Itinerary
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Athens (Piraeus)
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9/20/2021 |
9/20/2021 |
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Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and find a welcoming taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Greek dancing. Piraeus is the largest harbor in the country. The white chapel of St. George at its summit has a theater bearing the same name. The hill of Nymphs is the site of a planetarium, which is located above magnificent Thesseio temple. Among all of these hills, Acropolis is the one that glorified Athens and the whole Greek world and became the symbol of the western civilization. Bays and small rocky or sandy coves dot the area and during the summer are filled with Athenians and foreigners enjoying their beauty.
Suggested Private Excursions
Athens at a Glance - 3 hours
Athens - Enlightening Classical Athens Tour w/ lunch - 6 hours
Athens - Enchanting Cape Sounion at Sunset with dinner - 6 hours
Athens - The Athenian Riviera & the Temple of Poseidon - 4 hours
Delphi – History & the Oracle w/lunch - Full Day Tour
Athens - Ancient Corinth Tour - 4.5 hours
Athens - Jewish History Tour - Half Day Tour
Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours
Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours
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At Sea
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9/21/2021 |
9/21/2021 |
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No information currently available.
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Istanbul
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9/22/2021 |
9/22/2021 |
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This centuries old capital guards the slender waterway between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and is the doorway between the East and West. Visitors can explore remnants of Byzantine Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district, where you will have the chance to see ancient splendors, such as the Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. At night the city boast a lively nightclub scene and excellent Turkish dining options that may include cultural entertainment and dancing. Istanbul also features splendid shopping malls, boutiques, and hand crafted items can be found all over the city.
Suggested Private Excursions
Istanbull: Highlights - 7 hours
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
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Istanbul
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9/23/2021 |
9/23/2021 |
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This centuries old capital guards the slender waterway between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, and is the doorway between the East and West. Visitors can explore remnants of Byzantine Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district, where you will have the chance to see ancient splendors, such as the Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. At night the city boast a lively nightclub scene and excellent Turkish dining options that may include cultural entertainment and dancing. Istanbul also features splendid shopping malls, boutiques, and hand crafted items can be found all over the city.
Suggested Private Excursions
Istanbull: Highlights - 7 hours
Istanbul: Jewish Heritage Tour - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Art Collections - 7 hours
Istanbul: Private Yacht Cruise along the Bosphorus - 7 hours
Istanbul: The 16th Century Masterpieces of Sinan the Architect - 7 hours
Istanbul Full Day Sightseeing plus Private Bosphorus Cruise - 8 hours
Jewish Heritage Half Day Tour (Istanbul) - 4 hours
Old City of Istanbul Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Old City of Istanbul Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Istanbul: Edirne Highlights - 11 hours
Istanbul - At Your Leisure Tour - 8 Hours (Provided by Travelive)
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At Sea
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9/24/2021 |
9/24/2021 |
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No information currently available.
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Trabzon
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9/25/2021 |
9/25/2021 |
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Trabzon is a historical port city in Turkey that lines the eastern side of the Black Sea. Founded by the colonists of Miletus in the 8th century BC, this port is now known for its St. Sophia Church and the magnificent Sumela Monastery. The St. Sophia Church was constructed in the 13th century and is now a museum. The Sumela Monastery was built on the side of a cliff. This spectacular structure houses a library, a church, priests living quarters, a chapel and a sacred spring of water. The surrounding area is now a national park and is just as beautiful as the monastery.
Suggested Private Excursions
Trabzon: The Multi-Cultural Highlights of Trabzon - 7 hours
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Batumi
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9/26/2021 |
9/26/2021 |
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Batumi is located on the Black Sea Coast and is close to the Turkey border. The town has a great beach and a small city center that can be seen on foot. There a some houses that date back to the 19th century that are great to see!
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Sochi
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9/27/2021 |
9/27/2021 |
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With the Caucasus Mountains as its backdrop, the Black Sea town of Sochi is the jewel of the Russian Riviera. Sand and pebble beaches stretch nearly 20 miles along the Black Sea coast. With its subtropical climate, warm seas and adjoining trendy resort complex of Dagomys, the resort has long attracted heads of state, foreign tourists, and Russians alike. Botanical Gardens, therapeutic pools, and the dachas (country houses) of the powerful and famous are all local landmarks. Historical and architectural monuments, unique flora and fauna, magnificent panoramas, mysterious canyons and caves, and dramatic waterfalls are all found in Sochi.
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At Sea
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9/28/2021 |
9/28/2021 |
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No information currently available.
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Odessa
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9/29/2021 |
9/29/2021 |
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Cosmopolitan Odessa is an area thriving with beaches, special saline baths and mild climate. This city continues as a major cultural center, and Odessa’s citizens are proud of their heritage and culture stemming from a multiethnic mix including Ottoman Turks, Greeks, Bulgarians and Jews. Under Catherine the Great, Odessa became capital of New Russia. In recognition of the inhabitants’ valiant stand in World War II, Odessa was proclaimed the Hero City. Many 19th century French-style buildings reminiscent of St. Petersburg survived, adding greatly to the city’s numerous attractions, including Vorontsov Palace, the remains of the Turks' fortress Enu Dunia, and the former Stock Exchange. The pride and glory is the neo-classical Opera House that saw musical events conducted by Tchaikovsky and Anna Pavlova ballets. Thanks to temperate climate and prime beaches, Odessa and its surrounding resort areas attract scores of visitors who are pampered in seaside spas and visit opulent palaces, or engage interested residents in a conversation to learn about the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
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Constanta
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9/30/2021 |
9/30/2021 |
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Romania's second largest city, Constanta attracts by the harmony between ebulient business world and intense cultural life.
