exciting voyage of discovery, unraveling the wonders of the Agaen sea.
Marina Zeas (Athens) - Poros
Embarkation between 2-3 pm. Sail for Poros for a short 3 hours visit, before setting sail to Poliegos. We are overnight at sea.
Day 12 - Poliegos - Folegandros
We have a morning arrival in Poliegos. In the afternoon we will sail to Folegandros.
Day 13 - Santorini
With a morning arrival at Santorini you will have the day to explore its unique capital Fira. We will overnight in Santorini.
Day 14 - Antiparos - Paros
Early noon we will arrive in Paros. Visit Parikia and the quaint village of Naoussa. Overnight in Paros.
Day 15 – Delos - Mykonos
We tie up at the port Mykonos and spend the night in the port, and enjoy Fira.
Day 16 - Syros
We arrive in Syros and enjoy the unique architecture of the buildings. Overnight in Syros.
Day 17 - Kythnos - Marina Zeas (Athens)
In the morning we will arrive in Kythnos and will then set sail for Marina Zea where we will arrive in the late afternoon via Cape Sounion, the temple of Poseidon. Overnight in Marina Zea.
Day 18 - Marina Zeas (Athens) - Disembarkation
Disembarkation after breakfast. Guided tour of Athens then a flight back to Istanbul.
A shuttle takes us back to the Sultanahmet district where the tour concludes.
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