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From the Boot to the Bosphorus, this 16-day journey over land and sea combines some of the greatest sights and experiences of Italy, Greece and Turkey. See the icons of the Eternal City, visit the home of pizza, and frolic in the Aegean Sea. Discover the old capital of the civilised world, sip ouzo in Santorini and experience the colour and calamity of Istanbul. Relish the freedom to plan your days as you please, mingle with locals along the way and indulge in an array of delicious foods. Soak up the vibrant history and culture of these three countries on this wonderful travel adventure.
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Starting rate per person based
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This tour is billed in Canadian Dollars. |
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Rome to Istanbul
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Italy, Greece, Turkey |
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From the Boot to the Bosphorus, this 16-day journey over land and sea combines some of the greatest sights and experiences of Italy, Greece and Turkey. See the icons of the Eternal City, visit the home of pizza, and frolic in the Aegean Sea. Discover the old capital of the civilised world, sip ouzo in Santorini and experience the colour and calamity of Istanbul. Relish the freedom to plan your days as you please, mingle with locals along the way and indulge in an array of delicious foods. Soak up the vibrant history and culture of these three countries on this wonderful travel adventure.
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The traveller may be required to pay the tour leader a small "tour kitty" to cover local expenses. This may or may not apply to this tour. Call if you have questions. |
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See the ancient icons of Rome, Find a pizza-lover's paradise in Naples, Look out over Albania and Italy from the top of Corfu, See where democracy began in Athens, Explore the 'green' island of Lesvos, Bask on the black sands of Santorini beaches, Experience the collision of East and West in Istanbul |
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- Hotels (12nts), guesthouse (1nt), overnight ferry (2nts)
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- Overnight ferry, train, ferry, local bus
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Day 1 RomeSee Michelangelo's handiwork inside the Sistine Chapel, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain or meet the locals in a piazza-side cafe. Days 2-3 NaplesThe birthplace of pizza is raucous, unruly and, above all, fun. Visit the street markets, spend a day in nearby Pompeii or head down the Amalfi Coast to the playgrounds of the rich and famous. Day 4 Bari/Overnight FerryCatch a train to Bari and board a ferry to Greece. Days 5-6 CorfuCool off in the sparkling waters and feast on the day's freshest catch. Perhaps hike to Mt Pantokrator for an outstanding view. Days 7-8 AthensDiscover the birthplace of Western democracy and experience a collision between ancient and modern cultures. See the Acropolis or plan a day trip to the Peloponnese peninsula. Days 9-10 SantoriniTake a ferry to an island paradise. Find a good spot to see the sunset and end the day with a glass of ouzo or two at a local tavern. Day 11 MykonosFill up on some of Greece's best gyros or check out the island's popular beaches. This island has a holiday vibe like no other. Days 12-13 LesvosKnown as the Emerald Island, Lesvos is home to over 11 million olive trees, a scattering of coastal resorts and a fascinating fossilised forest. Day 14 AyvalikTake a ferry to a Turkish town settled comfortably on the Aegean coast. Stay overnight in a traditional pension. Days 15-16 IstanbulExperience the colour and chaos of the Grand Bazaar, stroll through the dusty backstreets of Sultanahmet and perhaps conclude the adventure with a final Turkish feast.
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