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1N Athens, 2N Santorini, 1N Athens, 2N Istanbul, 2N Cappadocia
2NAthens,2N Santorini,2N Istanbul,2N Cappadocia, FerryTicket,B'fast,Transfer,4 City tour,Dom Flights
Greece is so rich in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored, no matter how many times you visit it. Travel to Greece and the islands has become a must activity, according to the modern lifestyle. Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul and the underground cities of Cappadoccia This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed.
Itinerary
Destination Overview :
Athens: The capital city of Greece, Athens is known as home of the Classical Greece and the birthplace of Western Civilization. On a trip to Athens, travellers can explore the historic districts of Plaka and Monastiraki for their neoclassical architecture and Roman ruins.
Santorini: Santorini is the idyllic island destination during the shoulder season, with epic experiences such as beautiful Mediterranean sunsets, breathtaking hikes along the calderas, while restaurants, shops and wineries welcome visitors during autumn.
Istanbul: Istanbul is a major city in Turkey which is world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures, and a plethora of aspects. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.
Cappadocia: Famous for its unique rock formations and amazing hot air ballooning opportunities, the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia are one of Turkey's most popular natural wonders. Cappadocia is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Goreme and elsewhere.
Tentative Tour Plan:-
Day 1 Arrival in Athens (B)
Arrive at Athens Airport. Meet & greet by driver & get transferred for Hotel for Check in. Rest at Hotel.
Visit Syntagma Square with changing of guards .If you start at the top of Syntagma Square and walk down the steps and past the fountain, at the bottom of the square is the beginning of Ermou Street, a paradise for those who live to shop. Visit to Fokas The Hondas centre .Back to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Athens -Santorini (B)
Breakfast at Hotel. Check Out from the Hotel. Pick up from Hotel & drop to Port for Santorini. Arrival at Thira Port, meet by driver & get transferred to Hotel. Transfer from Port to Hotel. Relax & day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 Santorini - Full Day Bus Island tour with wine tasting (B)
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from hotel & proceed to the meeting point to board the coach.
Including: transfers from/to the meeting points, wine tasting and guided tour inside the pre-historic town. Visiting: The excavations of Akrotiri with professional English speaking. (Entrance fees 12.00 Euro per person not included) Perivolos beach, free time for lunch(Lunch is not included in cost) Megalochori, 30min stop to explore the village. Prophet Ilias Monastery, 20min stop for photos.Pyrgos village (drive through only)Winery, including the entrance and the tasting of 3 local wines and to visit the wine museum, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the history of wine through the centuries. Oia village, You will have the chance to enjoy the amazing view of Santorini, the beautiful Caldera view, the different Volcanic islands and the famous sunset of Oia. Later back to hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 Santorini - Athens (B)
Breakfast at Hotel. Pick up from Hotel & transfer to Santorini Port. Take ferry from Santorini to Athens. On arrival at Athens Port. Transfer to Athens hotel. Check in into the Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 Athens - Acropolis - Athens Airport |Athens - Istanbul (By Flight -not included)
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from the Hotel. Luggage drop as the Hotel clock room. Walk to the Acropolis Museum (Duration-2hrs). Back to Hotel. Pick up your luggage from the Hotel clock room. Transfer to the Airport for flight to Istanbul. Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 Istanbul City Tour (B,L)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Today you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour TOPKAPI PALACE- The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain. Robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the HIPPODROME The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break we head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the shopping tour come back to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 7 Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Capadocia (B,L,D)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch depart for Istanbul airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocai.
Day 8 Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum (B,L,D)
After breakfast between 08:30 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Than visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley . Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 9 Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour (B)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Skylink Travel Pvt Ltd.
Note: Above Quote/ Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date &Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.
Important Information:
1. Prices are dynamic and subject to change unless the booking is confirmed or vouchered. These are only offers over which Skylink will try its best to initiate the process of confirmation. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any given time.
2. All Travellers must have a valid passport & visa or the required documents for visa at the time of booking otherwise company reserves the right to dishonor the booking.
3. Refusal or delay in issuance of Visa by concerned Authorities or any Immigration /On-arrival Clearance is a sole discretion of Foreign Embassies & Visa Issuing Authorities over which our Company has no control. Visa Guidelines apply as per Booking Form attached.
4. In case of unavailability in the listed hotels & airlines, arrangement for an alternate accommodation with similar standard & alternate flight option will be made with availability.
5. Minimum Advance amount (part of tour cost) is taken to process the booking and to secure part Tour/Combo Cost & booking & reservation fees/cancellation charges or documentation amount for Visa submission as applicable (varying from case to case) in case tour is cancelled for whatsoever reason.
6. Given is a suggested itinerary and it may change as per the availability at the time of booking.
7. Extra Bed policy: can be a sofa cum bed / mattress / roll away or sharing the twin bed unless specified.
8. Child Policy: Every Hotel & service provider’s Child Policy is different. Child with bed & breakfast with 2 Adults means he/she will be provided with an Extra Bed which can be Sofa Cum Bed/Mattress/Roll away or sharing the rooms with parents unless specified. Alternately, where its clearly being mentioned Child No Bed/Breakfast(unless specified of any), it states that child will be provided only land arrangement. Breakfast & Bed if applicable, will be payable at the time of check in( as per hotel policy) if not prepaid. Few Hotels do not entertain 2 children in one room due to its size & their own policy.2 rooms will be required if 2 adults & 2 children (below 11yrs) are travelling together.
