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Cappadocia Ephesus Classical Greece tour covers the most important places of Turkey and Greece. FRIDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ATHENS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Arrival in Athens, meeting and assistance and then transfer to your selected hotel. The balance of the day at leisure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SATURDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ATHENS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>HALF DAY CITY TOUR<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). SUNDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ATHENS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Free day in Athens to stroll around the city and know better the sites and the people. Good opportunity to visit one of the famous museums like the National Archaeological Museum or the Benaki Museum. MONDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ATHENS \u2013 MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS \u2013 OLYMPIA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (shortstop). Drive on and visit Epidaurus which was a small city in ancient Greece, at the Saronic Gulf. Reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo’s son Asclepius, the healer, Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary, the cult of Asclepius at Epidaurus is attested in the 6th century BC.as well as its theatre, which is once again in use today. TUESDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>OLYMPIA \u2013 DELPHI<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Olympia was a sanctuary of ancient Greece, known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. WEDNESDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>DELPHI \u2013 METEORA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Delphi was the centre of Ancient World – the “Omphalos” (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. THURSDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>METEORA \u2013 ATHENS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Meteora is one of the largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in Greece, second only to Mount Athos. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. The six monasteries are built on natural sandstone rock pillars, at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and the Pindus Mountains, in central Greece. The Meteora is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/span> Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n FRIDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ATHENS \u2013 ISTANBUL<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n At the appropriate time transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight at the hotel.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SATURDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ISTANBUL<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 FULL DAY CITY TOUR<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n After breakfast full day visit to Istanbul. We begin our tour from the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul and pass by Agia Sophia. Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD this church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses. Then we will visit the Topkapi Palace which, from the 15th to 19th century, was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans . SUNDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> ISTANBUL – ANKARA \u2013 CAPPADOCIA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In the morning, transfer to airport for flight to Ankara. Arrival in Ankara, the Turkish capital and then to town to visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which has a rich collection of finds from Asia Minor, mainly Hittites.Then we will visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk (founder of modern Turkey). Lunch and Continuation of the trip to Cappadocia passing by the Salt Lake. Dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n MONDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>CAPPADOCIA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Full day visit of the spectacular Cappadocia region, unique for its fascinating and unique landscape formed by the lava thrown out by volcanoes Erciyes and Hasan, 3 million years ago. TUESDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Early departure to Pamukkale. On the way visit the Caravansarai of Sultanhan, where they used to stop camel caravans on the silk route. WEDNESDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>– <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> ISTANBUL<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Pamukkale is a beautiful and spectacular natural site, unique in the world with its dazzling waterfalls of white and petrified lime. There you will see the thermal water loaded with calcareous salt, descending the slope that has created this natural formation of stalactites, waterfalls and basins. Thermal water has been used since Roman times for its therapeutic powers. THURSDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> ISTANBUL <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n A free day to the mythical city of Istanbul. A full day in the ancient city with countless elegant minarets and mosques. The mix of East and West has resulted in some of the most impressive architectural monuments worldwide as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. FRIDAY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>ISTANBUL \u2013 AIRPORT<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nWith this package, you will visit Istanbul, the Cappadocia area, ancient Ephesus and Izmir, Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia, Delphi and the Meteora Monasteries.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nContinue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, theNational Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts an order in the mind”, the Parthenon.
\nTour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content.
\nAfternoon free to visit the old Athens city (Plaka) with lots of restaurants, taverns and souvenir shops.<\/p>\n
\nUse the metro not only for your transportation but also visit the different stations to admire pieces of ancient and modern art. Not to miss the visit to Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns.<\/p>\n
\nThe Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is a UNESCO world heritage site.
\nThe theatre is marvelled for its exceptional acoustics, which permits almost perfect intelligibility of non amplified spoken word from the proscenium or scene to all 15,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.
\nThen proceed to the Town of Nauplion ( short stop) drive on to Mycenae. and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure for Olympia Through Central Peloponnese and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n
\nThe sanctuary, known as the Altis, consists of an unordered arrangement of various buildings. Enclosed within the temenos are the Temple of Hera (or Heraion\/Heraeum) and Temple of Zeus, the Pelopion and the area of the altar, where the sacrifices were made. The Hippodrome and later stadium were also to the east.
\nTo the north of the sanctuary can be found the Prytaneion and the Philippeion, as well as the array of treasuries representing the various city-states.
\nOlympia is also known for the gigantic ivory and gold statue of Zeus that used to stand there, sculpted by Pheidias, which was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Antipater of Sidon.
\nThen drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n
\nOn the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
\nVisit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n
\nNext, we visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial Mosque with six minarets. The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100.000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire.
\nLunch in a local restaurant and continuation of our tour with visit to the Roman Hippodrome and time at the Grand Bazaar.
\nThe Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4.000 shops are full of treasures \u2013 including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons and leather goods .<\/p>\n
\nVisit the many monasteries and chapels in Goreme, World Heritage Site by UNESCO, dug into the rocks and decorated with frescoes of the tenth century (some of them very well preserved).
\nPass by and admire a panoramic view of the castle of Uchisar on top of a mound of volcanic rock crossed by tunnels and windows and Avcilar Valley. Lunch and in the afternoon, visit the village of Avanos, famous for its handicrafts and valleys and G?vercinlik Valley (Pigeon Valley).
\nVisit the underground city of Kaymakli or Serhatli, one of 36 underground cities of Cappadocia served as a refuge for Christians.
\nReturn to hotel and dinner. Dinner and accommodation. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nLunch, then continue to Pamukkale, visiting Hierapolis which is located neither on the ground nor in the rock, but in solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries on this high-level plateau. The name means “sacred city”, and according to Stephanus of Byzantium, the city received this name due to the large number of temples it contained, then the Necropolis ruins, the Roman Baths, the Basilica, and the limestone cliffs. Dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n
\nDrive to Meryemana and visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where you spent the last days of your life. Authenticated by Pope Paul VI in 1967, the cabin is a place of pilgrimage for many believers.
\nAfter lunch, continue to Ephesus, the Roman capital in Asia Minor. The ancient city of Ephesus was an important centre for early Christianity. In the book of Revelation, Ephesus was one of the seven churches to which Christ addressed himself in a vision. This is where you’ll find the Temple of Artemis, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will also show you the Grand Theater, the Library of Celsius, the ruins of Odeon, the Arch of Hercules, the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, the Agora and the Greco-Roman Theater. Drive to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night.<\/p>\n
\nAnother important thing to experience in Istanbul is to be lost in the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest markets in the world of its kind, where the colours and smells of the mountains of spices, colourful clothes and silver jewellery and intoxicate our hours. Haggling is, of course, the standard through the purchase.<\/p>\n