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Olympia

Ionian Sea

Ionian Sea

TRIP EXTENSION Corinth Canal

Epidavros Mycenae

Nafplion

Athens Cape Sounion ( Optional Tour )

GREECE _Aegean Sea

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Athens

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Aegean Sea

Troy

Chios Pyrgi

Lesvos

Patmos

Çanakkale

Pergamum Dikili

Kos

Ephesus Kusadasi

Bodrum Symi

Black Sea

Istanbul

T U R K E Y

Ankara

TRIP EXTENSION Hattusas

T U R K E Y

YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS

Cappadocia ’ s Unique Landscapes & Vibrant Ankara

PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1295 Only $ 259 per night

DAY 7 • Dikili • Home-Hosted Lunch • Bergama • Embark ship On our way to the coastal town of Dikili , stop at a Turkish mountain village for a Home-Hosted Lunch . Then , explore the ruins of Pergamum , an ancient Greek city before we arrive at the port in Dikili to board our private small ship . This evening , enjoy a Captain ’ s Welcome Dinner .

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DAY 8 • Lesbos , Greece • Ouzo tasting • Controversial Topic : Syrian refugee crisis Stop at the island of Lesbos , birthplace of the ancient poet Sappho . Tour the small village of Agiassos and visit a local ouzo distillery for a tasting . Then , a local social worker will discuss the Controversial Topic of the refugee crisis and its impact on these islands . After , stroll through Lesbos ’ capital , Mytilini .

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DAY 9 • Chios • Pyrgi • Greek dance performance Arrive at the island of Chios , and visit the medieval fortified settlement of Mesta , followed by the “ painted village ” of Pyrgi . Later , enjoy a walking tour of Chios Town , and view its imposing medieval castle . Enjoy a traditional Greek folk dance performance during dinner .

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DAY 10 • Kusadasi • Ephesus • Carpet weaving conversation Head to Ephesus , one of the greatest relics of antiquity , and visit the site of the Temple of Artemis . Since 1992 , Grand Circle Foundation has been contributing to its preservation and excavation . Later , visit a local

carpet cooperative for lunch and insights into crafting hand-woven Turkish carpets .

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DAY 11 • Patmos Explore the Greek island of Patmos , where St . John the Evangelist is said to have dictated the Book of Revelation . Visit the Orthodox Monastery of St . John , as well as the Cave of the Apocalypse , where St . John lived and worked .

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DAY 12 • Kos • Bodrum , Turkey • A Day in the Life of a Turkish village A tour of Kos features the remains of the Asclepeion , an ancient temple and healing center . In Bodrum , we ’ ll journey to Kizilagac to experience A Day in the Life of a Turkish village . After , split into smaller groups to visit local farms and glimpse everyday life in rural Turkey .

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DAY 13 • Symi , Greece • Rhodes Dock at Symi with time to explore the town before setting sail for Rhodes . After a brief orientation tour , we ’ ll say farewell to our captain and crew over dinner .

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DAY 14 • Rhodes • Disembark ship • Fly to Athens After disembarking the ship in Rhodes , visit the Palace of the Grand Masters . Later , fly to Athens .

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DAY 15 • Athens A tour of Athens includes the ancient Acropolis and the slopes of the Acropolis in the Plaka district , the

Ancient Greece : Athens & the Isle of Crete

POST-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 1795 Only $ 300 per night

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We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later

We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .

• Arrive early in Ankara on your Cappadocia & Ankara pre-trip extension for $ 150 per person , per night

• Arrive early in Istanbul on your main trip for $ 225 per person , per night

• Stay later in Athens after your main trip or your Ancient Greece post-trip extension for $ 175 per person , per night

oldest part of the city . Tonight , enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .

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DAY 16 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home , or begin your Ancient Greece : Athens & the Isle of Crete post-trip extension .

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