14-Day Turkey and Greece Tour from Istanbul to Athens
Trip overview
Discover Turkey and Greece on a 14-day journey from Istanbul to Athens. Explore Istanbul’s historic landmarks, Cappadocia’s valleys and underground city, the ancient sites of Ephesus, and Pamukkale’s white terraces. Then fly from Izmir to Santorini via Athens and continue by ferry to Mykonos and Piraeus. The itinerary includes 13 nights in selected 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, scheduled guided sightseeing, listed entrance fees, two domestic flights, the connecting flight itinerary to Santorini, Greek ferries, and the specified airport and port transfers. Departures operate from April 1 to October 15.
Trip at a glance
- Duration13 Nights / 14 days
- RouteIstanbul · Cappadocia · Pamukkale · Ephesus · Santorini · Mykonos · Athens
- Travel stylePrivate or small group
- Guide languagesEnglish
- SeasonThis tour operates from 1 April to 15 October.
Highlights and route
- Visit Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Santorini, Mykonos and Athens.
- Stay 13 nights in selected 4-star hotels with daily breakfast.
- Take two domestic flights: Istanbul–Nevşehir and Kayseri–Izmir.
- Fly from Izmir to Santorini via Athens.
- Travel by ferry from Santorini to Mykonos and from Mykonos to Piraeus.
- Join the scheduled guided sightseeing tours listed in the itinerary.
- Fully Customizable Itinerary
- Travel during the April 1–October 15 operating season.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Istanbul Airport (IST or SAW) and transfer to your hotel. Check-in is available after 14:00. Once settled, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Istanbul
After breakfast, join a guided walking tour of the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. After an optional lunch, continue to the Basilica Cistern and explore its atmospheric underground setting. Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Visit the Spice Bazaar before taking a Bosphorus cruise. After the tour, transfer to the airport for the 18:45 flight to Nevşehir, scheduled to arrive at 20:10, then continue to your hotel. Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast
An early-morning hot-air balloon ride is available as an optional activity. After breakfast, explore North Cappadocia, including Uçhisar, Rose Valley, Paşabağ and Zelve Open Air Museum. Continue to Devrent Valley, Three Beauties, Ürgüp and Avanos. Lunch is included. Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Visit Ortahisar, Mustafapaşa, Sobesos, Soğanlı Valley and Kaymakli Underground City during the South Cappadocia tour. Lunch is included. Then transfer to Kayseri Airport for the 22:50 flight to Izmir, scheduled to arrive at 00:20 on Day 6. Continue by transfer to Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Explore Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre. Continue to the Temple of Artemis and House of the Virgin Mary, with lunch during the tour. Schedule a later departure to allow adequate rest after the overnight arrival in Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Travel to Pamukkale to see its white travertine terraces and explore the ancient city of Hierapolis. You may visit Cleopatra Antique Pool for an additional entrance fee. After sightseeing, return to Kuşadası. Overnight: Kuşadası
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy breakfast and free time before your transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly to Santorini via Athens; this is a connecting journey rather than a nonstop flight. On arrival, meet your transfer and continue to your hotel. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to discover Santorini at your own pace. You can explore the island’s villages and views, or arrange an optional independent visit to Oia. Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the port and board the ferry to Mykonos. On arrival, transfer to your hotel, then enjoy free time to begin exploring the island. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Mykonos independently. Visit the town, browse its cafés and shops, or relax at one of the island’s beaches before returning to your hotel. Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the port for your ferry to Piraeus. On arrival, meet your transfer to Athens and check in at your hotel. The remaining time is at leisure. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Join a guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum. Continue past the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Arch of Hadrian. Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Check out by 12:00 and transfer to Athens International Airport according to your flight schedule. Your tour ends with the airport transfer.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
What is included
- 13 nights in selected 4-star hotels, with daily breakfast
- Scheduled guided sightseeing tours with an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees for the sites listed in the guided tour itinerary
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Nevşehir
- Domestic flight from Kayseri to Izmir
- Flight itinerary from Izmir to Santorini via Athens
- Fast ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
- Fast ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus
- Airport and port transfers in Athens and the Greek Islands
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers within Turkey
What is not included
- Personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks of any kind
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Travel insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
- International flights into Istanbul and out of Athens
- Lunch on Day 2 unless confirmed as included
- Cleopatra Antique Pool admission
- 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 runs for 14 days and 13 nights, with departures from April 1 through October 15. This seasonal schedule applies to the complete Turkey and Greece package each year.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport for the opening transfer. Depart from Athens International Airport; airport and hotel transfers are included at both endpoints for arrival and departure.
Two domestic flights are included: Istanbul to Nevşehir and Kayseri to Izmir. The Izmir–Santorini trip connects through Athens and is not a nonstop flight; both sectors are included as well.
Day 5’s 22:50 Kayseri flight lands in Izmir at 00:20 on Day 6, followed by a 09:00 Ephesus tour. That leaves limited rest after the Kusadasi transfer before morning sightseeing.
The 13 nights are split across Istanbul (2), Cappadocia (2), Kuşadası (3), Santorini (2), Mykonos (2), and Athens (2). Pamukkale is a day trip from Kuşadası, with no overnight stay.
Daily breakfast is included. Lunch accompanies Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale tours; Istanbul lunch is optional. Drinks, dinners and unlisted meals are excluded from package pricing unless specified clearly.
The package is classified as small group, with English guidance during scheduled tours. Remove the separate “Private Tour” claim unless a private option is actually bookable for this specific package.
The itinerary is offered as a small-group tour, and the page also lists a private-tour option. Tell the team your preferred format when requesting a quote so availability and pricing can be confirmed.
Visa and entry requirements depend on your nationality and travel documents. Travelers are responsible for checking and arranging required visas and authorizations before departure; verify current rules with official sources.
Santorini includes one free full day after arrival, plus the arrival evening. Mykonos has one full leisure day between ferry arrival and the following day’s Athens crossing from Piraeus port.
Balloon rides in Cappadocia and Cleopatra Antique Pool entry are optional extras. Listed guided-site admission is included; inbound and outbound international flights are excluded from package pricing for this tour.
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Price and availability
From€3,495 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 31 days or more before the tour date.
- All domestic flight and ferry tickets are strictly non-refundable. Once issued, tickets cannot be changed, cancelled, or refunded under any circumstances, and the full ticket cost will be forfeited in the event of cancellation or non-use.
- 31 days or more before arrival: Free cancellation; no cancellation fees apply.
- 30–21 days before arrival: 25% of the total land package price.
- 20–14 days before arrival: 50% of the total land package price.
- 13 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total package price.
- No-show: 100% of the total package price.