DAY – 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, pick up, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY – 2 BYZANTINE AND OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR (B-L)
08:15 am Pick up from the reception and depart for the tour. Visiting, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar (Closed on Sundays and Feast days), and Topkapi Palace. The tour ends around 4:00 p.m. Return to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3 - HALD DAY BOSPHORUS CRUISE (Breakfast)
Even if you are a short-term or long-term visitor to Istanbul, a Bosphorus cruise is an excellent way to experience what Istanbul really looks like and its diversity. You will visit Rustem Pasa Mosque first then walk through the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market). You will find here mystical smells of different aromas of various spices and many shops selling vegetables, fruits, fish, and flowers. The Bosphorus cruise takes about 1.5 hours. The Bosphorus Strait connects the sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and separates Europe and Asia. During this excursion, you will see the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Maidens Tower, Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses, and Ottoman Residences. End of the tour return to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 4 – FLIGHT TO ATHENS (B)
Either morning or late afternoon flight to Athens. Arrive at the airport, pick up, and transfer to the hotel, overnight in Athens.
DAY 5 – HALF A DAY ATHENS CITY TOUR and FLIGHT TO SANTORINI (B)
Check out the room, around (07:30 - 8:00 am) After breakfast, depart on a half-day morning tour of Athens which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum, and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian`s Arch. After the morning tour, the afternoon is at leisure for you to further explore Athens on your own. (Optional afternoon tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon.) Transfer to the airport for a flight to Santorini, meet at the port, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
DAY 6 – FREE DAY IN SANTORINI (B)
Free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches of Santorini (gold, red, or black sand) or explore the capital, Fira. Overnight in Santorini.
DAY 7 – FREE DAY IN SANTORINI (B)
Free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches of Santorini (gold, red, or black sand) or explore the capital, Fira. Overnight in Santorini.
DAY 8 – FERRY TO MYKONOS (B)
Breakfast, check-out, and transfer to Santorini Port for departure by high-speed ferry to Mykonos. On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with rest of day at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos. (Flights between Santorini & Mykonos are also available.)
DAY 9 – FREE DAY IN MYKONOS (B)
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.
DAY 10 – FERRY BACK TO ATHENS (B)
Breakfast, check-out, and free time at leisure until transfer to the port to board the standard or high-speed ferry for return to Athens (flights also available). On arrival meet at the port for transfer to the hotel and check-in, overnight in Athens.
DAY – 11 GOODBYE (B)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to Athens International Airport according to your flight schedule.
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What’s Included
10 nights hotel accommodation according to your selection as 3, 4 star.
Services of professionally licensed guides on local Group tours in English.
Meals as B breakfasts, L lunch
Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours and transfers (as Group).
English-speaking guided tours are mentioned in the itinerary.
(Ask for other language options for groups, or private tours in the regions).
Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel.
All taxes, entrance & museum fees, baggage handling. (unless otherwise stated)
What’s Not Included
International airfares.
All domestic flights are mentioned in the itinerary. Will be calculated during the booking process.
One-way international flight from Istanbul to Athens. Will be calculated during the booking process.
A VISA is needed for Turkey.
Tips to guide, driver, hotel staff, etc. (Optional)
Items of a personal nature.
Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.
Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
Travel Insurance and medical services.
Greece Stayover Tax to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels €4
No extra hidden cost!
