14 NIGHTS / 15 DAYS
Plan
DAY 01: ISTANBUL
Arrival at Ataturk airport and transfer to the hotel by our correspondent. Accommodation
DAY 02: ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Depart in the morning to visit the Rustem Pasha mosque, famous for its large number of tiles of different geographical shapes and decorated with floral motifs. Next we will do one of the most famous activities in Istanbul, a boat ride on the Bosphorus, a canal that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey you can see the Sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history in a different way. We will end our day with one of the star visits, the spice bazaar, established by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then. We will enjoy free time. End of visit to the Egyptian bazaar. Accommodation. cosmopolitan – Romantic cosmopolitan: romantic 2 hour trip - 2 hour trip
DAY 03: ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast and departure in the morning to Ankara passing through the Bolu mountains. In Ankara, the visit to Ataturk's mausoleum In 1953, this Mausoleum dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey, Ataturk, was inaugurated. It is a block of marble with 40-ton columns, which is reached by a long street with lions on its sides, ending in an immense plaza. Departure to Cappadocia crossing the second largest lake in Turkey, the Salt Lake. Arrival at the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and accommodation. , in ¨Lady Henna¨,- and henna drawings
DAY 04: CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of this fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava spewed by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit of the Goreme Valley open-air museum, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex made up of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes. Visit of the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which have a spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit in a local restaurant. Continuation of some typical visits to the carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where you can find quality and a good price. Dinner at the hotel. Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.
DAY 05: CAPPADOCIA -KONYA- PAMUKKALE
Breakfast and departure to Konya, to visit the monastery of the Dancing Dervishes founded by Mevlana. After lunch we will continue to Pamukkale, a place where the high concentration of limestone in its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Known as the expensive one built Known as the expensive one built
DAY 06: PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI
Breakfast at hotel. We will leave for Ephesus and after lunch we will visit the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor that during the 1st and 2nd centuries reached a population of 250,000 inhabitants and monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. We will visit the house of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the mother of Jesus. We will continue to Kusadasi. Dinner and accommodation. And by – by It combines – combines Romantic: romantic trip 2 hours - trip 2 hours
DAY 07: KUSADASI - PATMOS
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer to the port to embark on the 4-day, 3-night cruise through the Greek Islands on a full board basis. Half day arrival at the Island of Patmos. Night on board the Cruise
DAY 08: RHODES
Arrival in Rhodes. Full day on the beautiful Rose Island. At the top of the town of Lindos stands the Ancient Acropolis. The knights of Saint John abandoned the island, leaving behind the medieval walled city. Traces of the Turkish occupation are seen in the minarets, mosques and Turkish baths. Night on board
DAY 09: HERACLION - SANTORINI
Arrival in Heraklion at 7:00 am. We will have time to visit the old Venetian port and capital of Crete where we can walk along the long and lonely beaches, the archaeological sites with the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the archaeological museum, etc. Return on board to continue at 11:30 am towards Santorini. Arrival at 4:30 p.m. and free time to visit the excavations of the town of Akrotin on our own, or simply enjoy a delicious coffee in the town of Oia. Night on board.
DAY 10: ATHENS
Breakfast. Disembarkation. Transfer to Athens. Later, a panoramic visit to the most important avenues of the city, the Parliament with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the traditional changing of the guard takes place; Coin museum; Catholic Cathedral; the set of neoclassical buildings of the Academy, University and National Library; Hadrian's Arch. Visit to the archaeological site of Acropolis: the Propylaea, the gate through which the Panathenaean processions passed, in which young people carried offerings and gifts; the Temple of Athena Nike (Victorious Athena) in memory of the victory over the Persians; the Temple of Erechtheion with the sculptures representing the beautiful maidens supporting the roof of the porch, consecrated to ancient Athenian divinities such as Poseidon and Athena, the two gods who, according to legend, disputed the protection of the city; and the Parthenon, the largest temple, peripteral Doric, masterpiece of Ictinus and Phidias, consecrated to the divinity of the city Athena. On the southern slope of the Acropolis, we can admire the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, notable for its acoustics that are still used for performances in the summer. Accommodation.
DAY 11: DUBAI
Breakfast. and at the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take a flight to Dubai. Arrival, reception and transfer to hotel. City tour (Guide in Spanish). Departure from the hotel to Deira, passing through the Species Souk crossing the Canal and visiting the Dubai Museum. Then along the Jumeirah road, stop for photos of the Jumeirah Mosque. Stop for photos at the Burj Alárab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. Along the way we will see Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and the World Trade Centre. Return to Dubai. Back to the hotel. Accommodation
DAY 12: DUBAI – DHOW CRUISE
Breakfast. Free morning. At night Optional excursion to attend the DINNER ON THE DHOW CRUISE where you will enjoy a Buffet dinner on the Dhow Cruise consisting of a selection of typical Middle Eastern and Indian dishes and non-alcoholic drinks. This excursion combines a Romantic dinner with a very interesting walk along the Creek, the Dubai River, on a handcrafted Dhow, a long wooden boat with traditional decoration. During this 2-hour trip you will have the opportunity to enjoy the Illuminated buildings, the special nightlife of the area and the ancient and modern architecture that blend perfectly in Dubai.
DAY 13: DUBAI – DESERT SAFARI
IN 4X4 VEHICLE. Buffet breakfast. On this day in a modern vehicle we travel to the desert, we will make a stop at a camel farm, we arrive after sunset at our camp in the desert. Welcome in Arabic style with dates and coffee "Bashing" in the sand dunes. After an oriental buffet dinner with barbecue, at "Lady Henna", camels are available for those who want to have a short ride. Then we move towards the hotel, accommodation.
DAY 15: ATHENS
Breakfast. At the indicated time, departure to the airport to take the flight back to our destination of origin.
INCLUDES
- 6 nights in Türkiye
- 3 nights Cruise
- 1 night Athens
- 4 nights Dubai
- All visits that are on the itinerary
- All transportation
- Spanish speaking guide
- Dubai Visa
NOT INCLUDED
- personal expenses
- Tip per person 7 US per day