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Here's Our Top 3 Europe Itineraries:

Highlights: 

• 8 day tour: Experience as much of Turkey’s stunning scenery and fascinating history as possible.
• Explore ancient historic cities
• Discover ancient Roman ruins and amazing natural scenery
• Taste delicious local cuisine
• Walk through the astonishing white pools of Pamukkale 
• Discover Ireland on a 9 day tour
• Drink a pint and listen to traditional music in a local pub
• Visit the sites along the Ring of Kerry
• Walk some of the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher
• Explore the cities of Dublin and Belfast
• Amazing Experiences on this 12-day, hostel-based adventure along the coast of Southern Europe
• See Skadar Lake and swim at coastal beaches en route to Saranda
• Walk to Kotor fortress at sunrise
• Visit the magnificent Monasteries in Meteora
• Experience the Delphi Ancient Ruins with your guide
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Itinerary 1: The Best of Turkey

This trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to experience as much of Turkey’s stunning scenery and fascinating history as possible. Begin the journey at the WWI battlefield of Gallipoli, then leap into Greek myths and explore the remains of the legendary city of Troy before strolling along the streets of Ephesus. Don't miss the remarkable white cliff pools of Pamukkale before boarding a comfortable and convenient flight back to Istanbul. Return refreshed and ready to explore the city’s bazaars, mosques, and tea houses.

Duration: 8 Days

Date of Travel: 16th Oct 2022

G Adventures Price: Was £769 per person / Now £654 per person 

Highlights:

• Explore ancient historic cities
• Discover ancient Roman ruins and amazing natural scenery
• Taste delicious local cuisine
• Walk through the astonishing white pools of Pamukkale 

What's Included?

• Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalık
• Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group.
• Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit.
• Troy entrance and guided visit.
• Ephesus entrance and visit.
• Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk.
• Istanbul city walking tour.
• Internal flight.
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Day-Wise Itinerary: 

Day 1: Istanbul

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until the welcome meeting in the evening. After, opt to head out to dinner in a local restaurant with the group.

Get the most out of your time in Istanbul by pre-booking a full-day activity before your tour starts, the Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour.

And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. This activity is available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, while the optional activities listed below can be booked independently upon arrival in Istanbul if your time permits.

Hotel: Hotel Golden Horn Istanbul (9 Istasyon Arkasi Street) (or similar) 

Day 2: Istanbul/Çanakkale

Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries, and Lone Pine. Continue on to the harbour town of Çanakkale.

Make an early morning visit to Gallipoli, where thousands gave their lives during WWI in the battle of the same name. Take in the sights and learn the sombre story.

It is only a little further to Çanakkale, a busy harbour town with a thriving student population. Join the crowds as they stroll the waterfront nightly.

Hotel: Bogaz Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 3: Çanakkale/Ayvalık

Enjoy a guided visit of Troy before arriving at Ayvalik. Visit a women's handicraft shop, a G Adventures supported project. Opt to enjoy a half-day boat trip.

Enjoy a visit to the world-famous city of Troy. Continue to Ayvalik. Be charmed by the blend of old Ottoman architecture, cobblestoned streets, and an attractive harbour.

In the afternoon, opt to charter a small boat from the harbour to cruise this beautiful area. After, head to waterside restaurants for a sunset drink.

Hotel: Hotel Ayvalik Palas (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 4: Ayvalık/Selçuk

Visit ancient Ephesus before continuing on to Selçuk.

Enjoy a free morning in Ayvalik before travelling to Selçuk, the base for exploring the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Ephesus.

Head to town and enjoy some free time to explore.

Hotel: Cenka Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 5: Selçuk

Opt to visit St John's Basilica and the Mosque of Isa Bey or the nearby picturesque village of Şirince.

With free time, choose to pre-book a traditional Selcuk cooking class, walk to the remains of St John's Basilica, visit the Mosque of Isa Bey or wander the streets of this vibrant Turkish town. Another option is to catch a local “dolmus” bus to the picturesque village of Şirince (8km/5 mi) to sample some local wine or shop for crafts. For dedicated sunseekers, the beach at Pamucaki is also within reach.

Hotel: Cenka Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 6: Selçuk/Pamukkale

Guided walk of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Visit the famous white cliffs of Pamukkale and the ancient site of Hierapolis.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hierapolis is evidence that the hot springs of Pamukkale were used as a spa since the second century BC.

