Dive into the magic of the Mediterranean on a 16-day adventure through Turkey and Greece. Enjoy guided tours of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale and marvel at diverse landscapes, from the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia to the glittering Mediterranean Coast. Hop across to the storied island of Rhodes, soak up million-dollar views in Santorini, take a walking tour through the whitewashed streets of Mykonos Town. Turkish delights and Grecian grandeur – all in one.
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A private transfer will escort you from the Istanbul airport to your hotel in the heart of the city. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meal: None
Optional Add-On | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Pick up from your hotel. Join on regular group tour (private guided available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Obelisk and also Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem). Tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Drop off to hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
This morning start the tour with a visit to the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, during which you’ll have views of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise drive through the Bosphorous Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for interior visit. Drop off to hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Transfer from Cappadocia airport to Cappadocia. Start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Optional Add-On | Hot-Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Pick up from your hotel to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at hotel in Cappadocia and transfer to the airport. Fly to Izmir. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Kusadasi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’. Following lunch break, visit the ancient Roman City ruins of Hierapolis. Explore the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and also the Masterpiece Theater. Free time for Cleopatra’s pool. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Pamukkale | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, the road winds into the Tauros Mountains, weaving a journey up through the pine forests. Descend from the mountains and the cute harbor of Fethiye marks your arrival in the town. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Fethiye.
Overnight: Antalya | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Optional Add-On | Tandem Paragliding in Oludeniz
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Fethiye port for morning ferry to Rhodes. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel with remainder of the day and evening free at leisure, to explore Rhodes on your own.
Overnight: Rhodes | Meal: Breakfast included.
Today explore on your own the old medieval town, head out to the Acropolis of Lindos or just simply relax on the beach. In the evening enjoy a night out and some traditional cuisine. Rhodes offers many options to fill your day at leisure.
Overnight: Rhodes | Meal: Breakfast included.
After breakfast & check-out, you will be transferred to Rhodes airport. Depart on flight to Crete. On your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, with the day then free at leisure to explore the city, capital of Crete. Highly recommended is to visit the Knossos Palace ruins & the Archaeological Museum which houses artifacts of Minoan era and many others.
Overnight: Heraklion | Meal: Breakfast included.
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to port for departure to Santorini. On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with remainder of the day at leisure to explore Santorini at your own.
Overnight: Santorini | Meal: Breakfast included.
Today you have the full day explore the Island on your own. Explore explore around the town and various villages; hike the scenic route between Fira and Oia; relax on different color beaches – black beach, red beach, white beach. Sip on a cocktail while watching Mother Nature’s artistic talent displayed across the sky, one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world !
Overnight: Santorini | Meal: Breakfast included.
Optional Add-On | Catamaran Cruise with Meal & Drinks
After breakfast & check-out, you will be transferred to Santorini airport. Depart on flight to Athens. On your arrival to Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of your day is yours to explore the Plaka area and Athens on your own.
Overnight: Athens | Meal: Breakfast included.
After breakfast, we spend the morning on a coach tour of the city. Popular landmarks and monuments we will pass are the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Parliament. We will also pay a visit to the Acropolis which looks over the city. We take a guided tour of the Acropolis before visiting one of the world’s best museums – the Acropolis museum. The afternoon is at leisure so why not explore the Plaka district or go shopping on popular Ermou Street.
Overnight: Athens | Meal: Breakfast included.
Optional Add-On | Cape Sounion Tour (Afternoon)
After check-out, we will arrange for the transfer to Athens Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Meal: Breakfast included.
Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice.
Breakfasts at hotels throughout (dinners optional).
Guided day tours on regular group basis (private basis on request).
Professional English speaking tour guide, main entrance fees where necessary.
Lunches during the full-day tours in Turkey, drinks extra.
A/C Deluxe vehicles during the tours and transfers in Turkey & Greece.
Flight/ferry tickets from Istanbul through to Athens.
Taxes and handling service.
24×7 support during your trip.
