DAY 1

Arrival in Athens, transfer to hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

DAY 2

Transfer to the cruise ship by one of our Globe Trotters Agency correspondents.

DAY 3

Breakfast, the start of the half-day excursion. Visit the Parliament building, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Acropolis cradle of Greek civilization, the Temple of Dionysus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Olympic Stadium, the Royal Palace, the National Library, and ending at the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Free afternoon to continue exploring the city, stroll through the lively neighborhood of Plaka, or do some handicraft shopping. Overnight stay

DAY 4

Breakfast At an appropriate time transfer to the Port of Piraeus to start your cruise. Piraeus is the most important port in Greece with large commercial traffic, as regular ship lines and cruise ships link mainland Greece with the islands. MYKONOS uniquely combines the luxurious and cosmopolitan lifestyle with the simple and charming atmosphere of a Cycladic island. Visitors can stroll through the narrow streets lined with the most famous stores, visit hundreds of small churches or take pictures of the famous windmills and white houses with flowers on the balconies. Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon. Watch the sunset by the sea. Have a drink or traditional ouzo or simply go shopping. It’s time to have fun. (Weather permitting). Full board on board.

DAY 5

It is a picturesque Turkish town with a great offer for shopping. About 17 km. North of Kusadasi is Ephesus, the ancient Greek colony founded by the Athenians. Ephesus is a place that no one should miss visiting. It offers a great variety of Greek, Hellenistic and Roman monuments that testify to the power and prosperity that this city boasted in ancient times. Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities that allow us to understand the importance of ancient Ionia, located today on the Turkish coast. PATMOS. Patmos is often called the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea. It is the sacred island where St. John the Divine, who was in exile, wrote the revelations that constitute the last part of the New Testament. The Monastery of John the Theologian still retains the character of a medieval fortress, within its walls you can. Admire the Byzantine richness of the Orthodox Christian religion. You will also be able to contemplate a breathtaking view of the luminous sea. In St. Anne’s Grotto, you will visit the place where St. John lived and wrote the Book of Revelations. Full board on board.

DAY 6

Arrival in RODHES. A medieval city that fascinates and impresses visitors. RODAS is one of the sunniest Greek islands and has impressive vegetation. Cosmopolitan city. Modern that preserves the traces of its status as a crossroads between three continents. Europe. Asia and Africa. History is alive at every turn: prehistoric ruins, ancient Greece. Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Crusades, Ottoman Empire, Italy, and back to the motherland Greece. Full board on board

DAY 7

HERAKLION. It is the most important city and port on the island of Crete. The famous ruins of Knossos are the most important Minoan discovery found in Crete. The Palace of Knossos was not only the residence of the royal house but also the administrative and religious center of the whole area. The buildings (a complex of labyrinths) covered an area of 22,000 square meters. The architecture, frescoes, and drainage system surprise modern visitors by the degree of advancement of the 4,000-year-old Minoan civilization. SANTORINI. This unique island is believed to be the lost Atlantis. It is the entrance to the bay of Santorini is the only active volcano in the Mediterranean. East. The white village of Fira, the capital of the island, located on the summit overlooking the bay, can be reached by a donkey or by cable car. After getting lost in the narrow streets of the village, or visiting the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri or the volcano, enjoy a drink while watching the unforgettable sunset on Santorini (weather permitting). Full board on board.

DAY 8

Arrive at the port of Piraeus for breakfast and disembarkation. At scheduled time transfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrival at Ataturk International Airport. Visa and customs formalities with the assistance of our staff. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 9

Breakfast and departure to Süleymaniye Mosque, built in the name of the most famous sultan of the Empire, Sultan Suleymaniye the Magnificent. Next, we will visit the Eyüp Sultan Mosque which is located at the end of the Golden Horn and built in honor of the standard-bearer of the prophet Muhammad. This place is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Muslim world. After a short cable car ride, we will arrive at Pierre Loti’s café. This cafe was the home of the famous French poet from where we will enjoy the incredible views of the Golden Horn. Following the Byzantine walls, we will go up to the pedestrian street of İstiklal in Taksim, a place where we will walk around viewing St. Anthony’s Church, the famous

DAY 10

Breakfast and panoramic visit of the old part of Istanbul. We will drive to the Hippodrome, the ancient center of sports and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit, you will have the opportunity to view the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column of Delphi, and the Fountain of William II. We will then continue to the Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the city. Originally from the 17th century, this is one of the main ornaments of the Istanbul City line and is also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. Optionally you will have the opportunity to continue your visit. Free time to continue exploring the city. Overnight stay.

