10-Day Best of Turkey and Greece Trip
Customizable Itinerary
Daily departure from April to October
Highlights of the Tour
- Explore Cappadocia's otherworldly landscapes, Pamukkale's thermal pools, and Ephesus' ancient wonders. Enjoy the coastal charm of Kusadasi, the iconic whitewashed architecture and vibrant nightlife of Mykonos, and the breathtaking sunsets of Santorini. This 10-day tour offers an unforgettable journey through the best of Turkey and Greece.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Airport for flight to Nevsehir Arrival to Nevsehir, meet and transfer to hotel and check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: No)
After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel will be around 9:30-10:00 AM. Visit Uchisar, where you'll have the opportunity to take pictures of "The Castle" and explore the area around it (from the outside). Next, we'll drive to Rose Valley, renowned for its stunning red rock formations. Following this, we'll visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch visit Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley, which are among the most important sights of North Cappadocia. Afterward, we'll continue to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. Here, you'll have the chance to try your hand at pottery-making. As an optional activity, we can also visit a Turkish rug and carpet-making factory. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
- OPTIONAL: This morning, be one of the lucky few to greet the sunrise from a hot air balloon—an unforgettable experience and the best way to start the day.
After breakfast, Pick-up from the hotel will be at 9:30-10:00 AM. Start to visit Ortahisar, where you'll have a great photo opportunity to capture the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. Next, we head to Mustafapasa, a former Greek village once known as Sinasos. After that, we'll drive through Sahinefendi and visit the Roman ruins of Sobesos, a recently excavated site featuring beautiful ground mosaics. At Soganli Valley, we'll take a 2 km walk through the valley and visit its famous cave churches, followed by a lunch break in Soganli Village. After lunch, we proceed to Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient life. Transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit Ephesus 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
- (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.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, transfer to Kusadasi Port to take the morning ferry to Samos, Greece. Arrival to Samos with free time at leisure to explore around the island till afternoon then make your way to port to take a ferry to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
You have a full day at leisure to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of the island on your own. Don't forget about the famous nightlife and the amazing beaches this island has to offer. Overnight in Mykonos.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, transfer to the port for a morning or afternoon ferry (as per your preference) to Santorini. Arrive and transfer to hotel with remainder of the day & evening free at leisure. Overnight in Santorini.
- Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, today is free at leisure for you to explore this magical island. Relax on one of its many beaches, visit its picturesque villages, stroll the scenic route from Fira to Oia, watch the romantic sunset over the caldera and more. Overnight in Santorini.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, Transfer to the port for a morning or afternoon ferry to Athens (1hr domestic flights are also available, at extra charge). Arrival to Athens, meet and transfer to your hotel. Tour Ends.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 9 Nights 4-star hotel accommodation B.B.
- 05 day regular small Group Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportiton.
- Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Nevsehir (Cappadocia)
- Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir
- Ferry Ticket from Kusadasi to Samos
- Ferry Ticket from Samos to Mykonos
- Fast Ferry tickets Mykonos – Santorini
- Fast Ferry tickets Santorini- Athens
- All airports/hotels/ports transfer during the Trip
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for Driver & Guide
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks of any kind
- Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia
- Travel Insurance
- This tour is available from 01st th of April to 25th. October
- Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- 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.
- Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.
- 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
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