9. Hill stations Bookings within India :
-Hotels in hill stations may not have air conditioning due to weather conditions of the location or heaters .
-A/c in Vehicles will be operational only in plain areas.
10. The prices quoted by the Company in its brochures / quotation are in INR/US Dollars or equivalent in foreign currency (local currency of the foreign country / countries being visited). The Company reserves the right to amend these prices in case of currency fluctuation and changes in various rates of exchange and/or fuel cost before departure, and to surcharge accordingly. All such increases in price in any sector of airlines , hotel, transportation etc must be paid for in full. Even seats reserved on the fare might increase due to taxes or airlines policy over which Skylink plays no role & has no control.
11. Standard hotel check-in time for domestic and international hotels is from 1400 hours to 1600 hours and check-out time is 1000 hours to 1200 hours. Complimentary early check-in or late check-out will be subject to availability at the discretion of the hotel.
12. Late payment interest @24% per annum shall be charged on all outstanding bills after due date.
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Includes
1. Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel on Pvt Basis
2. 1 Night stay in Athens with Breakfast
3. Visit Syntagma Square with changing of guards, Ermou Street, Fokas The Hondas centre
4. Departure transfer from Hotel to Port on Pvt Basis
5. Economy Class Ferry/Boat Ticket 07:25-15:10 Athens (Piraeus) – Thira (Santorini)
6. Arrival transfer from Port to Hotel on SIC Basis
7. 2 Nights stay in Santorini with Breakfast
8. Full Day Island tour with wine tasting (The excavations of Akrotiri, Perivolos beach,Winery Visit with wine tasting, Oia village, Caldera view) Seat In Coach Basis
9. Departure transfer from Hotel to Port on SIC Basis
10. Economy Class Ferry/Boat Ticket 15:30-23:25 Thira (Santorini) – Athens (Piraeus)
11. Transfer from Athens Port- Hotel on Pvt Basis
12. 1 Night stay in Athens with Breakfast
13. Entrance to Acropolis Museum
14. Departure transfer from Hotel to Airport on Pvt Basis
Value Offers :
**Upgrade to Business Class in Ferry :40 €/INR 3300 p.p.
**Upgrade to Speed Boat ( SEAJET 2/SUPERJET/ CHAMPION JET ) :60 €/INR 5000 p.p.{Athens (Piraeus)–Mykonos | Thira (Santorini) – Athens (Piraeus)}
Turkey Package Inclusion:-
15. All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
16. Arrival airport transfer to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport
17. Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
18. Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
19. 2 Nights hotel in Istanbul with Breakfast
20. 2 Nights hotel in Cappadocia with Breakfast
21. 3 lunches, 2 dinners
22. Guided Istanbul city tour
23. Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
24. Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
25. All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
26. Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
27. Professional English - speaking tour guides
28. Return airport transfer
29. Local taxes
30. Honeymooners: Special Remark updated ( Note: Special Requests are not guaranteed & are subject to availability upon check in at the hotel.)
Excludes
1. GST Included
2. Visa on arrival or Visa Fees payable to Concerned Authorities
3. Any charges related to Peak Season /festival/Holiday period/ Chinese New Year/ /Early Check in /Late Check Out/ Mandatory Meals/Upgradations of rooms
4. Entrance Fee /Monument fees
5. Insurance , Baggage Claim & any related charges.
6. Hotel Security Deposit at the Check In & Resort Fees /City Taxes/Tourism Fees are always payable directly at Check in.
7. Luggage truck ,Porterage Charges, Tips, Laundry , Extra Meals , all beverages etc
8. Intercity surface transfers/ Airfare/Train Fare unless specified.
9. Breakfast missed due to flight timing.
10. In case Itinerary is blocked with Limited Kms & Hours (especially applicable for Indian Itineraries) :Any extra kms/Extra Hours charges payable extra to Driver /DMC directly by the customer in case the Travelling goes beyond the blocked kilometers limit/ Fixed Tour plan/Point to Point ( transportation rates are charged from garage to garage i.e. the starting & ending point of the vehicle) .
11. Anything not mentioned under inclusions & any in Taxes, ROE, Fees or any hike over which Skylink has no control.
12. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
Cancellation
- 36 days or more before departure :80% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage : 21 -35 days before departure :50% of the package will be refunded
- Cancellation stage : 20 days or less before departure :No Refund
- Non-refundable Booking, Any Misc Services with Non-refundable Charges cannot be counted /considered under the given policy. No refund will be there whatever the case may be.
Footnotes
Best time to visit:-
Greece: The best time to visit Greece is in spring to early summer (April to mid-June) and autumn (September to mid-October). Let’s unpack the weather, sea temperatures, flight prices and festivals to look forward to!
Turkey: April, May, September and October are pleasantly warm so are typically the best times to visit Turkey's grand array of ancient sites. The summer months from June through to September are very hot, with temperatures reaching the mid-30 degree Celsius on the south coast.
***Add on Visa Charges ( as on 24th Jan 2020)
Greece & Turkey Tourist Visa Charges (Sub to Change) @ INR 19,500 p.p.
Code:SWCUR8072-GTPTID21022020
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