Grand Tour Turkey and Greece
16 Days
Group Tour
Everyday
- 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 included in Greece and Turkey Packages
- 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.
- Turkey and Greece entry visa.
- Any optional tours.
- Personal Spendings.
- Tipping.
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 its 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. The Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. 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, 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Cappadocia Red Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir
Meals: Breakfast and 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
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 9: Istanbul / Athens
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time for last-minute shopping. Then your driver will transfer you to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport or Sahiba Gokcen International Airport according to your flight schedule heading to the second phase of your Trip to Turkey and Greece. 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 breakfast, ending your schedule of Greece and Turkey Packages then transfer to Athens airport according to your flight departure time to back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotels
Prices
We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until March 31st, 2020
- 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
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 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.
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 for a job well done is customary, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
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.