17 Days Turkey / Greece Tour Package

DAY 01 – ATHENS – ARRIVAL
Arrival in Athens, meet with your English-speaking escort and transfer to the Hotel for check-in.
Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2 – ATHENS – SIGHTSEEING TOUR (5HRS) (B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Meet your guide for Athens sightseeing tour
Visit the Acropolis: the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Parthenon dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
Continue with the Acropolis Museum where you will have the chance to admire some of the most significant monuments in Greek history.
Visit the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games of modern times were held in 1896 and take a memorable Group Photo.
Pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, and the Unknown Soldier memorial, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Academy, the University, the National Library.
The rest of the day is free time for you to enjoy the traditional shopping, cafes and restaurants of Athens.

DAY 3 – ATHENS – DELPHI – ATHENS, DAY TRIP (B)
Delphi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit destination for history buffs and those interested in ancient Greece.
Here’s a suggested itinerary for a day trip from Athens:
Morning: Depart from Athens
Start your day early to make the most of your time in Delphi.
Enjoy the picturesque drive through the Greek countryside as you head towards Delphi.
Archaeological site: Arrive at the archaeological site and begin exploring the ancient ruins.
Temple of Apollo: Visit the iconic Temple of Apollo, the most famous landmark in Delphi.
Archaeological Museum: Explore the Delphi Archaeological Museum to see artifacts and treasures from the site.
Enjoy the scenic drive back to Athens, taking in the beautiful Greek landscapes.
Return to Athens and relax or continue your exploration of the city.

DAY 04 – MYKONOS (B)
Ferry Athens – Mykonos,
Buffet breakfast at hotel and check-out. Transfer to the port to embark a ferry boat to Mykonos Island.
Upon arrival in Mykonos, meet with your English-speaking escort and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel

DAY 5 – THURSDAY / MYKONOS – SANTORINI (B)
Ferry Mykonos – Santorini,
Buffet Breakfast at hotel and check-out.
Transfer to Mykonos port to embark catamaran speed boat to Santorini Island.
Express Jet sails.
Upon arrival in Santorini meet with your English-speaking Escort and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel

DAY 06 – SANTORINI ISLAND TOUR (8 HRS) (B)
Buffet Breakfast at hotel.
Morning at leisure.
Island tour

DAY 07 SANTORINI – DEPARTURE (B), FLIGHT TO IZMIR
International Flight Santorini – Izmir,
Buffet Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Transfer to Santorini Airport for the flight to Athens. After reaching Athens, board the connecting flight to Izmir. From the Airport drive to Kusadesi. Overnight stay at Hotel

DAY 08 – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE
After breakfast, drive to Ephesus. Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre.
After lunch drive to Pamukkale.
Overnight stay at Pamukkale.

DAY 09 – PAMUKKALE
After breakfast, drive to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale.
It is a town in western Turkey best known for its mineral-rich thermal waters that flow down the bright white terraces of a steep valley side. The collection of bright blue pools of water amongst a pristine, all white landscape is surely a pleasure to the eyes. Also known as ‘’Cotton Cliffs’’, the deposition of bright calcium carbonate comprising natural basins results in the formation of an unreal landscape.
Here we visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

DAY 10 – PAMUKKALE TO ANTALYA
After breakfast leave for Antalya – Lunch at a local Restaurant. Drive to Antalya. you will be transferred to the hotel.

DAY 11 – ANTALYA
After breakfast drive to explore Mediterranean Sea , Visit Kekova Island on day trip by vehicle.

DAY 12 – ANTALYA – KONYA- CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, drive to Konya, On the visit Mevlana Museum – take picture at Sultanhani Caravanserai (this is where the Silk road connected with all the traders, and continue to Cappadocia.

DAY 13 – CAPPADOCIA
In the early morning enjoy Hot air balloon ride (optional). After breakfast full day city tour. (Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Cathedral, Yaprakhisar Monastery, Agzikarahan Caravanserai). After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 14 – CAPPADOCIA TO ISTANBUL
After breakfast, drive to Istanbul. After Check in hotel free time to explore to Istanbul.

DAY 15 – ISTANBUL – LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene), Grand Bazaar and Spice Market and the Hippodrome.
In the afternoon you will have the option to join a half day Bosporus Cruise and cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 16 – FREE DAY AT ISTANBUL

DAY 17 – ISTANBUL DEPARTURE
After breakfast final check out from hotel and drop off to the Airport for onward destination.

Package includes:

3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens on BB basis
1 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos on BB basis
2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini on BB basis
Athens Sightseeing tour with English Speaking Licensed Guide (max 5 hrs) including entranced fees to Acropolis site & Museum
Full day tour to Delphi site with English speaking Licensed guide including entrance fees to Delphi site & Museum
Santorini island tour with English speaking Escort including wine tasting 3 wines (8hrs)
Ferry boat tickets Athens- Mykonos 07:30-13:20 Economy Class non number seats
Catamaran speed boat tickets Mykonos – Santorini 09:40 – 11:50 Economy Class number seating
1 nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi on BB basis
2 nights hotel accommodation in Pamukkale on HB basis
2 nights hotel accommodation in Antalya on BB basis
2 nights hotel accomadation in Cappadocia HB basis
3 nights hotel accomadation in İstanbul BB basis
All Transfers & Tours with Modern A/C Bus
Services of English Escort for all Transfers
Breakfast included
Mentioned lunch – dinner
One Bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

EXCLUDED:
Tips
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
International tickets