10-Day Istanbul, Athens and Greek Islands Tour
Trip overview
Discover Istanbul and Athens, then continue to the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos on this 10-day Turkey and Greece itinerary. Begin with guided visits to Istanbul’s historic landmarks and Bosphorus, fly from Istanbul to Santorini via Athens, and travel between the islands and mainland Greece by ferry. The package includes nine nights in selected 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, three scheduled guided sightseeing days, the Istanbul–Santorini connecting flight, ferry tickets, and the transfers listed in the itinerary. The tour operates from April 1 to October 15. International flights to Istanbul and from Athens are not included.
Trip at a glance
- Duration09 Nights / 10 days
- RouteIstanbul · Santorini · Mykonos · Athens
- Travel stylePrivate or small group
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Highlights and route
- 10 days and 9 nights in Turkey and Greece
- Istanbul, Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens
- Guided Istanbul Old City and Bosphorus sightseeing
- Athens city tour including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum
- Connecting flight from Istanbul to Santorini via Athens
- Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus
- Three scheduled small-group sightseeing days with English-speaking guides
- Selected 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- Free time to explore Santorini and Mykonos independently
- Seasonal departures from April 1 to October 15
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
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Day-by-day itinerary
On arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW), meet your representative and transfer to your hotel. Check-in is available after 14:00. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore nearby. Overnight: Istanbul
After breakfast, join a guided visit to the Hippodrome, including the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Fountain of Wilhelm II. Continue to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, then visit the Basilica Cistern after lunch. Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Spice Bazaar, then take a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia, passing palaces, mosques, and waterfront mansions. Continue across the Bosphorus Bridge to Çamlıca Hill and visit Beylerbeyi Palace before returning to your hotel. Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Istanbul Airport for your connecting flight to Santorini via Athens. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore Santorini at your own pace. Visit Fira, relax by the sea, or arrange an optional boat or bus excursion to the volcano and nearby islands. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in. The rest of the day is free to explore nearby or unwind. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Mykonos independently. Wander through the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos Town, browse local shops, stop at a waterfront café, or relax at one of the island’s beaches. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Check out after breakfast and transfer to the port for your ferry to Piraeus. On arrival, transfer to your Athens hotel. The rest of the day is free for a relaxed first look at the city. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Join a half-day guided tour of Athens, including the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum. See Syntagma Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Palace, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Arch of Hadrian. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out by 12:00. Transfer to Athens International Airport according to your flight schedule. Allow sufficient time for check-in and airport formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- Nine nights’ accommodation in selected 4-star hotels:-
- Three scheduled small-group sightseeing days with a professional English-speaking guide:-
- Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation during the included guided tours
- One-way connecting flight from Istanbul to Santorini via Athens, including the Athens–Santorini domestic flight segment
- Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included during the guided tours
- Fast ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
- Fast ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus
- The airport, hotel, and port transfers listed in the itinerary
What is not included
- International flights to Istanbul and from Athens
- Meals not specifically listed as included
- Drinks and beverages
- Optional boat and bus excursions in Santorini
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Any service not specifically listed under “Included”
- Greece’s Climate Crisis Resilience Tax is payable directly to the hotel per room, per night: €5 for 3-star hotels, €10 for 4-star hotels, and €15 for 5-star hotels.
Trip requirements and practical information
Domestic flights
Yes, domestic flights are included.
Walking level
Moderate
Passport and visas
Each traveler must hold a valid passport with at least six (6) months' validity beyond the intended date of return, unless otherwise required by the destination country. Travelers are solely responsible for obtaining all required visas, travel authorizations, vaccinations and other entry documentation.
Travel insurance
Magnificent Travel strongly recommends that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance before departure. Magnificent Travel does not provide travel insurance.
Good to know
- This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Frequently asked questions
The itinerary visits Istanbul, Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens. Istanbul sightseeing comes first, followed by the Cyclades, and the trip concludes in Athens after a guided city tour on Day Nine.
The package covers the Istanbul to Santorini flight via Athens, including the connection. You must arrange separate flights to Istanbul before the tour and from Athens afterward at own expense.
Airport pickup is arranged from Istanbul Airport, either IST or SAW, according to the flight details provided. The package also lists hotel and airport transfers within Istanbul at tour start.
The included ferries connect Santorini with Mykonos and Mykonos with Piraeus, Athens. Port transfers are listed for the Greek islands and Athens; ferry schedules vary by date during operating season.
The nine hotel nights are three in Istanbul, two in Santorini, two in Mykonos, and two in Athens. Your final night is in Athens before departure on Day Ten morning.
English-speaking guides lead three scheduled sightseeing days: two in Istanbul and one in Athens. The itinerary leaves Santorini and Mykonos largely open for independent exploration between ferry transfers and leisure.
Daily breakfast and lunch on the guided Istanbul touring days are listed as included. Other lunches, dinners, drinks, and meals on free-time days are excluded from the stated package price.
Scheduled departures operate between April 1 and October 15. The page should not promise daily starts unless flight and ferry connections are available on every selected date each year.
Travel dates and pacing can be adjusted where arrangements allow, and the page says the itinerary is customizable. Any revised route should preserve confirmed flight, ferry, hotel, and tour connections.
Day Five is unescorted free time in Santorini. You can explore Fira, relax at a beach, or book an optional boat or bus excursion to the volcano and nearby islands.
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Price and availability
From€2,395 per person
Starting price per person. The final price depends on dates, hotels and group size.
The tour price is quoted per person and is based on a minimum of two adults. It does not apply to solo travelers. Prices may vary depending on the travel date.
Request a personalized quoteSeason
This tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Departure options
- Daily departure from April to October
Payment summary
Deposit
50%
Required at the time of confirmation to secure all travel arrangements.
Balance
50%
Due no later than fifteen (15) days before the arrival date, regardless of the booking date.
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer
Card payments may be subject to applicable bank processing fees.
Trip cancellation terms
Free cancellation up to 30 days before the tour date.
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation fee
- Cancellation 30–21 days before arrival: 25% fee.
- Cancellation 20–14 days before arrival: 50% fee.
- Cancellation 13 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% fee.