Best of Greece And Turkey

Best of Greece And Turkey

Highlights

Athens, Greece

  • Guided City Tour Of Athens
  • Entrance To Acropolis Museum

Santorini, Greece

  • Full-Day Santorini Caldera Cruise and Oia Sunset Trip

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar with Live Guide & Pick up
  • Bosphorus Cruise
  • Dolmabahce Palace

Cappadocia, Turkey

  • Private tour including Devrent Valley, Avanos Village and visit Goreme Open Air Museum

Pamukkale, Turkey

  • Full Day Pamukkale City Tour From Pamukkale

Kusadasi, Turkey

  • Ephesus Full-Day Tour From Kusadasi

Antalya, Turkey

  • Guided City Tour Of Antalya

Day wise travel itinerary

day-icon Day 1 : Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi

Arrival to istanbul ataturk airport and directly proceed to domestic flights section for our flight to izmir. upon arrival to izmir adnan menderes airport, transfer to your hotel for check in process and free time at leisure. dinner at hotel. overnight in kusadasi.

Included Meal: Dinner

day-icon Day 2 : Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit ephesus ruins, including the polio fountain, the temple of hadrian that dedicated to the emperor hadrian in 138 ad. then we visit great theatre, the largest ancient theatre with 25,000 seat capacity. later we visit library of celsius, one of the most beautiful structure of ephesus, built in 117 ad. our last stop is the shire of virgin mary, where mary may have spent her last days. visit leather outlet factory. proceed to pamukkale. dinner at hotel. overnight in pamukkale.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 3 : Pamukkale - Antalya

Breakfast at the hotel and start sightseeing to enjoy natural spring water beauty with history; pamukkale, meaning cotton castle in turkish, is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertines, terraces or carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. hierapolis is the place where you will see the necropolis, the biggest cemetery of anatolia with 1,200 graves. we will have free time to walk on warm water terraces, where people have bathed in for thousands of years. in the afternoon we drive back to your hotel. proceed to antalya. dinner at hotel. overnight in antalya.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 4 : Antalya

After breakfast depart for city tour of antalya. you will visit hadrian’s gate, the clock tower at kalekapisi, republic square and with its dramatic statue and excellent views of the mediterranean coast and the distant olympos mountains. later we will drive to karpuzkaldiran waterfall, karpuzkaldiran waterfall called as lower düden waterfall. this waterfall is the highest as it is approx. 30 meters high and the water gushes down onto the massive rocks with great force. dinner at hotel. overnight in antalya

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 5 : Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to cappadocia via konya. today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between cappadocia and antalya and lack of convenient lodging location. drive to konya to visit to the mausoleum of mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. after arrival, we will drop you to the hotel in cappadocia. dinner at hotel. overnight in cappadocia

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 6 : Cappadocia

After breakfast start sightseeing to explore cappadocia deeply. visit goreme, a kind of open air museum that contains the finest rock-out churches and beautiful frescos. after this we visit kaymakli, the widest underground city of the region. then visit pigeon valley with many different rock formations and hundreds of pigeon houses. dinner at hotel. overnight in cappadocia.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 7 : Cappadocia - Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to kayseri or nevsehir airport for our flight to istanbul ataturk airport. upon arrival to istanbul, proceed for lunch. later visit golden horn (from the bus), the arm of the bosphorus and a natural harbour of the historical peninsula separating the old and the new parts of istanbul where the first colonies settled during the byzantines. spice bazaar (egyptian bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. bosphorus cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, europe and asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. rumeli fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the conqueror to control and protect the bosphorus. a unique example of military architecture. dinner. overnight in istanbul

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 8 : Istanbul

After breakfast depart for tour of “sultan ahmet center”, the heart of the “old city” from where the byzantine and ottoman empires were ruled. hagia sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by emperor justinian. blue mosque, facing hagia sophia, famous with its blue iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of sultan ahmet. hippodrome, center of sportive events (chariot races, athletics) and political activities of the old city. serpentine column, obelisk of theodosius and german fountain of wilhelm ii are the monuments decorating the hippodrome. grand covered bazaar, most attractive shopping center and the biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenir.topkapi palace, residence of ottoman sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred islamic relics of prophet mohammed, kitchen, chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. live guide commentary is not allowed in special sections. rüstempasa mosque, designed by the court architect sinan for the grand vizier of süleymanthe magnificent. a typical sample of islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the spice bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometricdesigns.dinner at indian restaurant. overnight in istanbul

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 9 : Istanbul

After breakfast depart for dolmabahçe palace, recent residence for ottoman sultans built by two ottoman architects karabet and nikogos balyan. later depart to visit, miniaturk. miniatürk is a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of golden horn in istanbul, turkey. the park contains 122 models done in 1/25th scale. 58 of the structures are from istanbul, 52 are from anatolia, and 12 are from the ottoman territories that today lie outside of turkey. later depart to pierre loti. dinner at indian restaurant. overnight in istanbul

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 10 : Istanbul - Athens

After breakfast at the hotel, free time at leisure till checkout time and transfer to istanbul ataturk airport for your flight to athens. in the evening you may enjoy the optional athens by night tour. overnight in athens.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 11 : Athens

After breakfast, depart for city tour of athens. from the acropolis to omonia square, you’ll see with this full day trip all the famous sites of ancient and modern athens. offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to athens.the athens full-day tour depart for a photo stop at panathinaiko stadium where the first olympic games took place in 1896. proceed, passing by zappeion and temple of olympian zeus. you will then drive past the athens trilogy which includes the university of athens, the academy of athens, and the national library. continue passing by national garden, hadrian’s arc, st. paul’s church, parliament, tomb of the unknown soldier, schliemann’s house (numismatic museum), catholic cathedral, old parliament, constitution square ,russian orthodox church, and finally acropolis. overnight in athens.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 12 : Athens - Santorini

