Best Tour of Greece and Turkey
Enjoy this 15 day Turkey and Greece tour package and discover the splendors and history of both countries. Explore the culture of Turkey and Greece closely. Book your Tour Now!
- Meet and greet service by English speaking driver at the 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 2 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 (economy class)
- High-Speed tickets Mykonos-Santorini (Economy class)
- All sightseeing tours in Istanbul sharing small group
- Group tour in Cappadocia
- Athens Day tour is sharing group
- 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.
- Flight between Turkey and Greece
- Turkey and Greece entry visa.
- Accommodation Tax in Greece
- 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 a free afternoon 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. You will visit 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. Have a last stop at the Grand Bazaar, with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 3: Bosphorus Day Tour
After breakfast, 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, drive 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: Flight to Cappadocia / Cappadocia Full Day North Tour
After an early checkout, you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul to embark on your flight to Kayseri Airport. Continuing your Istanbul & Cappadocia tour you will visit the famous “Devrent Valley" and “Pasabagi” (or Monk`s Valley). After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant in Avanos, a town on the banks of Kizilirmak Red River, you will see some of the world-famous Turkish Handicrafts.
In the afternoon you will visit Göreme's Open Air Museum and Uchisar Rock Castle. Three Beauties Fairy Chimneys has a beautiful view over the city of Urgup, famous for its wine, and vineyards with apricot gardens where you can always take memorable photos. In the end, you will be transferred to your hotel after visiting Goreme Panorama, a panoramic stop south of Goreme. Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel for a check-in.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Cappadocia Full Day South Tour
After Breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia. First, we will walk 4 km through the The Red Valley. During this beautiful journey, you will observe the fauna and flora of Cappadocia, rich in minerals and full of vineyards. After lunch at a local restaurant, near the The Pigeon Valley, the journey will continue to see the amazing underground city. It is from one of the best preserved and deep underground cities in the region, carved as early as the second millennium BC. The city extends on eight levels above the ground and is carved out of soft volcanic stone.
Before lunch, we will enter the Valley of Love, originally called the White Valley, which offers a beautiful view with its graceful-shaped chimneys. Then, we will visit the ancient Christian Village of Cavusin which offers spectacular views, as it has been largely eroded and partially collapsed. After this visit, we will go to the Village of Uchisar, where a natural stone castle offers great photographs from all its angles, and one of the landmarks of the region offers great photographs from all its angles. Finally visit a carpet workshop to appreciate how the Turkish rugs known in the world are woven, along with an onyx and jewelry workshop. Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
After Breakfast, you will be transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight back to Izmir. Upon arrival meet our driver and you will be transported to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7: Pamukkale / Hierapolis / Kusadasi
After breakfast, at 08:30, you will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale and 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. Drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 8: KUSADASI / ISTANBUL
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater, and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show, showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Transfer to the airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast, 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 your to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport or Sahiba Gokcen International Airport according to your flight schedule. Arrive 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. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Athens / Mykonos
Morning transfer to Piraeus port. Depart to Mykonos. Arrive 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 depart to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Santorini
A 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: Final Departure
Check out after breakfast, then transfer to Santorini airport to fly home.
Meals: Breakfast