Description
Explore Turkey and Greece on an unforgettable journey that combines history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Day 1 Explore Turkey and Greece: ISTANBUL
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2: ISTANBUL / SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT
Breakfast. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque located on Istanbul’s third hill, offering one of the city’s most iconic views. Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned imperial architect Sinan.
After the visit, free time to explore the city on your own or optionally join a full-day tour of Istanbul’s Historic District. Visit Hagia Sophia, the pinnacle of Byzantine art and the jewel of Istanbul, and the famous Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans’ residence for four centuries. Enjoy a typical lunch in Sultanahmet, then see the Blue Mosque, marvel of harmony and elegance, and the Hippodrome, with the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, German Fountain, and Egyptian Obelisk. End the day at the Grand Bazaar with free time to explore. Overnight stay and breakfast.
Day 3: ISTANBUL / BOSPHORUS CRUISE / SPICE BAZAAR
Breakfast. Start the day with a scenic boat cruise on the Bosphorus, the strait dividing Europe and Asia. See Ottoman palaces, wooden mansions, and the city’s shoreline. Visit the historic Spice Bazaar, established over five centuries ago. Optional afternoon excursion with lunch to the Asian side, including Beylerbeyi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and Camlica Hill for panoramic views. Return to hotel. Overnight stay and breakfast.
Day 4 Explore Turkey and Greece: ISTANBUL / ANKARA
Breakfast. Depart by road to Ankara, passing through the Bolu Mountains. On arrival, panoramic city tour of the Turkish capital. Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk. Check-in and dinner at hotel. Overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner.
Day 5: ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast. Depart to Cappadocia with a stop at Salt Lake and a 13th-century caravanserai. Arrival in Cappadocia. Optional: Jeep Safari adventure through the region’s unique rock formations and valleys. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner.
Day 6 Explore Turkey and Greece: CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast. Full-day tour of this unique region shaped by volcanic lava. Visit the Göreme Valley with rock-cut churches and frescoes, Avcilar, Pasabagi, and Güvercinlik Valleys to admire the famous fairy chimneys. Visit local workshops for carpets and onyx/turquoise crafts. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner.
Day 7: CAPPADOCIA / PAMUKKALE
Breakfast. Early departure to Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city, and Pamukkale’s natural white travertine terraces and thermal pools. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner.
Day 8: PAMUKKALE / EPHESUS / KUSADASI or IZMIR
Breakfast. Morning departure to Ephesus, a well-preserved Greco-Roman city. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain, the theater, Celsus Library, and the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Kusadasi or Izmir. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay, breakfast, and dinner. In summer (May–October), accommodation may be in Izmir instead of Kusadasi.
Day 9: KUSADASI / or IZMIR / PATMOS (Greek Islands Cruise Embarkation)
Breakfast. Embark on Greek Islands Cruise to Patmos, known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea where St. John wrote the Revelations. Optional excursion to the Monastery and Grotto. Dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight on board. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 10 Explore Turkey and Greece: RHODES
Breakfast. Arrival in Rhodes, the Island of Roses. Optional excursion to Lindos with its Acropolis and St. Paul’s Bay. In Rhodes Town, visit the Citadel of the Knights of St. John. Overnight on board. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 11: CRETE / SANTORINI
Breakfast. Morning arrival in Heraklion, Crete’s capital. Optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos, linked to the legend of the Minotaur. In the afternoon, arrival in Santorini, renowned for the most breathtaking views in the Greek Islands. Optional tour to Oia. Evening departure. Dinner and entertainment on board. Overnight on board. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
Day 12 Explore Turkey and Greece: ATHENS
Breakfast. Disembark at Lavrion port and transfer to hotel. Free day to explore Athens, full of history and art. Optional evening guided tour with dinner and show. Overnight stay and breakfast.
Day 13: ATHENS / CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Half-day city tour: Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, Parliament and Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Omonia Square, and the Acropolis including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon. Afternoon free. Overnight stay and breakfast.
Day 14 Explore Turkey and Greece: ATHENS / AIRPORT (B)
Breakfast and transfer to the airport at the indicated time.
***End of our services***
INCLUDED SERVICES:
In Turkey:
- 3 nights B&B accommodation in Istanbul (selected category)
- 5 nights accommodation on Anatolia circuit in 4* hotels with half-board
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Visit to Suleymaniye Mosque
- Bosphorus cruise and Spice Bazaar tour
- Professional Spanish-speaking guide
- Entrances and visits as per itinerary
- 24/7 traveler assistance in Spanish (WhatsApp – Phone)
In Greece:
- 2 nights B&B accommodation in Athens (selected category)
- 3-night / 4-day Greek Islands Cruise (All Inclusive*)
- Basic beverage package onboard
- Half-day Athens city tour
- All arrival and departure transfers
- Travel insurance for under 70s (supplement for 71+ applies)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Optional excursions or personal expenses
- Suleymaniye Mosque visit: USD 110 p.p.
- Bosphorus + Asian Side tour with lunch: USD 125 p.p.
- Tips for drivers/porters/waiters: USD 45 p.p. (paid locally)
- Hotel taxes: USD 10 p.p.
- Museum/historic site fees supplement: USD 60 p.p. (from Mar 1, 2024)
- Port taxes and mandatory cruise tips: USD 210 p.p.
- Greek hotel accommodation tax: EUR 3 per room/night (paid locally)
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