Turkey and Greece:Odysseus Istanbul and an 11 day Mediterranean Cruise YB31
14 Days From £960 (1,512 USD)
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Discover Istanbul and visit 8 other Mediterranean ports real witnesses of a civilization of thousands years. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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Description
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Cruise for 11 days
- Entrance fees during guided sightseeing
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
- All meals during cruise (not the drinks)
- Hotel taxes
Excludes
- Flights, insurance
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
Itinerary
| ISTANBUL: Arrival in Istanbul, meeting and assistance and then transfer to your selected hotel in Istanbul. Balance of the day at leisure. | |
| ISTANBUL: Full day Istanbul sightseeing tour with lunch, including the Topkapi Palace Museum, the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia or St. Saviour and the Grand Bazaar. | |
| ISTANBUL: Morning at leisure in the city for your last visits and shopping. Early in the afternoon transfer to the port in order to embark the 11day cruise to the Greek islands, Italy and France. | |
| MYKONOS: Morning on board. In the afternoon arrival at the famous island of Mykonos. An international | |
| ATHENS / CORINTH CANAL: Early morning arrival at Piraeus port the biggest port of Greece. Athens the capital of Greece, cradle of democracy and birthplace of the Western Civilization is a vibrant city where old and new co-exists harmonically. The majestic Parthenon rises above the city, its ancient glory still visible in the time-worn stone. Continue cruising the Corinth canal, 6,3 kilometers in length a junction of international sea communications. Corinth was one of the most important cities of ancient Greece and played a major role in the missionary work of the Apostle Paul | |
| SICILY/MESSINA (ITALY): Morning on board. In the afternoon arrival at Messina, the closest step-off point to Sicily with a delightful medieval character. From Messina you can take a tour to Taormina, a beautiful city overlooking Mount Etna. | |
| CORSICA/AJACCIO (FRANCE): Enjoy a relaxing morning on board. Early in the evening arrival at the graphic Ajaccio Gulf. This rugged coastline, sculptured by the wind and sea, offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Corsica. | |
| MARSEILLES (FRANCE): Today’s port of call is Marseilles. Part of the region of Provence, this ancient seaport - the oldest city in France- is now the second largest city after Paris. You will enjoy a walk through the picturesque old port of this cosmopolitan city rich in history, culture and tales of the sea. | |
| AT SEA: Enjoy a full day on board, both relaxing and soaking up the sun, reading a good book from the library, running for a prize with one of the quizzes or learning some new Greek dance steps. Start the evening with your favorite cocktail in one of the lounges of on deck and after a delicious dinner; enjoy an international show time, disco and casino. | |
| OLYMPIA (GREECE): Today’s port of call is Katakolon, from where the ancient city of Olympia can be visited. A sacred sanctuary built for the quadrennial games dedicated to Zeus during which all hostilities ceased in the name of athletic competition. Much was destroyed when the games were outlawed as a pagan festival in 393 AD, but visitors can still see the Temple of Zeus and the stadium. | |
| SANTORINI (GREECE): Morning arrival at one of the most breathtaking Greek island, Santorini. In the town of Fira white-washed houses, narrow streets, open air cafes and glittering boutiques cling to steep cliffs, accessible by cable car or mule. | |
| ISTANBUL (TURKEY): Arrival in Istanbul and disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to your selected hotel and balance of the day at leisure. | |
| ISTANBUL / AIRPORT: At the indicated time according to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport. |
