Grand Tour Turkey and Greece
- Meet and greet service by English speaking driver at airport.
- All transfers by an air-conditioned coach.
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul based on Bed & Breakfast.
- Accommodation for 2 night in Cappadocia based on half Board.
- Accommodation for 2 night in Kusadasi based on half Board.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Athens based on Bed & Breakfast.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Mykonos based on Bed & Breakfast.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Santorini based on Bed & Breakfast.
- Domestic flights Istanbul- Cappadocia / Cappadocia - Izmir / Izmir - Istanbul. (Permitted 15 KG + 7 Handbag).
- Ferry ticket with numbered seats Piraeus - Mykonos.
- Fast ferry ticket with numbered seats Mykonos - Santorini.
- Ferry ticket with numbered seats Santorini - Piraeus.
- All sightseeing tours in Istanbul.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during the tour.
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
- International Airfare.
- Flight Istanbul-Athens.
- Turkey & Greece entry visa.
- Hotel tax in Greece.
- Any optional tours, Personal Spendings, Tipping or extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival Istanbul
Your English-speaking driver will meet you at Gate Number 9 and assist you at Istanbul Airport and then escort you to your hotel to start your Trip to Turkey and Greece. Check in to your room and enjoy the afternoon free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
After breakfast, we will start our full day of 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 Ottoman Sultan's 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 it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a local restaurant.
The next stop is Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Last stop is at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Bosphorus Day Tour
After breakfast. We begin in The Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and bustling attractions. Next, we take an unforgettable Cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. During this tour, you will be able to see monuments such as the Palaces of Dolmabahce, Çiragan, Castle of Rumeli Hisarı, and others.
We continue the visit to the Beylerbeyi Palace, built in white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century; it served as a summer residence for later sultans and a guest house for foreign dignitaries. Lunch in a local restaurant. Climbing Çamlica Hill, known as the Hill of Lovers, it offers a majestic panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Finally, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Flight to Cappadocia / Cappadocia Full Day North Tour
In the afternoon you will visit Göreme's Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle. We will finalize the tour with a visit to the Underground City of Kaymakli, which is one of the best-preserved and deep subterranean towns in the region. Valle de Tres Bellas has a beautiful view over the city of Urgup, famous for its wine, and vineyards with apricot gardens where you can always take memorable photos. In the end, you will be transferred to your hotel after visiting Goreme Panorama, a panoramic stop south of Goreme.
Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel for a check-in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Cappadocia Full Day South Tour
Before lunch, we will enter the Valley of Love, originally called Valle Blanco, which offers a beautiful view with its graceful-shaped chimneys. Then, we will visit the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin which offers spectacular views, as it has been largely eroded and partially collapsed. After this visit, we will go to the Village of Uchisar, where a natural stone castle offers great photographs from all its angles, and one of the landmarks of the region offers great photographs from all its angles. Finally visit a carpet workshop to appreciate how the Turkish rugs known in the world are woven, along with an onyx and jewelry workshop. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Kusadasi
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 19:00.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Kusadasi / Full Day to Ephesus / Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9: Istanbul / Athens
Breakfast, then transfer to Istanbul airport to take your flight to Athens. Once you arrive to Athens, meet our driver and will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Athens Tour
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel, and you will be led to a guided Athens sightseeing tour to the 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
Day 11: Athens / Mykonos
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
Day 12: Mykonos
Free day in Mykonos to enjoy the marvelous beaches of the island and its famous nightlife.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Mykonos / Santorini
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
Day 14: Santorini
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 hanging on the steep cliff.
Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Santorini - Athens
Breakfast. Then transfer you to the port of Santorini, where you will board the ferry back to Athens and upon your arrival at Piraeus, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 16: Final Departure from Athens
Check out after breakfast, the transfer to Athens airport to fly home.
Meals: Breakfast
I really apperciate the tour guide as he gave a informative presentation on how the concept design idea of the Greek blue mosque originated thousand of years ago. A good trip to consider.
We can’t say enough about our wonderful 15-day visit to Turkey/Greece with Memphis Tours. All in all, I would highly recommend the Memphis Tours team for an amazing and perfectly coordinated holiday in Turkey.