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Aegan,
Danube & Black Sea Explorer
13 Days
Highlights This tour has a well
balanced pace with two night stays in Istanbul, Bucharest,
Sofia and Athens; and overnights in Burgas, Mangalia and Kalambaka.
Aegan, Danube & Black Sea Explorer
- Itinerary
DAY 1 – SUN – UK –
ISTANBUL Welcome to Istanbul
- a fascinating city spanning the continents of Europe and
Asia! On arrival at Istanbul Airport, there are complimentary
transfers to the tour hotel. Settle in and relax, or start
exploring the wonders of this glorious city. Later, meet your
Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink. Hotel:
Barcelo Topkapi Eresin.
DAY
8 – SUN – BUCHAREST - SOFIA Cross the Danube at
Ruse and continue to the one-time capital of Bulgaria, Velika
Turnovo, whose houses cling to the cliffs of the river Yantra.
Cross the Balkan Mountains and drive over the plains to the
capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, for the next two nights. Hotel:
Hilton. (BB,D)
DAY 2 – MON – ISTANBUL
SIGHTSEEING A sightseeing day reveals the glory of the
city, both ancient and modern. Visit the Blue Mosque to see its six soaring minarets and vibrant blue
and green tiled interior. Continue to Topkapi Palace, where the private palaces of the Sultans have
been transformed into a series of glorious museums. Conclude the tour at the Grand Bazaar, a
bustling trading centre since the 15th century where there are more than 4,000 shops, cafés and tea houses. Sip mint tea as you bargain with the stall owner in time-honoured ritual! Enjoy a Highlight
Dinner with traditional entertainment. (BB,HD)
DAY
9 – MON – SOFIA Sightseeing takes in
the St Sofia Church across the square from the golden domed
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the archeological complex,
dominated by St George’s Church. The afternoon is at leisure.
Why not visit the magnificent Rila Monastery, the most important
symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. (BB)
DAY
3 – TUE – ISTANBUL AT LEISURE This morning enjoy a visit to the Cathedral of St
Sophia, at one time a Cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. The rest of the day is
free to explore this exotic city! Perhaps cross the Bosphorus Bridge to visit Beylerbeyi Palace? (BB)
DAY
10 – TUES – SOFIA - KALAMBAKA Following the valley of the River Struma, head south into Greece. Cross the plains of Thessaly to Kalambaka. Hotel: Divani Meteora.
(BB,D)
DAY
4 – WED – ISTANBUL - SUNNY BEACH Head west towards Bulgaria, travelling through rich farmland, where the horse and cart is still widely used. Follow the shores of the Black Sea through the resort towns of Burgas and delightful Nesebar, with wooden fishing cottages and old churches, separated from the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Stay in the nearby modern resort of Sunny Beach for the next two nights. Hotel: Meridian. (BB,D)
DAY
11 – WED – KALAMBAKA - ATHENS Visit the centuries-old monasteries of Metéora, with their precarious cliff-top settings, where early Christians worshipped. Drive through the centre of classical Greek civilisation with its ancient ruins and intricate mythology towards Delphi. See the dominating Temple of Apollo, site of the legendary Oracle of Antiquity, with Mount Parnassus rearing high above. Continue to Athens, ‘the City of the Gods’. Hotel: Metropolitan. (BB)
DAY 5 – THU – BLACK
SEA AT LEISURE A day to relax on the
beach and enjoy lunch in one of the many seafront restaurants
or take an excursion to visit the summer palace of Queen Marie
of Romania in pretty Balchik. (BB)
DAY
12 – THU – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING A sightseeing tour
delves deep into the glorious history of Athens. The main
highlight is the visit to the Acropolis to admire the Parthenon,
built in honour of the goddess Athena; then see the Temple
of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. The afternoon is free to explore
this ancient but lively city. (BB)
DAY
6 – FRI – SUNNY BEACH - BUCHAREST Cross the Danube and
head towards the Romanian capital, Bucharest. On arrival,
a sightseeing tour takes in the immense Parliament Palace,
University Square and former Communist headquarters. Hotel:
Grand Plaza. (BB,D)
DAY
13 – FRI – ATHENS - UK The tour ends with
transfers to the airport. (BB)
DAY
7 – SAT – BRAN CASTLE EXCURSION Head north from Bucharest
and follow the Prahova Valley to the elegant alpine resort
of Sinaia, nestling beneath the Transylvanian Alps. Imagine
a horse and carriage careering up a wet mountainous road –
thunder and lightning illuminating the imposing medieval castle
guarding the Transylvanian border. Discover if this popular
image of Dracula’s castle is true or, like the vampire story
itself, only a myth, as you visit Bran Castle – said to be
the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s book. (BB,D)
3 Night Greek Island Cruise &
Athens Extension
Visiting Mykonos, Rhodes, Patmos &
Kusadasi
Why not extend your stay in Greece & join a 3 night
cruise around the Greek Islands & Turkey. An extra
night’s accommodation on your return to Athens is
also included.
Aegan, Danube & Black Sea Explorer
Departure Dates & Prices 2008 - Tour Code E970
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