Hotel: Tripolis Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 7: Pamukkale/Istanbul

Hop on a morning flight to İstanbul. Take a guided orientation walk before free time to explore some highlights, including the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace or Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya).

Take a short flight to İstanbul. After settling in, depart for a walking tour of the city.

Each tour will be a bit different, allowing your CEO to point out their favourite spots. See highlights that may include the Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) and the Topkapi Palace. With a little extra time, return to explore these sights in depth.

Hotel: Hotel Golden Horn Istanbul (9 Istasyon Arkasi Street) (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast 

Day 8: Istanbul

Depart at any time.

Your tour might be finished, but the adventure’s far from over. Pre-book one of the following activities to experience after your tour ends: Dolmabahçe Palace Visit and Bosporus Cruise or Istanbul Backstreets Walk. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night in Istanbul.

And don’t worry if you can’t decide now. These activities are available for pre-booking any time before your tour starts, or they can be booked upon arrival in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary 2: Highlights of Ireland

We’re all a little bit Irish come March 17, but if you’re in the market for something more meaningful than a pint of green beer, hop aboard this delightful nine-day adventure to the Emerald Isle. Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, traditional music in a local pub... seriously, it doesn’t get much more quintessentially Irish than this. We mix the essential sites and time in the villages to really round out the experience. Even if Ireland isn’t the Old Country for you, this trip will make you feel as though you’re back home.

Duration: 9 days

Date of Travel: 1st Oct 2022

G Adventures Price: Was £1,799 per person / Now £1,529 per person

Higlights:

• Drink a pint and listen to traditional music in a local pub
• Visit the sites along the Ring of Kerry
• Walk some of the Wild Atlantic Way to the Cliffs of Moher
• Explore the cities of Dublin and Belfast

Day-Wise Itinerary:

Day 1: Dublin

Arrive at any time.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this lively city. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Hotel: The Fleet Street Hotel (or similar)

Day 2: Dublin

Take a free day to roam the cobblestone streets of this historic city.

Walk along the riverside, or marvel at the city's medieval castles and cathedrals. Don't tire yourself out too much - you'll want to get out later tonight and experience the nightlife that the Temple Bar area is known for.

Hotel: The Fleet Street Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Dublin/Killarney

Continue on to Killarney with free time to enjoy the town or explore the nearby national park.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Killarney

Enjoy a day trip to experience some sights along the famous Ring of Kerry. Return to Killarney for another night in town.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Killarney/Galway City

Travel to Ireland's west coast to Galway. Set off on a guided walking tour before enjoying a free afternoon to explore the city's colourful streets and bohemian atmosphere.

Hotel: Imperial Hotel Galway (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Galway City

Travel to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. Hike the picturesque countryside along the cliffs. Gaze out at the splendour before returning to Galway for the evening. Opt for a night out at the local pub.

Spend a few hours following the Wild Atlantic Way from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher. Soak in the views as you hike the trail. Opt for a picnic along the way.

Hotel: Imperial Hotel Galway (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Galway City/Belfast

Travel along the coast towards Northern Ireland. Stop for lunch in the historic city of Derry, then visit the mysterious Dark Hedges. End the day in Belfast.

Hotel: Ibis Belfast Queens Quarter Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8: Belfast

Stop at the Giant's Causeway and marvel at the natural phenomenon of its volcanic columns. Continue on to Bushmills Distillery for a guided tour of the oldest working distillery in Ireland. Return to Belfast.

Hotel: Ibis Belfast Queens Quarter Hotel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Belfast

Depart at any time. 

Meals: Breakfast

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Itinerary 3: Southern Europe: Croatia, Montenegro & Ancient Greece 

If good times in ridiculously gorgeous scenery is what you’re after, this 12-day, hostel-based adventure along the coast of Southern Europe serves up precisely that, and then some. Making your way down from Croatia to Montenegro then into Albania, you’ll watch the sunrise from the historic Kotor fortress, marvel at the massive Skadar Lake, and take a dip at the Blue Eye natural spring. After that, you're off to Greece for some epic ancient history. You’ll explore the mountainside ruins of Delphi before heading to Athens to visit world-famous sites like the Parthenon, the Acropolis, and the Temple of Zeus.