Developed upon the ancient ruins of the Greek stronghold Tomis, Constanta has always been a centre of ethnic and spiritual diversity, a pole of economic exchanges in the Black Sea region and in South-Eastern Europe
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Burgas
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10/1/2021 |
10/1/2021 |
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Burgas is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. There are many tourist attractions including The Sea Garden, many beautiful churches, The Natural Science Museum, an ethnographic museum, and an art gallery. The warm sea with dark healing sands and pleasant climate make Burgas a great vacation spot. Water-skiing, yachting, paragliding, tennis, horse riding, ocean fishing and boating are among the many sports available on the island. In addition, there are many fabulous restaurants and bars to visit.
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Bosphorus Strait
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10/2/2021 |
10/2/2021 |
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The Bosphorus is the strait flowing between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
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Kusadasi (Ephesus)
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10/3/2021 |
10/3/2021 |
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Visitors come to Kusadasi for beaches and nearby ruins of Ephesus. The major attraction is the archaeological site of ancient Ephesus, considered to be most important in Turkey. The history of this ancient city dates back to 10th century BC; many remarkable structures seen today are result of an excavation and restoration program. Along a white marble road grooved by ancient chariot wheels, the two-story Library of Celsus presents a striking sight. There are temples, houses of noblemen, and community buildings lining ancient streets. Nestled in the mountainside is a 25,000-seat amphitheater, still used for performances during Festival of Culture and Art. Bible buffs may know Ephesus as inspiration for St. Paul’s Epistle to Ephesians and the site of one of the first seven churches of Asia Minor. Treasures are kept in the Seljuk Archaeological Museum. Among the better-known ancient sites near Kusadasi are ancient Miletus and Dydima. Remains include a well-preserved Roman theater at Miletus and Dydima's sacred temple of Apollo.
Suggested Private Excursions
Kusadasi: Ancient Ephesus Tour - 7 hours
Kusadasi: Priene Day Tour - 7 hours
Kusadasi: The Greco-Roman City of Ephesus & the Wine-making Village of Sirince - 7 hours
Ephesus & Sirince Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Ephesus Full Day Tour - 8 hours
Ephesus Half Day Tour - 4 hours
Ephesus 3D Experience Full Day Tour – 6 hours
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Rhodes
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10/4/2021 |
10/4/2021 |
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Rhodes is one of Greece’s favored vacation centers and was an important cultural center with a well-known School of Rhetoric attended by such greats as Cicero and Caesar. Rhodes' most famous attractions originated with the Knights of St. John, who occupied parts of the island from 1310 to 1522 and left a medieval town, dominated by the Palace of the Grand Masters and Knights' Hospital, which houses an Archaeological Museum with interesting exhibits of national archaeological finds. Rhodes has inspired many artists. The Old Town offers shopping opportunities and lively nightlife. At Mount Filerimos a church has been built on the site of an ancient temple. A popular excursion is to the charming village of Lindos. Its premier attraction, the ancient acropolis, stands atop sheer cliffs. Walls of a 13th-century Crusader castle enclose the site. Today, the winding path up to the acropolis is lined by stalls, where locals sell lace tablecloths and souvenirs. Mandraki Harbor's entrance is flanked by stone columns topped by figures of a stag and a hind, the town's heraldic animals.
Suggested Private Excursions
Rhodes Town & Lindos - Full day tour
Rhodes: Filerimos, Valley of the Butterflies & Ancient Kamiros (5hrs)
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Athens (Piraeus)
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10/5/2021 |
10/5/2021 |
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Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. Climb the hill of Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and find a welcoming taverna for spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and energetic Greek dancing. Piraeus is the largest harbor in the country. The white chapel of St. George at its summit has a theater bearing the same name. The hill of Nymphs is the site of a planetarium, which is located above magnificent Thesseio temple. Among all of these hills, Acropolis is the one that glorified Athens and the whole Greek world and became the symbol of the western civilization. Bays and small rocky or sandy coves dot the area and during the summer are filled with Athenians and foreigners enjoying their beauty.
Suggested Private Excursions
Athens at a Glance - 3 hours
Athens - Enlightening Classical Athens Tour w/ lunch - 6 hours
Athens - Enchanting Cape Sounion at Sunset with dinner - 6 hours
Athens - The Athenian Riviera & the Temple of Poseidon - 4 hours
Delphi – History & the Oracle w/lunch - Full Day Tour
Athens - Ancient Corinth Tour - 4.5 hours
Athens - Jewish History Tour - Half Day Tour
Piraeus: The Ancient City of Athens - 8 Hours
Piraeus: Cape Sounion - 5 hours
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