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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Experience this new adventure visiting these marvelous countries: Qatar, Turkey and Greece. Start this trip in
Doha (Qatar's capital city; is the richest country on the planet, famous for its mosques, heritage and traditional souqs and modern buildings); up next, fly to Istambul (the largest city of Turkey and world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait); and lastly catch a flight to Athens (the birthplace of Western civilization, birth place of democracy and the heart of the Ancient Greek civilization. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
Hotel for 3 nights in Doha
Flight from Doha to Istanbul
Hotel for 3 nights in Istanbul
Flight from Istanbul to Athens
Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
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Doha, Qatar's capital city, combines old-world hospitality with cosmopolitan sophistication. Traditional wooden dhow boats lining the bay are evidence of the rich trading and pearl diving past. Visitors can stroll along the four-mile waterfront promenade around Doha Bay, the Corniche, enjoying views of old and new Doha. It is easy to see why Doha has earned a reputation as the Gulf's capital of culture.
Visit and discover the Doha Corniche, The Pearl, Souq Waqif Market, Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Park, Falcon Souq, The Pearl Monument, Al Koot Fort, Aspire Tower, Arab Museum of Modern Art, Katara Beach, Msheireb Museums, Dhow Harbor, and so much more.
3 nights in Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.
3 nights in Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won't disappoint.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more.
<b>Greece</b> is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
Apart from Russia, no other country can stake such a proud claim to bridging `the East and the West` like <b>Turkey</b>, which sits astride two continents. It is called the `Cradle of Civilization`, where there are more Roman archaeological sites than in all of Italy, and more ancient Greek ruins available for viewing by the public than in Greece. The history from the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and finally the modern Turkish nation are all on display here, and the Turkish vacation experience can encompass everything from being in the hustle and bustle of a metropolis, to attending a whirling dervish dance ceremony, to sunning yourself on the country`s beautiful shores, to climbing mountains and skiing at top resorts, to enjoying an iconic hot-air balloon ride over the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia.
<b>Qatar</b> is one of the safest places in the world. Both visitors and residents have the opportunity to experience the welcoming and friendly nature of Arab culture. Like anywhere else, visitors are asked to respect local traditions and practices by dressing modestly. Lightweight summer clothing is suitable most of the year, but some warmer garments may be needed for the winter evenings. Bikinis and beachwear are acceptable by the hotel pool but not in public places in the city.<p>
Qatar has a desert climate with year-round sunshine, hot summers and mild winters. Monthly temperatures range from 62F in January to 97F in July, sometimes reaching highs of 104F during the summer months.
The official language is Arabic and English is widely spoken and understood.<p>
US Nationals may enter Qatar on the free visa waiver program. The waiver (delivered on arrival) will be valid for 30 days from the date of issuance and entitles its holder to spend up to 30 days in Qatar, during either a single trip or on multiple trips. Passports must be valid for 6 months from date of travel.
Doha, Qatar's capital city, combines old-world hospitality with cosmopolitan sophistication. Traditional wooden dhow boats lining the bay are evidence of the rich trading and pearl diving past. Visitors can stroll along the four-mile waterfront promenade around Doha Bay, the Corniche, enjoying views of old and new Doha. It is easy to see why Doha has earned a reputation as the Gulf's capital of culture.
Visit and discover the Doha Corniche, The Pearl, Souq Waqif Market, Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Park, Falcon Souq, The Pearl Monument, Al Koot Fort, Aspire Tower, Arab Museum of Modern Art, Katara Beach, Msheireb Museums, Dhow Harbor, and so much more.
Istanbul is one of the truly great romantic cities. Istanbul is home to a layering of civilization on civilization, of empire built on empire. A stroll through this historic city will reveal ancient Roman hippodromes, peristyles, and aqueducts, the greatest excesses of the Byzantine Empire and the mystique and power of the Ottoman Empire. In this sprawling, continent-spanning city you can tramp the streets where crusaders and janissaries once marched; admire mosques that are the most sublime architectural expressions of Islamic piety; peer into the sultan's harem; and hunt for bargains in the Kapali Carsi.
Visit and explore the Ayasofya,Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Camii, St. Savior in Chora, the New Mosque, Galata Tower, Taksim Square, the Hippodrome and so much more.
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won't disappoint.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more.
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