Included Highlights
– Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
– Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
– Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
– Ancient city of Troy
– Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
– Famous Greek Islands: Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos
– Acropolis with its breathtaking view in Athens – Parthenon in Athens
– Lunch with locals

Day 1 Thu: Istanbul – Arrival
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing.

​Day 2 Fri: Istanbul
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B

Day 3 Sat: Gallipoli – Dardanelles – Canakkale
Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight. B D

Day 4 Sun: Troy – Pergamum – Izmir
Today we visit Troy with its famous wooden horse. Before arriving into Asklepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village. Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asklepion and continue to Izmir for overnight. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant. B L

Day 5 Mon: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s cottage. B D Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Bodrum | After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the castle of St.Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum. B D

​Day 6 Tue: Izmir – Bodrum
After breakfast, drive to Bodrum to visit the castle of St.Peter and the renowned underwater museum that was awarded the best underwater museum in the world in the 2000s. Dinner and Overnight in Bodrum. B D
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Day 7 Wed: Bodrum – Marmaris
After breakfast, depart for Marmaris. Overnight in Marmaris. B D

Day 8 Thu: Marmaris – Rhodes
Morning transfer to port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight. B

Day 9 Fri: Rhodes
A day of leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos. B

Day 10 Sat: Rhodes – Santorini
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for overnight. B

Day 11 Sun: Santorini
A free day to visit one of the many villages of Santorini, perched on top of the volcano, or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach. B

Day 12 Mon: Santorini – Mykonos
Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos. B

Day 13 Tue: Mykonos
Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure. B

​Day 14 Wed: Mykonos – Athens
Morning is free. Board on a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an Optional dinner with folklore dancing, or visit the quaint Plaka area. B

Day 15 Thu: Athens
Tour Athens’ famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. On your own, explore the Plaka with its open-air taverns and traditional shops. B

Day 16 Fri: Athens – Return
A Neon Tours representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home. B

Price Includes
– Superior First Class hotels with private facilities
– Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
– Licensed guides throughout Turkey
– Private air-conditioned transportation
– Luggage handling
– Local taxes and service charges
– Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals to Istanbul Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are not included
– Hydrofoil ticket fromö Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus
– Athens city tour

Price Excludes
– Flight from Rhodes to Santorini​
– Personal expenses
– Optional tours
– Customary tips to guide and drivers

Hotels:
Istanbul: Conrad
Canakkale: Caeli
Izmir: Swiss – Grand Ephesus
Bodrum: The Marmara – SLH Hotel
Marmaris: Elite World
Rhodes: Semiramis City
Santorini: El Greco
Mykonos: San Marco
Athens: Royal Olympic