Board a high-speed ferry for the stunning volcanic island of santorini. regarded by many as the most spectacular greek island, santorini boasts ancient rock formations, raw lava-layered cliffs, and beautiful black sand beaches. overnight in santorini.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 13 : Santorini - Volcano & hot springs boat tour

In the morning, you will be picked up from a designated pick up point and taken to athinios port in order to take the traditional boat. the first stop is to the islet of neakameni where you’ll have the opportunity to climb to the crater (1 ½ hour). next the boat stops to palaiakameni for a short swim to the hot springs, which are considered to have healing powers (30 minutes). afterwards head to thirassiaisland, where you have 2 hours free to explore the island, swim or have lunch. finally, the boat sails along the coast and ends up to the port of athinios. overnight in santorini.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 14 : Mykonos - Athens

This morning some free time for last shopping and later, transfer by ferry to athens. arrival to athens late in the evening and transfer to your hotel. overnight in athens.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 15 : Athens - India

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home.

Included Meal: Breakfast

Visa Checklist

Greece Tourist Visa Check List

Country : Greece
Submission Through : VFS Global
Visa Decided By : Embassy of Greece in New Delhi

Original Passport with old Passport :
Passport should be valid minimum 3 months after return date, issued within last 10 years, with two blank pages back-to-back.

Photographs :
02 recent photos, 35mm x 45mm, white background, matt finish, 80% face, not used previously.

Visa Application Form :
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form.

Covering Letter :
Mention purpose of visit, travel dates, cities/islands to be visited, expense details, and return assurance.

Financial Documents :
Last 2–3 years ITR / Form-16
Last 6 months bank statement (signed & stamped)
Maintain sufficient balance as per travel duration.

Employment / Business Proof :

If Salaried
Salary slips (last 3 months)
Leave approval / NOC letter
Employment letter + visiting card

If Self-Employed
Business registration / GST / Shop Act
Company bank statement (6 months)

Travel Insurance :
Mandatory travel insurance covering entire Schengen stay with minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage.

Flight Reservation :
Return ticket or confirmed reservation showing entry and exit from Schengen Area.

Hotel Booking :
Hotel confirmation for full stay with applicant name and dates.
If staying with host – Invitation letter + host ID proof required.

Day-to-Day Itinerary :
Detailed travel plan for entire stay in Greece and other Schengen countries (if any).

Proof of Ties to India :
Job proof / business proof / property / family documents (if available).

Identity Proof :
PAN Card copy and Aadhaar Card copy.

Processing Time :
Approx. 15 working days after submission.
Apply at least 3–4 weeks before travel date.

Payment Term

Payment Terms :

  • 50,000 INR Deposit at the time of booking. (Non Refundable)
  • 1,00,000 INR after getting UK / Schengen Visa.
  • 50 % of Tour Payment before 45 Days of Departure.
  • Full Payment Has To Be Clear Before 30 Days Of Departure.

Cancellation & if in case of visa rejection charges : (Per Person)

  • If UK Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
  • If Schengen Visa is rejected 15,000 INR.
  • If UK & Schengen both Visas rejected 30,000 INR.
  • 60 Days or More before Departure 1,00,000 INR.
  • 59 Days to 45 Days before Departure 1,50,000 INR.
  • 44 Days to 30 Days before Departure 75 % Of Tour Cost
  • Before 29 Days Departure 100 % Of Tour Cost

Tour Cost Includes :

  • Accommodation in 3 * or 4* Hotels.
  • Friendly Gujarati Tour Escort from Shree Swaminarayan Tourism.
  • Meal & Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
  • Return Airfare Ex. Ahmedabad with Tax.
  • Visa Charges.
  • Travel Insurance Policy.

Tour Cost Excludes :

  • Any increase in the air fare, fuel surcharge and taxes charged by the airlines on your air ticket
  • Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from route of your air ticket.
  • Cost of the Suggested Excursions, porterage, laundry, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
  • Mandatory tips of EUR 3 per person per day for Coach Drivers, Guides etc.
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Tour Cost Includes’
  • Taxes as applicable to be paid extra on the total tour price.

Important :

  • GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
  • TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
  • Tour Cost Calculated at rate of Exchange 01 Euro = 105 INR. (Subject to ROE)
  • All Hotel Room Category is Standard Room (Basic Category)
  • Hotel is not in City Centre or Downtown.
  • We are not giving refund If any sightseen is close due to maintenance or Bad Weather

TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

  • TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
  • 5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
  • (INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM)
  • If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
  • As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
  • In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
  • Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
  • On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
  • Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
  • Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
  • The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961.
  • SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
  • The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM The User Understands And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
  • The User Further Understand And Agrees That SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, SHREE SWAMINARAYAN TOURISM Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.”

Important Notes

Important Notes

  • Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
  • Airlines :
    • We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
    • The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
    • Please note that the itinerary is subject to change based on airline or cruise schedules. Kindly confirm your specific travel plan before making any bookings.
    • Weather in Halong Bay can be unpredictable, especially during the rainy and typhoon season . Cruises may be delayed, rescheduled, or canceled at short notice for your safety, as instructed by local authorities.
  • Meals :
    • There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
    • Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
  • Child Policy :
    • CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
    • CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
  • Hotel Policy :
    • Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
    • Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
    • Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
    • If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
  • Vehicle Policy :
    • During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
    • Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
    • Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
    • There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
  • Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
  • Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
  • Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
  • Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office.  Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
  • In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
  • Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
  • There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
  • Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
  • Itinerary Cost  Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
  • International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
  • For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
  • Website / Brochure Accuracy :
    • We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
  • Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy

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