Straddling the continents of Europe and Asia, Turkey becomes a bridge between West and East. The portion of Turkey’s land in Europe may be small, but the country’s largest city, Istanbul, is there. With nearly 13 million people, Istanbul is the third most populous European urban area, after Moscow and Paris. The vast rectangle of Turkey, protruding peninsula-like from the western rim of Asia but with its foothold on the mainland of Europe, serves as a major bridge between different cultures and economic regions. Thrace and the area around the Sea of Marmara in particular have played a vital and unique role as intermediary between Europe and Asia, with an impact on world history that has endured from earliest antiquity right up to the present. Brief Itinerary | Istanbul East Meets West Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul, stay at Istanbul for 3 nights (Dinner) Day 2 Istanbul full day tour (Breakfast/Lunch) Day 3 Istanbul free day or option tour (Breakfast) Day 4 Istanbul departure (Breakfast) Tour Details | Istanbul East Meets West Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul, stay at Istanbul for 3 nights (Dinner) Arrive in Istanbul Atatürk International Airport. Meeting and greeting by our Marmara Babil representative and transfer to your hotel. […]
Lebanon is one of the world’s cultural treasures, hiding in both stunning, diverse nature and multicultural communities. From Middle Eastern Parisian atmosphere in Beirut, over cedar trees in the Qadish valley to temple ruins in Baalbek – experience it all on your journey to beautiful and unique Lebanon. Tour Details Day 1: Private transfer BEY airport to Warwick Palm Beach hotel 5 nights’ accommodation at xx Day 2: Beirut city tour: Beirut national museum, visit Zeytouna Bay, Beirut Souks & Beirut Down Town Beirut was built on a rocky promontory, a site also occupied by prehistoric man. In ancient times it was overshadowed by powerful neighbors, but when the city- states of Sidon began to decline in the first millennium B.C, Beirut acquired more influence. During Roman times, Beirut became a roman colony (15 B.C), and an important port and cultural centre. During the roman and Byzantine eras it was distinguished for its law school, whom professors helped draft the famous Justinian code. Beirut was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 551 A.D. A century later, it was conquered by the Muslim Arabs and in 1109 it fell to the crusaders. The city remained in crusader hands until 1291, when it […]
Explore the wonders of Jordan & Lebanon in this extensive trip, which is sure to leave you wanting even more when you leave. The trip will immerse you in the deep cultural heritage both countries possess, everything from religious settlements to pre-roman ruins and UNESCO listed sightseeings. Tour Details | Wonders of Jordan & Lebanon Day 1 Arrival at Amman Airport. City tour (no meal) Meet and assist and transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Amman Le Meridien 5* Hotel Day 2 Amman – Jerash – Um Qais- Amman (Breakfast) After breakfast, a half day visit of Jerash, ‘the Jewel of the North’ – one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. Continue to Um Qais; One of the most brilliant ancient Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis. Return to the hotel in Amman for overnight. Day 3 Dead Sea – Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Um Al Rasas – Petra (Breakfast) After breakfast, transfer along the Kings Highway, visiting en route the old mosaic city of Madaba and Mt. Nebo, Stop at Um Al Rasas, and proceed to Petra for overnight. Day 4 Full day visit of Petra (Breakfast) After breakfast, a full day visit […]
The charming Mediterranean is an exquisite region, now adored by visitors from all around the world. Since thousands of years before Christ, this region’s culture and land has been nurtured by some of the worlds greatest artists, architects & philosophers. Tour Highlights | Mediterranean Cruise – Cruise the charming Mediterranean with the stylish ship MV Sovereign – Beautiful Barcelona, Magical Naples, Enchanting Florence + more – All meals included on the modern cruise ship – Italy and the possibility for excursions to Pompeii & the Tower of Pisa – Top class entertainment and leisure on board – Comforting and luxurious cabins Destinations: Brief Itinerary | Mediterranean Cruise Day 1: Monday – Barcelona arrival, cruise check in (Dinner) Departure 18:00 Day 2: Tuesday – At Sea (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Day 3: Wednesday – Naples, Pompeii Excursion (Breakfast & Dinner) Arrival 9:00, Departure 19:00 Day 4: Thursday – Civitavecchia, Rome Excursion (Breakfast & Dinner) Arrival 8:00, Departure 19:00 Day 5: Friday – Livorno, Pisa & Florence Excursion (Breakfast & Dinner) Arrival 8:00, Departure 20:00 Day 6: Saturday – Villefranche, Nice & Monaco Excursion (Breakfast & Dinner) Arrival 9:00, Departure 17:00 Day 7: Sunday – Sète, Montpellier Excursion (Breakfast & Dinner) Arrival 7:30, Departure […]
A 2 days’ bus tour will allow you discover the ancient archaeological site in Delphi, as well as the unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries in Meteora. Then take ferry to Milo island, enjoy the sun, beach and sailing tour. You will be also amazed at the sunset in Oia Santorini. Destinations: Athens-Delphi-Kalambaka-Milos-Santorini Brief itinerary Day 1 Athens arrival (No meals incl.) Day 2 Bus tour Delphi and Kalampaka (Breakfast and dinner) Day 3 Bus tour Delphi and Kalampaka, return to Athens (Breakfast) Day 4 Athens free day or half day with Acropolis Museum optional tour (Breakfast) Day 5 Athen Piraeus-Milos island by afternoon slow ferry 4 hours (Breakfast) Day 6 Milos island, free on leisure or optional tour (Breakfast) Day 7 Milos island, free on leisure or optional tour (Breakfast) Day 8 Milos island, free on leisure or optional tour (Breakfast) Day 9 Take the ferry to Santorini (Breakfast) Day 10 Santorini, free on leisure or optional tour(Breakfast) Day 11 Santorini fly to Athens (Breakfast) Day 12 Athens departure (Breakfast) Duration: 12 days Activities level: Easy to moderate Transport: Taxi in Athens and shared bus in JTR, 8seater Mercedes Vito return domestic flight Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 1 […]
This trip absolutely has the highlights of Greece and the best of all is that you can do it in any time of the year. Meteora is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. You can locate the first traces of their history from 11th c. when the first hermits settled there. The rock monasteries have been characterized by UNESCO as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage and they form one of the most important stations of cultural map of Greece. This trip goes also to Santorini, where you can experience for yourself the once-in-a-lifetime romance and charm of this pearl of the Aegean. Destinations:Athens- Delphi- Kalampaka- Santorini Brief Itinerary Day 1 Athens arrival (No meals incl.) Day 2 Bus tour Delphi and Kalampaka (Breakfast and dinner) Day 3 Bus tour Delphi and Kalampaka (Breakfast) Day 4 Athens free day or half day with Acropolis Museum optional tour, fly to Santorini (Breakfast) Day 5 Santorini free day or option tour (Breakfast) Day 6 Santorini fly to Athens (Breakfast) Duration: 6 days Activities Level: Easy to Moderate Accommodations: First class hotels Transport: Taxi in Athens and shared bus in JTR, return domestic flight […]
