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Experience the perfect fusion of history, culture, and natural beauty on this captivating 10-day journey through Turkey and Greece. This itinerary takes you from the vibrant cities and ancient landmarks of Turkey to the sun-drenched islands and historic treasures of Greece.
Begin in Istanbul, a dynamic city that bridges Europe and Asia, where you’ll marvel at architectural wonders like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Journey to Cappadocia, known for its dreamlike landscapes and fairy chimneys, and enjoy a breathtaking hot-air balloon ride. Continue to the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman sites, and unwind in Pamukkale, famous for its stunning white travertine terraces.
In Greece, step into history in Athens, home to the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon, before transitioning to the tranquility of the Greek islands. Wander the picturesque streets of Santorini, with its iconic blue-domed churches and caldera views, and soak up the charm of Mykonos, renowned for its Cycladic architecture and vibrant nightlife.
This thoughtfully curated itinerary offers a seamless blend of exploration and relaxation, showcasing the best of both Turkey and Greece.
Tour route: Istanbul → Cappadocia → Athens → Mykonos → Santorini → Athens
Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport(IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport(SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure.
Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show.
Overnight in Istanbul
Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Midtown Hotel Taksim OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
After breakfast at approximately 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour.
Today on the tour you will visit Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
(Note that Topkapı Palace is closed Tuesday, and Hagia Sophia is closed Monday).
Overnight in Istanbul
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Midtown Hotel Taksim OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:30 am and will be transferred to the domestic airport for your flight from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir between 6:00 – 7:30 am. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, you will be picked up and transferred to Cappadocia. In Cappadocia, you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour of North Cappadocia. On the tour today, you will visit the Devrent Valley, Pasabag Monk’s Valley, the drive-through city of Avanos, the open-air Museum of Goreme, and Uchisar. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia for check-in.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Cave Hotel OR Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Güllüdere (Rose) Valley. Next you will visit Çavusin village which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived. At the end of the tour around approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Holiday Cave Hotel OR Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens through Istanbul. Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Athens. Rest of the day is free on your own to explore Athens.
Note: You will have to purchase your own international flight ticket(s); international flight ticket(s) are not included in the cost of this package tour and will not be provided by us.
Overnight in Athens
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation: Polis Grand Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
After breakfast, On your morning city tour, you will observe the striking contracts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Highlights include Constitution (Syntagma) Square at the center of the city, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street on the way to the Acropolis, you will see the Evzones in their colorful uniforms, the Presidential Palace, and the Panathenaic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896). Enroute there is also a brief stop at the Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. At the Acropolis, you’ll visit its Museum and the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, Temple of Athens Nike, Erechteion, and the monument that symbolizes Greece, the Parthenon. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at 1:30 pm.
Overnight in Athens
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation: Polis Grand Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Athens. Pick up for transfer to Piraeus port to catch the ferry to Mykonos Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Mykonos. Day at leisure for exploring the beaches and the island at your own pace or relax at the hotel.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Mykonos This morning pick up for transfer to Mykonos port to catch the ferry to the island of Santorini, the stuff of myth and legend, with world-famous sunsets and breathtaking volcanic scenery. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax or to explore the city at your own pace.
The day is yours to explore this incredible island on your own, however you wish.
Overnight in Santorini
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation: El Greco Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Another day at leisure for you to explore this unique island.
Overnight in Santorini
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodation: El Greco Hotel or similar (Standard quality)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Santorini. Pick up for transfer to Santorini port to catch your ferry to Piraeus port. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Athens.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Athens (hotel check-out is before 11:00 am) and will then be transferred to the Athens International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
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