Embark on your exciting holiday as you arrive into the Greek Capital of Athens meet your tour manager at the arrival area and proceed to your hotel & check in. (Early check –in subject to availability). Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to meet tour manager at designated time.
After breakfast, drive to Delphi. You will immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this trip to Delphi. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece.
Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.
Later drive to Kalambaka. Check into your hotel and enjoy a local dinner in the comforts of your hotel.
After breakfast, visit Meteora with its impressive scenery, ageless monasteries (visit two monasteries), suspended between earth and sky. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Inside the Byzantine Monasteries see priceless historical and religious treasures. Time to indulge in local cuisine for lunch.
Later drive to Olympia where you will delight in a local dinner after checking into your hotel.
After breakfast, check out and proceed at Olympia stadium and museum. In the western Peloponnese, in the "Valley of Gods", lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece and the birthplace of the most important athletic mega-event of all times; the Olympic Games. At ancient Olympia standing the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and run in the ancient stadium; just as the ancient Olympians did after their victory 3000 years ago. We will visit also the museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermis of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios. After lunch, drive to Athens.
After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to the port/airport, for your ferry/flight to Santorini, which is one of the most outstanding places in the world.
On arrival, enjoy lunch and then transfer to your hotel and relax or explore the island on your own.
After breakfast , explore the center of the island. The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias which was built on the highest point of the Island 567 meters above sea level. From there you will enjoy panoramic view of the whole island. After Prophet Elias continue to the village of Pyrgos, with its Cycladic architecture, Byzantine churches and a Venetian Castle. The village is one of the highest points of the Island and the view is amazing - overlooking the North West part of Santorini.
After lunch, visit the traditional village of Oia which is on the northern tip of the island, high on the cliff top. Oia hosts the most magnificent views of Santorini and a picturesque road with cliffs on one side and sea on the other; leads to this attractive village typical of Santorini’s architecture with houses sunk deep into the volcanic soil, their whitewashed walls and blue domes sparkling in the sunlight.
Witness a spectacular sunset and thereafter transfer to a local Indian restaurant for dinner.
This morning after breakfast, transfer to Santorini airport for your flight back to Athens. Arrive Athens and proceed on a full day Athens city tour - short photo stop at Panathenaic stadium where the new Olympic games reborn, parliament and tomb of the unknown soldier. Passing by through the coach see: The Academy, The National University and The National Library. Later visit Temple of Zeus and Acropoli. After lunch, visit Acropolis museum. Transfer to your hotel for check in.
Check out after breakfast and bid farewell to Greece as you board your flight to Istanbul, Turkey.
On arrival, partake in a delicious local lunch.
After Lunch proceed for a cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Along the shores there is a delightful mix of the past and the present, as well as the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages.
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and proceed on a full day tour of the Old city. Start with the Topkapi Palace, an Ottoman rulers palace complex. Thereafter visit the famous Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It covers over 4,000 shops under one roof. Visits Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stand the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Also visit the Blue Mosque (closed to visit on Friday mornings due to Friday Pray) (SEE FROM OUTSIDE ONLY),
Wake up to a relaxed breakfast and then check out. Later proceed to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. On arrival at Kayseri Airport, drive to the mysterious Cappadocia.
Later, Check in and relax at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Morning visit to the carpet atelier and witness a demo carpet weaving demonstration. After local lunch visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and Citadel of Uchisar. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley and Avanos Region. Also watch local artisans sculpt traditional plates and kilims at the ceramics centre.
After breakfast check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. A short drive brings you to the house of Virgin Mary. Visit Ephesus, and see the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the fantastic Greco-Roman Theatre and Basilica of St. John. Enjoy Lunch.
Drive to Kusadasi. Check in to the hotel.
The rest of the evening is free at leisure.
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Pamukkale for full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale Cotton Fortress with its travertine and ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. After a Local lunch return back to Kusadasi.
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to the airport at for your flight back home. Kindly make your own arrangement if you are unable to join this departure due to your flight timings. Return home with wonderful memories of your tour. (B)
TOUR COST (Mar, Apr, May & Oct departures) | |
Land Cost | |
Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3149 |
Single Supplement | US$ 950 |
TOUR COST (June, July, Aug & Sept departures) | |
Land Cost | |
Per Person on Twin Sharing | US$ 3299 |
Single Supplement | US$ 1050 |
DEPARTURE DATES 2022 | |
March | 15 |
April | 08 |
April | 25 |
May | 26 |
June | 16 |
July | 02 |
August | 04 |
September | 01 |
October | 06 |
GREECE | |
Athens |
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Delphi |
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Kalambaka |
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Olympia |
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Santorini |
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TURKEY | |
Istanbul |
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Cappadocia |
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Kusadasi |
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Pamukkale |
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All services such as Airline seats/Hotels accommodation/ground transportation for group tours are pre-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers/vendors if these services are releases within the below mentioned time frame. If circumstances make you cancel the tour, the cancellation must be intimate to us in writing. Such cancellation will attract the following cancellation charges:
Non – Refundable deposit to book your tour | US$ 500 Per Person |
Full payment to be made | 60 days prior to departure |
Cancellation of Tour due to border closure in Origin or Destination, 60 days prior to Departure date | Administrative Fees US$ 100 per person |
Cancellation between 59 – 45 days prior to departure | 30% of the total tour cost per person |
Cancellation between 44 – 30 days prior to departure | 60% of the total tour cost per person |
Cancellation between 29 – 15 days prior to departure | 75% of the total tour cost per person |
Cancellation 14 Days till Tour date | 100% of Total Tour cost Per Person |
Keeping in view the safety of all travellers and as per the requirement of various countries, only people who have completed both the vaccinations at least 14 days before the travel date will be allowed on the tour
In case we are unable to operate a tour due to Border Closure, Airtours Holidays LLC will refund the deposit amount after deducting the administrative fees of USD 100 per person. In the event that the entire tour cost has been paid by you and we in turn have paid our overseas tour operators, after which the tour gets cancelled due to Border Closure, then it is possible that we are not able to get the amount back, then we will try and get the refund or a credit note for a later travel date. Any loss due to the exchange rate will affect the refund amount
The company reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to the departure, without assigning any reason. All monies paid by you will be fully refunded in USD only, and no compensation will be payable. In case of cruises, 100% of the cruise cost paid will be forfeited in case of any cancellations irrespective of time of cancellation. The company cannot assume responsibility for any fees relating to the issuance and / or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through the company. Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.
Single Room Supplement Charges will be applicable in case any of the client cancels the booking of sharing the room together.