Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul (no meal)
Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Full-Day Istanbul Classic City Tour (breakfast-lunch)
Pick-up from your hotel. You will visit the main attractions of Istanbul (the capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1923) on this full-day tour. The Grand Mosque of St Sophia was a magnificent Byzantine ancient church and a unique sample of Byzantine architecture, The Blue Mosque; one of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from the 17th century and famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets, The Ancient Hippodrome; the square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the Ancient Hippodrome where once chariot races were held. The main monument left today is the impressive granite obelisk, carved in Egypt around 1,500 BC and brought to Constantinople in 390 AD. Our tour will continue with a visit to Topkapi Palace; it was once the residence of Ottoman sultans and their harem. We will finish the tour with a short drive to the exotic Grand Bazaar (Closed on Sundays and Feast days). The oldest and largest marketplace in the world with a unique collection of handmade carpets, jewelry, leaders, and souvenirs. End of the tour return to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: FULL DAY PALACE TOUR (B-L)
You will be picked up from your hotel. We first visited the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market) built in 1664 and filled with the fragrance of the exotic East such as spices, dried fruits, and Turkish delights. The Bosphorus cruise by TurYol boat takes about 1.5 hours and you will see the most impressive sights along the shores of the Bosphorus including Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Maiden´s Tower, Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli and Anadolu fortresses and Ottoman Residences. After the cruise, you will return to the Sultanahmet area for a lunch break at a restaurant with your guide using public transport.
We will have a lunch break in a traditional Turkish Restaurant.
We first visit Beylerbeyi Palace (Or Dolmabahce Palace), and we will visit Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel around 18:00.
Day 4: ISTANBUL (Breakfast)
Free day. Overnight Istanbul.
Day 5: Istanbul/Cappadocia – Cappadocia Tour 1 (breakfast-lunch)
Pick up from your hotel around 3:45 am, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. Arrive at Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and transfer to Cappadocia for your tour. Visit Devrent Valley was under the water 20 million years ago, it rose above the water after volcanic eruptions. After years and years, the rocks formed in a variety of different shapes. Then we will go to Pasabagi, also named Monks Valley (Rahipler Vadisi), you can see some special housing and living areas here which can also only be found in this area. After lunch in Avanos, we will visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum. Then we will continue to Esentepe where you can see the panoramic view of Goreme Valley and Goreme village with fairy chimneys, different rock formations, and cave houses. Finally, we will visit the natural rock castle in Uchisar, which has many rooms connected to others with stairs, tunnels, or passages. End of the tour transfer to your hotel at Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
JDay 6: Cappadocia Tour 2 (breakfast-lunch)
Depart from your hotel to visit Red Valley, explore the famous rock-cut churches, and walk 4-5 km through the Gulludere Valley. Then visit Cavus village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli or OZKONAK the underground city where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Transfer back to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Optional tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 7: Cappadocia (Breakfast)
Free day. Overnight Cappadocia.
Optional: 2 hours- Horse Safari; ATV Safari
Day 8: Cappadocia to Antalya (Breakfast)
Pick up around 8:00 in the morning and transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Antalya. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Antalya.
Day 9: Aspendos-Perge-Kursunlu Waterfalls tour (breakfast-lunch)
Pick-up will be from the hotel to make your departure to visit Perge. An important city of ancient Pamphylian, Perge was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul preached some of his first sermons here. The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs, and other carvings from around the city can be found displayed in the stadium. Amateur archaeologists will want to see the handsome city gate flanked by two lofty towers a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths, and a gymnasium. After lunch, proceed to Aspendos one of the best-preserved theatres in the world with seating for 15,000. Still used today, the theater galleries, stage decorations, and acoustics all testify to the architect's success. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora, and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. It is commonly believed that Aspendos was founded by colonists from Argos. We will then proceed to Kursunlu Waterfalls for a refreshing break as the waters do tend to be a bit cool. After the tour, we will then transfer you back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Antalya.
Day 10: ANTALYA (B)
Free day. Overnight Antalya.
Optional: Antalya city tour.
Day 11: ANTALYA (B)
Free day. Overnight Antalya.
ay 12: TRANSFER TO KAS (Breakfast)
Transfer to Kas via sea-side roadway. Overnight Kas.
Day 13: KAS (Breakfast)
Free day. Overnight Kas.
Optional: Daily ferry to Meis Island.
Day 14: Kas to Athens via Istanbul (breakfast)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Dalaman airport for your flight to Athens via Istanbul. Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel, overnight in Athens.
Day 15: Athens sightseeing tour (breakfast)
You will visit one of the oldest cities in the world and see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens during this comprehensive tour. Our first stop will be in the center of the city, Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers, and the National Library. After that, we will continue to the Prime Minister's Residence (Presidential Palace) guarded by the colorful Evzones and Zappion(conference and exhibition hall). Proceed to pass by the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arc and we will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games took place in 1896 and finally arrive in ACROPOLIS (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with it s Porch of Maidens). Continue for the museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theatre to visit the new ACROPOLIS MUSEUM, overnight in Athens.
Day 16: Athens / Santorini (breakfast)
You will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 17: Santorini (breakfast)
In Santorini, you will find comfort and relaxation under the incredibly blue sky. You will enjoy refreshing moments under the sun or romantic times under the stars. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 18: Santorini (breakfast)
Freed day. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 19: Santorini / Mykonos (breakfast)
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 20: Mykonos (breakfast)
Enjoy the beautiful view, the quaint shops, and the little restaurants of Mykonos. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 21: Mykonos (breakfast)
Free day. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 22: Good Bye (breakfast)
Transfer to Mykonos airport according to your flight schedule from Athens to home. Arrive at Athens airport and proceed to the international section for your flight. Have a nice flight home!
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What’s Included
All mentioned transfers in the program (regular group or private transfers).
All ferry tickets are mentioned in the program.
All mentioned tours in the program include transportation with air-conditioned buses, guidance, and entrance fees (group tours in English - We offer private tours in various languages).
All meals as described in the itinerary.
All local taxes.
21 nights of accommodation in Greece and Turkey according to your selection as 3, 4, or 5 stars.
What’s Not Included
Tips (optional).
International flight tickets.
Flights are in the itinerary. This will be calculated during the booking process because of the volatile price range.
International flight tickets.
Visa (if needed).
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses.
Overnight City tax not included to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels €4
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