Duration: 12 days

Date of Travel: 16th Oct 2022

G Adventures Price: Was £1,179 per person / Now £1,002 per person

Highlights:

• Take a scenic drive along Kotor Bay with a stop in Perast
• Walk to Kotor fortress at sunrise
• See Skadar Lake and swim at coastal beaches en route to Saranda
• Visit the stunningly clear Blue Eye natural spring
• Take advantage of a free day in Corfu
• Visit the magnificent Monasteries in Meteora
• Experience the Delphi Ancient Ruins with your CEO
• Embark on a highlights walk of Athens and lay your eyes on famous landmarks
• Grab a drink at a G Adventures-supported café
• Travel through miles of beautiful coastal scenery

What's Included?

• Your G for Good Moment: Visit to Shedia Home, Athens
• Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group.
• Scenic drive along Kotor Bay.
• Walk to Kotor fortress at sunrise.
• See Skadar Lake.
• Visit the Blue Eye natural spring.
• Take advantage of a free day in Corfu.
• Visit the magnificent Monasteries in Meteora.
• Experience the Delphi Ancient Ruins with your CEO.
• Embark on a highlights walk of Athens.
• Grab a drink at a G Adventures-supported café.
• Enjoy free time in major cities along the way.
• All transportation between destinations.
• 24 hour metro passes in select cities.

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1: Dubrovnik

Arrive at any time, find a comfy spot in the hostel to relax or go out to explore before meeting fellow Roamies in the evening.

After your Welcome Meeting, set out on a walking tour of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. See Dubrovnik Cathedral, Lovrijenac Fort, a Franciscan Monastery, and feel the vibrant energy of this Unesco protected walled city.

Hostel: 365 Dubrovnik (or similar)

Day 2: Dubrovnik/Kotor

Pull out those travel journals and cross another country off your bucket-lists today because it’s time to leave Croatia behind and give some love and attention to Montenegro. All of the boxes will be checked today, beautiful sites, quaint villages, and your first glimpse of Kotor Bay, a unique fjord of the Adriatic.

You’ll check out the historic village of Perast. Think marvellous buildings, postcard-like churches, and a romantic waterfront that seems to feature in every painting of European sailing towns. Rest of the day you get to hang out with your super cool and fun CEO. They will take you on a highlights walk of UNESCO protected Kotor and show you places like the Old City, St. Tryphon Cathedral, and the famous Clock Tower. Don’t let the fun end here! Make a plan and keep hanging out and see if your CEO can accompany you to a few hole in the wall places that will make your time here truly unique.

Hostel: Old Town Kotor Hostel (or similar)

Day 3: Kotor

Amazing views and a magical experience are on the menu for today. It all starts as the sun rises over the land on a morning walk to the San Giovanni Fortress. Grab some fun group photos with your CEO as you stand atop the city and revel in the views.

The rest of the day belongs to you. Explore, bop around, and experience Kotor as you wish. Even if that means laying low at the hostel with a few friends, we won’t judge, in fact, the best moments often happen when you least expect them. Cat lovers rejoice! Because Kotor has their very own Cat Museum you can visit. Not feeling an afternoon of felines? That’s ok, walk into the impressive interior of St. Nicholas’ Church, hop on a boat and visit Our Lady of the Rocks, or book an excursion to Blue Cave for a bucket-list worthy swim spot.

Hostel: Old Town Kotor Hostel (or similar)

Day 4: Kotor/Tirana

Another day, another dollar. Just kidding, it’s free to make awesome memories with your friends and it’s guaranteed that you will as you travel along the Montenegrin coastline towards Tirana, Albania. Make a pit stop to St Stefan, part island, part luxury resort. It’s a great place to get out, stretch those legs and pretend you have just arrived on your private yacht like most guests do. From there you’ll get to visit Dolphin-shaped Lake Skadar on the border of Albania and Montenegro. Explore the area surrounded by steep mountains, island monasteries, and crystal-clear waters by foot.

Finish up the day in Tirana with a CEO led highlight walk through the streets featuring Skanderbeg Square and a visit to a former Cold War bunker turned underground art and history museum. (How cool is that?)

