Istanbul and Athens. Hotels and Sightseeing
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Istanbul and Athens. Hotels and Sightseeing

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Created: Monday, October 2, 2023
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Created: Monday, October 2, 2023
Destinations: Istanbul, Athens

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06 Apr
1. Istanbul
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About the destination: Istanbul owes its historic importance and its amazing cultural and architectural heritage to its perfect strategic location, straddling the Bosphorus straits which separate Europe and Asia Minor. Through most of its 2,500-year-long history, the city (first known as Byzantium, then as Constantinople and since 1930 as Istanbul) was a cultural melting pot. Today, its population of more than 13 million is almost exclusively Turkish, and many of its people are recent migrants from provincial Turkey, lured by the promise of jobs and careers in this vibrant, fast-growing city. Istanbul is no longer the nation's capital, but is Turkey's economic and cultural powerhouse - a status underlined by its role as a European City of Culture in 2010 and the award of UNESCO World Heritage listing to many of its most important landmarks, which range from stunning Ottoman mosques and Byzantine churches and catacombs to the columns of Hellenistic temples and the remains of massive medieval city walls. But there's more to Istanbul than Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. A fast-growing economy contributed to a flourishing arts and music scene, with a plethora of new bars, clubs, private art galleries, restaurants and designer fashion outlets.
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08 Apr
Activities
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Turkish lunch, Dolmabahce Palace and Asian Side - Full-Day Tour
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Turkish lunch, Dolmabahce Palace and Asian Side - Full-Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 8 years old: 2 )
9 hours English 08:15 Tour
Non refundable
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09 Apr
Transport from Istanbul to Athens
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines - TK1849
1:20 PM - Istanbul, Istanbul Airport (IST)
2:50 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
1h 30m 0 KG Nonstop Fare: ECOFLY
Transport:  TK1849
Cabin Class: Economy
09 Apr
2. Athens
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About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.
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10 Apr
Activities
Athens City Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum - Half Day Tour
Athens City Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum - Half Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 13 years old: 2 )
5 hours 08:25 In English
Non refundable
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