Grand Tour Turkey and Greece

from $2110
Duration:
16 Days / 15 Nights
Type:
Group Tour
Run:
Everyday
Spend 16 days in Trip to Turkey and Greece to discover the ancient cities Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Athens, Mykonos and Santorini  With Best Atrraccion The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and more. Travel Now! with Memphis Tours.
 

 

Included:
  • 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.   
  • Ferry tickets Piraeus-Mykonos &  Santorini-Piraeus (economy class)
  • High Speed tickets Mykonos-Santorini (Economy class) 
  • All sightseeing tours in Istanbul (Group Tours)
  • Private tour in Cappadocia
  • 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
Excluded:
  • International Airfare.
  • Turkey and Greece entry visa.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal Spendings.
  • Tipping.
Itinerary:
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Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

Your English-speaking driver will meet 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. The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. The Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. The Topkapi Palace, 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, last stop at the Grand Bazaar. Transfer to hotel and 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. In the afternoon, by driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Prince’s Islands. From here a short brings us to the Beylerbeyi Palace on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant of the late Ottoman palaces, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Istanbul / Cappadocia

After breakfast .Transfer to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrival for an overnight stay. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast ,lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Cappadocia Red Tour

After Breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Open Air Museum in Goremeand the natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.The last sites will be Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals:Breakfast ,lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir

You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see: KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you. CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however. UNDERGROUND CITY: One of largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public. PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.End of the tour transfer to airport for flight to İzmir.Overnight in Kuşadası
Meals:Breakfast ,lunch

Day 7: Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Kusadasi

After breakfast, 08:30 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. Drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight
Meals:Breakfast ,lunch and Dinner

Day 8: KUSADASI / ISTANBUL

Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Transfer to airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Day 9: Istanbul / Athens

After your breakfast at hotel, you will have a free time for last minute shopping. Then your driver will transfer your to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport or Sahiba Gokcen International Airport according to your flight schedule.Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. 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 House of Parliament, the Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the Hadrian's Arch, the Olympian Zeus Temple, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Athens / Mykonos

Morning transfer to Piraeus port. Departure to Mykonos, Arrival and transfer to your hotel. 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

Transfer to the port and departure to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Santorini

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

After breakfast transfer to the port and departure to Piraeus. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 16: Athens / Airport

Check out after break fast then transfer to Athens airport according to your flight departure time to back home.
Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation :
Accommodation Plan: (or Similar )
Celal Sultan Hotel
Deliades Hotel - Ornos
Efe Boutique Hotel Kusadasi
El Greco Santorini
Mithra Cave Hotel Special Class
Titania Hotel Athens
April - May
$ 2110 Per Person in Triple Room
$ 2220 Per Person in Double Room
$ 3095 Per Person in Single Room
June - September - October
$ 2250 Per Person in Triple Room
$ 2410 Per Person in Double Room
$ 3405 Per Person in Single Room
July - August
$ 2410 Per Person in Triple Room
$ 2600 Per Person in Double Room
$ 3765 Per Person in Single Room
Charitable Giving:

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved. 

 

Prices:

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until March 31st, 2020 

 

Children Policy:

- Up to 2 years: FREE

- Age 2 up to 4.99 years: 50% of adult price

- Age 5 up to 11.99 years: 75% of adult price

- Ages 12 and Up: adult price

 

 Notes: 

  Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child

  sharing parent's room )
  If your tour includes airfare additional charges for your children may apply

 

Cancellation:

- Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written

   confirmation that your reservation should be canceled.

- In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

  - More than 40 days before the arrival date: 6% bank fees will be deducted of the payment

    made at the time of cancellation.

  - Between 40 and 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.

  - Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.

  - Between 14 and 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.

  - Between 7 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

    

Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.

 

Domestic flight cancellation fees are 150 USD per person and Children 0-5 years is 130 USD. will be charged for the issuance of tickets.

 

Memphis Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions which is canceled for disastrous reasons such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or any reason that is out of control.

 

Memphis Tours cancellation policy will be applied if cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons.

 

Deposit and Balance of Payment:

A down payment (50%) will be required when you confirm your booking as requested and it can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Version Secured payment system on our website. The balance of payment (50%) is required to be paid one-week pre-arrival 

 

Tipping:

Tipping for a job well done is customary, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide. 

 

 

Tour Voucher:

After your trip is confirmed, we will email you with the final confirmation as a voucher to print and bring it with you. Details will include contact numbers for your tour operator, customer care and additional information for your convenience.

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