8-Day Turkey and Greece Tour
Customizable Itinerary
Daily departure from April to October
Highlights of the Tour
- Immerse yourself in Istanbul's blend of East and West, exploring the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. In Athens, visit the iconic Acropolis, Parthenon, and ancient Agora. This 8-day tour offers a perfect mix of historical landmarks, cultural experiences, and vibrant city life in Turkey and Greece.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel. (Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Remaining of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
Breakfast, 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 Basilica Cistern in Istanbul is an ancient underground marvel with atmospheric columns and lighting. After tour back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, Visit 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 lunch we begin by driving across the Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill and its panoramic views of Istanbul A short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to airport for an afternoon flight to Athens . Arrival to Athens, meet and transfer to hotel with remaining day is leisure. Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, depart for half day Athens city 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. Afternoon back to hotel with day at leisure and Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast transfer to Piraeus for embarkation on the Saronic Island excursion cruise boat. Sail for the island of Hydra where you have time (around 1 hour) for a stroll, shopping or swimming. Then sail for Poros, the smallest of the three islands, separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait and offering a most enchanting view of Poros Town. Your time at leisure in Poros will be about 60 minutes. Lunch will be served during the voyage. On board again and after a two hour trip arrive to the last port of call, the island of Aegina. Here you once again have some free time at leisure. Embarkation for the voyage of return. Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus – Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World – the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi. Overnight in Athens.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out from hotel transfer to Athens airport as per your flight departure time
- Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 07 Nights 4-star hotel accommodation B.B
- 05 day regular small Group Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportiton
- Oneway flight From Istanbul to Athens
- All airports/hotels/ports transfer in Istanbul
- Airport/port & port/hotel/airport transfers in Athens
Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for Driver & Guide
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks of any kind
- Travel Insurance
- This tour is availablefor Daily all year round
- Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- Tour Can be customized.
- 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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