Day 1 - DAY – 1 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
The first day is arriving at Athens International Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 2 – HALF A DAY ATHENS CITY TOUR (B)
08:00 am (may change) 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. The afternoon is free for your leisure so you to explore Athens's hidden secrets further. (Optional afternoon tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon.) Overnight in Athens.
DAY 3 – DELPHI TOUR (B)
08:00 am depart from Athens driving through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia & Arachova – Arachova is famous for its colorful rugs and beautifully made carpets. We arrive at Delphi known to be the center of the Ancient world – the “Omphalos” (Navel) of the Earth – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mt Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. You will also get to visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, and the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Return to Athens at 18:30. Overnight in Athens.
DAY 4 – FLIGHT TO RHODES (B)
Breakfast or breakfast box, check-out, and transfer to Athens airport for flight to Rhodes. Meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight Rhodes.
Sunday DAY 5 – RHODES (B)
Free day at leisure to relax on one of the many beaches of Rhodes, or you can explore historical part of the island. Overnight Rhodes.
DAY 6 – FERRY TO MARMARIS & FLIGHT TO ISTANBUL (B)
Breakfast, or breakfast box, check-out, transfer to the port of Rhodes for ferry to Marmaris (1-hour). Meet at the port of Marmaris and transfer to Dalaman airport for flight to Istanbul. Meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 7- BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS TOUR - ISTANBUL (B-L)
Start the day with a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market), a lively marketplace built in 1664. Enjoy a 1.5-hour Bosphorus cruise, witnessing impressive sights like Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Maiden's Tower, Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli, and Anadolu Fortresses, and Ottoman Residences. After the cruise, have lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant in the Sultanahmet area. Continue the exploration with visits to Beylerbeyi Palace (or Dolmabahce Palace) and Camlica Hill, providing a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Around 6:00 pm, transfer back to your accommodation.
DAY 8 – BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR (B-L)
Depart from the hotel at 8:00 am (subject to change) for a tour of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. The tour concludes around 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.
DAY – 9 FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA / CAPPADOCIA TOUR #1 (B-L)
03:45 am Pick up from the reception and transfer to the airport. You will fly into Kayseri. Arrive at the airport and depart for the tour. Visiting Devrent Valley, Monk`s Valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world-renowned fairy chimneys. After lunch break continue to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock-carved churches and monasteries. The tour will end with a visit to Uchisar, a natural rock castle. Transfer back to the hotel around 5:00 pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 10 – CAPPADOCIA TOUR #2 (B-L)
Check-out; 09:30 am, 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 Çavusvillage. This village is famous for the houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli underground city where early Christians lived in fear and faith. Transfer to the airport for flight to Istanbul. Meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL TOUR: Hot Air Balloon Ride-Ask for price.
DAY 11: FLIGHT BACK TO ISTANBUL (B)
Pick up from the hotel 3 hours before departure. Fly back to Istanbul. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 12 – GOODBYE (B)
Pick up 5 hours before your international flight and transfer to the airport. Have a safe trip back home!
What’s Included
11 nights of hotel accommodation according to your selection as 3, 4, or 5 stars.
Services of professionally licensed guides on local group tours.
Meals as B breakfasts, L lunch.
Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours and transfers.
English-speaking guided tours are mentioned in the itinerary.
(Other language options are available for groups or private tours.)
Inbound and outbound airport transfers to/from your hotel.
All taxes, entrance & museum fees, and baggage handling. (unless otherwise stated)
What’s Not Included
Tips (optional).
International flights.
All domestic flights are mentioned in the itinerary. Will be calculated later on due to the volatile price ranges.
Visa (if needed).
Travel insurance.
Some private sections at the sites and museums such as Harem and Treasure room entrance fees in Topkapi Palace.
Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).
Greece Stayover Tax to be paid directly to hotels per room per night: 3* hotels €1.5 / 4* Hotels €3 / 5* Hotels €4
