Europe Tour #3
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Europe Tour #3 |
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Europe Tour #3
Tour day 1 – ISTANBUL : Arrival to Istanbul Airport, transfer to hotel, overnight.
Tour day 3 - PERGAMOS : After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Izmir. After arrival, drive to Pergamos to visit this great civilization dating back to the 4th century B.C. The Acropolis has a great view over the valley and the temple of Trajan is the most impressive building on top of a very steep theatre. The Aesclepion was an important healing centre/hospital dedicated to Aesclepius, god of medicine. Especially mentally ill people tried to get a cure here while it became the second most famous Aesclepion after the one on the island of Cos. Drive to Ismir, to your hotel. Dinner and overnight. Tour day 4 - EPHESUS::: Morning departure for Ephesus, ancient capital of Asia Minor with its magnificent theatre, library, agoras, temples and baths. The city was the largest port-city in Asia Minor and today is one of the most attractive Ancient Greek archaeological sites. The Temple of Artemis nearby was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, dedicated to goddess Artemis. After lunch visit the House of Virgin Mary and a small church which is a place of pilgrimage for Christians. It is believed that Mary spent last years of her life there, and it is recognized as a shrine by Vatican. Short drive back to Tsesme and departure by ferry to Greek Island of Chios ( about 3 hrs trip). Arrival at Chios island and same day departure by ferryboat to Piraeus. Overnight in 2 persons sharing cabins.
Tour day 6 - EPIDAUSRUS-MYCENAE – CORINTH: Early departure for Argolida in Peloponnesus. After a short stop at Corinth Canal with its breathtaking view we drive to beautiful Nafplion the first capital of Greece, then we visit the Homeric city of Mycenae (1300 B.C.) to see the Lions Gate, the Cyclopian Walls, the Royal Tomps and Epidavros with the famous In the world perfect akoustic, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Overnight at Olympia. Tour day 7 - OLYMPIA: :In the morning we will drive through the Central Peloponnesus to Olympia where we visit the museum and the archeological site with the Olympic stadium of 45,000 seating capacity. Here the first Olympic games took place in 776 B.C. In the afternoon, arrival to Patras and in the evening, embarkation on ferry to Bari Italy. Overnight in 2 persons sharing cabins. Tour day 8 - POMPEI : Morning arrival to Bari and departure for Pompei .the famous ancient Roman city eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Walking with local guide through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. In the evening departure for Rome. Dinner and overnight.
Tour day 10 - PARIS : Sightseeing of Paris by bus (Champs Elysees, Arch de Triumph, Concorde Square, Invalides, Opera Garnier. Visit of Notre-Dame. The afternoon free for shopping.
Tour day 11 - PARIS : Morning ( by metro )visit of Louvre and ( by metro ) of Tour Eiiffel
( till 1st floor ) . In the evening, cruise on the Seine River to see the main monuments of
Paris. Return to hotel by metro. Dinner and overnight Tour day 12 - BRUSSELS: Full day trip to Brussels. Visit of all the main sights : the Grand Place, world famous Market Square, and the heart of medieval Brussels with its incomparable City Hall and precious Guild Houses. Discover the art-nouveau houses, Chinese Pavilion and the Parliament. Also visit to a workshop to learn about the famous vintage craft of Brussels lace. Overnight in Amsterdam. Tour day 13 - AMSTERDAM : Visit of the Big Historical centre of the Old City, Royal Palace National Monument at Dam Square. After visiting the Amsterdam Canals, tour finishes with the visit to diamond factory. Overnight. Tour day 14 - AMSTERDAM: Departure for airport.
REMARKS all rates are in euro per person in double room and include:
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Europe Tour #3:
Turkey - Greece - Italy - France - Belgium - Holland
Tour day 2 - INSTABUL: Visit of Aghia Sophia built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, the largest building in the world for over 1000 years,
of the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans, Next stop at Blue Mosque, then visit
of ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, of Snake Pillar and of German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul
and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. Afternoon free. Dinner near Bosporus and overnight.
Tour day 5 ATHENS: Arrival to Piraeus and departure for Athens sightseeing including visit to Acropolis, its Museum, Ancient Agora and National Museum of Athens
( the biggest in Greece ) and the Modern Main Olympic Stadium in thwe center of Athens. Free time for shopping. Dinner at Plaka,
the old city of ATHENS, at the foot of Acropolis, with Greek traditional
food and folklore program. Overnight.
Tour day 9 - ROME :
In the morning, with the help of local guide visit of inside the Vatican
Museums admiring the treasures of the Popes as well as the Michelangelo's famous ceiling inside the Sistine Chapel.
Next the tour continues to St Peter's Basilica where is the emotive 'Pieta'. After crossing the Tiber, visit the
Colosseum and Roman Forum. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and transfer to train station.
Overnight, in 2 persons sharing couchettes, in the train arriving Paris in the morning hours