Hostel: Art Hostel Tirana (or similar)

Day 5: Tirana/Saranda

We’re not going to lie, today’s adventure is enough to make anyone wish they were on this trip with you. Drive along the coastal route to Saranda with several stunning beaches along the way that offer convenient spots to run right in for a quick swim. Float in the calm turquoise waters of the Adriatic – last one in is a rotten egg! Ok, let’s keep moving. Step inside the fairytale hillside town of Gjirokaster and walk around the cobblestone streets of the Old Town with your CEO. Then continue on to the Blue Eye natural spring, you’ll be mesmerized by the stunning blue pigment (we bet pictures of this place will take over your feed).

Arrive in Saranda in the early evening, get settled in your hostel and then enjoy an evening walk along Saranda’s promenade with the group.

Hostel: Hasta la Vista (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Saranda/Corfu

It’s no secret that travelling is exhausting! Build up that energy with breakfast in the hostel then take off on foot for a walking tour of Saranda, known fondly as the “Albanian Riviera”. Reflect and connect with this new place as you stroll leisurely along the Hasan Tahsini Boulevard. Pass beach access points and many cute bars and cafes begging for your attention. Not a bad place to search for some souvenirs to bring home.

Strap those sea legs on as you catch the ferry from Saranda to the island of Corfu where once you arrive you’ll have free time to grab a drink, explore Corfu, and laugh it up with your pals at the hostel.

Hostel: Sunrock Hostel Corfu (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Corfu

Wake up in paradise and know that the choice is yours today and there’s nothing holding you back! Take a taxi and explore the UNESCO-listed town, wander by the laundry swaying in the sea breeze and search for a place to grab lunch and a cocktail or two.

Searching for something more exciting and unique? Chill out on an olive oil tasting experience, or learn about bees and honey production in Corfu. Looking for more adventure? Visit an ancient monastery on steep cliffs overlooking the azure waters. Want to just relax? Lay out beachside working on your tan and swimming in the refreshing waters. Turns out you really can’t go wrong on this Greek island.

Hostel: Sunrock Hostel Corfu (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Corfu

A day all yours to relax in paradise. You can visit St Spyridon Cathedral, boasting the highest bell tower in the Ionian Islands. Witness remnants of a different way of life at the Paleokastritsa Monastery, where the monks also cultivate olives and press their own oil. (insider tip, it’s sold at the gift shop). You’re welcome. Then, indulge your vacation side swimming or lying in the warm sands of the chill and soothing Paleokastritsa Beach. It sits at the end of a long inlet with high rock walls offering natural privacy on both sides (the exact kind of beach we like best). Or maybe walk out to the end of a narrow jetty off the southern edge of the Kanoni Peninsula for a chance to see the Vlacherna Monastery before treating yourself to some beach hopping at Canal d’Amour, Mirtiotissa, and Issos beaches. Your friends back home will wish they came too!

Hostel: Sunrock Hostel Corfu (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Corfu/Meteora

While it’s hard to not be sad when you leave the island life behind, we have a feeling where you head next will make you do a happy dance. Travel to Kalambaka, the town next to Meteora via public bus and enjoy free time to explore the magnificent Monasteries.

Perched on insanely high cliffs there are six still available for visiting. They were built on these immense natural pillars and hill-rounded boulders and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight. See as many as you can and try not to succumb to a fear of heights.

In the evening, you may want to relax in your hostel, play some games as a group, and show off those epic photos you took.

Hostel: Greco (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Meteora/Delphi

Wave “antio sas”(that’s good-bye in Greek) to Meteora and Kalambaka as the group heads to Delphi on a public bus. Once you arrive you’ll have time to grab some lunch before joining your CEO to visit the Delphi Archaeological Site. Afterwards, take advantage of free time to view the exhibits at the Archaeological Museum, and snap some photos of the Temple of Apollo. Temples, and Gods, and Greek Mythology.

Hotel: Castri Delphi (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Delphi/Athens

Sit back, relax, and think about the wonderful times you’ve already had as you transfer from Delphi to Athens. Head out on a CEO led highlights walk of Athens and lay your eyes on famous landmarks before visiting Shedia, a G Adventures—supported café where you will have a drink and learn about the mission of this incredible place.

In the evening let loose on your final night! Grab some cool beverages as a group and let those good times roll.

Hostel: Athens Hawks Hostel (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Athens

Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.

Meals: Breakfast

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