18-Day Turkey & Greece Discovery
Customizable Itinerary
Daily departure from April to October
Highlights of the Tour
- Flexible package for independent travelers
- Travel on your preferred dates, not with a fixed group
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Prices vary by travel dates, number of travelers, hotel category, and requested changes
- International flights arriving in Istanbul and departing from Athens are not included
Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check-in after 14:00 pm
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the historic Hippodrome of Constantinople
See the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and Fountain of Wilhelm II
Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Lunch at a local restaurant
Explore the Basilica Cistern
Return to hotel
Overnight in Istanbul
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit the historic Spice Bazaar
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia
Return to hotel
At 15:30, transfer to the airport for 18:55 flight to Nevşehir
Arrival at 21:05 and transfer to hotel in Cappadocia
Overnight in Cappadocia
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up around 09:30–10:00 in Cappadocia
Visit Uchisar Castle and Rose Valley
Continue to Pasabag Valley and Zelve Open Air Museum
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Devrent Valley and Three Beauties
Continue to Urgup and Avanos for pottery demonstrations
Optional visit to a carpet workshop
Overnight in Cappadocia
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick up around 09:30–10:00 in Cappadocia
Visit Ortahisar Castle, Mustafapasa, and Sobesos Ancient City
Walk through Soğanlı Valley
Lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Kaymakli Underground City
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for 22:30 flight to Izmir
Arrival at 23:55 and transfer to Kuşadası
Overnight in Kusadasi
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel
Visit Ephesus through the Magnesia Gate
Explore the Odeon, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre
Visit the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary
Return to hotel
Overnight in Kusadası
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Departure for Pamukkale after breakfast
Visit the famous white travertine terraces known as the “Cotton Castle”
Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis
Optional swimming at Cleopatra Antique Pools (extra entrance fee)
Drive back to Kuşadası after the tour
Overnight in Kusadasi
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Transfer from Kusadasi to Marmaris Port
Ferry check-in and customs procedures
Ferry to Rhodes
Arrival transfer to hotel
Free time at leisure
Overnight in Rhodes
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Full day at leisure in Rhodes
Explore the historic Old Town, relax on the beaches, or visit Lindos
Overnight in Rhodes
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Rhodes International Airport
Flight to Heraklion
Arrival transfer to hotel
Evening at leisure
Overnight in Heraklion
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day at leisure in Heraklion
Optional visit to the Palace of Knossos
Optional visit to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Overnight in Heraklion
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the port in Heraklion for ferry to Santorini
Arrival transfer to hotel
Free time at leisure
Overnight in Santorini
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day at leisure in Santorini
Relax on the beaches or explore the town of Fira
Optional bus or boat excursions to the volcano and ancient ruins
Overnight in Santorini
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the port in Santorini for ferry to Mykonos
Arrival transfer to hotel
Free time at leisure
Overnight in Mykonos
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day to explore Mykonos and Mykonos Town
Enjoy the beaches, shops, cafes, and famous nightlife
Overnight in Mykonos
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the port in Mykonos for ferry to Port of Piraeus
Arrival transfer to hotel in Athens
Free time at leisure
Overnight in Athens
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel
Half-day city tour of Athens
Visit Acropolis of Athens, the Acropolis Museum, and the Parthenon
See the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Presidential Palace, and Panathenaic Stadium
Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Arch of Hadrian
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight in Athens
- (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel before 12:00 pm.
Transfer to Athens Airport according to your flight departure time.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Included
- 17 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- 07-day regular small group tours with English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees, lunches, and transportation included
- One-way domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
- One-way domestic flight from Kayseri to Izmir
- Flight from Rhodes to Heraklion
- Ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes
- Fast ferry from Heraklion to Santorini
- Fast ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
- Ferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeus
- All airport, hotel, and port transfers included
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for driver and guide
- Meals not mentioned
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Travel insurance
- Available from 1 April to 25 October
- Price per person (min. 2 adults)
- Tour can be customized
- Transfers include 1 luggage per person
- Hotel check-in: 14:00–15:00 | Check-out: 11:00
- Domestic flights & ferries are subject to schedule changes
- Domestic flights and ferry tickets are non-refundable once issued.
- Cancellation 31+ days before arrival: No 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.
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