DAY 11

of Ataturk (Founder of the Turkish Republic). Time at the Salt Lake. En-route visit to the Medieval Inn where the camel caravans used to stop on the silk road. Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

DAY 12

Visit this fantastic region for its fascinating and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by volcanoes. Visits to the Pasabag Valley, Çavusin, Avcilar, and Güvercinlik; which have a spectacular landscape of the ‘Fairy Chimneys’. In the afternoon Visit the subway city of Özkonak or Kaymakli. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. Possibility to attend a folk dance show in a typical cave with regional drinks.

DAY 13

At dawn, you will have the possibility to participate in an optional hot air balloon excursion. Breakfast. Departure to Göreme valley, visit the numerous monasteries and chapels carved into the rocks and decorated with frescoes of the tenth century. Continuation with the visit of Uçhisar, troglodyte village. Visit one of the typical carpet workshops. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 14

Departure to Konya. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, poet, and philosopher who founded the mystical and religious sect of the Dancing Dervishes. Time in the city and continuation of the trip to Pamukkale. Overnight stay at the hotel and dinner.

PAMUKKALE-EFFESO-ISTANBUL

DAY 15

Breakfast and visit Pamukkale, a spectacular place unique in the world, for its dazzling white waterfalls and natural pools. We will visit the ancient Hierapolis. Continuation to Ephesus. Greco-Roman city where we find the Temple of Hadrian, the Temple of Trajan, the theater, the Library of Celsus, etc. Visit the House of the Virgin, where she spent the last years of her life. Continuation to the airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

DAY 16

Accommodation and breakfast. Free day for personal activities, the possibility of optional excursions to get to know the city.

DAY 17

At the indicated time transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cairo. Arrival and reception by our correspondent and transfer to the hotel by our correspondent of Globe Trotters Agency. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 18

Full board. At the scheduled time, visit of the eastern bank of Luxor, with the Temple of Karnak, which dominates the entire site of Thebes born of the splendor of the pharaohs of the new empire and the Temple of Luxor, the work of two great pharaohs Ramses II and Ramses III. Continuation of the visit to the west bank with the Necropolis of Thebes, including the Valley of the Kings where are hidden the tombs of the most important pharaohs of the new empire, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the gigantic and grandiose Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship embarkation and sailing to Edfu. Overnight stay on board

DAY 19

Full board. At the scheduled time, visit the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the God Horus. Return to the cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo. Arrive and visit the Temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Harris. Sailing to Aswan. Overnight stay on board.

DAY 20

Full board. Departure to visit the Temple of Philae and a felucca ride (typical fishing boats) on the Nile contemplating several volcanic islands of black granite. If you wish to make the optional visit to Abu Simbel, this day is scheduled. Overnight stay on board.

DAY 21

After breakfast disembarkation and check out of the ship’s rooms at 8.00 hrs, free time in Aswan. At scheduled time transfer to Aswan airport for flight to Cairo, transfer to hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 22

Breakfast, in the morning, visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Kefren, Mykerinos, and the Sphinx. This visit has a duration of approx. 3 hours, after its completion, Excursion to the Cairo Museum.

DAY 23

Return to the hotel and overnight transfer to the airport to take the flight to the city of origin.

2 PRIVATE TRANSFERS IN QUITO.

2 PRIVATE TRANSFERS IN GALAPAGOS.

HALF-DAY VISIT TO COLONIAL QUITO.

PRIVATE VISIT TO THE TORTOISE RESERVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND.

2 NIGHTS LODGING IN QUITO WITH BREAKFAST.

3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN PUERTO AYORA-ISLA SANTA CRUZ WITH BREAKFAST.

SERVICES IN SPANISH.

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WE SUGGEST RESERVING AND PPREPAYINGTHE OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS WHEN BOOKING THE CIRCUIT TO GUARANTEE THE

TO GUARANTEE THE CONFIRMATION OF THE CHOSEN EXCURSIONS.

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC TICKETS.

GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK TAXES USD 120 PER PERSON (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

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MEALS ARE NOT DESCRIBED IN THE ITINERARY.

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