Wonders of Turkey & Greece
16 Days Starting in Istanbul, Türkiye and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: İstanbul, Gelibolu, Dardanelles Strait, Çanakkale, Troy, Pergamon Ancient City, İzmir, Ephesus Ancient City, Bodrum, Marmaris, Rhodes, Fira, Mykonos, Athens
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1429
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
20 - 34
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Beach Tours, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Island Hopping
Activities:
Tour Overview
Explore the Ottoman and Byzantine sites of Istanbul and delve into the scenery and rich historic legacy of the country. Marvel at Turkey's beautiful coastline, and treasured icons, and experience legendary Turkish hospitality. See the ancient city of Ephesus, where you can see some of Turkey's finest ancient ruins. On this epic Greece tour package, explore the landmarks of archaeological sites of ancient Athens, including the temples of the Acropolis. Relax and gaze upon the pristine white-sand beaches of the beautiful islands of Mykonos and Santorini
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Conrad, Istanbul, or similar
Meals Included: No Meals
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. A welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Conrad, Istanbul, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full-day tour including a visit to the Topkapi Palace Museum, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding the harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the 6th-century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders.
Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
Day 3 : Gallipoli > Dardanelles > Canakkale
Location: Gelibolu, Dardanelles Strait, Çanakkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Hotel Kolin, Canakkale, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, drive to Tekirdağ city and visit Barbare Vineyard. We’ll be informed about winemaking, tour the vineyard and taste some wines. Then depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair, then overnight near Gallipoli.
Day 4 : Troy > Pergamum > Izmir
Location: Troy, Pergamon Ancient City, İzmir
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Swissotel Grand Efes, İzmir, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale and visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before arriving in Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village. Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to İzmir overnight.
Day 5 : Ephesus & St. Mary’S House > Izmir
Location: Ephesus Ancient City, İzmir
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Swissotel Grand Efes, İzmir, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000-year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium, and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 : Izmir > Bodrum
Location: İzmir, Bodrum
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Ramada Resort, Bodrum, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the castle of St.Peter and the renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum in the World in the 2000s. Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 7 : Bodrum > Marmaris
Location: Bodrum, Marmaris
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Elite World Hotel, Marmaris, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Marmaris. Overnight in Marmaris.
Day 8 : Marmaris > Rhodes
Location: Marmaris, Rhodes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mediterranean Hotel, Rhodes, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning transfer to the port for hydrofoil trip to Rhodes, Greece. Arrive and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Day 9 : Rhodes
Location: Rhodes
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Mediterranean Hotel, Rhodes, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
A day of leisure; you may visit Old Rhodes or take an optional tour to Lindos.
Day 10 : Rhodes > Santorini
Location: Rhodes, Fira
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The El Greco Hotel & Resort, Santorini, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini (not included). Arrival and transfer to your hotel overnight.
Day 11 : Santorini
Location: Fira
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The El Greco Hotel & Resort, Santorini, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
A free day to visit one of the many villages of Santorini, perched on top of the volcano, or enjoy a sun-soaked afternoon on the beach.
Day 12 : Santorini > Mykonos
Location: Fira, Mykonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Petasos Beach Hotel, Mykonos, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the pier for a hydrofoil or ferry ride to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the nightlife of Mykonos.
Day 13 : Mykonos
Location: Mykonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Petasos Beach Hotel, Mykonos, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the many beaches of Mykonos and absorb the ambiance of this Cycladic Island during this day at leisure.
Day 14 : Mykonos > Athens
Location: Mykonos, Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Electra Palace, Athens, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning is free. Board a ferry to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an Optional: dinner with folklore dancing or visit the quaint Plaka area.
Day 15 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Electra Palace, Athens, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Athens’ famed Acropolis with its breathtaking view and renowned Parthenon, followed by a visit to the Acropolis Museum. On your own, explore the Plaka with its open-air taverns and traditional shops.
Day 16 : Athens Departure
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today a representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home.
What's Included
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• First Class hotels with private facilities
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• Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
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• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
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• Private air-conditioned transportation
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• Luggage handling
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• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals to Istanbul Airport)
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• Local taxes and service charges
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• Hydrofoil ticket fromö Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus
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• Athens city tour
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• Topkapi Palace and St. Sophia Basilica
What's Not Included
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• Flight from Rhodes to Santorini
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• Pre or post-stay transfers are not included
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Travel insurance
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Mode of Transport
Private air-conditioned transportation; Luggage handling; Hydrofoil ticket fromo Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus. Due to a variety of airlines, flight rates are subject to change regularly according to demand throughout the year. Please consult us to get up-to-date flight rates from Rhodes to Santorini.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, only on arrival and departure days (arrivals to Istanbul Airport)
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children less than five years of age and unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 cannot be accepted on these tours.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees per the itinerary are included. All optional excursions per the itinerary are subject to change and are based on availability. Optional excursions can be booked with the Tour Escort
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, and you will receive your travel documents confirming the hotel names approx 2 weeks prior to departure
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, international flights are not included
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please ask for details
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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