Turkey and Greece Historical tour - 18 days

17 Nights / 18 Days
  • tr
    Rhodes
  • tr
    Istanbul
  • tr
    Cappadocia
  • GR
    ATHENS
  • GR
    Crete

Customizable Itinerary
Daily departure from April to October  

DAY 01 : Arrival to Istanbul      (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel.
(Check-In after 14:00pm) and check in to hotel. Remaining of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul. 

DAY 02 :Istanbul Tour ( Walking tour)  (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 08:30am visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt . After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 03 : Morning Bosphorus cruise / Fly to Cappadocia (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, 08:30am short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After tour back to hotel to collect your luggage and 15:30pm transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia at 18:55pm. 20:10pm Arrival to Cappadocia, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 04 : North Cappadocia   (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
[OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost ]
Breakfast, 09:30am, start for the guided tour to visit Uchisar Castle (Byzantium period), visiting Devrent Valley and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi) where you find the world famous fairy chimneys and Zelve Open Air Museum, the most famous tourist attraction in Cappadocia.. Break for lunch in Avanos then on to visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. You can see their demonstration and you can try to make it. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches & monasteries with their frescoes. After tour back to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. 

DAY 05 -South Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir    (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:30am, start to visit Goreme Panorama, Visit Cavusin (old Greek village)  the day also includes panoramic views at Pigeon Valley with its famous dove cotes then time for lunch before heading to visit one of the Underground City. Continuing on to the Love Valley Panorama. Today las stop is Gulludere valley One of the nicest and most most beautiful places to go walking in Cappadocia in Gulludere Valley.  After tour transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 
23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

DAY 06: Ephesus tour:  (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity. Next visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 07: Day trip to Pamukkale   (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 07:30am head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee.Please note that drive to/from Pamukkale is around 3hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

DAY 08: Kusadasi to Marmaris then to Rhodes By Ferry (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, transfer from Kusadasi to Marmaris port.
On arrival to Marmaris, check-in at the port, pass through customs & ferry for to Rhodes at 08:45am.
10:30am, Arrival to Rhodes and transfer to hotel.
Remaining day is leisure and Overnight in Rhodes. 

DAY 09 : Free day in Rhodes   (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel and a full day free at leisure for you to explore the old town of Rhodes, spend time relaxing on the beach or visit other villages such as Lyndos. Overnight in Rhodes 

DAY 10 : Flight  from Rhodes to Crete (Heraklion)     (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast,  and as per flight time (morning or evening) transfer on to Rhodes Airport for departure. On flight arrival, around one hour later, to Heraklion, meet for transfer to hotel and rest of the day or evening at leisure.Overnight in Heraklion. 

DAY 11 : Free day in  Heraklion      (Meals: Breakfast)
A Today you have a full free day at leisure to explore this city which is the capital of Crete. Highly recommended is to visit the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum which houses artefacts from the Minoan era. Overnight in Heraklion.

DAY 12: Heraklion to Santorini/ By Ferry    (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast check out and transfer to the port 
08:10 am depart on ferry to Santorini.
10:20 am Arrival Santorini, meet and transfer to hotel.
Remaining of the day at leisure. Overnight Santorini.

DAY 13: Free day in Santorini  (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel, A free day at leisure to relax and sunbathe on one of the many different beaches of Santorini or explore the capital town of Fira. There are also excursions available, by bus & boat, which will take you to visit the ruins and tour the volcano. Overnight in Santorini 

DAY 14: Santorini to Mykonos/ By Ferry     (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out and free at leisure till transfer hotel to port
10:45am Depart on ferry to Mykonos
13:05pm, Arrival to Mykonos, meet at the port and transfer to hotel.
Remaining of day is leisure and Overnight in Mykonos.

DAY 15: Free day in Mykonos   (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast and a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of the island. Dont forget about the famous nightlife which is on offer. Overnight in Mykonos.

DAY 16: Mykonos to Athens / By Ferry  (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out and free at leisure till transfer hotel to port
14:00 pm Departure on Fast ferry to Athens
17:00 pm Arrival to Athens, meet and transfer to hotel, 
Remaining day is leisure and overnight Athens

DAY 17 : Half day morning tour of Athens
Breakfast, depart on the Half day morning Athens Sightseeing Tour which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, the Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch.  Overnight in Athens. 

DAY 18 : Tour Ends 
Breakfast, check out and as per your international flight time transfer on to Athens Airport .

-This tour is available from 01st th of April to 25th. October
-Tour Can be customized.

NET RATE PER PERSON IN EURO (3 STAR HOTEL)- 2024

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NET RATE PER PERSON IN EURO (4 STAR HOTEL)- 2024

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INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

-02 Nights Accommoation in Istanbul with breakfast

-02 Nights Accommoation in Cappadocia with breakfast

-03 Nights Accommoation in Kusadasi with breakfast 

-02 Nights Accommoation in Rhodes with breakfast   

-02 Nights Accommoation in Heraklion with breakfast

-02 Nights Accommoation in Santorini with breakfast  

-02 Nights Accommoation in Mykonos with breakfast   

-02 Nights Accommoation in Athens with breakfast

Sightseeing Tours

-01 day Group Istanbul Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

-Half day Group Bosphorus cruise includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transport

-02 day Group Cappadocia Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

-01 day Group Pamukkale tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transport

-01 day Group Ephesus Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

-Half day Group Athens city Tour includes guiding in english, entrance fees, transport

Land /Air/ Sea Transportation

-Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Nevsehir (Cappadocia)

-Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir

-Oneway flight from Rhodes to Heraklion  ( Economy class/ Tax included )

-Normal Ferry from Marmaris to Rhodes

-Fast ferry tickets Heraklion – Santorini (08:00-09:50) / Economy class - Number seating

-Fast ferry tickets Santorini – Mykonos (10:05-12:10) / Economy class - Number seating

-Ferry tickets Mykonos – Piraeus (14:25-17:00) / Economy class - Number seating

-All transfers as mentioned private in Athens –SIC in the islands

-All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey

Excludes

-Items of a personal nature

-Gratuities for Driver & Guide

-Meals not mentioned

-Drinks of any kind

-Any additional requests

-Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

-Travel Insurance-Any additional requests

-Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation Policy

-DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)

LAND PORTION:

-If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies.

-If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply.

-If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.

-If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply

Important Notes

-This tour is available from 01st th of April to 25th. October

-Tour Can be customized.

-Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.

-Hotels check out 11:00 hrs. and check in 14:00 or 15:00 hrs.

-Once domestic air /ferry tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100 % fees will apply in case of cancellation

-Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.

-Overnight city tax paid by guests to hotel -per day per room and from 01/01/2024 rates will be as follows : 1-2* hotels 1.50€, 3* hotels 3€, 4* hotels 7€, 5* hotels 10€

 

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