Marvels of Turkey and Greece

Your English-speaking representative will meet you at Gate Number 8 assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel to start your Trip to Turkey. Check in to your room and enjoy the afternoon free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, we will start our full day in the city with the Hagia Sophia. Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Next visit The Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultan from the 15th to the 19th century with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards, and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Then head to The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for its 6 minarets and its celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a local restaurant.
The next stop is The Hippodrome, a scene of chariot races. The last stop is at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

In the morning, we will start with a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, built in the 17th century and located in the historic neighborhood of Eminönü. Next, we will board a public boat for a fascinating cruise along the Bosphorus, the waters that divide two continents. During the journey, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of palaces and fortresses adorning both shores, including the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Çırağan Palace, and the impressive Rumeli Fortress, among other historical landmarks.
We will then continue to the historic neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, perfect for wandering through their romantic cobblestone streets. Here, you’ll find charming themed cafés and have the chance to take photos of the famous colorful houses. This area is well-known as a filming location for many Turkish TV series, offering treasures full of history and glimpses into everyday Turkish life.
We will visit the magnificent Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, made entirely of cast iron. During the tour, we’ll also see the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in the Balat district.
We will end our day at the famous Pierre Loti Café, a legendary spot once favored by the French writer Pierre Loti, offering stunning views of the Golden Horn. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Early departure by bus to Ankara, the capital of the Turkish Republic. Pass through the Bolu Mountains, arrive in Ankara, and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Ankara.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast. Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, awarded Best Museum in Europe in 1997 for its rich collection of finds from Asia Minor, especially Hittite artifacts. Continue to the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of the Republic. Proceed to Cappadocia, a region in Anatolia famous for its unique geological formations. In the afternoon, pass by the Salt Lake, arriving at the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion. Visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum to see rock-hewn churches with frescoed interiors. Continue to the troglodyte village of Uçhisar and the Pigeon Valley. Admire the Love Valley, also known for its mushroom-shaped "fairy chimneys." Visit the pottery town of Avanos. In the afternoon, tour the underground city of Serhatlı (or Özkonak), which has multiple levels and was used by early Christians as a refuge against enemies during the 6th and 7th centuries. End with a visit to a carpet workshop to observe Turkish carpet weaving and a workshop showcasing onyx and jewelry craftsmanship. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast and departure to Aksaray. Follow the Silk Road and visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai, a resting place for camel caravans. Arrive in Pamukkale, transfer to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast. Visit Pamukkale, meaning “Cotton Castle” in Turkish, famous for its white cascades. These natural travertine pools are formations caused by thermal springs. Continue with a tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis, a Phrygian city that became an episcopal center during the Byzantine period. Proceed to Kusadasi. En route, visit the House of the Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus), where she spent her last years. During the journey, attend a fashion show featuring beautiful leather products. Visit Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Asia Minor, which had a population of 250,000 during the 1st and 2nd centuries. See landmarks such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, and the theater with a capacity of 24,500 spectators. Transfer to the hotel, dinner, and overnight.
Overnight in Kusadasi (Or Izmir)
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast. Travel to Pergamon and visit the Asclepion, an ancient therapeutic center dedicated to Asclepius, the god of medicine. Here, the famous physician Galen once practiced. Continue to Troy, where you’ll visit the legendary city made famous by Homer’s The Iliad and the Trojan War. Transfer to the hotel in Çanakkale. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Canakkale.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Breakfast. Depart for Istanbul via Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Bursa is renowned for its mosques, fountains, Turkish baths, and silk production. Visit the 14th-century Great Mosque, the Green Mosque, the Green Mausoleum, and the local silk bazaar. Continue the journey to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast. Transfer to Istanbul airport to take your departure flight.
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to start your Greece Islands Itinerary. Rest of the day at leisure in Greece Islands Packages.

Overnight in Athens.

After your breakfast, and at the appointed time, you will commence the panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Center: The Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the Library, and National Academy, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, the Panathenaic Stadium, and many other monuments and sites of great cultural importance.
Your next stop will be the "sacred rock", the spectacular, unique and magnificent Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. The entrance fee to both sites is included. At the end of the visit, you can either choose to return to your hotel or set out on your own adventure through the charming and picturesque streets of Plaka.
Overnight in Athens

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast. Then have a morning transfer to Piraeus port. Departure to Mykonos, Arrival and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and immerse yourself in the 'slow' way of life of the islanders.
Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals: Breakfast

Free day in Mykonos to enjoy the marvelous beaches of the island and its famous nightlife.
Overnight in Mykonos.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast, Then transfer to the port and depart to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Santorini.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast. Have a day at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset of the world. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira town, with the beautiful white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open air cafes that hang on the steep cliff.
Overnight in Santorini.

Meals: Breakfast

At the agreed time, you will be transferred to the airport of Santorini for your home departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast